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EIGHTH DAY
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MORNING SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Monday, January 20, 2003
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 Deccio, Poulsen and Zarelli. On motion of Senator Hewitt, Senators Deccio and Zarelli were excused. On motion of Senator Eide, Senator Poulsen was excused.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, consisting of Pages Christian Phillips and Daniel Luecke, presented the Colors. Reverend Tony Moore of Christ the King Bible Fellowship in Federal Way, offered the prayer.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Sheahan, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 5207 by Senator Oke
AN ACT Relating to catch record cards; and amending RCW 77.32.430 and 77.32.256.
Referred to Committee on Parks, Fish and Wildlife.
SB 5208 by Senator Oke
AN ACT Relating to the state wildlife fund; and amending RCW 77.12.170.
Referred to Committee on Parks, Fish and Wildlife.
SB 5209 by Senators Deccio, Rasmussen, Winsley, Hewitt, T. Sheldon, Morton, Parlette, Stevens, Hale, Brandland, Mulliken, McCaslin and Oke
AN ACT Relating to actions against health care providers; amending RCW 4.56.250, 7.70.070, 4.16.350, 7.70.080, 4.22.070, 7.70.030, and 7.70.060; adding a new section to chapter 4.28 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 7.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 7.70 RCW; and providing a contingent effective date.
Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.
SB 5210 by Senators Honeyford, Rasmussen, Roach, Mulliken, T. Sheldon, Parlette and Stevens
AN ACT Relating to electrician certification; and amending RCW 19.28.191.
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Trade.
SB 5211 by Senators Kohl-Welles, Winsley, Fairley, Prentice, Benton and Keiser
AN ACT Relating to collection agencies; and reenacting and amending RCW 19.16.100.
Referred to Committee on Financial Services, Insurance and Housing.
SB 5212 by Senators Honeyford, Rasmussen, Roach, Mulliken, T. Sheldon and Parlette
AN ACT Relating to electricians; and amending RCW 19.28.091.
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Trade.
SB 5213 by Senator Carlson
AN ACT Relating to removal of illegally parked vehicles; and amending RCW 46.55.113.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 5214 by Senators Hargrove, Doumit and Keiser
AN ACT Relating to authorizing the use of hotel and motel tax proceeds for law enforcement efforts directed toward tourism areas; amending RCW 67.28.1815; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Economic Development.
SB 5215 by Senators Hargrove and Jacobsen
AN ACT Relating to imposing a surcharge on the personal use shellfish license fee to fund the Olympic region harmful algal bloom program; adding a new section to chapter 77.32 RCW; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Parks, Fish and Wildlife.
SB 5216 by Senators Stevens and Hargrove
AN ACT Relating to the number of experts or professional persons who must examine a person for the state under chapter 10.77 RCW; amending RCW 10.77.060; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections.
SB 5217 by Senators Stevens and Hargrove
AN ACT Relating to technical, clarifying, and nonsubstantive amendments to chapter 12, Laws of 2001 2nd sp. sess.; amending RCW 71.09.250, 71.09.255, 71.09.265, 71.09.275, 71.09.290, 71.09.300, 71.09.325, 9.95.017, 9.95.055, 9.95.070, 9.95.110, 9.95.120, 9.95.435, 9.95.440, 18.155.030, and 71.09.270; reenacting and amending RCW 71.09.020; and adding a new section to chapter 72.09 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections.
SB 5218 by Senators Roach, Kastama, Schmidt, Fairley, Stevens, Reardon, Horn, Benton, Keiser, Johnson, Kohl-Welles, Kline and Esser (by request of Secretary of State Reed)
AN ACT Relating to the timely mailing of absentee and mail ballots; amending RCW 29.36.270, 29.38.010, and 29.38.020; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations and Elections.
SB 5219 by Senators Roach, Kastama, Fairley, Stevens, Benton, Kohl-Welles and Esser (by request of Secretary of State Reed)
AN ACT Relating to voting systems certification; amending RCW 29.33.041, 29.33.081, 29.33.130, 29.33.145, 29.33.300, 29.33.310, 29.33.320, 29.33.330, 29.33.350, 29.04.200, and 29.85.051; adding a new section to chapter 29.01 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 29.85 RCW; repealing RCW 29.33.340; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations and Elections.
SB 5220 by Senators Schmidt, Reardon, Fairley, Carlson, Prentice and Kohl-Welles (by request of Secretary of State Reed)
AN ACT Relating to the date of the primary; amending RCW 29.13.070, 29.13.010, 29.13.020, 29.15.020, 29.15.040, 29.15.050, 29.15.150, 29.15.170, 29.15.180, 29.15.190, 29.15.230, 29.19.030, 29.24.010, 29.24.020, 29.24.025, 29.24.030, 29.24.035, 29.24.040, 29.24.045, 29.24.055, 29.24.070, 29.24.060, 29.36.270, 29.38.020, 29.38.030, 29.62.020, 42.12.040, 42.17.080, 42.17.710, 42.52.185, 27.12.355, 27.12.370, 35.06.070, 35.13.1821, 35.61.360, 35A.14.299, 36.93.030, 52.02.080, 52.04.056, 52.04.071, 53.04.110, 54.08.010, 54.08.070, 57.04.050, and 70.44.235; adding a new section to chapter 29.38 RCW; repealing RCW 29.01.160; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations and Elections.
