SIXTIETH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION

THIRTY EIGHTH DAY

House Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, February 14, 2007

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

The flags were escorted to the rostrum by a Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, Pages Hannah Stejskal and Anna Wilke. The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) led the Chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance. Prayer was offered by Reverend Pat Feeney, Olympia Union Gospel Mission.

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

RESOLUTIONS

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-4621, by Representatives Lovick, Kessler, Hankins, Strow, O'Brien, Hurst, Ormsby, Goodman, Pearson, Kelley, Crouse, Kenney, Lantz, Sells, Rolfes, Pettigrew, Clibborn, Haler, Buri, Miloscia, Walsh, McCoy, Eddy, Takko, Haigh, Skinner, Linville, Ross, Ericks, Santos, P. Sullivan, Hunt, Springer, Morris, Warnick, Van De Wege, Hudgins, Simpson, Flannigan, Upthegrove, Pedersen, McDermott, Eickmeyer, Wallace, Ahern, Barlow, Wood, Kirby, Seaquist, Kagi, Green, Morrell, Chopp, Dunshee, Moeller, Fromhold, Grant, Conway, Newhouse, Roach, McCune, Hailey, Blake, Quall, Hasegawa, Chase, McIntire, Darneille, Sommers, Rodne, B. Sullivan, Bailey and Schual-Berke

WHEREAS, Bill Trimm has been a planning professional for 35 years and Mill Creek's planning director for 18 years; and

WHEREAS, Trimm was vice president of the Washington Chapter of the American Planning Association from 1993 to 1995; and

WHEREAS, Trimm has been active on the Puget Sound Regional Council as chair of the PSRC Regional Staff Committee for more than 10 years; and

WHEREAS, The PSRC Committee has taken a lead role in revising VISION 2020, the Puget Sound region's growth, transportation, and economic strategy; and

WHEREAS, Trimm has been the guiding force since 1992 behind Town Center, Mill Creek's award-winning mixed use development; and

WHEREAS, Under Trimm's direction, Mill Creek developed a conceptual master plan for Town Center in 1993-94; and

WHEREAS, After marketing Town Center to commercial developers throughout the Northwest, Trimm took the lead in getting the city of Mill Creek to amend its master plan to expand Town Center; and

WHEREAS, Town Center today at 500,000 square feet on 32 acres in the heart of Mill Creek has become the community's focal point; and

WHEREAS, Town Center features shop-lined streets, landscaped public plazas and offices overlooking the North Creek greenway; and

WHEREAS, Town Center combines pedestrian-friendly features, distinctive architecture, and a unique cosmopolitan character; and

WHEREAS, Town Center won the 2000 Sprawl Reduction Award and the Governor's 2004 Economic Development Award; and

WHEREAS, The city of Mill Creek approved Phase 3 of Town Center in January after approving two applications (one in Phase 2) from Wakefield Pacific, Inc., for Town Center development;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize Bill Trimm as the "champion" of the Mill Creek Town Center, applaud his outstanding achievements to urban planning, and praise his lasting contributions to the quality of life in Mill Creek.

Representative Lovick moved the adoption of the resolution.

Representative Lovick spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4621 was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-4619, by Representatives Kessler, Skinner, Lantz and Hankins

WHEREAS, The arts are essential to the human experience, providing a means to express our communal joys and sorrows; and

WHEREAS, The arts contribute to vital and vibrant communities across the state and enhance the quality of life for all Washington's citizens; and

WHEREAS, The arts have tremendous educational, community, and economic value; and

WHEREAS, Arts education improves student achievement as part of a complete education, and contributes to increased attendance, student leadership, and self-esteem; and

WHEREAS, Public art projects enhance public spaces, encouraging community dialogue and participation in the arts; and

WHEREAS, Arts organizations and artists create cultural opportunities and improve community vitality, contributing to the economic vitality of businesses and individuals through the revitalization of communities and downtowns;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the value of the arts, and join Christine O. Gregoire, Governor of the state of Washington, in observing February 15, 2007, as Arts Day in the state of Washington; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Kris Tucker, Executive Director of the Washington State Arts Commission and Gretchen Johnston, Executive Director of the Washington State Arts Alliance.

Representative Kessler moved the adoption of the resolution.

Representatives Kessler and Skinner spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4619 was adopted.

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) introduced high school students who were participating in "Poetry Out Loud", a national poetry recitation contest: Cheyenne Space, Puyallup High School read "Famous" by Naomi Shihab Nye and Blake Lugar, Avanti High School, Olympia read "Alone" by Maya Angelou.

INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

HB 2224 by Representatives Newhouse, Ross, McCune, Chandler, McDonald, Pearson, Morrell, Roach, Warnick and Alexander; by request of Attorney General

AN ACT Relating to gang-related offenses; amending RCW 13.40.0357; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.533; adding a new section to chapter 9A.48 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 9.94A RCW; creating new sections; and prescribing penalties.

Referred to Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

HB 2225 by Representatives Anderson and Wood

AN ACT Relating to a statewide enhanced 911 emergency radio network to improve public notification during an ongoing emergency; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 2226 by Representatives Simpson and Williams

AN ACT Relating to a court's application of equitable principles in land use cases; and adding a new section to chapter 36.70C RCW.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 2227 by Representatives McDonald, Schindler and Kristiansen

AN ACT Relating to boundary review board reviews of proposed actions; and amending RCW 36.93.150.

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

HB 2228 by Representative McDonald

AN ACT Relating to requiring motor vehicle liability insurance; amending RCW 46.30.020; adding new sections to chapter 46.16 RCW; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 2229 by Representatives Kretz, Buri, Sump, Hailey, Warnick, Orcutt, Schindler, Ahern, Kristiansen and McCune

AN ACT Relating to the energy independence act; and amending RCW 19.285.030.

Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 2230 by Representatives Ericks, Bailey, Schual-Berke, Williams, Kagi, Moeller, Lantz, Hasegawa, Green, Morrell, Linville, Blake, Upthegrove, Hunt, O'Brien, Roach, Goodman, Simpson, Ormsby and Santos

AN ACT Relating to early intervention services for children who are three years old; and amending RCW 28A.155.065.

Referred to Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services.

HB 2231 by Representatives Appleton, Haler, McCoy, Eddy, Seaquist, Moeller, Takko, Williams, Campbell, Hudgins, Pedersen, Rodne, Hunt, Rolfes, Dickerson, B. Sullivan, Cody, Kirby, Conway, Ormsby and Santos

AN ACT Relating to funding consumers' financial awareness; amending RCW 31.45.110; reenacting and amending RCW 43.79A.040; and adding new sections to chapter 31.45 RCW.

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

HB 2232 by Representatives P. Sullivan and Hankins

AN ACT Relating to public works projects at institutions of higher education; and amending RCW 28B.10.350.

Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 2233 by Representatives Condotta, Chandler, Orcutt, Schindler, Kretz, Ahern, Kristiansen and Warnick

AN ACT Relating to the use of industrial insurance funds; amending RCW 51.44.010, 51.44.020, and 51.44.033; and adding a new section to chapter 51.44 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 2234 by Representatives Conway, Condotta, Wood and Simpson

AN ACT Relating to beer and wine warehousing and distribution by a primary grocery distributor at the direction of an independent grocery store customer; adding a new section to chapter 66.28 RCW; creating new sections; and providing a contingent effective date.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 2235 by Representatives Miloscia, Kelley, Green, Ormsby and Wood; by request of Governor Gregoire

AN ACT Relating to the consolidation and elimination of certain boards and commissions; amending RCW 70.168.020, 18.73.030, 18.73.050, 70.168.060, 18.135.030, 43.41.220, and 43.41.230; reenacting and amending RCW 18.71.205; repealing RCW 77.12.690, 28B.04.085, 28B.115.050, 28A.600.130, 28B.12.040, 70.96A.070, and 18.73.040; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.

HB 2236 by Representatives Goodman and Lantz

AN ACT Relating to the disposition of certain assets; amending RCW 11.02.005, 11.07.010, 11.12.260, 11.24.010, and 11.96A.150; adding a new chapter to Title 11 RCW; and repealing RCW 11.05.010, 11.05.020, 11.05.030, 11.05.040, 11.05.050, 11.05.900, and 11.05.910.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 2237 by Representatives Jarrett, Schindler, Armstrong, Priest, Rodne, Hailey, Condotta, Kristiansen, Ericksen, Orcutt, Kretz and Skinner

AN ACT Relating to the creation of the transportation project contingency account; reenacting and amending RCW 43.84.092; adding a new section to chapter 43.79 RCW; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 2238 by Representatives Kagi, Walsh, Dickerson, Fromhold, Darneille, McDermott, Hunt, O'Brien, Kenney, Morrell, Goodman, Simpson, Ormsby, Santos and Green

AN ACT Relating to the completion of comprehensive hearing assessments for infants who fail a newborn hearing screening; adding a new section to chapter 70.83 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services.

HB 2239 by Representatives Takko, Orcutt, Blake, Curtis and Williams

AN ACT Relating to the sales and use taxation of grain elevators; amending RCW 82.08.820, 82.08.820, 82.08.820, 82.12.820, 82.12.820, and 82.12.820; providing effective dates; providing expiration dates; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 2240 by Representatives Conway, Condotta and Kenney

AN ACT Relating to allowing certain activities between domestic wineries, domestic breweries, microbreweries, certificate of approval holders, and retail sellers of beer or wine; and reenacting and amending RCW 66.28.010.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 2241 by Representatives Hudgins and Wood

AN ACT Relating to developing more effective streamlining of technology and innovation in the state of Washington; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 2242 by Representatives Kenney, Condotta, Ericks, Walsh, Grant and McDermott

AN ACT Relating to special occasion licenses for alcoholic beverage control purposes; amending RCW 66.24.375; and reenacting and amending RCW 66.28.010.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 2243 by Representatives Quall and Priest

AN ACT Relating to the replacement of motor vehicle keys; and adding a new section to chapter 46.70 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 2244 by Representatives Miloscia, Ormsby and Santos

AN ACT Relating to homeless tent encampments; and adding a new section to chapter 43.185C RCW.

Referred to Committee on Housing.

HB 2245 by Representatives Grant, Newhouse, Chandler, Williams, Kretz and Warnick

AN ACT Relating to clarifying when a water right is relinquished; amending RCW 90.03.380; reenacting and amending RCW 90.14.140; adding a new section to chapter 90.03 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 2246 by Representatives Kagi, Haler, Fromhold, Wallace, Kenney, Dickerson, Morrell, Simpson, Conway and Ormsby

AN ACT Relating to the delivery of educational services to children who are deaf and hearing impaired; amending RCW 72.40.010, 72.40.019, 72.40.024, 72.40.028, 72.40.120, 72.40.200, 72.40.210, 72.40.031, 72.42.010, 72.42.015, 72.42.016, 72.42.021, 72.42.041, 72.40.022, 72.40.070, 72.40.090, 72.40.210, 72.40.220, 72.40.230, 72.40.240, 72.40.250, 72.40.260, 72.40.280, 72.42.060, 26.44.210, 28A.155.160, 28A.310.010, 28A.310.180, 28A.310.200, 28A.335.205, 28A.400.303, 28A.400.305, 28A.600.420, 41.40.088, and 70.198.020; adding new sections to chapter 72.42 RCW; creating new sections; repealing RCW 72.40.023; providing an effective date; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services.

HB 2247 by Representatives Conway, Blake, Takko, Hurst and Simpson

AN ACT Relating to forestry resources and rural development, establishing a compensation system for haulers of logs; and adding a new chapter to Title 19 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 2248 by Representatives McDermott, Cody, Upthegrove and Williams

AN ACT Relating to protecting Puget Sound water quality by creating an aquatic reserve near Maury Island; amending RCW 79.105.210; adding a new section to chapter 79.105 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Select Committee on Puget Sound.

HB 2249 by Representatives McDermott, Cody, Upthegrove and Appleton

AN ACT Relating to shoreline master program provisions on islands in Puget Sound; and amending RCW 90.58.100.

Referred to Committee on Select Committee on Puget Sound.

HB 2250 by Representatives Cody, McDermott and Upthegrove

AN ACT Relating to hydraulic project permits for activities in aquatic reserves; adding a new section to chapter 77.55 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Select Committee on Puget Sound.

HB 2251 by Representatives Buri, Curtis and Hunt

AN ACT Relating to establishing a cemetery district in a county; and amending RCW 68.52.100 and 68.52.170.

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

HB 2253 by Representatives Roach, Pettigrew, Williams, Hurst, Haler, Walsh, O'Brien, Orcutt, Morrell, Rolfes and Ormsby

AN ACT Relating to "Autism Awareness" special license plates; amending RCW 46.16.745 and 46.16.316; reenacting and amending RCW 46.16.313 and 46.16.725; adding new sections to chapter 46.16 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 46.04 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 2254 by Representatives Goodman, Lantz, O'Brien, Williams, Hurst, Lovick, Roach, Rodne, Miloscia, Kelley, Sells, Haler, Morrell and Rolfes

AN ACT Relating to changing the penalties for gross misdemeanor driving under the influence convictions; amending RCW 46.61.5055; and prescribing penalties.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 2255 by Representatives Chandler and Kretz

AN ACT Relating to encouraging initiatives and referendums by extending privacy protections to signatories and assuring accurate verification; amending RCW 29A.72.110, 29A.72.120, 29A.72.130, 29A.72.170, and 29A.72.230; adding a new section to chapter 29A.72 RCW; creating a new section; prescribing penalties; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 2256 by Representatives Darneille, Haler, Morrell, Walsh, Pettigrew, Dickerson, Kenney, Schual-Berke, Kagi, P. Sullivan, Lantz, Hinkle, Upthegrove, Appleton, Williams, Seaquist, O'Brien, Hasegawa, Green, Linville, Simpson, Ormsby and Santos

AN ACT Relating to establishing the family prosperity act; amending RCW 19.182.020 and 19.182.010; adding new sections to chapter 43.63A RCW; adding a new section to chapter 74.08A RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW; creating a new section; repealing RCW 43.63A.765 and 43.63A.767; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade.

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.

There being no objection, the House advanced to the sixth order of business.

SECOND READING

HOUSE BILL NO. 1417, by Representatives Lovick, Roach, Simpson, Hurst, O'Brien, Eddy, Ericks, Eickmeyer, Kelley, Van De Wege, Pedersen, Sells, Hankins, B. Sullivan, Dickerson, Rodne, Springer, Appleton, Rolfes, Hudgins, Pettigrew, Williams, Kessler, Green, Ormsby, P. Sullivan and Santos

Providing reimbursement for certain Washington state patrol survivor benefits.

The bill was read the second time.

There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 1417 was substituted for House Bill No. 1417 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1417 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 Lovick, Roach and Hankins spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1417.

MOTIONS

On motion of Representative Schindler, Representative DeBolt was excused. On motion of Representative Santos, Representatives Flannigan and Morris were excused.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1417 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 95, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 3.

Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Barlow, Blake, Buri, Campbell, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Crouse, Curtis, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunn, Dunshee, Eddy, Eickmeyer, Ericks, Ericksen, Fromhold, Goodman, 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, 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, B. Sullivan, P. Sullivan, Sump, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 95.

Excused: Representatives DeBolt, Flannigan and Morris - 3.

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1417, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

HOUSE BILL NO. 1215, by Representative McDonald

Prohibiting the sale, purchase, or use of alcohol vaporizing devices.

The bill was read the second time.

There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 1215 was substituted for House Bill No. 1215 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1215 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 McDonald, Hurst, Wood and Morrell spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1215.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1215 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 93, Nays - 1, Absent - 1, Excused - 3.

Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Barlow, Blake, Buri, Campbell, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Crouse, Curtis, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunn, Eddy, Eickmeyer, Ericks, Ericksen, Fromhold, Goodman, 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, 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, B. Sullivan, P. Sullivan, Sump, Takko, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 93.

Voting nay: Representative Upthegrove - 1.

Absent: Representative Dunshee -1.

Excused: Representatives DeBolt, Flannigan and Morris - 3.

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1215, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

HOUSE BILL NO. 1236, by Representatives Roach, Kirby, Simpson and Moeller; by request of Insurance Commissioner

Establishing certain capital and surplus requirements necessary to transact insurance.

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 Roach and Kirby spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of House Bill No. 1236.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 1236 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 95, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 3.

Excused: Representatives DeBolt, Flannigan and Morris - 3.

HOUSE BILL NO. 1236, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) called upon Representative Lovick to preside.

HOUSE BILL NO. 1238, by Representatives Takko, Curtis, Simpson and Moeller

Revising provisions relating to water-sewer districts.

The bill was read the second time.

There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 1238 was substituted for House Bill No. 1238 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1238 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 Takko and Curtis 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 Substitute House Bill No. 1238.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1238 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 95, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 3.

Excused: Representatives DeBolt, Flannigan and Morris - 3.

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1238, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

HOUSE BILL NO. 1247, by Representatives Morrell, Hinkle, Cody, Wallace and Moeller; by request of Department of Social and Health Services

Concerning eligibility for long-term care services.

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 Morrell and Hinkle 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. 1247.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 1247 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 95, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 3.

Excused: Representatives DeBolt, Flannigan and Morris - 3.

HOUSE BILL NO. 1247, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

HOUSE BILL NO. 1261, by Representatives Crouse, Fromhold, Conway, Kenney, Ericks, Simpson, McDonald, Moeller, Campbell and Pearson; by request of Select Committee on Pension Policy and LEOFF Plan 2 Retirement Board

Purchasing service credit for periods of temporary duty disability in the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 2, the teachers' retirement system, the school employees' retirement system, and the public safety employees' retirement system.

The bill was read the second time.

There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 1261 was substituted for House Bill No. 1261 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1261 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.

Representative Crouse 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 Substitute House Bill No. 1261.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1261 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 95, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 3.

Excused: Representatives DeBolt, Flannigan and Morris - 3.

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1261, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

HOUSE BILL NO. 1262, by Representatives Bailey, Conway, Fromhold, Ericks, Simpson and Moeller; by request of Select Committee on Pension Policy

Addressing the public employment of retirees from the teachers' retirement system plan 1 and the public employees' retirement system plan 1.

The bill was read the second time.

There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 1262 was substituted for House Bill No. 1262 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1262 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.

Representative Bailey 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 Substitute House Bill No. 1262.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1262 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 93, Nays - 2, Absent - 0, Excused - 3.

Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Barlow, Blake, Buri, Campbell, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Crouse, Curtis, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunn, Dunshee, Eddy, Eickmeyer, Ericks, Ericksen, Fromhold, Goodman, 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, Newhouse, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, Roberts, Rodne, Rolfes, Ross, Santos, Schindler, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, Sells, Skinner, Sommers, Springer, Strow, B. Sullivan, P. Sullivan, Sump, Takko, Upthegrove, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 93.

Voting nay: Representatives Simpson and Van De Wege - 2.

Excused: Representatives DeBolt, Flannigan and Morris - 3.

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1262, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

HOUSE BILL NO. 1305, by Representatives Kretz, Warnick, Hailey, McCoy, Newhouse and Haler; by request of Department of Agriculture

Repealing the statutes regulating food lockers.

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 Kretz and B. Sullivan 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. 1305.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 1305 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 94, Nays - 1, Absent - 0, Excused - 3.

Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Barlow, Blake, Buri, Campbell, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Crouse, Curtis, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunn, Dunshee, Eddy, Eickmeyer, Ericks, Ericksen, Fromhold, Goodman, 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, 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, B. Sullivan, P. Sullivan, Sump, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 94.

Voting nay: Representative Strow - 1.

Excused: Representatives DeBolt, Flannigan and Morris - 3.

HOUSE BILL NO. 1305, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

HOUSE BILL NO. 1556, by Representatives Walsh, Grant, Haler, Sells, Springer, O'Brien, Seaquist, Ahern, Takko, Williams, Ericks, Roberts, Strow, Linville, Ormsby and McDermott

Designating the Walla Walla sweet onion as the official Washington state vegetable.

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 Walsh, Grant, Springer, Warnick, Sells, Eickmeyer and Goodman 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. 1556.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 1556 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 95, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 3.

Excused: Representatives DeBolt, Flannigan and Morris - 3.

HOUSE BILL NO. 1556, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.

There being no objection, the House adjourned until 9:55 a.m., February 15, 2007, the 39th Day of the Regular Session.

FRANK CHOPP, Speaker

RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk