SIXTY-SEVENTH DAY

NOON SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, March 17, 2005

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

 

MOTION

 

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

 

MOTION

 

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

 

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE

 

March 15, 2005

 

MR. PRESIDENT:

 

The House has passed the following bill{s}:

      ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1268,

      ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1640,

      SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1758,

      ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1903,

      ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2015,

      ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2163,

      ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 2185,

      ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 2270,

and the same are herewith transmitted.

 

RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk

 

March 16, 2005

 

MR. PRESIDENT:

 

The House has passed the following bill{s}:

      ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1484,

      SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1510,

      ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 2257,

and the same are herewith transmitted.

 

RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk

 

March 16, 2005

 

MR. PRESIDENT:

 

The House has passed the following bill{s}:

      ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1397,

and the same is herewith transmitted.

 

RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk

 

MOTION

 

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

 

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS

 

HB 1106            by Representatives Haigh, Schindler, Simpson, Morris, Green, Miloscia, Hunt, P. Sullivan, Takko and Chase

 


AN ACT Relating to fire protection district property tax levies; amending RCW 84.52.043; reenacting and amending RCW 84.52.010; adding a new section to chapter 84.52 RCW; and creating a new section.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

EHB 1268          by Representatives Schual-Berke, Jarrett, Tom, Sommers, Dickerson, Cody, Hankins, Murray, Hudgins, B. Sullivan, Fromhold, Haler, Appleton, Wallace, Kagi, Dunshee, Springer, Upthegrove, Kenney, Quall, Pettigrew, Morris, Darneille, Moeller, Morrell, Hunt, Lovick, Kessler, Williams, Roberts, Chase, Santos and McIntire

 

AN ACT Relating to stem cell research; adding a new chapter to Title 70 RCW; and prescribing penalties.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

SHB 1341          by House Committee on Local Government (originally sponsored by Representatives Simpson, P. Sullivan, Nixon, Buck, Springer, Hankins, Haler, Quall, B. Sullivan, Kessler, Morris, Roberts and Chase)

 

AN ACT Relating to the exemption of public hospital districts from regulatory restrictions on investments; and adding a new section to chapter 70.44 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.

 

ESHB 1640        by House Committee on Housing (originally sponsored by Representatives Morrell, Chase, Dunn, McCoy, O'Brien, Appleton and Lantz)

 

AN ACT Relating to resolving manufactured/mobile home landlord and tenant disputes; amending RCW 59.22.050; creating new sections; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

HB 1749            by Representatives Green, Nixon, Hunt, Shabro, McDermott, Haigh, Moeller, Campbell, Simpson, Sells, Schual-Berke and Linville

 

AN ACT Relating to review of county election procedures; and amending RCW 29A.04.570.

 

Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.

 

SHB 1754          by House Committee on State Government Operations & Accountability (originally sponsored by Representatives Hunt, Nixon, McDermott, Haigh, Upthegrove, Moeller, Kenney, Chase, Simpson, Miloscia, Sells and Linville)

 

AN ACT Relating to mail ballot elections; and amending RCW 29A.48.010.

 

Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.

 

2SHB 1758        by House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Kessler, Nixon, Haigh, Chandler, Clements, Schindler, Hunt, Hunter, Hinkle, Takko, B. Sullivan, Miloscia, Buck and Shabro)

 

AN ACT Relating to public disclosure; amending RCW 42.17.270, 42.17.250, and 42.17.340; reenacting and amending RCW 42.17.300; and adding a new section to chapter 42.17 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.

 

ESHB 1799        by House Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections (originally sponsored by Representatives B. Sullivan and Upthegrove)

 

AN ACT Relating to park rangers employed by the state parks and recreation commission; creating new sections; and providing an expiration date.

