SIXTIETH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION
THIRTY SECOND DAY
House Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, February 8, 2007
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.
INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING
HB 2097 by Representatives Conway, Sells, P. Sullivan, Williams, Appleton, Campbell, Green, Dickerson, Darneille, McCune, Ericks, Simpson, Kenney, McDermott and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to changing the distribution to and allocation of the fire service training account; and amending RCW 43.43.944.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 2098 by Representatives Cody, Upthegrove, Morrell, Kenney, Conway, Simpson, Hudgins and Ormsby; by request of Governor Gregoire
AN ACT Relating to providing high quality, affordable health care to Washingtonians based on the recommendations of the blue ribbon commission on health care costs and access; amending RCW 41.05.220 and 48.41.110; adding new sections to chapter 41.05 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 74.09 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 43.70 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 48.20 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 48.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 48.44 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 48.46 RCW; creating new sections; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.
HB 2099 by Representatives Cody, Morrell and Kenney
AN ACT Relating to activities to support the certificate of need program; amending RCW 70.38.015, 70.38.025, 70.38.095, 70.38.115, 70.38.125, and 70.38.135; adding new sections to chapter 70.38 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.
HB 2100 by Representatives Cody, Morrell, Quall, Kenney, Linville and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to establishing a statewide health resources strategy; amending RCW 70.38.015, 70.38.025, 70.38.115, 70.38.135, and 70.38.105; and adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.
HB 2101 by Representatives Jarrett and Eddy
AN ACT Relating to regional transportation governance; creating new sections; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 2102 by Representatives Morris and Hudgins
AN ACT Relating to records retained by communications providers; and adding new sections to chapter 19.250 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.
HB 2103 by Representatives Morris, Crouse and Wallace
AN ACT Relating to competitive classification of telecommunications services; and amending RCW 80.36.330.
Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.
HB 2104 by Representatives Curtis, Simpson, Ross and Eddy; by request of Secretary of State
AN ACT Relating to real property electronic recording; and adding a new chapter to Title 65 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
HB 2105 by Representatives Conway, Condotta, Kenney, Simpson and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to payment of prescription drugs for industrial insurance medical aid claims; and amending RCW 51.36.010.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 2106 by Representatives Kenney, Sells, Conway, Clibborn, Hunt, Santos, Simpson and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to farm labor contractors; amending RCW 19.30.010, 19.30.030, 19.30.040, 19.30.050, 19.30.060, 19.30.070, 19.30.081, 19.30.110, 19.30.120, 19.30.160, 19.30.170, and 19.30.190; adding new sections to chapter 19.30 RCW; creating new sections; repealing RCW 19.30.090; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 2107 by Representatives Schual-Berke, B. Sullivan, Blake, Newhouse, Dickerson, Strow, Kagi, Orcutt, McCoy, Cody and Van De Wege
AN ACT Relating to innovative settlement agreements; amending RCW 90.48.037; and adding a new section to chapter 90.48 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.
HB 2108 by Representatives Anderson, Morris, Haler and Crouse
AN ACT Relating to assessing the cost of burying power lines; amending RCW 36.70A.070; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.
HB 2109 by Representatives Anderson and Wallace
AN ACT Relating to providing students with knowledge about their readiness for college-level course work; adding new sections to chapter 28B.10 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.320 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
HB 2110 by Representatives Simpson, Ericks, Dunshee, P. Sullivan and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to allowing all fire protection facilities to use impact fees; and amending RCW 82.02.090.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
HB 2111 by Representatives Williams, Conway, Wood, Green, Moeller, Darneille, Miloscia, Dickerson, P. Sullivan, Morrell, McDermott, Grant, Hudgins, Simpson and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to making the governor the public employer of adult family home providers; amending RCW 41.04.810, 41.56.113, and 43.01.047; adding a new section to chapter 41.56 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 2112 by Representative Pettigrew
AN ACT Relating to protecting consumers and agency clients by clarifying the definition of social worker; amending RCW 18.225.010 and 70.124.020; adding a new section to chapter 18.225 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services.
HB 2113 by Representatives Williams, Goodman, Green, Hunt and Simpson
AN ACT Relating to objections by cities, towns, and counties to the issuance of liquor licenses; amending RCW 66.24.010; and reenacting and amending RCW 66.24.420.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 2114 by Representative Dunn
AN ACT Relating to the definition of collection agency; and amending RCW 19.16.100.
Referred to Committee on Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection.
HB 2115 by Representatives Newhouse, Lantz, B. Sullivan, Hailey, Grant, Van De Wege, Warnick, Kelley, Pedersen, Appleton, Quall, Seaquist, Hunt, Simpson, McDermott and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to establishing the Washington state heritage barn preservation program; amending RCW 27.34.020; adding new sections to chapter 27.34 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.
HB 2116 by Representatives Bailey and Alexander
AN ACT Relating to gain-sharing benefits and increasing contributions towards unfunded pension liabilities; amending RCW 41.31.020, 41.31A.020, 41.32.835, and 41.35.610; adding a new section to chapter 41.45 RCW; decodifying RCW 41.31A.030 and 41.31A.040; providing effective dates; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 2117 by Representatives Hurst, Roach, Van De Wege, Orcutt, McCoy, Ahern, Takko, McCune, Barlow, Ericksen, Kelley, Warnick, Rolfes, Hailey, Seaquist, Armstrong, Ericks, Kretz, Eddy, Rodne, Hunter, Strow, Quall, Haler, Sump, Chandler, Anderson, McDonald, Alexander, Bailey, Pearson, Newhouse, Kristiansen, Kessler, Morrell, Campbell, Blake, P. Sullivan, Hinkle and Lantz
AN ACT Relating to limiting property tax increases to one percent by reenacting the provisions of Initiative Measure No. 747; reenacting RCW 84.55.005 and 84.55.0101; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 2118 by Representatives Conway, Wood and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to transferring responsibilities related to mobile and manufactured home installation from the department of community, trade, and economic development to the department of labor and industries; amending RCW 43.63B.010, 43.63A.460, and 46.70.136; adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW; creating a new section; recodifying RCW 43.63B.005, 43.63B.010, 43.63B.020, 43.63B.030, 43.63B.035, 43.63B.040, 43.63B.050, 43.63B.060, 43.63B.070, 43.63B.080, 43.63B.090, 43.63B.100, 43.63B.110, 43.63B.120, 43.63B.130, 43.63B.140, 43.63B.150, 43.63B.160, 43.63B.170, 43.63B.800, 43.63B.900, 43.63B.901, 43.63A.460, and 46.70.136; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.
HB 2119 by Representatives Lovick, Priest, Lantz, Rodne, Upthegrove, P. Sullivan, Eddy, Ericks, Pearson, Hudgins, Kelley and Ormsby; by request of Attorney General
AN ACT Relating to penalties for acts of violence by strangulation; amending RCW 9A.36.021 and 9A.04.110; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.
HB 2120 by Representative Williams
AN ACT Relating to permitting the liquor control board to provide retail licensee sales data information to the national alcohol beverage control association; and amending RCW 66.16.090.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
There being no objection, the bills listed on the day's introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 6, 2007
HB 1002 Prime Sponsor, Representative O'Brien: Modifying the sales and use taxation of vessels. Reported by Committee on Finance
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chairman; Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Conway; Ericks; McIntire; Roach and Santos.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2007
HB 1068 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunt: Increasing nonconstruction loan limits for projects using financing through the public works board. Reported by Committee on Capital Budget
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Fromhold, Chairman; Ormsby, Vice Chairman; McDonald, Ranking Minority Member; Newhouse, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Blake; Chase; Dunshee; Eickmeyer; Flannigan; Goodman; Hankins; Hasegawa; Kelley; McCune; Orcutt; Pearson; Pedersen; Schual-Berke; Sells; Skinner; Strow and Upthegrove.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2007
HB 1099 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cody: Regulating certain dental professions. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Health Care & Wellness. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2007
HB 1166 Prime Sponsor, Representative Takko: Modifying county treasurer administrative provisions. Reported by Committee on Local Government
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chairman; Eddy, Vice Chairman; Curtis, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ross; B. Sullivan and Takko.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2007
HB 1222 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kenney: Regarding state need grant award calculations. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Wallace, Chairman; Sells, Vice Chairman; Buri, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Hasegawa; Jarrett; McIntire and Sommers.
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Anderson, Ranking Minority Member.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 6, 2007
HB 1270 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kirby: Modifying provisions of the consumer loan act with respect to loan restrictions. Reported by Committee on Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Kirby, Chairman; Kelley, Vice Chairman; Roach, Ranking Minority Member; Strow, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Hurst; Rodne; Santos and Simpson.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2007
HB 1314 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morris: Modifying gas and hazardous liquid pipeline provisions. Reported by Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill 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.
February 6, 2007
HB 1391 Prime Sponsor, Representative Eddy: Clarifying that council members are eligible to be appointed to the office of mayor. Reported by Committee on Local Government
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chairman; Eddy, Vice Chairman; Curtis, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ross; B. Sullivan and Takko.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2007
HB 1392 Prime Sponsor, Representative Moeller: Adding city officials to the list of public agencies eligible for medical insurance coverage outside of compensation. Reported by Committee on Local Government
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chairman; Eddy, Vice Chairman; Curtis, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ross; B. Sullivan and Takko.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2007
HB 1398 Prime Sponsor, Representative Fromhold: Expanding the University of Washington's and Washington State University's local borrowing authority. Reported by Committee on Capital Budget
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Fromhold, Chairman; Ormsby, Vice Chairman; McDonald, Ranking Minority Member; Newhouse, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Blake; Chase; Dunshee; Eickmeyer; Flannigan; Goodman; Hankins; Kelley; McCune; Orcutt; Pearson; Pedersen; Schual-Berke; Sells; Skinner; Strow and Upthegrove.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Hasegawa.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2007
HB 1409 Prime Sponsor, Representative B. Sullivan: Transferring jurisdiction over conversion-related forest practices to local governments. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives B. Sullivan, Chairman; Blake, Vice Chairman; Kretz, Ranking Minority Member; Warnick, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Dickerson; Eickmeyer; Grant; Hailey; Kagi; Lantz; McCoy; Newhouse; Orcutt; Strow and Van De Wege.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2007
HB 1445 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kessler: Making adjustments to the recodification of the public records act. 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; McDermott; Miloscia and Ormsby.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2007
HB 1446 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kessler: Regarding the statute of limitations under the public records act. 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; McDermott; Miloscia and Ormsby.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2007
HB 1478 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morris: Regarding the authorities of the Washington utilities and transportation commission relative to the requirement imposed upon gas and hazardous liquid pipelines under RCW 81.88.080. 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.
February 6, 2007
HB 1506 Prime Sponsor, Representative Haigh: Changing alternative works provisions. 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; McDermott; Miloscia and Ormsby.
Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.
February 6, 2007
HB 1548 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pettigrew: Creating the individual and family services program for people with developmental disabilities. Reported by Committee on Human Services
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Dickerson, Chairman; Roberts, Vice Chairman; Ahern, Ranking Minority Member; Walsh, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Bailey; Darneille; McCoy and O'Brien.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 6, 2007
HB 1676 Prime Sponsor, Representative Fromhold: Allowing public utility districts to disburse low-income energy assistance contributions. 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.
February 5, 2007
HB 1679 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ericks: Determining membership on the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system plan 2 board. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Haigh; Haler; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2007
HB 1680 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunter: Addressing transfers of service credit for emergency medical technicians under the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system plan 2. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Haigh; Haler; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2007
HB 1855 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schual-Berke: Regarding sex education in schools. Reported by Committee on Health Care & Wellness
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chairman; Morrell, Vice Chairman; Barlow; Green; Moeller; Pedersen; Schual-Berke and Seaquist.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Hinkle, Ranking Minority Member; Alexander, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Campbell and Condotta.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 6, 2007
HJR 4204 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schual-Berke: Amending the Constitution to provide for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize a school levy. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Quall, Chairman; Barlow, Vice Chairman; Priest, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Haigh; McDermott; Santos and P. Sullivan.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
There being no objection, the bills and resolution listed on the day's committee reports sheet under the fifth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the sixth order of business.
There being no objection, HOUSE BILL NO. 1113 was returned to the Committee on Rules.
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., February 9, 2007, the 33rd Day of the Regular Session.
FRANK CHOPP, Speaker
RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk