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FIFTY EIGHTH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION
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THIRTY NINTH DAY
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House Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, February 19, 2004
The House was called to order at 9:55 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding).
Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.
RESOLUTION
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2004-4698, By Representatives Kessler and Tom
WHEREAS, The Arts enhance the lives of the people of the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, The literary, performing, and visual Arts are vibrant threads weaving through the tapestry of life in the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, The Arts stimulate creative thinking, inspire creativity and innovation, encourage self-expression, knit our communities and our state together with a common understanding of our humanity, foster communication and understanding across cultures, and transmit core national and local values to future generations; and
WHEREAS, The Arts enable lifelong learning, are essential to a basic education, assist with teaching other subjects, and foster logical analysis, self-discipline, cooperation, and teamwork; and
WHEREAS, The Arts contribute to full brain development, accelerate students' mastery of history, math, and science, enhance problem-solving skills, and increase the self-esteem of youth at risk; and
WHEREAS, The Arts contribute to the economic development of our state's communities by generating millions of dollars in revenue each year through performances, projects, exhibitions, festivals, Art walks, craft fairs, and concerts; and
WHEREAS, The Arts of Washington State have received international acclaim for the quality of our Artists, Arts educators, and Arts agencies, facilities, organizations, and institutions, drawing audiences from across the nation and the world to the Northwest, and making cultural tourism a vital part of our economy; and
WHEREAS, The Arts industry informs and educates the public and its leadership about cultural opportunities, and encourages artistic and economic growth; and
WHEREAS, The Arts industry provides assistance in long-range community and educational planning in an effort to secure a place for the Arts as a vital component of Washington State's environment; and
WHEREAS, The Arts industry provides forums for discussion and collaboration between the cultural communities at large to implement ways to meet the identified cultural goals of the area, and supports efforts to meet those needs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor the Arts, Artists, Arts educators, and Arts agencies, facilities, organizations, and institutions of this state, and encourage all the citizens of Washington State to join the conversation in planning on the Arts as we address the issues and opportunities for Arts and culture for our state and our communities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the Washington State Arts Commission and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction on behalf of all the Artists, Arts educators, and Arts agencies, facilities, organizations, and institutions of this state.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4698 was adopted.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
February 18, 2004
Mr. Speaker:
The President has signed ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2546, and the same is herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING
SSB 5053 by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Hale, McCaslin, Schmidt, Honeyford, Parlette, T. Sheldon, Hewitt, Johnson and Oke)
AN ACT Relating to requiring legislative authority for agencies to adopt rules that exceed federal standards; and adding a new section to chapter 34.05 RCW.
Referred to Committee on State Government.
3SSB 5412 by Senate Committee on Highways & Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Brandland, Kline, Winsley, Haugen, Prentice, Reardon, Rasmussen, Eide and McCaslin)
AN ACT Relating to identity theft penalties and prevention; amending RCW 9.35.020; adding new sections to chapter 46.20 RCW; creating new sections; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
E2SSB 5957 by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Hargrove, Rasmussen, Morton, Swecker, Doumit, Sheahan, Oke and Brandland)
AN ACT Relating to the collection and use of water quality data; adding new sections to chapter 90.48 RCW; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.
ESSB 6153 by Senate Committee on Financial Services, Insurance & Housing (originally sponsored by Senators Prentice, Eide, Haugen, Winsley, Kohl-Welles and Kline)
AN ACT Relating to notifying home buyers of where information regarding registered sex offenders may be obtained; amending RCW 64.06.020; adding a new section to chapter 64.06 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance.
SSB 6173 by Senate Committee on Land Use & Planning (originally sponsored by Senators Haugen, Mulliken, Horn, Morton, Pflug and Kastama)
AN ACT Relating to requiring storm water and wetland mitigation for public-use airports to be compatible with safe airport operations; amending RCW 90.74.020; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.
ESB 6188 by Senators Esser, Kline and Johnson
AN ACT Relating to the Washington nonprofit corporation act; amending RCW 24.03.005, 24.03.007, 24.03.008, 24.03.017, 24.03.020, 24.03.045, 24.03.050, 24.03.055, 24.03.080, 24.03.085, 24.03.113, 24.03.120, 24.03.135, 24.03.155, 24.03.165, 24.03.170, 24.03.183, 24.03.195, 24.03.200, 24.03.207, 24.03.215, 24.03.220, 24.03.230, 24.03.235, 24.03.240, 24.03.330, 24.03.332, 24.03.340, 24.03.345, 24.03.365, 24.03.380, 24.03.410, 24.03.425, 24.03.430, 24.03.445, 24.03.450, 24.03.460, and 24.03.465; and adding a new section to chapter 24.03 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
AN ACT Relating to insurer inquiries to consumer reporting agencies; and adding a new section to chapter 19.182 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance.
SSB 6200 by Senate Committee on Commerce & Trade (originally sponsored by Senators Hewitt, Rasmussen, Honeyford and Prentice; by request of Horse Racing Commission)
AN ACT Relating to the management of moneys by the Washington horse racing commission; amending RCW 67.16.010, 67.16.102, and 67.16.105; reenacting and amending RCW 43.79A.040; adding new sections to chapter 67.16 RCW; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
SB 6249 by Senators Fraser, Winsley, Pflug, Regala and Carlson; by request of Select Committee on Pension Policy
AN ACT Relating to establishing an asset smoothing corridor for actuarial valuations used in the funding of the state retirement systems; and amending RCW 41.45.020 and 41.45.035.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
SSB 6253 by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Winsley, Fraser, Regala, Carlson, Keiser, Roach, Pflug, Spanel, Rasmussen and Eide; by request of Select Committee on Pension Policy)
AN ACT Relating to establishing a one thousand dollar minimum monthly benefit for public employees' retirement system plan 1 members and teachers' retirement system plan 1 members who have at least twenty-five years of service and who have been retired at least twenty years; and amending RCW 41.32.4851 and 41.40.1984.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
SB 6254 by Senators Regala, Winsley, Fraser, Carlson, Keiser, Roach, Franklin, Rasmussen and Haugen; by request of Select Committee on Pension Policy
AN ACT Relating to death benefits for members of the Washington state patrol retirement system plan 2; and amending RCW 43.43.295.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
ESSB 6401 by Senate Committee on Land Use & Planning (originally sponsored by Senators Rasmussen, Roach, Kastama, Franklin, Doumit, Shin, Schmidt, Oke, Haugen and Murray)
AN ACT Relating to encroachment of incompatible land uses around military installations; adding a new section to chapter 36.70A RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
ESSB 6420 by Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections (originally sponsored by Senators Roach, Kastama, Kohl-Welles, Rasmussen, Oke and Winsley; by request of Secretary of State)
AN ACT Relating to voting systems, including establishing paper record requirements for electronic voting devices; amending RCW 29A.12.020, 29A.12.050, 29A.12.060, 29A.12.070, 29A.12.080, 29A.12.090, 29A.12.100, 29A.12.110, 29A.12.130, 29A.12.150, 29A.44.320, 29A.60.060, and 29A.04.610; adding new sections to chapter 29A.12 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 29A.44 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 29A.60 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 29A.84 RCW; creating new sections; prescribing penalties; providing effective dates; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Technology, Telecommunications & Energy.
SB 6439 by Senators Horn, Haugen, Swecker, T. Sheldon, Schmidt, Johnson, Poulsen, B. Sheldon, Jacobsen, Stevens, Mulliken, Hale, Spanel, Eide, Rasmussen and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to motorcycle safety training curriculum; amending RCW 46.82.420; and adding a new section to chapter 28A.220 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 6476 by Senators Mulliken and T. Sheldon
AN ACT Relating to designating manufactured housing communities as nonconforming uses; adding a new section to chapter 35.63 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35A.63 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 36.70 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
E2SSB 6489 by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Hargrove and Stevens)
AN ACT Relating to fair competition in correctional industries; amending RCW 72.09.070, 72.09.100, 72.09.460, and 72.09.015; reenacting and amending RCW 72.09.100, 72.09.111, and 28B.10.029; adding new sections to chapter 72.09 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 42.17 RCW; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections.
SB 6545 by Senators Schmidt, Eide and Esser
AN ACT Relating to the treatment of confidential and proprietary information filed with the utilities and transportation commission and the attorney general; amending RCW 80.04.095; reenacting and amending RCW 42.17.310 and 42.17.310; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on State Government.
SSB 6568 by Senate Committee on Higher Education (originally sponsored by Senators Fraser, Winsley, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Jacobsen, B. Sheldon, Spanel, Keiser, Franklin and Thibaudeau)
AN ACT Relating to directing the institute for public policy to develop a proposal for establishing a Washington state women's history center or information network; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
SSB 6581 by Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water (originally sponsored by Senator Hargrove)
AN ACT Relating to funding for forest fire protection; and amending RCW 76.04.610.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.
2SSB 6599 by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Honeyford, Swecker, Parlette, Haugen, Sheahan and Rasmussen)
AN ACT Relating to required elements of cholinesterase monitoring programs for certain pesticide handlers; adding new sections to chapter 49.17 RCW; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
SSB 6601 by Senate Committee on Judiciary (originally sponsored by Senators Brandland, T. Sheldon, Stevens, Roach, Murray and Oke)
AN ACT Relating to obesity lawsuits; adding a new section to chapter 7.72 RCW; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
AN ACT Relating to priorities of the statewide multimodal transportation plan; amending RCW 47.06.050; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 6702 by Senators Murray, Horn, Poulsen, McAuliffe, Kline and Berkey
AN ACT Relating to the commute trip reduction program; amending RCW 70.94.524 and 70.94.527; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
ESSB 6731 by Senate Committee on Agriculture (originally sponsored by Senators Honeyford, Mulliken and Rasmussen)
AN ACT Relating to standards and grades for fruits and vegetables; amending RCW 15.17.050; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.
There being no objection, the bills listed on the day's introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eighth order of business.
There being no objection, the Committee on Health Care was relieved of further consideration on SENATE BILL NO. 6356, and the bill was referred to the Committee on Commerce & Labor.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.
There being no objection, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., February 20th, 2004, the 40th Day of the Regular Session.
FRANK CHOPP, Speaker RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk