FIFTY NINTH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION





SEVENTY SECOND DAY





House Chamber, Olympia, Tuesday, March 22, 2005


       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.


{{34146}}                                      RESOLUTION


       HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2005-4649, By Representative O'Brien


        WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Legislature to recognize excellence in all fields of endeavor; and

        WHEREAS, The O'Dea High School Fighting Irish Basketball team, from Seattle, won the 2005 class AAA State Basketball Championship; and

        WHEREAS, The O'Dea basketball coaches showed leadership and skill in focusing their team on their goal of winning the State AAA Basketball championship with a 26-4 record; and

        WHEREAS, The Fighting Irish team wish to acknowledge the dedication of the seniors for loyalty and contributions to the O'Dea Basketball program; and

        WHEREAS, The captains of the team, Mitch Johnson and Conor Mullen, contributed greatly to winning back-to-back State Championships;

        NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor the O'Dea Fighting Irish Basketball team and Coach Phil Lumpkin and his assistant coaches for their accomplishments; and

        BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Coach Phil Lumpkin, the members of the O'Dea Fighting Irish team, the principal, and the faculty of O'Dea High School.


{{34147}}       HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4649 was adopted.


{{34148}}                      MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE


March 21, 2005

Mr. Speaker:


       The President has signed:

ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5606,

SENATE BILL NO. 5993,

{{34151}}and the same are herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoemann, Secretary


{{34152}}       There being no objection, the House advanced to the fifth order of business.


{{34153}}              REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES



March 18, 2005

SSB 5054     Prime Sponsor, Senate Committee On Judiciary: Regarding patient authorization of disclosure of health care information. Reported by Committee on Health Care

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chairman; Campbell, Vice Chairman; Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; Curtis, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Appleton; Clibborn; Green; Hinkle; Lantz; Moeller; Schual-Berke and Skinner.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Morrell, Vice Chairman.


       Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

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March 18, 2005

SSB 5146     Prime Sponsor, Senate Committee On Health & Long-Term Care: Allowing quality improvement committee confidentiality. Reported by Committee on Health Care

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chairman; Campbell, Vice Chairman; Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; Curtis, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Clibborn; Green; Hinkle; Moeller; Morrell; Schual-Berke and Skinner.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Appleton and Lantz.


       Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

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March 18, 2005

SB 5159       Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Developing a schedule of fees for performing independent reviews of health care disputes. Reported by Committee on Health Care

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chairman; Campbell, Vice Chairman; Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Appleton; Clibborn; Green; Hinkle; Lantz; Moeller; Morrell; Schual-Berke and Skinner.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Curtis, Assistant Ranking Minority Member.


       Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

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March 18, 2005

SB 5198       Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Implementing changes to medicare supplement insurance requirements as mandated by the medicare modernization act of 2003 and other federal requirements. Reported by Committee on Health Care

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chairman; Campbell, Vice Chairman; Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; Curtis, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Appleton; Clibborn; Green; Hinkle; Lantz; Moeller; Morrell; Schual-Berke and Skinner.


       Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

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March 18, 2005

SSB 5406     Prime Sponsor, Senate Committee On Health & Long-Term Care: Modifying medicare supplemental insurance policy provisions to conform to federal law. Reported by Committee on Health Care

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chairman; Campbell, Vice Chairman; Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; Curtis, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Appleton; Clibborn; Green; Hinkle; Lantz; Moeller; Morrell; Schual-Berke and Skinner.


       Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

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March 17, 2005

ESSB 5509   Prime Sponsor, Senate Committee On Water, Energy & Environment: Concerning high-performance building standards. Reported by Committee on Capital Budget

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Dunshee, Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Hankins, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Blake; Chase; Cox; Eickmeyer; Ericks; Ericksen; Flannigan; Green; Hasegawa; Lantz; Moeller; Morrell; O'Brien; Schual-Berke; Springer; Strow and Upthegrove.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Holmquist; Kretz and McCune.


       Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


{{34160}}       There being no objection, the bills listed on the day's committee reports sheet under the fifth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.


{{34161}}       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., March 23, 2005, the 73rd Day of the Regular Session.


FRANK CHOPP, Speaker

RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk