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EIGHTY-SECOND DAY
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MORNING SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Friday, April 4, 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 Horn and Poulsen. On motion of Senator Hewitt, Senator Horn was excused. On motion of Senator Eide, Senator Poulsen was excused.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, consisting of Pages Marlena Blonsky and Evan Fuller, presented the Colors. Lama Jamy Awg Tsultrim, a Tibetan Buddhist Teacher, from the Nalanda Institute Center of Buddist Study and Meditation, in Olympia, 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.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
April 3, 2003
SB 5404 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rossi: Making 2003-05 operating appropriations. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5404 be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair, Zarelli, Vice Chair; Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Roach, Sheahan, and Winsley.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Brown, Doumit, Fairley, Fraser, Poulsen, Regala and Betti Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
2SHB 1003 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Creating the research and technology transfer commission. Reported by Committee on Technology and Communications
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Esser, Chair; Finkbeiner, Vice Chair; Reardon, Schmidt and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SHB 1013 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Technology, Telecommunications and Energy: Requiring a performance audit of the utilities and transportation commission. Reported by Committee on Technology and Communications
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Esser, Chair; Eide, Reardon, Schmidt and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
HB 1088 Prime Sponsor, Representative Fromhold: Authorizing removal of vehicles from restricted parking zones. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Esser, Finkbeiner, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kastama, Oke, Prentice and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
HB 1102 Prime Sponsor, Representative Murray: Revising the provision for exchange agreements for environmental mitigation sites. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Esser, Finkbeiner, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kastama, Oke, Prentice and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2003
EHB 1109 Prime Sponsor, Representative Clibborn: Providing wildland fire fighting training. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2003
SHB 1113 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources: Regarding irrigation district boards of joint control. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford, Oke and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2003
EHB 1152 Prime Sponsor, Representative Haigh: Revising funding of the archives division. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2003
SHB 1213 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Eliminating boards and commissions. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2003
E2SHB 1214 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Making prescription drugs more available. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 2, 2003
SHB 1232 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Criminal Justice and Corrections: Requiring jail booking fees to be based on actual costs. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2003
SHB 1291 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Local Government: Providing for elections for flood control zone district supervisors. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2003
HB 1294 Prime Sponsor, Representative McDermott: Revising campaign finance reporting requirements for out-of-state political committees. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2003
ESHB 1299 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care: Providing for evidence-based health services purchasing by state purchased health care programs. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2003
E2SHB 1336 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Concerning watershed planning. 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; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford and Oke.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2003
ESHB 1337 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources: Concerning additional or replacement wells. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford and Oke.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Fraser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
HB 1352 Prime Sponsor, Representative Murray: Apportioning railroad crossing installation and maintenance costs. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Esser, Finkbeiner, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kastama, Mulliken, Oke, Prentice and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2003
ESHB 1367 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Authorizing the legislative accountability board to conduct expanded performance measure reviews. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 3, 2003
EHB 1369 Prime Sponsor, Representative Romero: Requiring continuing education for land surveyors. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2003
HB 1375 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dickerson: Eliminating basic health plan eligibility of persons holding student visas. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser and Parlette.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2003
HB 1391 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kagi: Adjusting procedures for postconviction DNA testing. Reported by Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2003
HB 1444 Prime Sponsor, Representative Haigh: Protecting proprietary or confidential information acquired through state health services purchasing. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2003
HB 1531 Prime Sponsor, Representative Grant: Requiring the governor's signature on significant legislative rules. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Kastama and McCaslin.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 3, 2003
EHB 1568 Prime Sponsor, Representative Darneille: Modifying physician assistant provisions. 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.
April 3, 2003
HB 1575 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Expanding membership of the electrical board by appointment of one outside line worker. 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.
April 3, 2003
ESHB 1592 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Regulating special license plates. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Esser, Finkbeiner, Haugen, Kastama, Mulliken, Oke, Prentice and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SHB 1605 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Technology, Telecommunications and Energy: Creating a statewide justice information network. Reported by Committee on Technology and Communications
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Esser, Chair; Finkbeiner, Vice Chair; Eide, Reardon, Schmidt and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2003
SHB 1655 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Providing for determination of disability for special parking privileges by advanced registered nurse practitioners. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
EHB 1691 Prime Sponsor, Representative Grant: Authorizing advanced registered nurse practitioners to examine, diagnose, and treat injured workers covered by industrial insurance. 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.
April 2, 2003
SHB 1694 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care: Requiring the department of social and health services to inspect boarding homes at least every eighteen months. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser and Parlette.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2003
SHB 1724 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Child and Family Service: Conforming the department of services for the blind provisions with federal law. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SHB 1738 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Labor: Providing for recoupment of state employee salary and wage overpayments. 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.
April 2, 2003
HB 1753 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cody: Concerning nursing practices in community-based and in-home care. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SHB 1759 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance: Providing financial institution law parity. Reported by Committee on Financial Services, Insurance and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Benton, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Keiser, Prentice, Reardon and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2003
ESHB 1787 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Child and Family Service: Establishing a 211 network. Reported by Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
EHB 1808 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kenney: Requiring standards of review before changing lines of instruction at research universities. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Horn, Kohl-Welles, B. Sheldon and Shin.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Mulliken.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 2, 2003
SHB 1838 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Child and Family Service: Providing access to a telephonic reading service for blind or visually handicapped persons in the state of Washington. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2003
ESHB 1904 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Child and Family Service: Revising standards for reporting incidents involving harm to vulnerable adults. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2003
HB 1967 Prime Sponsor, Representative Haigh: Allowing the state purchasing and material control director to receive electronic and web-based bids. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SHB 2007 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Technology, Telecommunications and Energy: Prohibiting unsolicited commercial text messages. Reported by Committee on Technology and Communications
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Esser, Chair; Finkbeiner, Vice Chair; Eide, Poulsen, Reardon, Schmidt and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SHB 2036 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Finance: Authorizing additional tribes to enter into cigarette tax contracts with the governor. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 3, 2003
EHB 2045 Prime Sponsor, Representative Haigh: Establishing a work group to evaluate creating a centralized identification number system. Reported by Committee on Technology and Communications
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Esser, Chair; Finkbeiner, Vice Chair; Eide, Poulsen, Reardon, Schmidt and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2003
EHB 2064 Prime Sponsor, Representative Woods: Studying methods of avoiding military base closure. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2003
HB 2073 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schoesler: Disposing of local government records. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
ESHB 2076 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Higher Education: Requiring a statewide strategic plan for higher education. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Horn, Kohl-Welles, Mulliken, B. Sheldon and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
HB 2113 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morrell: Regarding refunds of federal financial aid to students who withdraw from institutions of higher education. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Horn, Kohl-Welles, Mulliken, B. Sheldon and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
EHB 2146 Prime Sponsor, Representative Tom: Providing tax incentives for wood biomass fuel production, distribution, and sale. 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; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford, Oke and Regala.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 2, 2003
HJM 4012 Prime Sponsor, Representative Miloscia: Encouraging counties and local governments to establish a Children's Advocacy Center. Reported by Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
HJM 4014 Prime Sponsor, Representative Woods: Naming the "Maryann Mitchell Memorial Interchange." Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Esser, Finkbeiner, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kastama, Mulliken, Oke, Prentice and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
April 3, 2003
GA 9027 FRANK E. FENNERTY, JR., appointed February 8, 2002, for a term ending June 17, 2007, as a member of the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals.
Reported by Committee on Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
April 3, 2003
GA 9074 STUART McKEE. appointed April 22, 2002, for a term ending at the Governor’s pleasure, as Director of the Department of Information Services.
Reported by Committee on Technology and Communications
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Esser, Chair; Finkbeiner, Vice Chair; Eide, Poulsen, Reardon, Schmidt and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
April 3, 2003
GA 9086 JANICE NIEMI, appointed February 5, 2002, for a term ending June 30, 2008, as a member of the Gambling Commission.
Reported by Committee on Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
April 3, 2003
GA 9168 CHRIS MARR, appointed January 1, 2003, for a term ending September 30, 2009, as a member of the Board of Regents for Washington State University.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Mulliken, Betti Sheldon and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
April 3, 2003
GA 9184 CRAIG W. COLE, appointed March 20, 2003, for a term ending September 20, 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 Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Mulliken, Betti Sheldon and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Sheahan, Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1336 was referred to the Committee on Rules.
On motion of Senator Sheahan, Engrossed House Bill No. 1808 was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
April 2, 2003
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed HOUSE BILL NO. 2097, and the same is herewith transmitted.
CYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Chief Clerk
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 6068 by Senators Horn, Eide and Esser
AN ACT Relating to vehicle dealer documentary service fees; amending RCW 63.14.010 and 63.14.130; and reenacting and amending RCW 46.70.180.
Referred to Committee on Highways and Transportation.
SB 6069 by Senator McCaslin
AN ACT Relating to personal use trailer license fees; amending RCW 46.16.0621; and adding a new section to chapter 46.16 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Highways and Transportation.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILL
HB 2097 by Representatives Murray and Rockefeller
Exercising sound business practices to enhance revenues for Washington State Ferries.
Referred to Committee on Highways and Transportation.
SECOND READING
CONFIRMATION OF GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENT
MOTION
On motion of Senator Regala, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9147, Jose Veliz, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Clover Park Techanical College District No. 29, was confirmed.
APPOINTMENT OF JOSE VELIZ
The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 2; Excused, 2.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Brandland, Brown, Carlson, Deccio, Doumit, Eide, Esser, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Morton, Mulliken, Oke, Parlette, Prentice, Rasmussen, Reardon, Regala, Roach, Rossi, Schmidt, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, West and Zarelli - 45.
Absent: Senators Thibaudeau and Winsley - 2.
Excused: Senators Horn and Poulsen - 2.
MOTION TO LIMIT DEBATE
Senator Sheahan: “Mr. President, pursuant to Rule 29, I move that the members of the Senate be allowed to speak only once and be limited to three minutes on each motion or amendment, except that the mover of the motion shall be allowed to open and close debate and also that members be prohibited from yielding their time. This motion shall be in effect through the remainder of the day.”
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the motion by Senator Sheahan to limit debate through the remainder of the day.
The motion by Senator Sheahan carried and debate was limited to three minutes for the remainder of the day.
MOTION
At 10:15 a.m, on motion of Senator Shaahan, the Senate was declared to be at ease.
The Senate was called to order at 10:23 a.m. by PresidentOwen.
SECOND READING
Senate Bill No. 5404, by Senator Rossi (by request of Governor Locke)
Making appropriations for the 2003-05 operating budget.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Rossi, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5404 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5404 and the substitute bill was placed on second reading and read the second time.
Senator McAuliffe moved that the following amendments by Senators McAuliffe, Rasmussen and Eide be considered simultaneously and be adopted:
On page 27, line 32, decrease the general fund--state appropriation for FY 2005 by $40,000.
On page 27, after line 35, strike all material through line 37.
On page 28, line 1, strike all material through line 4.
On page 74, line 6, decrease the general fund--state appropriation for FY 2004 by $157,000.
On page 74, line 7, decrease the general fund--state appropriation for FY 2005 by $149,000.
On page 74, after line 24, strike all material through line 30.
On page 78, line 11, decrease the general fund--state appropriation for FY 2004 by $159,000.
On page 78, line 12, decrease the general fund--state appropriation for FY 2005 by $1,118,000.
On page 85, beginning on line 1, strike all material through line 6.
On page 98, line 33, increase the general fund--state appropriation for FY 2004 by $738,000.
On page 98, line 34, increase the general fund--state appropriation for FY 2005 by $900,000.
On page 99, line 9, after "maximum of", strike "1.75" and insert "2.0".
On page 99, after line 13, insert the following:
"(4) $90,000 of the fiscal year 2004 appropriation and $90,000 of the fiscal year 2005 appropriation are provided for the Washington imagination network and future problem-solving programs."
On page 123, line 27, decrease the general fund--state appropriation for FY 2004 by $25,000.
On page 123, line 28, decrease the general fund--state appropriation for FY 2005 by $25,000.
On page 124, after line 12, strike all material through line 17.
Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references and totals accordingly.
Debate ensued.
Senator McAuliffe demanded a roll call and the demand was sustained.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the adoption of the amendments by Senators McAuliffe, Rasmussen and Eide on pages 27, 28, 74, 78, 85, 98, 99, 123 and 124, to Substitute Senate Bill No. 5404.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll and the amendments, having failed to receive the constitutionally sixty percent majority, were not adopted by the following vote: Yeas, 23; Nays, 25; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Brown, Doumit, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kastama, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, McAuliffe, Poulsen, Prentice, Rasmussen, Reardon, Regala, Sheldon, B., Shin, Spanel and Thibaudeau - 23.
Voting nay: Senators Benton, Brandland, Carlson, Deccio, Esser, Finkbeiner, Hale, Hewitt, Honeyford, Johnson, McCaslin, Morton, Mulliken, Oke, Parlette, Roach, Rossi, Schmidt, Sheahan, Sheldon, T., Stevens, Swecker, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 25.
Excused: Senator Horn - 1.
MOTION
Senator Doumit moved that the following amendments by Senators Doumit, Hargrove and Fairley be considered simultaneously and be adopted:
On page 34, line 34, increase the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 by $2,831,000 and adjust the totals accordingly.
On page 34, line 35, increase the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 by $2,975,000 and adjust the totals accordingly.
On page 34, line 36, increase the general fund--federal appropriation by $5,806,000 and adjust the totals accordingly.
On page 44, line 22, increase the general fund--federal appropriation by $44,603,000 and adjust the totals accordingly.
On page 44, line 24, increase the health services account appropriation by $39,945,000 and adjust the totals accordingly.
On page 45, strike everything after "(3)" on line 22 through "level." on line 25, and insert the following: "The department shall continue to extend (a) medicaid eligibility to children through age 18 residing in households with incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty level, and (b) children's health insurance program eligibility to children residing in households with incomes between 200 percent and 250 percent of the federal poverty level."
On page 150, beginning on line 28, strike all material through "$50,000,000" on line 29.
Debate ensued.
Senator Betti Sheldon demanded a roll call and the demand was sustained.
Further debate ensued.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the adoption of the amendments by Senators Doumit, Hargrove and Fairley on pages 34, 44, 45 and 150, to Substitute Senate Bill No. 5404.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll and the amendments, having failed to receive the constitutionally sixty percent majority, were not adopted by the following vote: Yeas, 23; Nays, 25; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Brown, Doumit, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kastama, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, McAuliffe, Poulsen, Prentice, Rasmussen, Reardon, Regala, Sheldon, B., Shin, Spanel and Thibaudeau - 23.
Voting nay: Senators Benton, Brandland, Carlson, Deccio, Esser, Finkbeiner, Hale, Hewitt, Honeyford, Johnson, McCaslin, Morton, Mulliken, Oke, Parlette, Roach, Rossi, Schmidt, Sheahan, Sheldon, T., Stevens, Swecker, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 25.
Excused: Senator Horn - 1.
MOTION
Senator Thibaudeau moved that the following amendments be considered simultaneously and be adopted:
On page 38, line 14, increase the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 by $159,000 and adjust the totals accordingly.
On page 38, line 15, increase the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 by $429,000 and adjust the totals accordingly.
On page 38, line 16, increase the general fund--federal appropriation by $588,000 and adjust the totals accordingly.
On page 40, line 4, increase the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 by $775,000 and adjust the totals accordingly.
On page 40, line 5, increase the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 by $2,835,000 and adjust the totals accordingly.
On page 40, line 6, increase the general fund--federal appropriation by $5,476,000 and adjust the totals accordingly.
On page 44, line 20, increase the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 by $207,000 and adjust the totals accordingly.
On page 44, line 21, increase the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 by $871,000 and adjust the totals accordingly.
On page 44, line 22, increase the general fund--federal appropriation by $1,460,000 and adjust the totals accordingly.
Debate ensued.
Senator Betti Sheldon demanded a roll call and the demand was sustained.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the adoption of the amendments by Senator Thibaudeau on pages 38, 40, and 44, to Substitute Senate Bill No. 5404.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll and the amendments, having failed to receive the constitutionally sixty percent majority, were not adopted by the following vote: Yeas, 23; Nays, 25; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Brown, Doumit, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kastama, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, McAuliffe, Poulsen, Prentice, Rasmussen, Reardon, Regala, Sheldon, B., Shin, Spanel and Thibaudeau - 23.
Voting nay: Senators Benton, Brandland, Carlson, Deccio, Esser, Finkbeiner, Hale, Hewitt, Honeyford, Johnson, McCaslin, Morton, Mulliken, Oke, Parlette, Roach, Rossi, Schmidt, Sheahan, Sheldon, T., Stevens, Swecker, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 25.
Excused: Senator Horn - 1.
MOTION
Senator Thibaudeau moved that the following amendments be considered simultaneously and be adopted:
On page 38, after "below" on line 23, strike "175 percent" and insert "200 percent".
On page 40, after "below" on line 20, strike "175 percent" and insert "200 percent".
On page 48, line 26, increase the health services account appropriation by $7,209,000 and adjust the totals accordingly.
On page 48, after "below" on line 35, strike "175 percent" and insert "200 percent".
On page 49, after "(4)" on line 15, strike "162,500,000" and insert "$167,300,000".
On page 49, after "and" on line 16, strike "$91,000,000" and insert "$93,500,000".
On page 49, after "below" on line 19, strike "175 percent" and insert "200 percent".
Debate ensued.
Senator Betti Sheldon demanded a roll call and the demand was sustained.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the adoption of the amendments by Senator Thibaudeau on pages 38, 40, 48 and 49, to Substitute Senate Bill No. 5404.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll and the amendments, having failed to receive the constitutionally sixty percent majority, were not adopted by the following vote: Yeas, 21; Nays, 27; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Brown, Doumit, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Jacobsen, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, McAuliffe, Poulsen, Prentice, Rasmussen, Reardon, Regala, Sheldon, B., Shin, Spanel and Thibaudeau - 21.
Voting nay: Senators Benton, Brandland, Carlson, Deccio, Esser, Finkbeiner, Hale, Haugen, Hewitt, Honeyford, Johnson, Kastama, McCaslin, Morton, Mulliken, Oke, Parlette, Roach, Rossi, Schmidt, Sheahan, Sheldon, T., Stevens, Swecker, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 27.
Excused: Senator Horn - 1.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Zarelli, the following amendment by Senators Zarelli and Fairley was adopted:
On page 39, on line 5, after "purpose." insert "To the extent that the required expenditure level must be met by funding new services, expansion of the high school transition program shall be the first priority."
MOTION
Senator Regala moved that the following amendments by Senators Regala and Fairley be considered simultaneously and be adopted:
On page 44,line 20, increase the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 by $67,610,000 and adjust the totals accordingly.
On page 44, line 21, increase the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 by $74,948,000 and adjust the totals accordingly.
On page 44, line 23, decrease the general fund--private/local appropriation by $60,073,000 and adjust the totals accordingly.
On page 44, line 24, decrease the health services account appropriation by $55,100,000 and adjust the totals accordingly.
On page 46, beginning on line 4, strike all material through line 18.
Renumber the sub-sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
Debate ensued.
Senator Betti Sheldon demanded a roll call and the demand was sustained.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the adoption of the amendments by Senators Regala and Fairley on page 44, lines 20, 21, 23 and 24 and page 46, line 4, to Substitute Senate Bill No. 5404.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll and the amendments, having failed to receive the constitutionally sixty percent majority, were not adopted by the following vote: Yeas, 21; Nays, 27; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Brown, Doumit, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Jacobsen, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, McAuliffe, Poulsen, Prentice, Rasmussen, Reardon, Regala, Sheldon, B., Shin, Spanel and Thibaudeau - 21.
Voting nay: Senators Benton, Brandland, Carlson, Deccio, Esser, Finkbeiner, Hale, Haugen, Hewitt, Honeyford, Johnson, Kastama, McCaslin, Morton, Mulliken, Oke, Parlette, Roach, Rossi, Schmidt, Sheahan, Sheldon, T., Stevens, Swecker, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 27.
Excused: Senator Horn - 1.
MOTION
Senator Fairley moved that the following amendments by Senators Fairley and Hargrove be considered simultaneously and be adopted:
On page 44, line 20, increase the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 by $22,097,000 and adjust the totals accordingly.
On page 44, line 21, increase the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 by $24,379,000 and adjust the totals accordingly.
On page 45, beginning on line 26, strike all material through "act." on line 29.
Renumber the sub-sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
Debate ensued.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendments by Senators Fairley and Hargrove on page 44, lines 20 and 21, and page 45, line 26, to Substitute Senate Bill No. 5404.
The motion by Senator Fairley failed on a rising vote, the amendments, having failed to receive the constitutionally sixty percent majority.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Hargrove, the following amendments by Senators Hargrove and Rossi were considered simultaneously and were adopted:
On page 69, line 10, strike "$3,215,000" and insert "$2,159,500"
On page 69, line 11, strike "$9,415,000" and insert "$8,359,500"
MOTION
Senator Doumit moved that the following amendments be considered simultaneously and be adopted:
On page 97, line 28, increase the general fund--state appropriation for FY 2004 by $6,022,000.
On page 97, line 29, increase the general fund--state appropriation for FY 2005 by $11,333,000.
Adjust the total accordingly.
On page 158, line 20, strike section 913.
Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
Debate ensued.
Senator Betti Sheldon demanded a roll call and the demand was sustained.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the adoption of the amendments by Senator Doumit on page 97, lines 28 and 29, and page 158, line 20, to Substitute Senate Bill No. 5404.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll and the amendments, having failed to receive the constitutionally sixty percent majority, were not adopted by the following vote: Yeas, 23; Nays, 25; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Brown, Doumit, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kastama, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, McAuliffe, Poulsen, Prentice, Rasmussen, Reardon, Regala, Sheldon, B., Shin, Spanel and Thibaudeau - 23.
Voting nay: Senators Benton, Brandland, Carlson, Deccio, Esser, Finkbeiner, Hale, Hewitt, Honeyford, Johnson, McCaslin, Morton, Mulliken, Oke, Parlette, Roach, Rossi, Schmidt, Sheahan, Sheldon, T., Stevens, Swecker, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 25.
Excused: Senator Horn - 1.
MOTION
Senator McAuliffe moved that the following amendment be adopted:
On page 108, after line 18, insert:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 516 FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--STATE FLEXIBLE EDUCATION FUNDS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . .$ 20,680,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005).. .. . . . . . $ 20,689,000
Total Appropriation. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . $ 41,369,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) State flexible education funds for the 2003-04 and 2004-05 school years shall be allocated at a maximum rate of $21.55 per full-time equivalent student in grades K-12. For the purpose of this section, "FTE student" refers to the annual average full-time equivalent enrollment of the school district in grades kindergarten through twelve for the prior school year. The funds shall be distributed to school districts at ten percent per month for the months of September through June.
(2) Funds are provided for local education program enhancements to improve student learning as identified by each school district, including the following programs: Paraprofessional training; mentor/beginning teacher assistance; principal assessment and mentorships; superintendent and principal internships; school safety; truancy; contracting with educational centers; and complex needs.
(3) Funds provided under this section shall not be used for salary increases or additional compensation for existing teaching duties.
(4) Funding provided under this section does not fall within the definition of basic education for purposes of Article IX of the state Constitution."
Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
Debate ensued.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator McAuliffe on page 108, line 18, to Substitute Senate Bill No. 5404.
The motion by Senator McAuliffe failed and the amendments, having failed to receive the constitutionally sixty percent majority, were not adopted.
MOTION
Senator Kohl-Welles moved that the following amendments be considered simultaneously and be adopted:
On page 113, line 1, after "(6)", strike all material down through "Further, the" on line 12, and insert "The".
On page 115, line 20, increase the state general fund state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 by $3,382,000.
On page 115, line 21, increase the state general fund state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 by $3,684,000.
Adjust the total appropriation accordingly.
On page 119, line 20, increase the state general fund state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 by $4,765,000.
On page 119, line 21, increase the state general fund state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 by $5,193,000.
Adjust the total appropriation accordingly.
On page 120, line 37, increase the state general fund state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 by $2,147,000.
On page 121, line 1, increase the state general fund state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 by $2,340,000.
Adjust the total appropriation accordingly.
On page 122, line 28, increase the state general fund state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 by $324,000.
On page 122, line 29, increase the state general fund state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 by $353,000.
Adjust the total appropriation accordingly.
On page 123, line 7, increase the state general fund state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 by $201,000.
On page 123, line 8, increase the state general fund state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 by $209,000.
Adjust the total appropriation accordingly.
On page 123, line 27, increase the state general fund state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 by $126,000.
On page 123, line 28, increase the state general fund state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 by $137,000.
Adjust the total appropriation accordingly.
On page 124, line 37, increase the state general fund state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 by $407,000.
On page 125, line 1, increase the state general fund state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 by $443,000.
Adjust the total appropriation accordingly.
Debate ensued.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Kohl-Welles on pages 113, 115, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124 and 125 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 5404.
The motion by Senator McAuliffe failed and the amendments, having failed to receive the constitutionally sixty percent majority, were not adopted.
MOTION
Senator Winsley moved that the following amendments be considered simultaneously and be adopted:
On page 29, on line 35, decrease the amount by $873,000
Adjust the total accordingly
On page 47, on line 21, increase the amount by $636,000
On page 47, on line 22, increase the amount by $662,000
On page 47, on line 23, increase the amount by $873,000
Adjust the total accordingly
On page 159, after line 4, insert the following:
"Sec. 914. RCW and 2002 c 294 § 3 are each amended to read as follows:
County auditors or recording officers shall collect the following fees for their official services:
For recording instruments, for the first page eight and one-half by fourteen inches or less, five dollars; for each additional page eight and one-half by fourteen inches or less, one dollar. The fee for recording multiple transactions contained in one instrument will be calculated for each transaction requiring separate indexing as required under RCW 65.04.050 as follows: The fee for each title or transaction is the same fee as the first page of any additional recorded document; the fee for additional pages is the same fee as for any additional pages for any recorded document; the fee for the additional pages may be collected only once and may not be collected for each title or transaction;
For preparing and certifying copies, for the first page eight and one-half by fourteen inches or less, three dollars; for each additional page eight and one-half by fourteen inches or less, one dollar;
For preparing noncertified copies, for each page eight and one-half by fourteen inches or less, one dollar;
For administering an oath or taking an affidavit, with or without seal, two dollars;
For issuing a marriage license, eight dollars, (this fee includes taking necessary affidavits, filing returns, indexing, and transmittal of a record of the marriage to the state registrar of vital statistics) plus an additional ((five-dollar))fifteen dollar fee for use and support of the prevention of child abuse and neglect activities to be transmitted monthly to the state treasurer and deposited in the state general fund plus an additional ten-dollar fee to be transmitted monthly to the state treasurer and deposited in the state general fund. The legislature intends to appropriate an amount at least equal to the revenue generated by this fee for the purposes of the displaced homemaker act, chapter 28B.04 RCW;
For searching records per hour, eight dollars;
For recording plats, fifty cents for each lot except cemetery plats for which the charge shall be twenty-five cents per lot; also one dollar for each acknowledgment, dedication, and description: PROVIDED, That there shall be a minimum fee of twenty-five dollars per plat;
For recording of miscellaneous records not listed above, for the first page eight and one-half by fourteen inches or less, five dollars; for each additional page eight and one-half by fourteen inches or less, one dollar;
For modernization and improvement of the recording and indexing system, a surcharge as provided in RCW 36.22.170.
For recording an emergency nonstandard document as provided in RCW 65.04.047, fifty dollars, in addition to all other applicable recording fees.
For recording instruments, a surcharge as provided in RCW 36.22.178."
Debate ensued.
Senator Franklin demanded a roll call and the demand was sustained.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the adoption of the amendments by Senator Winsley on pages 29, 47, and 159, to Substitute Senate Bill No. 5404.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll and the amendments, having received the constitutionally sixty percent majority, were adopted by the following vote: Yeas, 40; Nays, 8; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Brandland, Brown, Carlson, Deccio, Doumit, Eide, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, McAuliffe, Morton, Oke, Parlette, Poulsen, Prentice, Rasmussen, Reardon, Regala, Schmidt, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Spanel, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West and Winsley - 40.
Voting nay: Senators Benton, Esser, McCaslin, Mulliken, Roach, Rossi, Stevens and Zarelli - 8.
Excused: Senator Horn - 1.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Rossi, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5404 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Debate ensued.
Senators Sheahan, Hale, and Parlette demanded the previous question and the demand was sustained.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be shall the main question be now put.
The demand for the previous question carried.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5404.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5404 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 28; Nays, 20; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Brandland, Carlson, Deccio, Esser, Finkbeiner, Hale, Hargrove, Hewitt, Honeyford, Johnson, Morton, Oke, Parlette, McCaslin, Mulliken, Roach, Rasmussen, Reardon, Rossi, Schmidt, Sheahan, Sheldon, T., Stevens, Swecker, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 28.
Voting nay: Senators Brown, Doumit, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kastama, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, McAuliffe, Poulsen, Prentice, Regala, Sheldon, B., Shin, Spanel, Thibaudeau- 20.
Excused: Senator Horn - 1.
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5404, 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.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUEST
The President welcomed and introduced Elizabeth Kohl, Mother of Senator Kohl-Welles, who was seated in back of the Chamber.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES
The President extended Happy Birthday wishes to Senators Fairley and Franklin.
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Prentice: “A point of personal privilege, Mr. President. I would like to thank all of the members and staff and all of you who have expressed concern about the condition of my husband. He is now at Mount St. Vincent in a very fine nursing home, where I used to be the director of nurses. He is not a bit happy about it; I am on my way to see him. There is one bit of good news today. I just got a call and my daughter and the three grandkids are already in town--they came in from Phoenix. I’ll give you another report, but for now, he is grumbling, but then that is not unusual for husbands, is it? He is starting physical therapy and he is going to get better before we bring him home. Thank you all, very, very much.”
MOTION
On motion of Senator Sheahan, the Senate reverted to the fourth order of business.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
April 4, 2003
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Speaker has signed SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5403, and the same is herewith transmitted.
CYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Chief Clerk
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
April 4, 2003
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Speaker has signed:
HOUSE BILL NO. 1052,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1069, and the same are herewith transmitted.
CYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Chief Clerk
SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT
The President signed:
HOUSE BILL NO. 1052,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1069.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Sheahan, Rule 46 was dispensed with for the remainder of the day.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Rule 46 states ‘ No committee shall sit during the daily session of the senate unless by special leave.’
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MOTION
At 12:22 p.m. on motion of Senator Sheahan, the Senate was declared to be at ease.
The Senate was called to order at 5:37 p.m. by President Owen.
There being no objection, the President returned the Senate to the first order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
April 3, 2003
SB 5341 Prime Sponsor, Senator Winsley: Establishing a quality maintenance fee on nursing facilities. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5341 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Poulsen, Regala, Roach, Sheahan, B. Sheldon and Winsley.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Brown.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SB 6017 Prime Sponsor, Senator Stevens: Modifying general assistance provisions. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6017 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Roach, Sheahan and Winsley.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Brown, Doumit, Fairley, Fraser, Poulsen, Regala and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SB 6057 Prime Sponsor, Senator Parlette: Revising basic health care plan enrollment provisions. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Roach, Sheahan and Winsley.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Brown, Doumit, Fairley, Fraser, Poulsen, Regala and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SB 6058 Prime Sponsor, Senator Oke: Modifying the distribution of state property taxes. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6058 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Sheahan and Winsley.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Brown, Doumit, Fairley, Fraser, Poulsen, Regala and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SB 6059 Prime Sponsor, Senator Oke: Modifying teacher cost-of-living provisions. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Sheahan and Winsley.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Brown, Doumit, Fairley, Fraser, Poulsen, Regala and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SB 6060 Prime Sponsor, Senator Mulliken: Increasing the time period local governments have to develop or amend a shoreline master program. Reported by Committee on Land Use and Planning
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; Kline, McCaslin, Morton and T. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SHB 1000 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Local Government: Regulating the authority of metropolitan municipal corporations to acquire property. Reported by Committee on Land Use and Planning
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; McCaslin, Morton and T. Sheldon.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kline.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
ESHB 1009 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Juvenile Justice and Family Law: Prohibiting sale of violent computer and video games to minors. Reported by Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove and McAuliffe.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Parlette, Vice Chair.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
EHB 1010 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dickerson: Changing provisions relating to discharge of a minor from a mental health facility. Reported by Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
SHB 1028 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Juvenile Justice and Family Law: Studying programs for at-risk youth intervention. Reported by Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
ESHB 1033 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Judiciary: Clarifying the restrictions concerning occupational licenses. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
SHB 1041 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Judiciary: Authorizing mental health advance directives. Reported by Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
SHB 1058 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Child and Family Service: Addressing educational attainment for foster children. Reported by Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SHB 1085 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance: Providing confidentiality to certain insurance commissioner examinations. Reported by Committee on Financial Services, Insurance and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Benton, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Prentice, Reardon and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
2SHB 1095 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Limiting the impact on small forest landowners caused by forest road maintenance and abandonment requirements. 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; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford and Oke.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 2, 2003
HB 1119 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ruderman: Regulating mail to constituents. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; McCaslin and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
SHB 1129 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Allowing public officials to provide information on the impact of ballot propositions. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; McCaslin and Reardon.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kastama.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
HB 1150 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hatfield: Selling single premium credit insurance. Reported by Committee on Financial Services, Insurance and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Benton, Chair; Keiser, Prentice, Roach and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
ESHB 1151 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Judiciary: Regulating the keeping of dangerous wild animals. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
SHB 1153 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Managing confidential records. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Kastama, McCaslin and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
HB 1154 Prime Sponsor, Representative Haigh: Funding oral history and archives activities. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Kastama, McCaslin and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
ESHB 1158 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Enhancing voting systems certification. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Kastama, McCaslin and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
SHB 1160 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Harmonizing election crimes and penalties. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Kastama and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
HB 1170 Prime Sponsor, Representative Romero: Limiting restrictions on residential day-care facilities. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Kastama, McCaslin and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SHB 1189 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care: Revising authority of public hospital districts to pay recruitment expenses and employee training and education expenses. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
HB 1196 Prime Sponsor, Representative Simpson: Including hospital districts in the definition of "local government" for chapter 39.96 RCW. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Kastama, McCaslin and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
HB 1210 Prime Sponsor, Representative O'Brien: Enacting the Washington Antiterrorism Act of 2003. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SHB 1211 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Labor: Modifying accountability requirements under the public accountancy act. Reported by Committee on Financial Services, Insurance and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Benton, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Keiser, Prentice, Reardon and Roach.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 4, 2003
SHB 1222 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Requiring voting devices to be accessible to individuals with disabilities. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Kastama, McCaslin and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
SHB 1239 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Fisheries, Ecology and Parks: Creating a geoduck management task force. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford, Oke and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
SHB 1278 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Finance: Listing property for tax purposes. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Kastama, McCaslin and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2003
SHB 1295 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care: Eliminating barriers to initial licensure in health professions. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2003
HB 1296 Prime Sponsor, Representative Moeller: Making corrections to the department of health's professional and facilities licensing provisions. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
ESHB 1317 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources: Creating a trust water rights program. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hale, Hargrove, Oke and Regala.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass as amended. Signed by Senator Honeyford.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
E2SHB 1338 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Providing additional certainty for municipal water rights. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford and Oke.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fraser and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
HB 1361 Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Increasing the powers of the state agricultural commodity commissions. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Swecker, Chair; Brandland, Vice Chair; Rasmussen and Sheahan.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
EHB 1376 Prime Sponsor, Representative Romero: Exempting the use of certain water storage facilities from the water code permitting requirements. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford and Oke.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
E2SHB 1418 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Regarding construction projects in state waters. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Swecker, Chair; Brandland, Vice Chair; Jacobsen, Rasmussen and Sheahan.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 4, 2003
EHB 1427 Prime Sponsor, Representative Lantz: Allowing confessions and other admissions to be admitted into evidence if substantial independent evidence establishes the trustworthiness of the statement. 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.
April 2, 2003
HB 1430 Prime Sponsor, Representative Miloscia: Requiring state agencies to prepare housing impact statements. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; McCaslin and Reardon.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kastama.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SHB 1442 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Labor: Revising provisions for sale of timeshares. 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, Reardon and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
HB 1473 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hudgins: Specifying when vacancies in certain public offices may be filled. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Kastama and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
HB 1526 Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Revising provisions relating to cost-reimbursement agreements between state agencies and permit applicants. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford, Oke and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
ESHB 1530 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Judiciary: Changing rules for venue for declaratory judgments under the administrative procedure act. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson and Roach.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kline.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
SHB 1550 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Revising the duties of and renaming the office of permit assistance. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Kastama and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
SHB 1569 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Excluding certain information supplied by a bidder on a public bid from public disclosure. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; McCaslin and Reardon.
MINORITY Recommendation:: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kastama.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
SHB 1571 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Juvenile Justice and Family Law: Enhancing enforcement of child support obligations. Reported by Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
HB 1580 Prime Sponsor, Representative Lantz: Revising provisions of the personality rights act. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Haugen, Johnson, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SHB 1608 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Local Government: Concerning the accommodation of housing and employment growth under local comprehensive plans. Reported by Committee on Land Use and Planning
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; Kline, McCaslin, Morton and T. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SHB 1622 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Clarifying the definition of "research." Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Thibaudeau.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Brandland and Parlette.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SHB 1634 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Labor: Changing the residential property seller disclosure statement. 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, Reardon and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
HB 1635 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pettigrew: Revising reporting requirements for income and resources under the public assistance program. Reported by Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
ESHB 1640 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources: Authorizing water banking within the trust water program. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hale, Oke and Regala.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Honeyford.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SHB 1642 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Judiciary: Modifying medical information exchange and disclosure provisions. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
HB 1670 Prime Sponsor, Representative McDermott: Adjusting the definition of "election cycle." Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Kastama, McCaslin and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SHB 1676 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance: Providing civil and criminal penalties for the unlawful transaction of insurance or health coverage. Reported by Committee on Financial Services, Insurance and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Benton, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Keiser, Prentice, Reardon and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
HB 1677 Prime Sponsor, Representative Shabro: Authorizing a county to exempt certain property used in agriculture from taxation. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Swecker, Chair; Brandland, Vice Chair; Jacobsen, Rasmussen and Sheahan.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 4, 2003
ESHB 1689 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources: Implementing the federal permit requirements for municipal separate storm sewer system permits. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford, Oke and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SHB 1707 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Local Government: Revising environmental review provisions to improve the development approval process and enhance economic development. Reported by Committee on Land Use and Planning
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; Kline, McCaslin, Morton and T. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SHB 1734 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Local Government: Updating the state building code. Reported by Committee on Land Use and Planning
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; Kline, Morton and T. Sheldon.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass as amended. Signed by Senator McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SHB 1755 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Local Government: Creating alternative means for annexation of unincorporated islands of territory. Reported by Committee on Land Use and Planning
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; Kline, McCaslin, Morton and T. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
SHB 1767 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Judiciary: Permitting a forensic competency examination to be conducted in a jail, detention or correctional facility, or appropriate community setting by one examiner. Reported by Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
2SHB 1784 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Improving coordination of services for children's mental health. Reported by Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
HB 1786 Prime Sponsor, Representative Veloria: Modifying mobile home landlord-tenant provisions. 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, Reardon and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2003
ESHB 1827 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care: Requiring information on meningitis immunization for college students. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
SHB 1840 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance: Authorizing nonprofit corporations to participate in self-insurance risk pools. Reported by Committee on Financial Services, Insurance and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Benton, Chair; Keiser, Prentice, Roach and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
2SHB 1841 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Establishing funding criteria for prevention and early intervention services. Reported by Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
ESHB 1844 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance: Criminalizing possession of instruments or equipment of financial fraud. Reported by Committee on Financial Services, Insurance and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Benton, Chair; Keiser, Prentice, Roach and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SHB 1849 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care: Creating a list of health care providers willing to serve as volunteer resources during an emergency or disaster. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
ESHB 1852 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Higher Educ: Facilitating collaboration among health care work force stakeholders to address the health care personnel shortage. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser and Parlette.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
SHB 1854 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Technology, Telecommunications and Energy: Allowing cities and public utility districts to purchase energy, including the capability to produce energy, from the agency. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hale, Oke and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SHB 1872 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance: Providing for linked deposit loans for assistive technology. Reported by Committee on Financial Services, Insurance and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Benton, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Keiser, Prentice, Reardon and Roach.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 4, 2003
HB 1878 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dickerson: Providing the courts access to information in third-party custody petitions. Reported by Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
HB 1882 Prime Sponsor, Representative Grant: Modifying local improvement district provisions. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Kastama, McCaslin and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
EHB 1926 Prime Sponsor, Representative Lantz: Limiting the use of expert witnesses. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
EHB 1927 Prime Sponsor, Representative Lantz: Concerning mandatory mediation and arbitration of health care claims. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser and Parlette.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
ESHB 1928 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Judiciary: Changing provisions relating to parties liable for damages in actions under chapter 7.70 RCW. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Keiser and Parlette.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass as amended. Signed by Senator Franklin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
ESHB 1933 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Local Government: Declaring shoreline management act legislative intent. Reported by Committee on Land Use and Planning
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; Kline, McCaslin, Morton and T. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
HB 1980 Prime Sponsor, Representative Boldt: Changing work activity provisions under the TANF program. Reported by Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
HB 1996 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morrell: Clarifying the eligibility for local funds of building operation and maintenance costs of housing projects eligible to receive housing trust funds. 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, Reardon and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
2SHB 2012 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Education: Creating a special services pilot program. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Johnson, Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Carlson, Eide, Finkbeiner, McAuliffe, Rasmussen and Schmidt.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SHB 2027 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Technology, Telecommunications and Energy: Regulating the sale of cigarettes. Reported by Committee on Technology and Communications
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Esser, Chair; Finkbeiner, Vice Chair; Eide, Poulsen, Reardon, Schmidt and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
SHB 2040 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance: Establishing liability for taxes on unlawful or delinquent insurers or taxpayers. Reported by Committee on Financial Services, Insurance and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Benton, Chair; Keiser, Prentice, Roach and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
EHB 2067 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schoesler: Permitting withdrawals of public ground waters. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hale, Hargrove, Oke and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
ESHB 2088 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources: Revising provisions relating to storm water rates and charges. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hale, Hargrove and Honeyford.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
HB 2100 Prime Sponsor, Representative Romero: Adding an ex officio member to the building code council. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Kastama, McCaslin and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
2SHB 2124 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Regarding high school graduation requirements. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Johnson, Chair; Carlson, Finkbeiner, Rasmussen and Schmidt.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass as amended. Signed by Senators Eide and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
SHB 2132 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance: Securing public building or construction contracts. Reported by Committee on Financial Services, Insurance and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Benton, Chair; Prentice, Reardon and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
HB 2183 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ericksen: Adjusting the amount allowed for unbid sewer and water projects. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Kastama, McCaslin and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
ESHB 2195 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Education: Regarding state assessment standards. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Johnson, Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Carlson, Finkbeiner and Schmidt.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass as amended. Signed by Senators Eide and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
SHB 2202 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Labor: Providing for cosmetology apprenticeships. 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, Reardon and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 2003
HJM 4018 Prime Sponsor, Representative Blake: Requesting Congress to enter trade agreements that are more fair to domestic agricultural businesses. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Swecker, Chair; Brandland, Vice Chair; Rasmussen and Sheahan.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 4, 2003
HJR 4206 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hudgins: Amending the Constitution to provide for vacancies that occur after the general election. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Kastama and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
April 4, 2003
GA 9006 ALARIC BIEN, appointed December 10, 2001, for a term ending December 5, 2005, as a member of the Western State Hospital Advisory Board.
Reported by Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
April 4, 2003
GA 9007 DOROTHY BLAKE, reappointed December 10, 2001, for a term ending December 5, 2005, as a member of the Western State Hospital Advisory Board.
Reported by Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
April 4, 2003
GA 9057 SUZANNE LEICHMAN, reappointed December 14, 2001, for a term ending December 5, 2005, as a member of the Western State Hospital Advisory Board.
Reported by Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
April 4, 2003
GA 9101 JEROME REMICH, appointed December 10, 2001, for a term ending December 5, 2003, as a member of the Western State Hospital Advisory Board.
Reported by Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
April 4, 2003
GA 9141 CAROL DOTLICH, reappointed March 15, 2002, for a term ending December 5, 2003, as a member of the Western State Hospital Advisory Board.
Reported by Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
MOTION
At 5:38 p.m., on motion of Senator Sheahan, the Senate adjourned until 9:00 a.m., Monday, April 7, 2003.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
MILTON H. DOUMIT, Jr., Secretary of the Senate