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FORTY-THIRD DAY
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NOON SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Monday, February 23, 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
February 20, 2004
SHB 1257 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections: Using dogs for fighting. 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; Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
February 19, 2004
HB 1375 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dickerson: Eliminating basic health plan eligibility of persons holding student visas. Reported by Committee on Health & 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.
February 20, 2004
HB 1572 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kirby: Increasing small claims judgments upon failure to pay. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 19, 2004
HB 2014 Prime Sponsor, Representative Flannigan: Preventing denial of insurance coverage for injuries caused by narcotic or alcohol use. Reported by Committee on Health & 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.
February 20, 2004
2SHB 2339 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Providing tax relief for aluminum smelters. Reported by Committee on Economic Development. Reported by Committee on Economic Development.
MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred to Committee on Ways & Means without recommendation. Do pass. Signed by Senators Sheldon, T., Chair; Hale, Murray Sheldon, B. and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 19, 2004
ESHB 2354 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care: Allowing for a discount on medicare supplement insurance policies when premiums are deposited automatically. Revised for 1st Substitute: Allowing for a discount on medicare supplement insurance policies when premiums are deposited automatically. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Concerning rates for a medicare supplement insurance policy.) Reported by Committee on Health & 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.
February 20, 2004
ESHB 2441 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Trade & Economic Development: Creating a "Washington Made" logo. Revised for 1st Substitute: Authorizing the creation of a "Washington Made" logo to promote Washington products. Reported by Committee on Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators T. Sheldon, Chair; Hale, Murray, B. Sheldon and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 20, 2004
E2SHB 2518 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Exempting from the state public utility tax the sales of electricity to an electrolytic processing business. Reported by Committee on Economic Development
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 19, 2004
SHB 2585 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Prohibiting civil or criminal liabilities or penalties for actions related to the Washington state health insurance pool. Reported by Committee on Health & 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.
February 20, 2004
SHB 2600 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Revising provisions concerning possession of firearms by persons found not guilty by reason of insanity. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 20, 2004
HB 2612 Prime Sponsor, Representative Grant: Modifying provisions concerning the Hanford area economic investment fund. Reported by Committee on Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators T. Sheldon, Chair; Hale, Murray, B. Sheldon and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 20, 2004
SHB 2635 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Trade & Economic Development: Authorizing port districts to provide consulting services. Revised for 1st Substitute: Authorizing port districts to provide limited consulting services. Reported by Committee on Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators T. Sheldon, Chair; Hale, Murray, B. Sheldon and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 20, 2004
HB 2647 Prime Sponsor, Representative Miloscia: Continuing the existence of the Washington quality award council. Reported by Committee on Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators T. Sheldon, Chair; Hale, Murray, B. Sheldon and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 20, 2004
ESHB 2675 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Technology, Telecommunications & Energy: Modifying electric utility tax credit provisions. Reported by Committee on Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators T. Sheldon, Chair; Hale, Murray, B. Sheldon and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 20, 2004
ESHB 2771 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections: Prohibiting cyberstalking. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred to Committee on Technology & Communications without recommendation. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Technology & Communications.
February 20, 2004
HB 2867 Prime Sponsor, Representative McDermott: Conforming legal notice broadcast requirements to current practice. 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.
February 20, 2004
SHB 2906 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Approp: Increasing the funding for the linked deposit program for minority and women's business loans. Reported by Committee on Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators T. Sheldon, Chair; Hale, Murray, B. Sheldon and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 20, 2004
SHB 3055 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Providing uniformity for admissibility of alcohol tests. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 20, 2004
SHJM 4032 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Trade & Economic Development: Urging Congress to fully restore funding for the manufacturing extension partnership program. Reported by Committee on Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators T. Sheldon, Chair; Hale, Murray, 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 Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2675 which was referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Esser, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING
SB 6742 by Senators Horn, Haugen and Oke
AN ACT Relating to using revenue from leasing department of transportation terminal, dock, and pier space for private passenger-only ferry grants; amending RCW 81.84.020; reenacting and amending RCW 47.64.090 and 43.79A.040; reenacting RCW 47.60.120 and 81.84.010; adding new sections to chapter 47.60 RCW; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Highways & Transportation.
SCR 8422 by Senators Rasmussen, Winsley, Kline, McCaslin, Johnson and Oke
Exempting the Chief Leschi joint memorial from the cutoff resolution.
Held at the Desk.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Esser, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8422 which was held at the desk.
MOTION
At 12:02 p.m., on motion of Senator Esser, the Senate adjourned until 12:00, noon, Tuesday, February 24, 2004.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
MILTON H. DOUMIT, JR., Secretary of the Senate