SB 5221 by Senators Roach, Kastama, Fairley, Stevens, Horn and Benton (by request of Secretary of State Reed)
AN ACT Relating to reorganization of statutes on elections; amending RCW 29.01.006, 29.01.008, 29.01.043, 29.01.045, 29.01.055, 29.01.090, 29.01.110, 29.01.120, 29.01.137, 29.01.140, 29.01.170, 29.01.180, 29.04.001, 29.04.010, 29.04.020, 29.57.140, 29.04.070, 29.04.060, 29.04.085, 29.04.088, 29.04.230, 29.13.070, 29.13.010, 29.13.020, 29.13.045, 29.13.048, 29.60.010, 29.60.040, 29.60.050, 29.98.020, 29.04.080, 29.19.070, 29.60.020, 29.07.005, 29.04.095, 29.08.010, 29.07.010, 29.07.110, 29.07.220, 29.10.081, 29.07.092, 29.07.152, 29.07.030, 29.07.070, 29.07.080, 29.07.090, 29.08.080, 29.07.025, 29.07.260, 29.07.270, 29.10.020, 29.10.040, 29.10.051, 29.10.090, 29.10.100, 29.10.185, 29.10.220, 29.10.230, 29.04.250, 29.07.130, 29.04.100, 29.04.110, 29.04.120, 29.04.160, 29.10.127, 29.10.150, 29.33.081, 29.33.330, 29.33.350, 29.04.200, 29.57.010, 29.57.090, 29.57.160, 29.04.040, 29.04.050, 29.48.005, 29.27.090, 29.15.025, 29.13.050, 29.04.170, 29.24.010, 29.24.040, 29.24.070, 29.15.010, 29.15.090, 29.15.030, 29.15.060, 29.15.220, 29.15.190, 29.04.180, 29.18.150, 29.18.160, 29.68.080, 29.68.100, 29.68.130, 29.04.035, 29.27.076, 29.81.310, 29.81A.010, 29.81A.020, 29.81A.040, 29.30.005, 29.30.081, 29.36.220, 29.36.250, 29.36.260, 29.36.360, 29.51.125, 29.51.185, 29.48.035, 29.51.050, 29.51.060, 29.51.100, 29.51.200, 29.54.018, 29.54.010, 29.54.015, 29.45.010, 29.45.020, 29.45.030, 29.45.050, 29.45.070, 29.45.120, 29.38.040, 29.38.060, 29.21.410, 29.27.030, 29.27.080, 29.27.100, 29.27.110, 29.19.010, 29.82.010, 29.82.021, 29.82.025, 29.82.030, 29.82.040, 29.82.080, 29.82.110, 29.82.120, 29.82.140, 29.71.010, 29.71.030, 29.71.040, 29.71.050, 29.74.010, 29.74.030, 29.74.060, 29.74.070, 29.74.100, 29.74.110, 29.74.130, 29.13.040, 29.54.075, 29.54.085, 29.62.030, 29.62.020, 29.54.025, 29.62.040, 29.62.050, 29.62.080, 29.62.090, 29.62.100, 29.62.120, 29.62.130, 29.64.010, 29.64.090, 29.65.010, 29.65.020, 29.65.040, 29.65.060, 29.65.080, 29.65.090, 29.65.100, 29.79.010, 29.79.015, 29.79.020, 29.79.030, 29.79.080, 29.79.090, 29.79.100, 29.79.110, 29.79.115, 29.79.120, 29.79.150, 29.79.160, 29.79.170, 29.79.230, 29.79.300, 29.10.060, 29.04.140, 29.42.010, 29.42.020, 29.42.030, 29.42.050, 29.42.070, 29.85.245, 29.82.210, 29.38.070, 29.79.480, 29.82.220, 29.79.440, 29.82.170, 29.79.490, 29.15.110, 29.15.100, 29.51.030, 29.85.110, 29.85.260, 29.85.240, 29.51.230, 29.51.215, 29.36.370, 29.85.100, 29.91.020, 29.91.060, and 43.07.310; reenacting RCW 29.01.005, 29.01.042, 29.01.047, 29.01.050, 29.01.060, 29.01.065, 29.01.068, 29.01.070, 29.01.080, 29.01.100, 29.01.113, 29.01.117, 29.01.119, 29.01.130, 29.01.135, 29.01.136, 29.01.155, 29.01.160, 29.01.200, 29.04.025, 29.04.091, 29.13.047, 29.60.030, 29.60.060, 29.60.070, 29.60.080, 29.60.090, 29.98.010, 29.98.030, 29.10.011, 29.08.060, 29.08.030, 29.07.160, 29.07.230, 29.07.140, 29.08.040, 29.07.430, 29.07.440, 29.10.170, 29.10.097, 29.10.110, 29.10.180, 29.10.015, 29.10.071, 29.10.075, 29.10.200, 29.10.210, 29.04.150, 29.04.240, 29.10.125, 29.10.130, 29.10.140, 29.33.020, 29.33.041, 29.33.051, 29.33.061, 29.33.130, 29.33.145, 29.33.300, 29.33.310, 29.33.320, 29.33.340, 29.33.360, 29.04.055, 29.48.007, 29.57.040, 29.57.070, 29.57.100, 29.57.050, 29.57.150, 29.24.020, 29.24.025, 29.24.030, 29.24.035, 29.24.045, 29.24.055, 29.24.060, 29.15.130, 29.15.140, 29.15.044, 29.15.020, 29.15.040, 29.15.050, 29.15.070, 29.15.125, 29.15.120, 29.15.160, 29.15.210, 29.15.170, 29.15.180, 29.15.200, 29.15.230, 29.04.190, 29.68.070, 29.81.210, 29.81.220, 29.81.230, 29.81.240, 29.81.250, 29.81.260, 29.81.280, 29.81.290, 29.81.300, 29.81A.030, 29.81A.050, 29.81A.060, 29.81A.070, 29.81A.080, 29.27.020, 29.27.057, 29.27.061, 29.27.065, 29.27.0653, 29.27.0655, 29.27.066, 29.27.0665, 29.27.067, 29.30.010, 29.30.020, 29.30.025, 29.30.040, 29.30.060, 29.30.085, 29.30.086, 29.30.095, 29.30.101, 29.30.111, 29.30.130, 29.36.210, 29.36.230, 29.36.240, 29.36.270, 29.36.280, 29.36.290, 29.36.300, 29.36.310, 29.36.320, 29.36.340, 29.36.350, 29.51.010, 29.51.180, 29.51.190, 29.54.037, 29.48.010, 29.13.080, 29.51.240, 29.48.030, 29.07.170, 29.57.130, 29.48.020, 29.48.070, 29.48.090, 29.48.100, 29.51.150, 29.51.070, 29.51.250, 29.07.180, 29.48.080, 29.48.045, 29.54.093, 29.51.115, 29.51.155, 29.45.040, 29.45.060, 29.45.065, 29.45.080, 29.45.090, 29.45.100, 29.45.110, 29.38.010, 29.38.020, 29.38.030, 29.38.050, 29.15.150, 29.18.010, 29.18.120, 29.18.200, 29.21.010, 29.21.015, 29.21.070, 29.27.050, 29.27.072, 29.27.074, 29.19.020, 29.19.030, 29.19.045, 29.19.055, 29.19.080, 29.82.015, 29.82.023, 29.82.060, 29.82.090, 29.82.100, 29.82.105, 29.82.130, 29.82.160, 29.71.020, 29.27.140, 29.74.020, 29.74.040, 29.74.050, 29.74.080, 29.74.120, 29.74.140, 29.74.150, 29.62.180, 29.54.042, 29.54.050, 29.54.060, 29.54.097, 29.54.105, 29.54.121, 29.54.170, 29.51.175, 29.27.120, 29.36.330, 29.64.015, 29.64.020, 29.64.030, 29.64.035, 29.64.040, 29.64.051, 29.64.060, 29.64.080, 29.04.030, 29.65.050, 29.65.055, 29.65.070, 29.65.120, 29.79.035, 29.79.040, 29.79.050, 29.79.060, 29.79.070, 29.79.140, 29.79.180, 29.79.190, 29.79.200, 29.79.210, 29.79.270, 29.79.280, 29.79.290, 29.70.100, 29.15.026, 29.42.040, 29.85.275, 29.07.400, 29.07.405, 29.07.410, 29.85.249, 29.15.080, 29.79.500, 29.85.040, 29.85.020, 29.51.020, 29.51.221, 29.85.010, 29.85.051, 29.85.060, 29.85.070, 29.85.090, 29.85.210, 29.85.220, 29.85.170, 29.85.225, 29.85.230, 29.91.010, 29.91.030, 29.91.040, 29.91.050, 29.13.023, and 29.13.024; adding new sections to chapter 35.22 RCW; adding a new title to the Revised Code of Washington to be codified as Title 29A RCW; creating new sections; recodifying RCW 29.01.005, 29.01.006, 29.01.008, 29.01.042, 29.01.043, 29.01.045, 29.01.047, 29.01.050, 29.01.055, 29.01.060, 29.01.065, 29.01.068, 29.01.070, 29.01.080, 29.01.090, 29.01.100, 29.01.110, 29.01.113, 29.01.117, 29.01.119, 29.01.120, 29.01.130, 29.01.135, 29.01.136, 29.01.137, 29.01.140, 29.01.155, 29.01.160, 29.01.170, 29.01.180, 29.01.200, 29.04.001, 29.04.010, 29.04.020, 29.57.140, 29.04.025, 29.04.070, 29.04.060, 29.04.085, 29.04.088, 29.04.091, 29.04.230, 29.13.070, 29.13.010, 29.13.020, 29.13.045, 29.13.047, 29.13.048, 29.60.010, 29.60.030, 29.60.040, 29.60.050, 29.60.060, 29.60.070, 29.60.080, 29.60.090, 29.98.010, 29.98.020, 29.98.030, 29.04.080, 29.19.070, 29.60.020, 29.07.005, 29.04.095, 29.10.011, 29.08.010, 29.07.010, 29.08.060, 29.07.110, 29.08.030, 29.07.220, 29.10.081, 29.07.092, 29.07.160, 29.07.152, 29.07.030, 29.07.230, 29.07.070, 29.07.140, 29.07.080, 29.07.090, 29.08.080, 29.08.040, 29.07.025, 29.07.430, 29.07.440, 29.07.260, 29.07.270, 29.10.020, 29.10.040, 29.10.170, 29.10.051, 29.10.090, 29.10.097, 29.10.100, 29.10.110, 29.10.180, 29.10.185, 29.10.015, 29.10.071, 29.10.220, 29.10.075, 29.10.200, 29.10.210, 29.10.230, 29.04.250, 29.07.130, 29.04.100, 29.04.110, 29.04.120, 29.04.150, 29.04.160, 29.04.240, 29.10.125, 29.10.127, 29.10.130, 29.10.140, 29.10.150, 29.33.020, 29.33.041, 29.33.051, 29.33.061, 29.33.081, 29.33.130, 29.33.145, 29.33.300, 29.33.310, 29.33.320, 29.33.330, 29.33.340, 29.33.350, 29.33.360, 29.04.200, 29.57.010, 29.57.090, 29.57.160, 29.04.040, 29.04.050, 29.04.055, 29.48.005, 29.48.007, 29.57.040, 29.57.070, 29.57.100, 29.57.050, 29.57.150, 29.27.090, 29.15.025, 29.13.050, 29.04.170, 29.24.010, 29.24.020, 29.24.025, 29.24.030, 29.24.035, 29.24.040, 29.24.045, 29.24.055, 29.24.060, 29.24.070, 29.15.130, 29.15.140, 29.15.010, 29.15.044, 29.15.020, 29.15.090, 29.15.030, 29.15.040, 29.15.050, 29.15.060, 29.15.070, 29.15.125, 29.15.120, 29.15.160, 29.15.210, 29.15.220, 29.15.170, 29.15.180, 29.15.190, 29.15.200, 29.15.230, 29.04.180, 29.04.190, 29.18.150, 29.18.160, 29.68.070, 29.68.080, 29.68.100, 29.68.130, 29.81.210, 29.04.035, 29.81.220, 29.81.230, 29.27.076, 29.81.240, 29.81.250, 29.81.260, 29.81.280, 29.81.290, 29.81.300, 29.81.310, 29.81A.010, 29.81A.020, 29.81A.030, 29.81A.040, 29.81A.050, 29.81A.060, 29.81A.070, 29.81A.080, 29.27.020, 29.27.057, 29.27.061, 29.27.065, 29.27.0653, 29.27.0655, 29.27.066, 29.27.0665, 29.27.067, 29.30.005, 29.30.010, 29.30.020, 29.30.025, 29.30.040, 29.30.060, 29.30.081, 29.30.085, 29.30.086, 29.30.095, 29.30.101, 29.30.111, 29.30.130, 29.36.210, 29.36.220, 29.36.230, 29.36.240, 29.36.250, 29.36.260, 29.36.270, 29.36.280, 29.36.290, 29.36.300, 29.36.310, 29.36.320, 29.36.340, 29.36.350, 29.36.360, 29.51.010, 29.51.125, 29.51.180, 29.51.190, 29.54.037, 29.48.010, 29.13.080, 29.51.240, 29.51.185, 29.48.030, 29.07.170, 29.48.035, 29.57.130, 29.48.020, 29.48.070, 29.48.090, 29.48.100, 29.51.150, 29.51.050, 29.51.060, 29.51.100, 29.51.070, 29.51.200, 29.54.018, 29.51.250, 29.54.010, 29.54.015, 29.07.180, 29.48.080, 29.48.045, 29.54.093, 29.51.115, 29.51.155, 29.45.010, 29.45.020, 29.45.030, 29.45.040, 29.45.050, 29.45.060, 29.45.065, 29.45.070, 29.45.080, 29.45.090, 29.45.100, 29.45.110, 29.45.120, 29.38.010, 29.38.020, 29.38.030, 29.38.040, 29.38.050, 29.38.060, 29.15.150, 29.18.010, 29.18.120, 29.18.200, 29.21.010, 29.21.015, 29.21.070, 29.21.410, 29.27.030, 29.27.050, 29.27.072, 29.27.074, 29.27.080, 29.27.100, 29.27.110, 29.19.010, 29.19.020, 29.19.030, 29.19.045, 29.19.055, 29.19.080, 29.82.010, 29.82.015, 29.82.021, 29.82.023, 29.82.025, 29.82.030, 29.82.040, 29.82.060, 29.82.080, 29.82.090, 29.82.100, 29.82.105, 29.82.110, 29.82.120, 29.82.130, 29.82.140, 29.82.160, 29.71.010, 29.71.020, 29.71.030, 29.71.040, 29.71.050, 29.27.140, 29.74.010, 29.74.020, 29.74.030, 29.74.040, 29.74.050, 29.74.060, 29.74.070, 29.74.080, 29.74.100, 29.74.110, 29.74.120, 29.74.130, 29.74.140, 29.74.150, 29.13.040, 29.62.180, 29.54.042, 29.54.050, 29.54.060, 29.54.097, 29.54.105, 29.54.121, 29.54.170, 29.51.175, 29.54.075, 29.54.085, 29.27.120, 29.62.030, 29.62.020, 29.54.025, 29.36.330, 29.62.040, 29.62.050, 29.62.080, 29.62.090, 29.62.100, 29.62.120, 29.62.130, 29.64.010, 29.64.015, 29.64.020, 29.64.030, 29.64.035, 29.64.040, 29.64.051, 29.64.060, 29.64.080, 29.64.090, 29.04.030, 29.65.010, 29.65.020, 29.65.040, 29.65.050, 29.65.055, 29.65.060, 29.65.070, 29.65.080, 29.65.090, 29.65.100, 29.65.120, 29.79.010, 29.79.015, 29.79.020, 29.79.030, 29.79.035, 29.79.040, 29.79.050, 29.79.060, 29.79.070, 29.79.080, 29.79.090, 29.79.100, 29.79.110, 29.79.115, 29.79.120, 29.79.140, 29.79.150, 29.79.160, 29.79.170, 29.79.180, 29.79.190, 29.79.200, 29.79.210, 29.79.230, 29.79.270, 29.79.280, 29.79.290, 29.79.300, 29.70.100, 29.15.026, 29.10.060, 29.04.140, 29.42.010, 29.42.020, 29.42.030, 29.42.040, 29.42.050, 29.42.070, 29.85.245, 29.82.210, 29.38.070, 29.85.275, 29.07.400, 29.07.405, 29.07.410, 29.85.249, 29.79.480, 29.82.220, 29.79.440, 29.82.170, 29.79.490, 29.15.080, 29.15.110, 29.79.500, 29.15.100, 29.85.040, 29.85.020, 29.51.020, 29.51.030, 29.51.221, 29.85.010, 29.85.110, 29.85.260, 29.85.051, 29.85.060, 29.85.070, 29.85.090, 29.85.210, 29.85.220, 29.85.240, 29.51.230, 29.51.215, 29.36.370, 29.85.100, 29.85.170, 29.85.225, 29.85.230, 29.91.010, 29.91.020, 29.91.030, 29.91.040, 29.91.050, 29.91.060, 29.13.023, and 29.13.024; repealing RCW 9.81.100, 29.01.010, 29.01.020, 29.01.030, 29.01.040, 29.01.087, 29.01.150, 29.04.210, 29.04.235, 29.07.100, 29.07.115, 29.07.120, 29.07.240, 29.07.280, 29.07.290, 29.07.300, 29.07.310, 29.07.320, 29.07.420, 29.07.450, 29.08.020, 29.08.050, 29.08.070, 29.08.090, 29.08.900, 29.13.021, 29.13.060, 29.15.046, 29.15.240, 29.15.800, 29.19.900, 29.36.900, 29.51.173, 29.57.170, 29.62.010, 29.62.015, 29.64.070, 29.64.900, 29.68.015, 29.68.016, 29.68.120, 29.74.090, 29.79.250, 29.81.270, 29.81.320, 29.81A.900, 29.81A.901, 29.91.900, 29.91.901, 29.98.050, and 43.01.150; prescribing penalties; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations and Elections.
SB 5222 by Senators Roach, Kastama, Fairley, Stevens and Horn (by request of Secretary of State Reed)
AN ACT Relating to election crimes and penalties; amending RCW 29.85.170, 29.85.245, 29.85.275, 29.07.400, 29.07.410, 29.79.440, 29.79.490, 29.85.040, 29.85.020, 29.51.020, 29.51.221, 29.85.110, 29.85.260, 29.85.060, 29.85.070, 29.85.090, 29.85.210, 29.85.220, 29.85.240, 29.51.215, 29.36.370, 29.85.100, and 29.85.225; reenacting RCW 29.79.500; adding a new chapter to Title 29 RCW; recodifying RCW 29.85.170, 29.85.245, 29.85.275, 29.07.400, 29.07.410, 29.79.440, 29.79.490, 29.79.500, 29.85.040, 29.85.020, 29.51.020, 29.51.221, 29.85.110, 29.85.260, 29.85.060, 29.85.070, 29.85.090, 29.85.210, 29.85.220, 29.85.240, 29.51.215, 29.36.370, 29.85.100, and 29.85.225; repealing RCW 29.07.405, 29.15.080, 29.15.100, 29.15.110, 29.38.070, 29.51.030, 29.51.230, 29.79.170, 29.79.480, 29.82.170, 29.82.210, 29.82.220, 29.85.010, 29.85.051, 29.85.230, and 29.85.249; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations and Elections.
SB 5223 by Senators Keiser, Parlette, Hargrove, Deccio and Kline
AN ACT Relating to mental health advance directives; amending RCW 11.94.010 and 7.70.065; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.515 and 9.94A.515; adding a new section to chapter 11.94 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 7.70 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 9A.60 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 71 RCW; prescribing penalties; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections.
SB 5224 by Senators Benton, Prentice, Winsley, Zarelli, Johnson, T. Sheldon, Kohl-Welles, Hale, Roach and Esser
AN ACT Relating to the membership of the affordable housing advisory board; and amending RCW 43.185B.020.
Referred to Committee on Financial Services, Insurance and Housing.
SB 5225 by Senators Benton, Prentice, Zarelli and Esser
AN ACT Relating to providing rent vouchers for low-income persons to pay for rent and security deposits; amending RCW 36.22.178; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Financial Services, Insurance and Housing.
SB 5226 by Senators Hale, Deccio, Thibaudeau, Keiser, Oke and Franklin
AN ACT Relating to authorizing optometrists to use and prescribe approved drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes without limitation upon the methods of delivery in the practice of optometry; and amending RCW 18.53.010, 18.53.140, 69.41.030, and 69.50.101.
Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.
SB 5227 by Senators Swecker and Rasmussen (by request of Department of Agriculture)
AN ACT Relating to regulating structural pest inspectors; amending RCW 15.58.030, 15.58.040, 15.58.150, 15.58.210, 15.58.233, 15.58.460, 15.58.465, and 15.58.470; adding new sections to chapter 15.58 RCW; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.
SB 5228 by Senators Regala, Winsley, Rasmussen, Schmidt, Haugen, Kastama and Franklin
AN ACT Relating to selling or leasing contaminated property; amending RCW 64.44.010 and 64.44.050; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Trade.
SB 5229 by Senators Haugen, Horn, B. Sheldon, Zarelli, Poulsen, Jacobsen, Mulliken, Hargrove, Roach, Rossi, Stevens, T. Sheldon and West
AN ACT Relating to a motorcycle skills education program for three-wheeled motorcycles; and amending RCW 46.20.500, 46.20.505, 46.20.515, 46.81A.010, and 46.81A.020.
Referred to Committee on Highways and Transportation.
SB 5230 by Senators T. Sheldon, Zarelli, Roach, Hargrove, Poulsen, Benton, Stevens and Mulliken
AN ACT Relating to motorcycle equipment; and amending RCW 46.37.530 and 46.37.535.
Referred to Committee on Highways and Transportation.
SB 5231 by Senators Prentice, Keiser and B. Sheldon
AN ACT Relating to credit card-based checks; adding a new section to chapter 19.200 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Financial Services, Insurance and Housing.
SB 5232 by Senator Morton
AN ACT Relating to authorizing multiyear excess property tax levies for cemetery districts; amending RCW 68.52.310; reenacting and amending RCW 84.52.052; adding a new section to chapter 84.52 RCW; and providing a contingent effective date.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations and Elections.
SB 5233 by Senators Shin, Swecker, Reardon, Schmidt, Carlson, Roach, Benton, T. Sheldon, Rasmussen and Eide
AN ACT Relating to classroom remembrances of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; and adding a new section to chapter 28A.320 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Education.
SB 5234 by Senators Shin, Rasmussen, Keiser, Reardon, Kohl-Welles and Fairley
AN ACT Relating to skate parks; and adding a new section to chapter 43.70 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Parks, Fish and Wildlife.
SB 5235 by Senators Hargrove, Morton and Doumit
AN ACT Relating to environmental impact statements for class I, II, and III forest practices on state trust lands; and adding a new section to chapter 43.21C RCW.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water.
SB 5236 by Senators Parlette, Thibaudeau, Winsley, Keiser, Carlson, Honeyford, McAuliffe, Mulliken, Kohl-Welles, Hale, Roach, Esser, Brandland and Eide
AN ACT Relating to offering health care benefit plans to school district employees; amending RCW 41.05.065; and reenacting and amending RCW 41.05.050.
Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.
SB 5237 by Senators Deccio, Thibaudeau, Parlette, Keiser, Mulliken, Kohl-Welles, Stevens, Hale and Eide
AN ACT Relating to regulating the catheterization of students; and amending RCW 28A.210.280.
Referred to Committee on Education.
SB 5238 by Senators Schmidt, McAuliffe, Carlson, Roach, Esser and Eide
AN ACT Relating to classified staff in alternative certification programs; amending RCW 28A.660.040; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Education.
SB 5239 by Senators Shin, Benton, B. Sheldon, Kohl-Welles and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to school or playground speed zones; and amending RCW 46.61.440.
Referred to Committee on Highways and Transportation.
SB 5240 by Senators Zarelli, McAuliffe, Schmidt, Eide, Benton, Carlson, Keiser, Mulliken, Kohl-Welles, Stevens, Winsley, Hale, Roach and Poulsen
AN ACT Relating to including a classified employee on the Washington professional educator standards board; and amending RCW 28A.410.200.
Referred to Committee on Education.
SB 5241 by Senators Kohl-Welles, Carlson, Shin, Schmidt, B. Sheldon, Horn and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to state funding for the enrollments of the state's institutions of higher education; amending RCW 28B.10.776, 28B.10.778, 28B.10.784, and 28B.10.786; creating a new section; and repealing RCW 28B.10.780 and 28B.10.782.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
SB 5242 by Senators Swecker, Zarelli, Haugen, Oke, Stevens, Benton, Doumit, Roach, Hargrove, Schmidt, Mulliken and Rasmussen
AN ACT Relating to internet access for patrons of public libraries; and adding a new section to chapter 27.12 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 5243 by Senators Swecker, Rasmussen, Mulliken, Benton, Stevens, T. Sheldon and Schmidt
AN ACT Relating to the safety and well-being of children; adding new sections to chapter 9.68 RCW; repealing RCW 9.68.015, 9.68.050, 9.68.060, 9.68.070, 9.68.080, 9.68.090, 9.68.100, 9.68.110, 9.68.120, 9.68.130, 9.68A.140, 9.68A.150, and 9.68A.160; prescribing penalties; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 5244 by Senator Hewitt
AN ACT Relating to powers of unclassified cities; and adding new sections to chapter 35.30 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations and Elections.
SB 5245 by Senators Horn, Haugen, Mulliken, Finkbeiner, Oke, Swecker, Esser, Prentice, Benton and Kohl-Welles
AN ACT Relating to involving legislators in transportation planning; and amending RCW 47.80.040.
Referred to Committee on Highways and Transportation.
SB 5246 by Senators Esser, Mulliken, Horn, Swecker, Prentice and Oke
AN ACT Relating to department of licensing agent and subagent provisions; and amending RCW 46.01.230.
Referred to Committee on Highways and Transportation.
SB 5247 by Senators Horn, Haugen, Esser, Jacobsen, Kastama, Prentice, Oke, Swecker and Schmidt
AN ACT Relating to an alternative local option fuel tax; amending RCW 82.80.010; and adding a new section to chapter 82.80 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Highways and Transportation.
SB 5248 by Senators Horn, Haugen, Prentice, Oke and Stevens
AN ACT Relating to transportation; amending RCW 41.06.380, 39.12.070, 39.12.080, and 35.84.060; adding new sections to chapter 47.28 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 49.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 47.01 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 47.06 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 39.12 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.56 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.57A RCW; adding a new section to chapter 46.68 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 81.112 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.78 RCW; creating new sections; and making an appropriation.
Referred to Committee on Highways and Transportation.
SB 5249 by Senators Kohl-Welles, Shin, Carlson and Schmidt
AN ACT Relating to the higher education for lifelong progress program; amending RCW 74.08A.250; adding new sections to chapter 74.08A RCW; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
SB 5250 by Senators Regala, Jacobsen, Fraser, Kohl-Welles and Kline
AN ACT Relating to instream flows; amending RCW 90.22.060, 90.22.010, 90.54.020, 90.03.345, 77.55.050, and 90.03.290; reenacting and amending RCW 90.54.050; and adding a new section to chapter 90.22 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water.
SB 5251 by Senators Brandland, Thibaudeau, Shin and Kline
AN ACT Relating to foreign judgments; and amending RCW 4.64.030 and 6.36.035.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 5252 by Senators Roach, Benton and Swecker
AN ACT Relating to requiring library staff to report child abuse; amending RCW 26.44.020; and reenacting and amending RCW 26.44.030.
Referred to Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections.
SB 5253 by Senators Kohl-Welles, Benton, Jacobsen, McAuliffe, Rossi, Prentice, Johnson, Rasmussen and Esser
AN ACT Relating to special license plates; amending RCW 46.16.313 and 46.16.316; adding a new section to chapter 46.04 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 46.16 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Highways and Transportation.
SB 5254 by Senators Roach, Hale, Stevens, T. Sheldon, Mulliken, Hewitt, Parlette, Horn, Rossi, Benton, Schmidt, Johnson and Esser
AN ACT Relating to the burden of proof in actions asserting invalidity of agency rules; and amending RCW 34.05.570.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations and Elections.
SB 5255 by Senators Roach, Hale, Stevens, Mulliken, T. Sheldon, Hewitt, Parlette, Horn, Rossi, Benton, Schmidt, Johnson and Esser
AN ACT Relating to the rule-making authority of various governmental entities; amending RCW 28A.300.040, 41.50.050, 43.06A.030, 43.19.011, 43.21A.064, 43.24.016, 43.27A.090, 43.30.150, 43.31C.060, 43.33.040, 43.33A.110, 43.59.070, 43.61.040, 43.63A.475, 43.70.580, 43.101.085, 43.115.040, 43.117.050, 43.121.050, 43.155.040, 43.160.050, 43.163.100, 43.180.040, 43.200.070, 43.210.060, 43.250.090, 43.320.040, 43.330.040, 47.01.071, 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 66.08.0501, 77.04.055, and 80.01.040; and adding a new section to chapter 43.17 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations and Elections.
SB 5256 by Senators Roach, Doumit, Hale, Kastama, Mulliken, T. Sheldon, Haugen, Hewitt, Stevens, Zarelli, Parlette, Horn, Rossi and Johnson
AN ACT Relating to rule-making procedures; and amending RCW 34.05.320.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations and Elections.
SB 5257 by Senators Roach, Doumit, Hale, Mulliken, T. Sheldon, Hewitt, Stevens, Parlette, Horn, Rossi, Benton, Johnson, Rasmussen and Esser
AN ACT Relating to administrative rule adoption procedures; and amending RCW 34.05.360.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations and Elections.
SB 5258 by Senators Haugen and Oke
AN ACT Relating to commercial bottom trawling; and amending RCW 77.50.090.
Referred to Committee on Parks, Fish and Wildlife.
SB 5259 by Senators Haugen, Oke, Spanel and Kohl-Welles
AN ACT Relating to vehicles boarding ferries; adding a new section to chapter 46.61 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 47.60 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Highways and Transportation.
SB 5260 by Senators Fraser, T. Sheldon, Oke, Regala, Prentice and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to private owners of public water systems not regulated as public utilities; amending RCW 90.03.040; and adding a new chapter to Title 19 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water.
SB 5261 by Senator Jacobsen
AN ACT Relating to establishing the future of Washington forests review commission; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water.
SB 5262 by Senator Jacobsen
AN ACT Relating to the relationship between metropolitan municipal corporations and component cities providing public transportation; amending RCW 35.58.260 and 82.14.045; and adding a new section to chapter 36.56 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Highways and Transportation.
SB 5263 by Senators Honeyford and McAuliffe
AN ACT Relating to the catering of alcoholic beverages at special events by nonprofit organizations; and amending RCW 66.24.320, 66.24.420, 66.24.570, and 66.24.375.
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Trade.
SJR 8207 by Senators Deccio, Rasmussen, Winsley, Hewitt, T. Sheldon, Morton, Hale, Stevens, Parlette, Brandland, Mulliken, McCaslin, Oke and Schmidt
Allowing the legislature to limit noneconomic damages.
Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.
SJR 8208 by Senator Morton
Amending the Constitution to allow multiyear excess property tax levies for cemetery districts.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations and Elections.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Sheahan, Senate Rule 20 was suspended for the remainder of the day.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Rule 20 states: ‘The Senate shall consider no more than one floor resolution per day in session.’
MOTION
Having served prior notice January 17 by e-mail and pursuant to Rule 35 regarding a rule change to Senate Resolution 8601, on motion of Senator West, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 8603
By Senator West
WHEREAS, the Senate adopted permanent rules for the 2003-05 biennium under Senate Floor Resolution 8601;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Senate Rule 35, the Senate has received one day’s notice from Senator West of his intent to move adoption of an amendment to the Senate Rule 41 in the manner set forth below; and
WHEREAS, the Senate desires to add two (2) additional members to the Committee on Economic Development, bringing its total membership up to nine (9) members;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Rule 41 as set forth in Senate Floor Resolution 8601 is stricken in its entirety and Rule 41 of the Permanent Rules of the Senate for the 2003-05 is set forth and adopted as follows:
"Rule 41. The president shall appoint all conference, special, joint and standing committees on the part of the senate. The appointment of the conference, special, joint and standing committees shall be confirmed by the senate.
In the event the senate shall refuse to confirm any conference, special, joint or standing committee or committees, such committee or committees shall be elected by the senate.
The following standing committees shall constitute the standing committees of the senate:
1. Agriculture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2, Children and Family Services and Corrections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3. Commerce and Trade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4. Economic Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ((7))9
5. Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6. Financial Services, Insurance and Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
7. Government Operations and Elections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
8. Health and Long-Term Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
9. Higher Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
10. Highways and Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
11. Judiciary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
12. Land Use and Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
13. Natural Resources, Energy and Water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
14. Parks, Fish and Wildlife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .((9))8
15. Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
16. Technology and Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
17. Ways and Means. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17"
EDITOR’S NOTE: Appointments reflecting these changes were made on the Seventeenth Day, January 29, 2003.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Franklin, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 8604
By Senators Franklin, Sheahan, Winsley, Haugen, Kohl-Welles, Fairley, Johnson, B. Sheldon, Eide, Fraser, Shin, Parlette, Thibaudeau, Hale, Brandland, Kline, Deccio, McAuliffe, Rasmussen, Jacobsen, Brown, Doumit, Kastama, Keiser, Spanel, Carlson, Honeyford, Horn, Schmidt, Mulliken, Stevens, Regala, West, Finkbeiner and Esser
WHEREAS, Today is dedicated to celebrating the birth and life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, His life was dedicated to serving his fellow man; and
WHEREAS, Service is a powerful way to commemorate his teachings with action and, in that action, makes our nation better; and
WHEREAS, In serving others, we strengthen the bonds of humanity while breaking the chains of injustice; and
WHEREAS, Dr. King believed that a person's worth should not be measured by his or her color, culture, or class but rather by his or her commitment to making life better for all through service rendered to each other; and
WHEREAS, A day of service reflecting the values and teachings of Dr. King brings people together and helps to break down social, economic, and cultural barriers that divide our nation; and
WHEREAS, A commitment to bringing all people together--regardless of race, creed, religion, or station in life--to face the challenges of this new century would honor Dr. King; and
WHEREAS, Since 1994, Americans have kept Dr. King's legacy alive on this holiday by serving in their communities, because serving is "the great equalizer"; and
WHEREAS, Residents of Washington can help make service the common duty of all Americans on this holiday by making it a day of action, not apathy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the members of the Washington State Senate, on behalf of the people of our state, do, in recognition of the outstanding leadership and courage demonstrated by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., honor his memory by urging all citizens of our state to make Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a day of service.
Senators Franklin, Sheahan, Shin, Kohl-Welles, Carlson, Prentice and Hale spoke to Senate Resolution 8604.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUEST
The President welcomed and introduced Gabriel Franklin, grandson of Senator Franklin, who was seated on the rostrum.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Shin, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 8605
By Senators Shin, Jacobsen, Rasmussen, Keiser, Fairley, Prentice, Reardon, Stevens, Eide, T. Sheldon, Fraser, Spanel, Thibaudeau, Kastama, Franklin, Regala, B. Sheldon, Benton, Brandland, Carlson, Hewitt, Honeyford, Horn, McAuliffe, Haugen, Sheahan, West, Rossi, Schmidt, Johnson, Mulliken, Kohl-Welles, Winsley, Roach and Esser
WHEREAS, 2003 is the One Hundredth Anniversary of Korean Immigration to the United States; and
WHEREAS, In December 1902, fifty-six men, twenty-one women, and twenty-five children left Korea and traveled across the Pacific Ocean on the S.S. Gaelic and landed in Honolulu, Hawaii on January 13, 1903; and
WHEREAS, Korean-Americans, like waves of immigrants to the United States before them, have taken root and thrived in the United States through strong family ties, robust community support, and countless hours of hard work; and
WHEREAS, The over 100,000 Korean-Americans living in Washington State, most of whom are United States citizens, have made substantial contributions to their community and have invigorated business, church, and academic interests in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Members of the early Korean-American community served with distinction in the Armed Forces of the United States during World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 1950, Communist North Korea invaded South Korea with approximately 135,000 troops, thereby initiating the involvement of approximately 5,720,000 personnel of the United States Armed Forces who served during the Korean Conflict to defeat the spread of communism in Korea and throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, Casualties in the United States Armed Forces during the Korean Conflict included 54,260 dead (of whom 33,665 were battle deaths), 92,134 wounded, and 8,176 listed as missing in action or prisoners of war; and
WHEREAS, Korea is Washington's fourth largest trading partner and our state exported over 3.6 billion dollars in goods to Korea in 2001; and
WHEREAS, Korean-Americans own and operate approximately 3500 businesses in Washington that have gross sales and receipts of 1,500,000,000 dollars annually, pay 180 million dollars in taxes per year, and employ approximately 10,000 Washingtonians; and
WHEREAS, The contributions of Korean-Americans to the United States include the invention of the first beating heart operation for coronary artery heart disease, the development of the nectarine, a 4-time Olympic gold medalist, and achievements in engineering, government, architecture, education, medicine, acting, singing, sculpture, and writing; and
WHEREAS, The state of Washington has and continues to benefit tremendously from the contributions of Korean immigrants and Korean-Americans; and
WHEREAS, the Korean-American community maintains close ties with Korea and, at the same time, continues to establish and strengthen their relationships to the United States; and
WHEREAS, Beginning in 2003, communities throughout the state of Washington will celebrate the One Hundredth Anniversary of Korean Immigration to the United States;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the state of Washington recognize and express its appreciation for the numerous outstanding achievements and contributions Korean-Americans have made which have enriched communities throughout Washington State and the country. Citizens and organizations are encouraged, throughout Washington, to join the celebration of the One Hundredth Anniversary of Korean Immigration to the United States with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Senators Shin, Winsley, Rasmussen, Franklin, Eide, Fairley, Eide, Jacobsen and Roach spoke to Senate Resolution 8605.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President welcomed and introduced The Honorable Byung-rok Moon, Consul General of the Republic of Korea; Dr. Chang Mook Sohn, Executive Director of the Revenue Forecast Council; and The Honorable Michael Park, a member of the Federal Way City Council, who were seated in the back of the chamber.
MOTION
At 11:15 a.m., on motion of Senator Sheahan, the Senate adjourned until 12 noon, Tuesday, January 21, 2003.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
MILTON H. DOUMIT, Jr., Secretary of the Senate