 

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

 

ESHB 1903        by House Committee on Capital Budget (originally sponsored by Representatives Ericks, Haler, Linville, Springer, Kilmer, Morrell, O'Brien, Schual-Berke, P. Sullivan, Simpson, Pettigrew, Jarrett, Wallace, Sells, Strow, Grant, Upthegrove, Kessler, Dunn, Fromhold, Appleton, Chase, Green, Moeller, Hasegawa and Takko)

 

AN ACT Relating to creating a job development fund; amending RCW 43.155.050; adding new sections to chapter 43.155 RCW; creating new sections; and providing an expiration date.

 

Referred to Committee on International Trade & Economic Development.

 

E2SHB 2015      by House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Kagi, O'Brien, Hinkle, Fromhold, Darneille, Upthegrove, Tom, Kenney and Dickerson)

 

AN ACT Relating to judicially supervised substance abuse treatment; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.660; creating a new section; and providing an effective date.

 

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

 

ESHB 2027        by House Committee on State Government Operations & Accountability (originally sponsored by Representatives Green, Nixon, Haigh, Kessler and Kagi)

 

AN ACT Relating to the date of the primary election; amending RCW 29A.04.321, 29A.04.330, 29A.24.040, 29A.24.050, 29A.24.171, 29A.24.181, 29A.24.191, 29A.40.070, 29A.56.030, 29A.60.190, 27.12.355, 27.12.370, 35.02.086, 35.06.070, 35.13.1821, 35.61.360, 35A.14.299, 36.93.030, 42.12.040, 42.17.080, 42.17.710, 52.02.080, 52.04.056, 52.04.071, 53.04.110, 54.08.010, 54.08.070, 57.04.050, and 70.44.235; reenacting and amending RCW 29A.04.310 and 29A.24.210; repealing RCW 29A.04.158, 29A.04.311, 29A.24.031, and 29A.24.211; and providing an effective date.

 

Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.

 


E2SHB 2163      by House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Ormsby, Holmquist, Miloscia, Williams, Flannigan, Chase, Dickerson, Sells, Ericks, Dunn, Wood, Green, Linville, Springer, Pettigrew, Kenney, O'Brien, Santos, Kagi, Fromhold and Schual-Berke)

 

AN ACT Relating to preventing and ending homelessness in the state of Washington; amending RCW 36.22.178, 36.18.010, 43.185B.005, and 43.185B.009; adding a new section to chapter 36.22 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW; and providing an effective date.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

EHB 2185          by Representatives Newhouse, Conway and Condotta

 

AN ACT Relating to residence modifications for injured workers; adding a new section to chapter 51.36 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

 

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.

 

EHB 2270          by Representatives McIntire and Murray

 

AN ACT Relating to excise tax relief for public development authorities; adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

HJR 4202           by Representatives Simpson, P. Sullivan, Nixon, Buck, Springer, Hankins, Haler, Quall, B. Sullivan, Kessler, Morris, Roberts and Chase

 

Authorizing investment of hospital district funds.

 

Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.

 

MOTION

 

      On motion of Senator Eide, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1903 which was referred to the Committee on International Trade & Economic Development.

 

MOTION

 

      On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.

 

MOTION

 

      Senator McAuliffe moved adoption of the following resolution:

 

SENATE RESOLUTION

8646

 

By Senator McAuliffe

 

      WHEREAS, Providing all Washington state children a public education is the paramount duty of the state; and

      WHEREAS, It is impossible to provide our children a quality public education if they cannot get to school, if they are hungry during the school day, or if the schools they arrive at are neglected, cold, and unsafe; and

      WHEREAS, Classified employees are the bus drivers who are safely transporting, in sometimes dangerous road conditions, over 474,514 students each day in 9,035 busses over 500,000 miles; the child nutrition employees providing breakfast for 113,518 students and lunches for over 440,000 students each day; and the custodian, maintenance, and security employees ensuring that the 2,174 school buildings where our children are receiving their education are functional, warm, clean, and safe; and

      WHEREAS, Classified employees are the secretaries who make sure that all parents, staff, and most important all children receive the necessary support and services while at the same time providing love and attention to each student's special needs, even if all that is needed is a Band-Aid, a friendly ear, or a reminder; and

      WHEREAS, Classified employees are the instructional assistants who are increasingly depended upon to provide individualized attention to students in the classroom to ensure they meet the higher academic standards, as well as provide such specialized services as nursing and interpreting for deaf children and children with disabilities and students who speak other languages; and

      WHEREAS, Classified employees are normally the first employees called upon when there is a threat to our children's safety and security; and

      WHEREAS, It is necessary to employ over 50,000 classified employees to provide these essential support services to the nearly one million students receiving public education; and

      WHEREAS, Washington state students have had their education significantly enhanced by the services of classified school employees; and

      WHEREAS, Washington state citizens seldom reflect on the critical role classified employees play in providing our children a quality education;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate honor classified school employees during Classified School Employee Week, March 14 through 18, 2005, and urge all citizens to join in honoring and recognizing the dedication and hard work of all classified school employees; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the board of directors of the Public School Employees of Washington.

      Senators McAuliffe and Honeyford spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

      The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8646.

      The motion by Senator McAuliffe carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.

 

MOTION

 

      Senator Rasmussen moved adoption of the following resolution:

 

SENATE RESOLUTION

8648

 

By Senators Mulliken, Schoesler, Rasmussen, Honeyford, Delvin, Morton, Hewitt, Hargrove, Shin, Sheldon, Stevens, Parlette, Haugen and Swecker

 

      WHEREAS, On March 17, 2005, Washington's agricultural industry is convening its Joint Legislative Day in Olympia to meet with leaders of state government and celebrate Agriculture Day; and

      WHEREAS, The state's combined agricultural industries produce an ever-growing diversity of commercial crop and food products, second only to California, and create about $6 billion in annual income, or approximately 13 percent of Washington State's 223 billion dollar economy; and

      WHEREAS, The agricultural industry works diligently with state leaders to coordinate the state's efforts toward high-priority issues including food safety, environmental stewardship, and, last but not least, maintaining the viability of farming and ranching for future generations; and

      WHEREAS, The state's agricultural industry feeds the world and deserves our support in increasing awareness of the role that agriculture plays in a strong economy;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate, in order to recognize that high quality and affordable food does not just magically appear on the grocery store shelf, says 'thank you' to all of Washington's hard-working farmers and ranchers for their efforts in providing a safe, affordable, and abundant supply of food; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to representatives of the agricultural industry.

      Senators Rasmussen and Honeyford spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

      The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8648.

      The motion by Senator Rasmussen carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.

 

MOTION

 

      Senator Honeyford moved adoption of the following resolution:

 

SENATE RESOLUTION

8602

 

By Senator Benton

 

      WHEREAS, Evergreen High School this past fall claimed the 4A State Championship football title when the Plainsmen made an exciting finish to an already stellar season with a 28-14 victory over Skyline High School; and

      WHEREAS, The Plainsmen not only captured the Washington State 4A championship, but attained 14 wins without a single defeat in what can only be called a perfect, storybook season; and

      WHEREAS, Over 4,000 Plainsmen fans made the journey north from Vancouver to the Tacoma Dome to witness the Plainsmen rise to victory after trailing 14-0 by running 248 total yards and scoring two touchdowns in a 28 second span; and

      WHEREAS, The 4A State Championship is not only the first football title in Evergreen High School's history, but for the first time the trophy was delivered to a Vancouver city school; and

      WHEREAS, Evergreen High School has performed with excellence throughout the years, as Evergreen coach Cale Piland has a record of 40-7 in his four years of coaching and the Plainsmen have now won 26 of their last 27 games;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Washington recognize and congratulate the Evergreen High School Plainsmen for their undefeated state championship football season; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the coaching staff and administration at Evergreen High School.

      Senator Honeyford spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

      The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8602.

      The motion by Senator Honeyford carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.

 

MOTION

 

      At 12:11 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon, Friday, March 18, 2005.

 

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

 

THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate