SIXTIETH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION

NINETEENTH DAY

House Chamber, Olympia, Friday, January 26, 2007

The House was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding). The Clerk called the roll and a quorum was present.

The flags were escorted to the rostrum by the Washington Army National Guard Color Guard comprised of Sergeant William Graak, Specialist Terry Marshall, Private First Class Donald Whitman and Private Jacob Smalcer. The National Anthem was performed by the Washington Army National Guard's Trombone Quartet, Just Four Bones, comprised of First Sergeant Rebecca Sharrett, Staff Sergeant Thomas Lee, Sergeant Patrick O'Hara and Sergeant Jeffrey Vogel. The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) led the Chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance. Prayer was offered by Colonel Kenneth Hegvedt, Washington National Guard.

Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.

RESOLUTION

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.2007-4610, by Representatives Rodne, Kelley, Campbell, Haler, Skinner, Conway, Flannigan, Kenney, Moeller, Takko, Hunter, Eddy, Green, Sells, Wallace, Blake, Walsh, Appleton, McCoy, Springer, Hailey, Morrell, Jarrett, Rolfes, Clibborn, Seaquist, Orcutt, Hunt, Hankins, Kretz, Roberts, Williams, Warnick, Roach, Newhouse, Linville and Hudgins

WHEREAS, Nearly eighty six hundred men and women of the Washington National Guard continue to serve the country as guardians of American interests at home and abroad; and

WHEREAS, These recognized leaders in state, regional, and national preparedness, who reside in every legislative district throughout Washington, volunteer their time and personal efforts to serve the needs of the people of Washington state; and

WHEREAS, The Guard answered the state's call numerous times in response to firefighting and flood support efforts and to protect lives in both civil and natural emergencies and disasters; and

WHEREAS, The Washington Army and Air National Guard provided critical mission support in both personnel and equipment to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan, respectively, and Operation Noble Eagle here at home; and

WHEREAS, The Washington Army and Air National Guard answered the call in support of hurricane relief efforts on the Gulf Coast resulting from Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma; and

WHEREAS, The Guard continues to train and prepare for both natural disasters and threats to our national security; and

WHEREAS, The Guard continues to promote positive lifestyles and activities for Washington's youth through involvement in and support of highly effective drug prevention programs with school aged children and community based organizations; and

WHEREAS, The Guard continues to actively participate in the state's counter drug efforts by providing soldiers, airmen, and specialized equipment to over thirty five local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies; and

WHEREAS, The Guard adds value to communities by opening its readiness centers for public use, food banks, and other community and youth activities. The Guard continues to build upon these readiness centers and armories throughout the state to enhance education, add to quality of life, and increase economic vitality;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives express its thanks and appreciation to the devoted families and dedicated employers of our Washington National Guard soldiers and airmen for their support, without whom the Guard's missions could not be successful; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the value and dedication of a strong Washington National Guard to the viability, economy, safety, security, and well being of this state, both through the outstanding performance of its state emergency and disaster relief mission, and through the continued benefit to local communities by the presence of productively employed, drug free, well equipped, and trained Guard units and the readiness centers and armories that house them; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to The Adjutant General of the Washington National Guard, the Governor of the State of Washington, the Secretaries of the United States Army and Air Force, and the President of the United States.

Representative Rodne moved the adoption of the resolution.

Representative Rodne and Kelley spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4610 was adopted.

The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) recognized Major General Timothy Lowenberg. Also recognized at the Rostrum was Mike Gregoire. Members of the National Guard in the Galleries were also recognized.

INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

HB 1733 by Representatives Conway, Kirby, Darneille and Chase

AN ACT Relating to essential state community justice facilities; amending RCW 72.05.020, 72.05.400, 72.65.010, 72.65.220, and 36.70A.200; adding a new section to chapter 72.05 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 72.65 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.70A RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.70 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Human Services.

HB 1734 by Representatives Haigh, Chandler, McDermott, Hunt, Armstrong, Kretz and Ormsby

AN ACT Relating to reorganizing campaign contribution and disclosure laws; amending RCW 42.17.020, 42.17.367, 42.17.369, 42.17.461, 42.17.463, 42.17.350, 42.17.360, 42.17.370, 42.17.690, 42.17.375, 42.17.380, 42.17.405, 42.17.420, 42.17.450, 42.17.030, 42.17.040, 42.17.050, 42.17.060, 42.17.065, 42.17.067, 42.17.080, 42.17.090, 42.17.3691, 42.17.093, 42.17.100, 42.17.103, 42.17.105, 42.17.550, 42.17.561, 42.17.565, 42.17.570, 42.17.575, 42.17.135, 42.17.510, 42.17.520, 42.17.540, 42.17.110, 42.17.610, 42.17.640, 42.17.070, 42.17.095, 42.17.125, 42.17.660, 42.17.720, 42.17.740, 42.17.790, 42.17.680, 42.17.130, 42.17.245, 42.17.150, 42.17.155, 42.17.160, 42.17.170, 42.17.172, 42.17.175, 42.17.180, 42.17.190, 42.17.200, 42.17.210, 42.17.220, 42.17.230, 42.17.240, 42.17.2401, 42.17.241, 42.17.242, 42.17.390, 42.17.395, 42.17.397, and 42.17.400; adding a new section to chapter 42.56 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 42 RCW; creating new sections; recodifying RCW 42.17.010, 42.17.035, 42.17.020, 42.17.367, 42.17.369, 42.17.460, 42.17.461, 42.17.463, 42.17.350, 42.17.360, 42.17.370, 42.17.690, 42.17.375, 42.17.380, 42.17.405, 42.17.420, 42.17.430, 42.17.450, 42.17.030, 42.17.040, 42.17.050, 42.17.060, 42.17.065, 42.17.067, 42.17.080, 42.17.090, 42.17.3691, 42.17.093, 42.17.100, 42.17.103, 42.17.105, 42.17.550, 42.17.561, 42.17.565, 42.17.570, 42.17.575, 42.17.135, 42.17.510, 42.17.520, 42.17.530, 42.17.540, 42.17.110, 42.17.610, 42.17.640, 42.17.645, 42.17.700, 42.17.070, 42.17.095, 42.17.120, 42.17.125, 42.17.650, 42.17.660, 42.17.670, 42.17.720, 42.17.730, 42.17.740, 42.17.770, 42.17.780, 42.17.790, 42.17.680, 42.17.760, 42.17.128, 42.17.130, 42.17.710, 42.17.750, 42.17.245, 42.17.150, 42.17.155, 42.17.160, 42.17.170, 42.17.172, 42.17.175, 42.17.180, 42.17.190, 42.17.200, 42.17.210, 42.17.220, 42.17.230, 42.17.240, 42.17.2401, 42.17.241, 42.17.242, 42.17.390, 42.17.395, 42.17.397, 42.17.400, 42.17.410, 42.17.900, 42.17.910, 42.17.911, 42.17.912, 42.17.920, 42.17.930, 42.17.940, 42.17.945, 42.17.950, 42.17.955, 42.17.960, 42.17.961, 42.17.962, 42.17.963, 42.17.964, 42.17.965, and 42.17.966; repealing RCW 42.17.131, 42.17.362, 42.17.365, 42.17.440, 42.17.465, 42.17.467, 42.17.469, 42.17.471, 42.17.562, 42.17.620, and 42.17.647; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1735 by Representatives Hunt, Chase, Appleton, Dickerson, O'Brien, Hasegawa, Wood and Ormsby

AN ACT Relating to authorizing state employees who provide services to persons with developmental disabilities to express their professional opinions and use their independent professional judgments; adding new sections to chapter 42.52 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1736 by Representatives Simpson, Conway, Ormsby, Ericks, Hurst, Kenney, Campbell, O'Brien, Wood and Morrell

AN ACT Relating to negotiating state patrol officer wages and wage-related matters; and amending RCW 41.56.475.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 1737 by Representatives Ericks, Curtis, Simpson, Jarrett, Miloscia, Springer, Clibborn, Eddy, Haler, Roberts and Ormsby

AN ACT Relating to multiple-unit dwellings in urban centers; and amending RCW 84.14.010, 84.14.020, 84.14.030, 84.14.090, and 84.14.110.

Referred to Committee on Housing.

HB 1738 by Representatives B. Sullivan and Chase

AN ACT Relating to ballast water management; amending RCW 77.120.010, 77.120.020, 77.120.030, and 77.120.070; amending 2004 c 227 s 2 (uncodified); adding new sections to chapter 77.120 RCW; repealing RCW 77.120.060, 77.120.080, and 77.120.090; and prescribing penalties.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 1739 by Representatives Eickmeyer, Chase, Grant, Seaquist and Darneille

AN ACT Relating to excluding newly created property tax exemptions from applying to school district levies; amending RCW 84.36.005; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 1740 by Representatives Hunt, Dickerson, Jarrett, Linville, B. Sullivan, Upthegrove, Kenney, O'Brien, Wood, Ormsby and Chase

AN ACT Relating to the production of greenhouse gases; adding a new section to chapter 77.12 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 79.10 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 47.01 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 15.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.21A RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.330 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 38.52 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 43.20A RCW.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 1741 by Representatives Hunt, Skinner and Conway

AN ACT Relating to the oral history program; amending RCW 42.17.095, 42.52.802, 43.07.370, 43.07.380, 43.07.220, 43.07.240, and 43.07.365; reenacting and amending RCW 42.17.710; adding a new section to chapter 42.52 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 44.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.07 RCW; creating a new section; and recodifying RCW 43.07.220, 43.07.230, 43.07.240, and 43.07.365.

Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1742 by Representatives Appleton, Roach, Haigh, Rolfes and Hurst

AN ACT Relating to providing for privacy protection for certain voter registration information; and amending RCW 29A.08.710 and 29A.40.091.

Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1743 by Representatives Kretz, B. Sullivan, Sump, Upthegrove and Linville

AN ACT Relating to noxious weed control boards; amending RCW 17.10.010, 17.10.020, 17.10.030, 17.10.040, 17.10.050, 17.10.060, 17.10.074, 17.10.080, 17.10.190, 17.10.205, 17.10.240, 17.10.250, 17.10.280, and 17.10.890; adding a new section to chapter 17.10 RCW; and recodifying RCW 17.10.890.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 1744 by Representatives Kretz and Sump

AN ACT Relating to rural public utility districts; adding a new section to chapter 82.16 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 54.16 RCW; creating a new section; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 1745 by Representatives Takko, Skinner, Hunt, Eddy, Santos, Sells, Haigh, Wallace, Clibborn, Dickerson, Moeller and Chase

AN ACT Relating to the practice of hairdressing; amending RCW 18.16.010, 18.16.020, 18.16.030, 18.16.050, 18.16.060, 18.16.100, 18.16.130, 18.16.170, 18.16.180, 18.16.190, 18.16.200, 18.16.290, and 18.16.900; and reenacting and amending RCW 18.16.175.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 1746 by Representatives Orcutt, Santos, McIntire and Alexander

AN ACT Relating to the property taxation of historic property leased to counties; amending RCW 84.36.010; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 1747 by Representatives Simpson and Rodne

AN ACT Relating to the acquisition of insurance for regional transit authority projects over one hundred million dollars; and amending RCW 81.112.060.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 1748 by Representatives B. Sullivan, Curtis and Pearson

AN ACT Relating to flood protection; and amending RCW 77.55.021.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 1749 by Representatives Condotta, Chandler and Crouse

AN ACT Relating to simplifying and adding certainty to the calculation of workers' compensation benefits; amending RCW 51.08.178, 51.32.050, 51.32.060, and 51.32.240; reenacting and amending RCW 51.32.090; adding new sections to chapter 51.08 RCW; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 1750 by Representatives McDermott, Hankins, Miloscia, Armstrong, Jarrett, Campbell, Appleton, Darneille, O'Brien, Hasegawa, Roberts, Ormsby and Chase

AN ACT Relating to electing the president of the United States by national popular vote; amending RCW 29A.56.320; adding a new section to chapter 29A.56 RCW; and providing a contingent effective date.

Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1751 by Representatives Eddy, McDonald, O'Brien, Pearson, Green, Simpson and Ormsby

AN ACT Relating to indecent exposure; amending RCW 9A.88.010; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.515; and prescribing penalties.

Referred to Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

HB 1752 by Representatives Eddy and Curtis

AN ACT Relating to growth management planning; and amending RCW 36.70A.367.

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

HB 1753 by Representatives Eddy, Curtis and McCune

AN ACT Relating to transportation concurrency and impact fees under the growth management act; and amending RCW 36.70A.070 and 82.02.050.

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

HB 1754 by Representatives Lovick, Pearson, O'Brien, Hurst, Kenney, Green, Van De Wege, Simpson, Lantz and McCune

AN ACT Relating to registration of methamphetamine offenders; and adding a new section to chapter 9A.44 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

HB 1755 by Representatives Hurst, O'Brien, Eddy, Kessler, Lovick, Rolfes, Williams, Dunshee, Kenney, Green, Hunter, Quall, Van De Wege, Simpson, Hasegawa and Ormsby

AN ACT Relating to consumer credit reports; amending RCW 19.182.170; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on Insurance, Financial Service & Consumer Protection.

HB 1756 by Representatives Kretz, Upthegrove, B. Sullivan, Blake, Takko and Van De Wege

AN ACT Relating to the department of fish and wildlife's hound hunting cougar season pilot project; amending 2004 c 264 s 1 (uncodified); and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 1757 by Representatives Newhouse, Ross, Dunn, Chandler, Hailey, Warnick, McCune, Kristiansen, Bailey, Kretz and Morrell

AN ACT Relating to excise tax exemptions for farm machinery and equipment; adding a new section to chapter 82.08 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 1758 by Representatives Ormsby, Hunt, Dunn, Appleton, Moeller, Kenney, Conway, Simpson and Wood; by request of Health Care Authority

AN ACT Relating to authorizing tribal governments to participate in public employees' benefits board programs; amending RCW 41.05.011, 41.05.021, 41.05.050, 41.05.065, 41.05.080, and 41.05.195; creating a new section; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1759 by Representatives McIntire, Hunt, Kessler, Upthegrove, Darneille, Moeller, Kenney, Hasegawa, Simpson, Ormsby and Morrell

AN ACT Relating to shared leave for declared emergencies; and amending RCW 41.04.665.

Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1760 by Representatives McDonald, O'Brien, Pearson and Morrell

AN ACT Relating to prohibiting the reproduction of certain evidence collected in prosecutions for sexual exploitation of children; and adding a new section to chapter 9.68A RCW.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1761 by Representatives Linville, Hunter, Priest, Hunt, B. Sullivan, Upthegrove, Kessler, Sump, Hankins, Jarrett, Fromhold, Appleton, Rolfes, Darneille, Campbell, Conway, Green, O'Brien, Schual-Berke, Simpson, Ormsby and Chase

AN ACT Relating to expediting the cleanup of hazardous waste and creating incentives for Puget Sound cleanups; amending RCW 70.105D.070; adding new sections to chapter 70.105D RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Select Committee on Environmental Health.

HB 1762 by Representatives Williams, Darneille, Upthegrove, Hasegawa, Simpson and Ormsby

AN ACT Relating to local government contracts for correctional industries services; and amending RCW 72.09.100.

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

HB 1763 by Representatives Williams, Morris, Moeller and Simpson

AN ACT Relating to protecting financial information and means of identification stored on portable electronic data storage devices; amending RCW 9.35.001; and adding a new section to chapter 9.35 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1764 by Representatives Lantz, Strow, Kagi, Anderson, Skinner, Appleton, Hankins, Seaquist, Jarrett, Roberts, Williams, Rolfes, Hurst, Moeller, Kenney, Schual-Berke and Ormsby

AN ACT Relating to the possession of electronic weapons on school property; adding a new section to chapter 9.41 RCW; and prescribing penalties.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1765 by Representatives Lantz, Springer, Williams, Rodne and Moeller

AN ACT Relating to claims under a construction contract; amending RCW 4.24.370 and 4.24.380; and adding a new section to chapter 4.24 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1766 by Representatives B. Sullivan and Roberts

AN ACT Relating to using certain state sales tax proceeds to maintain lifeguards at state parks; adding a new section to chapter 82.32 RCW; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1767 by Representatives B. Sullivan, Moeller, Ormsby and Morrell

AN ACT Relating to expanding the veterans conservation corps program; amending RCW 43.60A.150; amending 2005 c 257 s 1 (uncodified); adding new sections to chapter 43.60A RCW; creating a new section; and making appropriations.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 1768 by Representatives Ericks, B. Sullivan, Hurst and Roberts

AN ACT Relating to maintenance and operation funding for parks; and reenacting and amending RCW 82.46.035.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 1769 by Representatives Ericks, Strow, Simpson and Linville

AN ACT Relating to an allowance for retailers for sales and use tax collection costs; adding a new section to chapter 82.32 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 1770 by Representatives B. Sullivan, Chase and Kagi

AN ACT Relating to state and municipal park funding; amending RCW 39.42.060; adding a new chapter to Title 79A RCW; and providing for submission of this act to a vote of the people.

Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.

HB 1771 by Representative Sommers; by request of Office of Financial Management

AN ACT Relating to public pensions that revises gain-sharing provisions and makes certain changes in benefits for the teachers' retirement system, the school employees' retirement system, and the public employees' retirement system; amending RCW 41.34.020, 41.34.040, 41.34.060, 41.31A.020, 41.34.110, 41.32.835, 41.32.840, 41.35.610, 41.35.620, 41.40.790, 41.31.010, and 41.31.020; adding new sections to chapter 41.32 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 41.35 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 41.40 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 41.34 RCW; creating a new section; decodifying RCW 41.31A.020, 41.31.010, and 41.31.020; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1772 by Representatives Quall, Priest, P. Sullivan, McDermott, Kenney, Simpson, Kagi and Ormsby

AN ACT Relating to the voluntary participation in the Washington assessment of student learning by students enrolled in private schools; and adding a new section to chapter 28A.655 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Education.

HB 1773 by Representatives Clibborn and Jarrett

AN ACT Relating to the imposition of tolls; amending RCW 47.56.030, 47.56.031, 47.56.075, 47.56.0761, 47.56.240, 53.34.010, and 35.74.050; and adding a new section to chapter 47.56 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 1774 by Representatives Hinkle, Chandler, Haler, Bailey, Dunn, Priest and Warnick

AN ACT Relating to ensuring the integrity of elections; amending RCW 29A.04.008, 29A.04.103, 29A.04.109, 29A.04.163, 29A.08.010, 29A.08.110, 29A.08.140, 29A.08.210, 29A.08.220, 29A.08.520, 29A.08.625, 29A.08.820, 29A.40.050, 29A.40.020, 29A.40.091, 29A.40.140, 29A.44.201, 29A.44.330, 29A.44.340, 29A.84.110, 46.20.035, 46.20.091, 46.20.105, 46.20.117, and 46.20.155; reenacting and amending RCW 29A.84.670 and 9.94A.515; adding new sections to chapter 29A.08 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 29A.84 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 46.20 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 29A RCW; recodifying RCW 29A.40.050; repealing RCW 29A.08.145; prescribing penalties; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1775 by Representatives Hinkle, Pettigrew, Kretz, Grant, Armstrong, Pearson, Strow, Sump, Warnick and Blake

AN ACT Relating to crimes against livestock belonging to another person; amending RCW 4.24.320; adding a new chapter to Title 16 RCW; and prescribing penalties.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1776 by Representatives Hinkle, McCune and Hudgins

AN ACT Relating to the election of judges and the state superintendent of public instruction; amending RCW 29A.24.181, 29A.24.191, and 29A.36.171; and providing a contingent effective date.

Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1777 by Representatives Rodne, Lantz, Darneille, Kirby, Ahern, Ross, Flannigan, Moeller, Kenney and Morrell; by request of Secretary of State

AN ACT Relating to charitable organizations that solicit contributions from the public; amending RCW 19.09.010, 19.09.020, 19.09.075, 19.09.076, 19.09.079, 19.09.085, 19.09.097, 19.09.100, 19.09.210, and 19.09.440; adding new sections to chapter 19.09 RCW; prescribing penalties; and repealing RCW 19.09.095.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1778 by Representatives Wallace, Dunn, Kenney, Haigh, Hasegawa, B. Sullivan, Darneille, McDermott, Takko, Roberts, Schual-Berke and Santos

AN ACT Relating to modernizing Washington state history and government course requirements for high school graduation; adding a new section to chapter 28A.230 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Education.

HB 1779 by Representatives Wallace, Dunn, Haigh, Kenney, Hasegawa, B. Sullivan, McDermott, Takko, Roberts, P. Sullivan, Fromhold, Quall, Simpson, Lantz, Hudgins, Kagi, Santos, Ormsby and Morrell

AN ACT Relating to the GET ready for math and science scholarship program; amending RCW 28B.95.060; reenacting and amending RCW 43.79A.040; adding a new section to chapter 28B.95 RCW; and adding a new chapter to Title 28B RCW.

Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

HB 1780 by Representatives Kagi, Walsh, McIntire, Fromhold, Moeller, P. Sullivan, Hunt, Flannigan, Pettigrew, Appleton, Darneille, Kenney, Dickerson, Simpson, Wood, Haler, Santos and Ormsby

AN ACT Relating to creation of a statewide family court; amending RCW 26.12.010, 26.12.190, 26.12.230, 13.04.021, and 13.40.010; reenacting and amending RCW 13.04.030; adding new sections to chapter 2.08 RCW; creating new sections; repealing RCW 26.12.020, 26.12.060, 26.12.800, 26.12.802, and 26.12.804; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HJR 4214 by Representatives Hinkle, Campbell, McCune and Hudgins

Amending the Constitution to require election of judges at the general election.

Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

There being no objection, the bills and resolution listed on the day's introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

January 24, 2007

HB 1054 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hudgins: Modifying membership of the information services board. Reported by Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Morris, Chairman; McCoy, Vice Chairman; Crouse, Ranking Minority Member; McCune, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Eddy; Ericksen; Hankins; Hudgins; Hurst; Takko and Van De Wege.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 24, 2007

HB 1073 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schual-Berke: Concerning limited emergency worker volunteer immunity. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Lantz, Chairman; Rodne, Ranking Minority Member; Warnick, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Flannigan; Kirby; Moeller; Pedersen; Ross and Williams.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 22, 2007

HB 1096 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kenney: Creating postsecondary opportunity programs. Reported by Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Kenney, Chairman; Pettigrew, Vice Chairman; Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; McDonald, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Chase; Darneille; Haler; Rolfes and P. Sullivan.

Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

January 24, 2007

HB 1116 Prime Sponsor, Representative Miloscia: Creating a plan to increase the home ownership rate to seventy-five percent by 2020. Reported by Committee on Housing

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Miloscia, Chairman; Springer, Vice Chairman; Dunn, Ranking Minority Member; Kelley; McCune; Ormsby and Schindler.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 24, 2007

HB 1126 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morrell: Changing late renewal penalty provisions for concealed pistol licenses. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 24, 2007

HB 1127 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morrell: Extending military leaves for public employees. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunt, Chairman; Appleton, Vice Chairman; Chandler, Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Green; Kretz; McDermott; Miloscia and Ormsby.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 24, 2007

HB 1131 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dunshee: Creating the passport to college promise program. Reported by Committee on Higher Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Wallace, Chairman; Sells, Vice Chairman; Anderson, Ranking Minority Member; Buri, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Hasegawa; Jarrett; McIntire; Roberts and Sommers.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

January 24, 2007

HB 1292 Prime Sponsor, Representative Barlow: Establishing the eastern Washington state veterans' cemetery. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

January 24, 2007

HB 1295 Prime Sponsor, Representative Eickmeyer: Dividing water resource inventory area 14 into WRIA 14a and WRIA 14b. Reported by Committee on Select Committee on Puget Sound

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Upthegrove, Chairman; Eickmeyer, Vice Chairman; Sump, Ranking Minority Member; Walsh, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; O'Brien; Pearson; Rolfes and Springer.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 24, 2007

HB 1326 Prime Sponsor, Representative P. Sullivan: Authorizing record checks for employees and applicants for employment at bureau of Indian affairs-funded schools. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 24, 2007

HB 1327 Prime Sponsor, Representative Santos: Concerning materialpersons. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 24, 2007

HB 1507 Prime Sponsor, Representative Seaquist: Creating the uniformed service shared leave pool. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunt, Chairman; Appleton, Vice Chairman; Chandler, Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Green; Kretz; McDermott; Miloscia and Ormsby.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

January 24, 2007

HJM 4002 Prime Sponsor, Representative B. Sullivan: Requesting that Congress fund the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative. Reported by Committee on Select Committee on Puget Sound

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Upthegrove, Chairman; Eickmeyer, Vice Chairman; Sump, Ranking Minority Member; Walsh, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; O'Brien; Pearson; Rolfes and Springer.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

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

SECOND READING

HOUSE BILL NO. 1064, by Representatives Seaquist, Morrell, Haigh, Kelley, Miloscia, Hunt, Appleton, Conway, P. Sullivan, McDonald, Haler, Wallace, Moeller, B. Sullivan, Kenney, Hunter, Chase, Ormsby, Upthegrove and Hurst

Addressing veterans' benefits.

The bill was read the second time.

There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill, was placed on final passage.

Representatives Seaquist and Chandler spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of House Bill No. 1064.

MOTION

On motion of Representative Santos, Representative Goodman and B. Sullivan were excused.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 1064 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.

Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Barlow, Blake, Buri, Campbell, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Crouse, Curtis, Darneille, DeBolt, Dickerson, Dunn, Dunshee, Eddy, Eickmeyer, Ericks, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Grant, Green, Haigh, Hailey, Haler, Hankins, Hasegawa, Hinkle, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jarrett, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kretz, Kristiansen, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, McCoy, McCune, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Newhouse, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, Roberts, Rodne, Rolfes, Ross, Santos, Schindler, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Springer, Strow, P. Sullivan, Sump, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, Williams, Wood, and Mr. Speaker - 96.

Excused: Representatives Goodman and B. Sullivan - 2.

HOUSE BILL NO. 1064, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

Representative Springer congratulated Representative Seaquist on the passage of his first bill through the House, and asked the Chamber to acknowledge his accomplishment.

SECOND READING

HOUSE BILL NO. 1065, by Representatives Kelley, Morrell, Haigh, Miloscia, Hunt, Seaquist, Conway, P. Sullivan, McDonald, Haler, Moeller, B. Sullivan, Campbell and Hurst

Revising veterans' scoring criteria in examinations.

The bill was read the second time.

There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill, was placed on final passage.

Representatives Kelley and Armstrong spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of House Bill No. 1065.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 1065 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.

Excused: Representatives Goodman and B. Sullivan - 2.

HOUSE BILL NO. 1065, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

Representative Hudgins congratulated Representative Kelley on the passage of his first bill through the House, and asked the Chamber to acknowledge his accomplishment.

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., January 29, 2007, the 22nd Day of the Regular Session.

FRANK CHOPP, Speaker

RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk