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SEVENTY-EIGHTH DAY
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NOON SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Monday, March 31, 2003
The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Pro Tempore Winsley. No roll call was taken.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Sheahan, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
March 28, 2003
HB 1032 Prime Sponsor, Representative Veloria: Providing an ongoing funding source for the community economic revitalization board's financial assistance programs. Reported by Committee on Economic Development
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators T. Sheldon, Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Hale, Kohl-Welles, Schmidt and Shin.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
March 271, 2003
SHB 1081 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance: Providing funds to investigate and prosecute mortgage lending fraud. Reported by Committee on Financial Services, Insurance and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Benton, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Keiser, Prentice, Roach and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 27, 2003
HB 1084 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunter: Regulating automobile insurance. Reported by Committee on Financial Services, Insurance and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Benton, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Keiser, Prentice, Roach and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2003
SHB 1173 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Trade and Economic Development: Revising provisions for the office of the Washington state trade representative. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2003
HB 1179 Prime Sponsor, Representative Veloria: Renaming the legislative committee on economic development the legislative committee on economic development and international relations. Reported by Committee on Economic Development
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators T. Sheldon, Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Hale, Kohl-Welles, Schmidt and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2003
SHB 1250 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources: Determining annual rental rates for the lease of state-owned aquatic lands for qualifying marinas. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hargrove, Honeyford, Oke and Regala.
Referred Committee on Ways and Means.
March 28, 2003
SHB 1380 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources: Criminalizing interference with certain mining rights and activities. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hargrove, Honeyford, Oke and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2003
SHB 1409 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Fisheries, Ecology and Parks: Defining "potentially dangerous litter" and making it a civil infraction to improperly dispose of potentially dangerous litter. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hargrove, Honeyford, Oke and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2003
HB 1492 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Including nonprofits in the small business economic impact statement requirement. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2003
HB 1572 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kirby: Increasing small claims judgments upon failure to pay. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 27, 2003
ESHB 1656 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Finance: Modifying fees for locating unclaimed property. Reported by Committee on Financial Services, Insurance and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Benton, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Keiser, Prentice, Roach and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2003
SHB 1675 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Judiciary: Updating civil trial provisions. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 27, 2003
HB 1815 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schual-Berke: Defining security account under the uniform transfer on death security registration act. Reported by Committee on Financial Services, Insurance and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Benton, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Keiser, Prentice, Roach and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2003
HB 2063 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kristiansen: Extending the expiration date for reporting requirements on timber purchases. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hargrove, Honeyford, Oke and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2003
SHB 2118 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Labor: Authorizing approved microbrewers to sell beer at farmers markets. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2003
SHB 2172 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Technology, Telecommunications and Energy: Promoting the purchase of fuel cells for the use of distributive generation at state-owned facilities. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hargrove, Honeyford, Oke and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2003
HJM 4021 Prime Sponsor, Representative Wallace: Requesting that the Bonneville Power Administration not raise rates. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hargrove, Honeyford, Oke and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
March 31, 2003
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Speaker has signed ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5279, and the same is herewith transmitted.
CYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Chief Clerk
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 6056 by Senators Haugen and Horn
AN ACT Relating to fees, taxes, and penalties for pilots and aircraft; amending RCW 47.68.233, 47.68.234, 47.68.240, 47.68.250, and 82.42.020; repealing RCW 82.42.025; prescribing penalties; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Highways and Transportation.
SB 6057 by Senators Parlette and Rossi (by request of Office of Financial Management)
AN ACT Relating to basic health care plan enrollment; amending RCW 43.72.900; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Sheahan, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 8652
By Senators Carlson, Zarelli and Benton
WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington State Legislature to recognize excellence in all fields of endeavor; and
WHEREAS, The Prairie High School Falcons Girls' Basketball team capped off an amazing season by winning the State Class 4A Girls' Basketball Tournament; and
WHEREAS, The final game ended with a Falcon rally enabling them to beat the top ranked, two time defending champion, Central Valley High School of Spokane; and
WHEREAS, The Falcons finished the 2003 season with an outstanding record of twenty-eight wins and two losses; and
WHEREAS, Their victory over their adversaries was truly an example of the team's perseverance and achievement in their field; and
WHEREAS, Showing exceptional defensive prowess, Andrea Sitton, with assistance from her teammates, shut down her opponents leading scorer; and
WHEREAS, In the fourth quarter, as the Falcons were trailing, guard Lauren Short turned the tide of the game with three steals in the span of two minutes, resulting in five Prairie points; and
WHEREAS, Forward Jessica Menkens sealed the deal by sinking four free throws in the final eighteen seconds and in the final game, along with Andrea Sitton, scored a team high fifteen points; and
WHEREAS, The rest of the Falcons team, Ticey Westbrooks, Kaela Zarkovich, Denise Benedict, Shree Glover, Rachel Sratton, Amy Donovan, Brittany MacGregor, Jamey Gelhar, and Gina Griffiths, are shining examples of the dedication and teamwork it takes to be champions; and
WHEREAS, Both head coach Al Alridge and assistant coaches, Ken Storey, Kurt Sitton, and Paul White, deserve special recognition for guiding this talented team of young women to victory; and
WHEREAS, This victory is the fourth state title for the Prairie High School Falcons as a 4A team, the most for any school, and the school's fifth overall; and
WHEREAS, The extraordinary accomplishments could not have been achieved without the support and encouragement of the students, alumni, families, friends, and community members, who backed them all the way;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the state of Washington honor the 2003 Prairie High School Falcons Girls' Basketball team; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the 2003 Prairie High School Falcons Girls' Basketball team Head Coach Al Aldridge, Principal Greg Parcher, and every member of the championship team.
MOTION
At 12:06 p.m., on motion of Senator Sheahan, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon, Tuesday, April 1, 2003.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
MILTON H. DOUMIT, Jr., Secretary of the Senate