EIGHTY-FIRST DAY
NOON SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, March 31, 2005
The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by the President Pro Tempore. No roll call was taken.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Eide, Senate Rule 46 was suspended for the purpose of allowing the Committee on Government Operations & Elections to continue to meet during the session.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Senate Rule 46 prohibits committees from sitting during the daily session of the senate unless granted special leave.
On motion of Senator Eide, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the first order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
March 30, 2005
HB 1002 Prime Sponsor, Fromhold: Restricting the use of compression brakes. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Jacobsen, Vice Chair; Poulsen, Vice Chair; Benson, Eide, Esser, Mulliken, Oke, Spanel, Swecker and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2005
HB 1024 Prime Sponsor, Kirby: Changing requirements for issuing salary warrants for judges. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Weinstein, Vice Chair; Carrell, Esser, Johnson, McCaslin, Rasmussen and Thibaudeau
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2005
HB 1032 Prime Sponsor, Kirby: Adopting the interstate insurance product regulation compact. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Berkey, Vice Chair; Brandland, Delvin, Keiser, Prentice, Schmidt and Spanel
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2005
SHB 1054 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Enacting the revised Uniform Arbitration Act. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Weinstein, Vice Chair; Carrell, Johnson and Rasmussen
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2005
SHB 1091 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Providing additional funding for the community economic revitalization board's programs. Reported by Committee on International Trade & Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Doumit, Eide, Pflug, Roach and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 29, 2005
HB 1092 Prime Sponsor, Grant: Modifying rural Washington loan fund provisions. Reported by Committee on International Trade & Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Doumit, Eide, Pflug, Roach and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2005
HB 1108 Prime Sponsor, Grant: Providing additional limitations for vehicles passing pedestrians or bicyclists. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Jacobsen, Vice Chair; Poulsen, Vice Chair; Benson, Eide, Esser, Mulliken, Oke, Spanel, Swecker and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2005
HB 1112 Prime Sponsor, Quall: Creating an additional superior court position. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Weinstein, Vice Chair; Carrell, Esser, Johnson, McCaslin, Rasmussen and Thibaudeau
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2005
SHB 1117 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Increasing the highway weight limit for the movement of certain farm implements. Revised for 1st Substitute: Modifying provisions for the transport of farm implements on highways. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Jacobsen, Vice Chair; Poulsen, Vice Chair; Benson, Eide, Esser, Oke, Spanel, Swecker and Weinstein
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Mulliken
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2005
HB 1124 Prime Sponsor, Eickmeyer: Authorizing the use of signs, banners, or decorations over highways under limited circumstances. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Jacobsen, Vice Chair; Poulsen, Vice Chair; Benson, Eide, Esser, Mulliken, Oke, Spanel, Swecker and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2005
HB 1130 Prime Sponsor, Nixon: Eliminating drop-in inspections of campaign accounts. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Berkey, Vice Chair; Fairley, Haugen, Kline, Mulliken, Pridemore and Roach
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2005
SHB 1133 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government Operations & Accountability: Reorganizing public disclosure law. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Berkey, Vice Chair; Fairley, Haugen, Kline and Pridemore
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Mulliken and Roach
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2005
HB 1138 Prime Sponsor, Ericksen: Regulating fees for using an automated teller machine. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Berkey, Vice Chair; Brandland, Delvin, Franklin, Prentice and Schmidt
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2005
HB 1143 Prime Sponsor, Green: Regarding penalties for violations of the public disclosure act. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Berkey, Vice Chair; Fairley, Haugen, Kline and Pridemore
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Mulliken and Roach
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2005
EHB 1146 Prime Sponsor, Roach: Funding group life insurance. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Berkey, Vice Chair; Brandland, Delvin, Franklin, Keiser, Prentice, Schmidt and Spanel
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2005
HB 1183 Prime Sponsor, Williams: Renaming the commission on supreme court reports. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Weinstein, Vice Chair; Carrell, Esser, Johnson, McCaslin, Rasmussen and Thibaudeau
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2005
SHB 1197 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance: Regulating insurance, generally. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Berkey, Vice Chair; Brandland, Delvin, Franklin, Keiser, Prentice, Schmidt and Spanel
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2005
HB 1202 Prime Sponsor, Williams: Creating additional district court judge positions. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Weinstein, Vice Chair; Carrell, Esser, Johnson, McCaslin, Rasmussen and Thibaudeau
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2005
SHB 1228 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government: Requiring notice to water and sewer districts of changes that require relocating facilities. Revised for 1st Substitute: Requiring local governments and public utilities to consult when relocating water/sewer facilities. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Berkey, Vice Chair; Fairley, Haugen, Kline, Mulliken, Pridemore and Roach
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2005
HB 1247 Prime Sponsor, Morris: Charging manufactured housing communities for water and sewer connections. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Berkey, Vice Chair; Brandland, Delvin, Franklin, Keiser, Prentice, Schmidt and Spanel
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2005
HB 1261 Prime Sponsor, Morrell: Making the joint committee on veterans' and military affairs permanent. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Berkey, Vice Chair; Fairley, Haugen, Kline, Mulliken, Pridemore and Roach
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2005
ESHB 1282 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care: Regarding sexual health education. Reported by Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Higher Education; Weinstein, Vice Chair, Early Learning & K-12; Berkey, Eide, Kohl-Welles, Rasmussen, Rockefeller and Shin
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Carrell, Delvin, Mulliken, Pflug, Schmidt and Schoesler
Passed to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
March 29, 2005
SHB 1348 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Providing a uniform method of transferring a municipal court judgment into district court. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Weinstein, Vice Chair; Carrell, Johnson, Rasmussen and Thibaudeau
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2005
SHB 1381 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Allowing vehicles with hydraulics to operate on public roadways. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Jacobsen, Vice Chair; Poulsen, Vice Chair; Benson, Eide, Esser, Mulliken, Oke, Spanel, Swecker and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2005
SHB 1393 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Housing: Regulating movement of older mobile homes. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Berkey, Vice Chair; Brandland, Delvin, Franklin, Keiser, Prentice, Schmidt and Spanel
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2005
SHB 1408 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Creating an individual development account program. Reported by Committee on International Trade & Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Doumit, Eide, Pflug and Roach
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 29, 2005
HB 1428 Prime Sponsor, Condotta: Authorizing the economic development finance authority to continue issuing bonds. Reported by Committee on International Trade & Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Doumit, Eide, Pflug and Roach
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 30, 2005
SHB 1463 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care: Requiring schools to provide information on meningococcal immunization. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Thibaudeau, Vice Chair; Brandland, Deccio, Johnson, Kastama, Kline, Parlette and Poulsen
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2005
ESHB 1475 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Modifying child passenger restraint provisions. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Poulsen, Vice Chair; Eide, Oke, Spanel, Swecker and Weinstein
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Benson
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2005
SHB 1478 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections: Increasing penalties for failure to secure a vehicle load on a public highway. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Weinstein, Vice Chair; Esser, Johnson, McCaslin, Rasmussen and Thibaudeau
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2005
SHB 1486 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care: Requiring applicants for state purchased health care benefits or uncompensated hospital care to identify the employer of the proposed beneficiary of the benefits or care. Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning health care services. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Brandland, Deccio, Franklin, Johnson, Kastama, Kline, Parlette and Poulsen
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2005
SHB 1512 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care: Concerning improving the quality of care in state-purchased health care programs. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Thibaudeau, Vice Chair; Deccio, Franklin, Kastama, Kline and Poulsen
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Johnson and Parlette
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2005
HB 1533 Prime Sponsor, Appleton: Revising provisions for inspection of hospitals. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Thibaudeau, Vice Chair; Brandland, Deccio, Franklin, Kastama, Kline and Parlette
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2005
2SHB 1542 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Providing indigent defense services. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Weinstein, Vice Chair; Esser, Johnson, Rasmussen and Thibaudeau
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 28, 2005
HB 1555 Prime Sponsor, Wallace: Clarifying the valuation of land for monetary assessments by drainage, diking, flood control, and mosquito control districts. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Berkey, Vice Chair; Fairley, Haugen, Kline, Pridemore and Roach
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Mulliken
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2005
EHB 1561 Prime Sponsor, Appleton: Prohibiting discrimination in life insurance based on lawful travel destinations. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Berkey, Vice Chair; Brandland, Delvin, Franklin, Keiser, Prentice, Schmidt and Spanel
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2005
ESHB 1607 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Higher Education: Including members of the Samish Indian Nation for purposes of resident tuition. Revised for 1st Substitute: Including members of the Samish Indian Nation for purposes of resident tuition. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Including members of federally recognized Indian tribes as resident students for tuition purposes. Reported by Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Higher Education; Weinstein, Vice Chair, Early Learning & K-12; Berkey, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Kohl-Welles, Pflug, Rasmussen, Rockefeller, Schmidt, Schoesler and Shin
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2005
ESHB 1640 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Housing: Providing a dispute mechanism for manufactured/mobile home landlord and tenant disputes. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Berkey, Vice Chair; Brandland, Delvin, Franklin, Keiser, Prentice, Schmidt and Spanel
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2005
SHB 1643 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Extending liability immunity to certain skate parks that charge a nominal fee. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Carrell, Esser, Johnson, McCaslin and Rasmussen
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2005
E2SHB 1688 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Creating a task force to review the certificate of need program and the health care facilities bonding program. Revised for 2nd Substitute: Creating a task force to review health care facilities and services supply issues. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Studying and preparing recommendations to improve and update the certificate of need program.) Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Thibaudeau, Vice Chair; Deccio, Franklin, Kastama, Kline and Poulsen
MINORITY recommendation: MMR Signed by Senators Brandland, Johnson and Parlette
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 29, 2005
SHB 1747 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Administering the state-funded civil representation of indigent persons. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Weinstein, Vice Chair; Esser, Johnson, Rasmussen and Thibaudeau
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Carrell and McCaslin
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 29, 2005
SHB 1802 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Economic Development, Agriculture & Trade: Providing a property tax exemption for nonprofits that assist small businesses. Revised for 1st Substitute: Authorizing a property tax exemption for certain nonprofit organizations located in economically disadvantaged areas. Reported by Committee on International Trade & Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Doumit and Eide
MINORITY recommendation: MMR Signed by Senators Pflug, Roach and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 29, 2005
2SHB 1815 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Modifying the small business incubator program. Revised for 2nd Substitute: Creating a competitive grant program for organizations that assist small businesses. Reported by Committee on International Trade & Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Doumit and Eide
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Pflug, Roach and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 28, 2005
SHB 1847 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government Operations & Accountability: Changing administrative oversight of the code reviser's office. Revised for 1st Substitute: Changing the membership of the statute law committee. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Berkey, Vice Chair; Fairley, Haugen, Kline, Mulliken, Pridemore and Roach
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2005
SHB 1854 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Changing procedures on the withholding of the driving privilege. Revised for 1st Substitute: Changing provisions relating to withholding of driving privileges. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Jacobsen, Vice Chair; Poulsen, Vice Chair; Benson, Eide, Esser, Mulliken, Oke, Spanel, Swecker and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2005
HB 1864 Prime Sponsor, Kilmer: Modifying citizen oversight of toll charges. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Jacobsen, Vice Chair; Poulsen, Vice Chair; Benson, Eide, Esser, Mulliken, Oke, Spanel, Swecker and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2005
ESHB 1883 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Select Committee on Hood Canal: Providing for collection of oral histories about Hood Canal. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Berkey, Vice Chair; Fairley, Haugen, Kline, Mulliken, Pridemore and Roach
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2005
E2SHB 1888 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Regulating electronic mail fraud. Revised for 2nd Substitute: Regulating internet fraud. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Berkey, Vice Chair; Delvin, Franklin, Prentice and Schmidt
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2005
SHB 1895 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications: Modifying duties of the joint committee on energy supply and energy conservation. Revised for 1st Substitute: Modifying duties of the joint committee on energy supply and energy conservation. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Providing for statewide energy efficiency.) Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Environment
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Hewitt, Honeyford, Morton, Mulliken, Pridemore and Regala
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2005
SHB 1951 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Regarding vision exams for school-aged children. Reported by Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Higher Education; Weinstein, Vice Chair, Early Learning & K-12; Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Kohl-Welles, Mulliken, Pflug, Rockefeller, Schmidt, Schoesler and Shin
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2005
HB 1974 Prime Sponsor, Linville: Creating the association of Washington generals. Reported by Committee on International Trade & Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Doumit, Eide, Pflug, Roach and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2005
SHB 1987 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Regarding alternative assessments. Reported by Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Higher Education; Benton, Berkey, Delvin, Eide, Kohl-Welles, Pflug, Rasmussen, Schmidt, Schoesler and Shin
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 29, 2005
HB 2028 Prime Sponsor, Kagi: Regarding the advisory committee of the office of public defense. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Weinstein, Vice Chair; Carrell, Esser, Johnson, McCaslin, Rasmussen and Thibaudeau
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2005
HB 2166 Prime Sponsor, Newhouse: Creating the joint legislative committee on water supply during drought. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Environment
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Hewitt, Honeyford, Morton, Mulliken, Pridemore and Regala
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
March 30, 2005
SGA 9088 TOM KARIER, reappointed January 16, 2004, for the term ending January 15, 2007, as Member of the Pacific NW Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Environment
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Hewitt, Honeyford, Morton, Mulliken, Pridemore and Regala
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2005
SGA 9092 LAWRENCE KENNEY, reappointed July 1, 2002, for the term ending June 30, 2006, as Member of the Executive Board of the Washington Public Power Supply System, (Energy Northwest). Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Environment
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Hewitt, Honeyford, Morton, Mulliken, Pridemore and Regala
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2005
SGA 9255 JAMES O. LUCE, reappointed January 12, 2005, for the term ending at the governor's pleasure, as Member of the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Environment
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Hewitt, Honeyford, Morton, Mulliken, Pridemore and Regala
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2005
SGA 9287 DAVID DANNER, appointed September 27, 2004, for the term ending June 30, 2010, as Member of the Pollution Control/Shorelines Hearings Board. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Environment
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Hewitt, Honeyford, Morton, Mulliken, Pridemore and Regala
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Eide, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1640 which was referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
AN ACT Relating to fire protection district asset ownership and assumption of responsibility upon code city annexation; amending RCW 35A.14.380 and 35A.14.400; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the measure listed on the Introduction and First Reading report was referred to the committee as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.
MOTION
Senator Keiser moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8639
By Senators Keiser, Berkey, Kastama, Weinstein, Kline, Mulliken and Esser
WHEREAS, People with all kinds of disabilities have the right to live and work in communities with equal rights as equal citizens; and
WHEREAS, Living in a home in the community of your choice, free from isolation and segregation, is one key to achieving the American dream; and
WHEREAS, Those with disabilities are no longer willing to accept a fate that separates or excludes them; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 832,000 people in Washington state have a disability requiring personal assistance services by family members, providers, and community organizations; and
WHEREAS, There are seven independent living centers in Washington state working with individuals with disabilities on obtaining access to housing, employment, transportation, recreational facilities, and health and social services; and
WHEREAS, People live happier, more fulfilled lives when they are able to actively contribute to society by working, volunteering, and participating in community events; and
WHEREAS, With the assistance of the 31,687 home and personal care workers in Washington state working to reduce unnecessary institutionalization and promote integration into community life, independent living is no longer an unattainable dream; and
WHEREAS, Living independently gives people the option to manage their own services, increasing control over their own decisions and lives; and
WHEREAS, Independent living empowers individuals with disabilities by creating opportunities, promoting choice, advancing access, and furthering participation in community life;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor and support the independence and rights of all individuals with disabilities on March 9, 2005, Independent Living Day.
Senator Keiser spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8639.
The motion by Senator Keiser carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
Senator Eide moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8657
By Senators Brown, Finkbeiner, Spanel, Honeyford, Eide and Esser
WHEREAS, The Washington State Legislative Student Internship Program was created in the State of Washington in 1955 by Professor Emeritus Hugh A. Bone with students from the University of Washington; and
WHEREAS, The program, initially supported by a Ford Foundation grant, is accredited as one of the first programs of its kind in the nation, and is a model for state legislatures; and
WHEREAS, The intern program expanded to incorporate undergraduate students from public and private Washington State institutions of higher learning, including: Central Washington State University, Eastern Washington State University, The Evergreen State College, University of Washington, Washington State University, Western Washington State University, Seattle University, University of Puget Sound, Whitworth College, Pacific Lutheran University, Gonzaga University, St. Martin's University, Heritage University, and Seattle Pacific University; and
WHEREAS, Students who have participated in the program have provided a multitude of services to legislators, including: Constituent relations, writing and tracking bills, attending committee and legislative meetings, researching and report writing, and meetings with lobbyists, constituents, and the media; and
WHEREAS, Interns are involved in simulated legislative activities that afford them a unique educational opportunity and include: Mock budget exercise, committee hearings, Rules Committee, caucus meetings, parliamentary procedures, and floor debates based on real legislation; and
WHEREAS, Through their work as legislative interns, students have gone on to pursue careers as Senators and Representatives, Legislative staff, lobbyists, and many other prestigious positions in and around the Washington State Legislature; and
WHEREAS, Interns leave the Legislature as stronger citizens who frequently participate in their communities, return to school as stronger students, and who are prepared to explain to others, the role of citizens in the legislative process;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Legislative Internship Program in its 50th year of continued excellence be acknowledged; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the efforts and accomplishments of past as well as present interns be acknowledged; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate immediately transmit copies of this resolution to Professor Bone's two sons, Christopher H. Bone and William James Bone, Coordinators Judi Best and Joan Elgee, and colleges and universities participating in the Washington State Legislative Student Internship Program.
Senators Eide, Finkbeiner, McAuliffe, Haugen, Esser and Keiser spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8657.
The motion by Senator Eide carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
Senator Haugen moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8668
By Senators Haugen, Jacobsen, Swecker, Spanel, Fraser and Sheldon
WHEREAS, Creosote, a coal tar derivative, is a conglomeration of 300 different chemicals containing dozens of cancer-causing agents, making it a deadly compound for fish eggs and other sea life and hazardous to humans; and
WHEREAS, Old telephone poles, bulkheads, docks, pilings, and other creosote-treated wood ooze poison, first killing sea life and then washing up on beaches where they are used to build children's forts, burned in campfires, and played on - all of which can be very dangerous to humans; and
WHEREAS, In 2001, Tony Frantz, a contractor on Whidbey Island, was hospitalized for four days when his intestines were infected with creosote through inhalation while at work repairing a rock wall; and
WHEREAS, Frantz has made it his personal mission to clean up creosote, single-handedly setting out five years ago to rid the Puget Sound region of creosote-soaked logs; and
WHEREAS, Frantz has inspired creosote clean-up efforts from Bellingham to southern Whidbey Island; and
WHEREAS, Thanks to Frantz's dedication, successful creosote clean-up efforts have started around Whidbey Island; and
WHEREAS, "Mr. Creosote" created the Puget Sound Creosote Awareness Project to help educate the public about hazards of creosote and what it looks like; and
WHEREAS, Frantz has gone to great lengths to bring light to the dangers of creosote, including tying 300 red balloons to affected logs and holding a press conference to demonstrate how prevalent the problem is where children play; and
WHEREAS, His work has earned the praise and support of the ORCA Network, the Whidbey Island No Spray Coalition, the Whidbey Island Environmental Network, and the Department of Ecology;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor Tony Frantz for his dedication and energy in cleaning up creosote on the beaches of western Washington and for proving that one person can be the change they wish to see in the world; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Tony Frantz.
Senator Haugen spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8668.
The motion by Senator Haugen carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
Senator Honeyford moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8660
By Senator Honeyford
WHEREAS, The Sunnyside Christian boys' basketball team, the Knights, demonstrated ultimate teamwork and dedication in the 2004-2005 season deserving of special recognition by the Washington State Legislature; and
WHEREAS, While often undersized when compared to their opponents, the Knights' heart and passion for the game proved to be unmatchable; and
WHEREAS, After sustaining their first and only loss early on in the year, the team went on to win their next twenty-two games; and
WHEREAS, After earning their way to the State B Tournament, the Knights made quick work of their first two opponents beating Tacoma Baptist by thirty points and DeSales by a final score of 54-31; and
WHEREAS, In the semifinal match up against Kings West, the Knights shot an amazing twenty-one for twenty-seven from the line which solidified their 53-41 victory, along with the school's historic third trip to the state championship game; and
WHEREAS, The Knights took on undefeated Willapa Valley for the state title, and after several lead changes throughout the first three quarters, the Knights pulled ahead in the fourth through sheer determination; and
WHEREAS, By a final score of 46-41, the Sunnyside Christian Knights captured their third State B Championship, with the other championships in 1992 and 2002;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the positive benefits of athletics for young people and honor Coach Dean Wagenaar's pursuit of excellence to that end; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2005 Boys' Basketball State B Champions from Sunnyside Christian High School be honored, including: Team members Chad Den Boer, John Bosma, Jon Buescher, Justin Burgers, Aaron Van de Graaf, Derek Van de Graaf, Nick DeJong, Ben Dekker, Matthew Haak, Jordan Haak, Andrew Schutt, and Sean Tudor; assistant coaches Brian and Henry Bosma; statisticians Marc DeJong and Jason Friend; team manager Trevor Wagenaar; and cheerleaders Jamie Durbin, Juliana Erickson, Taylor Gardner, Katie Schneider, Kimber Tucker, Rayann Van Beek, Vanessa Van Boven, Heather Van Wingerden, and Cheer Coach Lori Gardner; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the members and coaches of the 2005 Boys' Basketball State B Champions from Sunnyside Christian High School.
Senator Honeyford spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8660.
The motion by Senator Honeyford carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
Senator Eide moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8665
By Senators Zarelli and Eide
WHEREAS, Mount St. Helens is the most active volcano in the Cascade Range; and
WHEREAS, The long-dormant Mount St. Helens erupted at 8:32 a.m. on Sunday, May 18, 1980, resulting in the most violent volcanic eruption in the United States during the 20th century; and
WHEREAS, The lateral blast from the volcano accelerated to at least 300 miles per hour, and the blast cloud traveled as far as 17 miles northward; and
WHEREAS, The nine-hour eruption killed 57 people, destroyed 234 square miles of forest, and blocked out the sun over half the state of Washington; and
WHEREAS, Everyday citizens throughout the blast area joined with emergency crews to perform heroic acts of selflessness in rescuing and aiding people and animals alike; and
WHEREAS, The great destruction brought upon the Pacific Northwest by the eruption was followed by unprecedented forest growth and replenishment of the local ecosystem by nature; and
WHEREAS, Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Washington Geophysics Program continue to closely monitor Mount St. Helens for signs of renewed activity; and
WHEREAS, Mount St. Helens continues to remind Pacific Northwest residents of nature's power by periodically burping steam and venting ash; and
WHEREAS, The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens will always have a place in Pacific Northwest history; and
WHEREAS, To this day buckets, vials, cups, pans, and other containers full of Mount St. Helens ash can be found in garages, sheds, and basements across Washington state; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Washington, the nation, and the world are continually fascinated by Mount St. Helens as seen by the thousands of tourists visiting the site every year;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor Mount St. Helens and the brave men and women who endured its wrath on this, the 25th anniversary of its 1980 volcanic eruption.
Senator Eide spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8665.
The motion by Senator Eide carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
Senator McAuliffe moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8666
By Senator McAuliffe
WHEREAS, The students selected for special recognition as Washington Scholars in 2005 have distinguished themselves as exceptional students, student leaders, and as talented and enthusiastic participants in many diverse activities including art, debate, drama, honor societies, interscholastic sports, Junior Achievement, knowledge competitions, music, and student government; and
WHEREAS, These exemplary students have also contributed to the welfare of those less fortunate in their neighborhoods through volunteer efforts with community service organizations such as the United Way, Special Olympics, March of Dimes, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, community food drives, senior centers, scouting, and church groups; and
WHEREAS, The state of Washington benefits greatly from the accomplishments of these caring and gifted individuals, not only in their role as students, but also as citizens, role models for other young people, and future leaders of our communities and our state; and
WHEREAS, Through the Washington Scholars Program, the Governor, the Legislature, and the state's citizens have an opportunity to recognize and honor three outstanding seniors from each of the state's Forty-nine Legislative Districts for the students' exceptional academic achievements, leadership abilities, and contributions to their communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate honor and congratulate the Washington Scholars for their hard work, dedication, contributions, and maturity in achieving this significant accomplishment; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the families of these students be commended for the encouragement and support they have provided to the scholars; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the principals, teachers, and classmates of these highly esteemed students be recognized for the important part they played in helping the scholars to learn, contribute, lead, and excel; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to each of the Washington Scholars selected in 2005.
Senator McAuliffe spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8666.
The motion by Senator McAuliffe carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
At 12:27 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2005.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate