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NINETEENTH DAY

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NOON SESSION

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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Friday, January 30, 2004

      The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Pro Tempore. No roll call was taken.


MOTION


      On motion of Senator Esser, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.


MOTION


      There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the first order of business.


REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES


January 29, 2004

SB 5082             Prime Sponsor, Stevens: Reducing property values by amounts spent on certain fees. Revised for 1st Substitute: Reducing the assessed value of property by amounts spent on mitigation fees, impact fees, and system improvement charges. Reported by Committee on Land Use & Planning

 

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5082 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; Morton, Murray and T. Sheldon.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kline.


      Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.


January 29, 2004

SB 5391             Prime Sponsor, Haugen: Eliminating the handling loss deduction for the motor vehicle fuel tax. Reported by Committee on Highways & Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5391 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Esser, Haugen, Jacobsen, Asst Ranking Minority Member, Oke, Poulsen and Spanel.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Benton, Vice Chair; Mulliken and Murray.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 29, 2004

SB 6107             Prime Sponsor, Rasmussen: Preventing the spread of animal diseases. Reported by Committee on Agriculture

 

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6107 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Swecker, Chair; Brandland, Vice Chair; Jacobsen, Rasmussen and Sheahan.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 29, 2004

SB 6109             Prime Sponsor, Jacobsen: Establishing a system of animal identification. Reported by Committee on Agriculture

 

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6109 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Swecker, Chair; Brandland, Vice Chair; Jacobsen, Rasmussen and Sheahan.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 29, 2004

SB 6114             Prime Sponsor, Stevens: Prohibiting terrorist acts against animal and natural resource facilities. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

 

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6114 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen and Roach.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass substitute. Signed by Senators Kline and Thibaudeau.


      Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.


January 29, 2004

SB 6146             Prime Sponsor, Fraser: Encouraging renewable energy and energy efficiency businesses in Washington. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water

 

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6146 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill 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.


January 29, 2004

SB 6155             Prime Sponsor, Parlette: Clarifying the meaning of ongoing agricultural activities. Revised for 1st Substitute: Preventing the spread of horticultural pests and diseases. Reported by Committee on Agriculture

 

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6155 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Swecker, Chair; Brandland, Vice Chair; Jacobsen, Rasmussen and Sheahan.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 29, 2004

SB 6181             Prime Sponsor, Franklin: Including genetic information as a protected category in the law against discrimination. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

 

MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care without recommendation. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Haugen, Johnson, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.


      Passed to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.


January 29, 2004

SB 6188             Prime Sponsor, Esser: Authorizing electronic notice and other communications within the Washington nonprofit corporation act. 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.


January 29, 2004

SB 6197             Prime Sponsor, Benton: Providing a tax exemption for property that has declined in value due to shoreline or growth management regulation. Reported by Committee on Land Use & Planning

 

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6197 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; Morton, Murray and T. Sheldon.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kline.


      Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.


January 28, 2004

SB 6203             Prime Sponsor, Doumit: Providing for flood control zone district administration. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water

 

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6203 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Honeyford, Oke and Regala.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 29, 2004

SB 6214             Prime Sponsor, Brown: Expanding the farmers market nutrition program for women, infants, and children. Reported by Committee on Agriculture

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Swecker, Chair; Brandland, Vice Chair; Jacobsen, Rasmussen and Sheahan.


      Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.


January 29, 2004

SB 6265             Prime Sponsor, Swecker: Improving the efficiency of the permitting process when multiple agencies are involved. Reported by Committee on Land Use & Planning

 

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6265 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; Kline, Morton, Murray and T. Sheldon.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 29, 2004

SB 6313             Prime Sponsor, T. Sheldon: Limiting liability for boards of directors or officers of nonprofit corporations. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Roach and Thibaudeau.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 29, 2004

SB 6327             Prime Sponsor, Esser: Authorizing a fee for the review of driving records. Revised for 1st Substitute: Authorizing a fee for the limited purpose of reviewing driving records of existing policyholders for changes. Reported by Committee on Highways & Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6327 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Esser, Haugen, Jacobsen, Asst Ranking Minority Member, Kastama, Mulliken, Murray, Oke, Poulsen and Spanel.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 29, 2004

SB 6407             Prime Sponsor, Shin: Concerning school district superintendent credential preparation programs. Reported by Committee on Higher Education

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 29, 2004

SB 6437             Prime Sponsor, Horn: Designating highways of statewide significance. Reported by Committee on Highways & Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6437 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Esser, Haugen, Jacobsen, Asst Ranking Minority Member, Mulliken, Murray, Oke, Poulsen and Spanel.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 29, 2004

SB 6460             Prime Sponsor, Mulliken: Providing a procedure for removal of the agricultural resource land designation. Reported by Committee on Land Use & Planning

 

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6460 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; Morton, Murray and T. Sheldon.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kline.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 29, 2004

SB 6465             Prime Sponsor, Swecker: Extending the expiration date of the dairy inspection program assessment. Reported by Committee on Agriculture

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Swecker, Chair; Brandland, Vice Chair; Jacobsen, Rasmussen and Sheahan.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 29, 2004

SB 6488             Prime Sponsor, Mulliken: Ordering a study of the designation of agricultural lands in three counties. Reported by Committee on Land Use & Planning

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; Kline, Morton, Murray and T. Sheldon.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 29, 2004

SB 6561             Prime Sponsor, Carlson: Strengthening linkages between K-12 and higher education systems. Reported by Committee on Higher Education

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


MOTION


      On motion of Senator Esser, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Senate Bill No. 5082, Senate Bill No. 6114 and Senate Bill No. 6197 which were referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.


REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS


January 29, 2004

SGA 9186          JUDY YU, reappointed November 1, 2002, for the term ending September 30, 2008 as a member of the Board of Trustees for Central Washington University.

                           Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9190          CAROLYN A. LAKE, reappointed October 1, 2002, for the term ending September 30, 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees for Bates Technical College District No. 28.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9192          TOM KOENNINGER reappointed April 3, 2003, for the term ending April 3, 2007 as a member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9193          JAMES GARRISON reappointed April 3, 2003, for the term ending April 3, 2007 as a member of State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9198          RICK S. BENDER reappointed September 18, 2003, for the term ending June 30, 2007 as a member of Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9202          GORDON BUDKE reappointed October 1, 2003, for the term ending September 30, 2009 as a member of the Board of Trustees for Eastern Washington University.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9205          BENJAMIN CASLER appointed July 25, 2003, for the term ending May 31, 2004 as a member of the Board of Trustees for Western Washington University.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9207          PAUL CHILES appointed November 1, 2003, for the term ending September 30, 2008 as a member of the Board of Trustees for Bellevue Community College District No. 8.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9215          DENNIS A. DUNCAN reappointed October 1, 2003, for a term ending September 30, 2008 as a member of the Board of Trustees for Peninsula Community College District No. 1.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9218          SHERRY GATES appointed December 4, 2003, for a term ending September 30, 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees for Green River Community College District No. 10.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9221          KAY HARLAN reappointed October 1, 2003, for a term ending September 30, 2008 as a member of the Board of Trustees for Clover Park Technical College District No. 29.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9223          DOROTHY HOLLINGSWORTH reappointed October 1, 2003, for a term ending September 30, 2008 as a member of Board the of Trustees for Seattle, South Seattle and North Seattle Community Colleges District No. 6.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9225          ARUN G. JHAVERI reappointed October 1, 2003, for a term ending September 30, 2008 as a member of the Board of Trustees for Highline Community College District No. 9.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9229          KATHERINE KENISON reappointed October 1, 2003, for a term ending September 30, 2008 as a member of the Board of Trustees for Big Bend Community College District No. 18.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9230          DEREK KILMER appointed July 18, 2003, for a term ending September 30, 2006 as a member of the Board of Trustees for Tacoma Community College District No. 22.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9232          CAROL LANDA-MCVICKER reappointed October 1, 2003, for a term ending September 30, 2008 as a member of the Board of Trustees for Spokane and Spokane Falls Community Colleges District No. 17.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9237          WILLIAM J. MCDOWELL appointed October 1, 2003, for a term ending September 30, 2008 as a member of the Board of Trustees for Wenatchee Valley Community College District No. 15.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9238          JON W. MCFARLAND reappointed October 1, 2003, for a term ending September 30, 2008 as a member of the Board of Trustees for Walla Walla Community College District No. 20.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9242          GEORGE MOHORIC reappointed October 1, 2003, for a term ending September 30, 2008 as a member of the Board of Trustees for Centralia Community College District No. 12.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9245          JANE NISHITA reappointed April 3, 2003, for a term ending April 3, 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees for Community and Technical Colleges.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9253          CONSTANCE L. PROCTOR reappointed September 18, 2003, for a term ending September 30, 2009 as a member of the Board of Regents, 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, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9255          KEVIN M. RAYMOND reappointed October 1, 2003, for a term ending September 30, 2009 as a member of the Board of Trustees for Western Washington University.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9256          MARY ROBERTS reappointed October 1, 2003, for a term ending September 30, 2008 as a member of the Board of Trustees for Edmonds Community College District No. 23.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9257          JAMES K. ROTTLE reappointed October 1, 2003, for a term ending September 30, 2008 as a member of the Board of Trustees for Green River Community College District No. 10.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9259          STANLEY RUMBAUGH reappointed October 1, 2003, for a term ending September 30, 2008 as a member of the Board of Trustees for Bates Technical College District No. 28.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9260          DOUG SAYAN reappointed October 1, 2003, for a term ending September 30, 2008 as a member of the Board of Trustees for Olympic Community College District No. 3.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9262          MATTHEW SCHMITT appointed July 25, 2003, for a term ending May 31, 2004 as a member of the Board of Trustees for Central Washington University.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9272          JOHN D. WARNER reappointed September 18, 2003, for a term ending September 30, 2009 as a member of the Board of Trustees for Western Washington University.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


January 29, 2004

SGA 9273          ELIZABETH A. WILLIS reappointed October 1, 2003, for a term ending September 30, 2008 as a member of the Board of Trustees for Pierce Community College District No. 11.

Reported by Committee on Higher Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules.


MOTION


      On motion of Senator Esser, all measures listed on the Gubernatorial Appointment Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated.


      Pursuant to Senate Rule 50, the Senate Rules Committee reported the measure listed on the Supplemental Standing Committee report was referred to the committee as designated.


SUPPLEMENTAL STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT


THIRD READING

 

      SSB 5793                Life insurance & annunities                   Financial Services, Insurance & Housing


MOTION



      On motion of Senator Esser, the Senate advanced to the fourth order of business.


MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE


January 30, 2004


MR. PRESIDENT:

The House has passed the following bill:

      ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 2044,

and the same is herewith transmitted.


RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk


MOTION


      On motion of Senator Esser, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.


INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING

 

SB 6688             by Senators Haugen, Benton, B. Sheldon, T. Sheldon, Rasmussen and Shin

 

AN ACT Relating to a special "Helping Kids Speak" license plate; amending RCW 46.16.313 and 46.16.316; adding a new section to chapter 46.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 46.16 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.300 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Highways & Transportation.

 

SB 6689             by Senators Hewitt, Prentice, McCaslin, Rasmussen, Sheahan, Parlette, Morton, T. Sheldon, Doumit, Mulliken and Hale

 

AN ACT Relating to providing financial assistance to counties; amending RCW 82.08.160; reenacting and amending RCW 43.79A.040; adding a new section to chapter 43.31 RCW; and providing a contingent effective date.

Referred to Committee on Economic Development.

 

SB 6690             by Senator Jacobsen

 

AN ACT Relating to student athletes' bill of rights; and adding a new section to chapter 28B.10 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

 

SB 6691             by Senator Keiser; by request of Department of Labor & Industries

 

AN ACT Relating to liability to the department of labor and industries for premiums, overpayments, and penalties; amending RCW 51.08.177, 51.12.070, 51.36.110, and 51.32.240; adding a new section to chapter 51.48 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Trade.

 

SB 6692             by Senators Stevens, Hargrove, McAuliffe, Parlette, Eide, Schmidt, Deccio, Kastama, Regala, Sheahan, Rasmussen and Shin

 

AN ACT Relating to the definition of out-of-home placement; and amending RCW 74.14C.010.

Referred to Committee on Children & Family Services & Corrections.

 

SB 6693             by Senator Mulliken

 

AN ACT Relating to appeals and reviews of permit decisions under chapter 43.21L RCW; amending RCW 43.21L.010, 43.21L.050, 43.21L.060, 43.21L.070, 43.21L.080, 43.21L.090, 43.21L.100, 43.21L.110, 43.21L.120, and 43.21L.130; creating a new section; and repealing RCW 43.21L.040, 43.21L.140, and 43.21L.901.

Referred to Committee on Land Use & Planning.

 

SB 6694             by Senators Fraser, Winsley, Prentice, Kohl-Welles and Kline

 

AN ACT Relating to protecting homeowners who hire contractors to remodel or build their homes; amending RCW 60.04.021, 60.04.250, 18.27.020, 60.04.035, 60.04.011, and 60.04.031; adding new sections to chapter 60.04 RCW; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Trade.

 

SB 6695             by Senators Jacobsen, Eide, Prentice, Kohl-Welles, Kline, Thibaudeau and Poulsen

 

AN ACT Relating to regional transportation investment districts; and amending RCW 36.120.020 and 36.120.070.

Referred to Committee on Highways & Transportation.


MOTION


      On motion of Senator Esser, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated.


MOTION


      At 12:04 p.m., on motion of Senator Esser, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon, Monday, February 2, 2004.


BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate


MILTON H. DOUMIT, JR., Secretary of the Senate