SIXTIETH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION
FORTY FIFTH DAY
House Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, February 21, 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 a Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, Pages Jack Hunter and Avery Maxwell. The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) led the Chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance. Prayer was offered by Reverend Anna Joy Grace, Unity Church of Olympia.
Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.
RESOLUTION
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-4608, by Representatives Bailey, Strow, Sells, Alexander, O'Brien, Linville, Kristiansen, Pettigrew, Chase and Hankins
WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington State Legislature to recognize excellence in all fields of endeavor; and
WHEREAS, The Oak Harbor High School Wildcats Football Team displayed extraordinary excellence in winning the 2006 Class 4A State Football Playoffs; and
WHEREAS, The Oak Harbor High School Wildcats Football Team Coach, Dave Ward, coached his first Western Conference squad to win a state title since Cascade in 1991; and
WHEREAS, The Oak Harbor High School Wildcats Football Team bounced back from some unfortunate mistakes, playing tough defense throughout the game and pulling out an historic victory, besting the Bothell Cougars by a score of 21-14;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor the Oak Harbor High School Wildcats Football Team: Johnny Encinas, Brendan Kays, Mike Johnston, Josh Grinstead, Jack O'Neil, Christopher Rankin, Marshall Lobbestael, Lyndon Burleson, Rodrick Rumble, David Wasickanin, Clarence Lamont, Jarrod Wirth, Rashad Smith, Sean Welch, Devante Young, Chris Valencia, William Lamson, Ricardo Hernandez, Andy Parker, James Edens, Thomas Estes, Jim Koepke, Stephen Lewis, Briceton Ellena, Crockett Parker, Jake Rouser, Mike Bressler, Greg Goebel, Lyndon Mazon, Bennet Richter, Jarrod Tyson, Bobby Green, Tony Thulin, Robert Hubner, Joey Holcomb, Steve Schultz, Ben Llewelyn, Sean Popp, Matt Johnson, Joe Raymond, Josh Lamb, Ben Page, Daniel Varn, Mark Repose, Nathan Steele, Kyle Magana, Fritz Ratcliffe, Andrew Renniger, Jeremy Pallerine, Colbey Frank, Cody Church, William Hunter, Chris Nuemiller, Edmundo Corralles, Tyler Elliot, John Tuttle, Miles Hartt, Anthony Patterson, Matt Davison, Brooks Waller, Robbie Melton, Jake Ford, James Vanpelt, Jeff Lamont, Michael Repose, Michael Bell, Doug Hughes, Steve Sern, Josh Schroder, Sam Bovington, and Cory Blyther and Coach, Dave Ward, for their outstanding accomplishment; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Oak Harbor High School Wildcats Football Coach, Dave Ward, the members of the Oak Harbor High School Wildcats Football Team, and the principal of Oak Harbor High School, Dwight Lundstrom.
Representative Bailey moved the adoption of the resolution.
Representatives Bailey and Strow spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4608 was adopted.
INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING
HB 2324 by Representatives Hunt and Wood
AN ACT Relating to soil scientists; amending RCW 18.235.020; adding a new section to chapter 18.220 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 18 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 2325 by Representatives Kenney, Pettigrew, Flannigan, Haler, Hankins, Skinner, Kirby, Blake, Ericks, Wood, Upthegrove, Ormsby, P. Sullivan, Barlow, Chase, Quall, Hasegawa, Conway, McIntire, Grant, Morris, McDermott, Sells, Kessler and Santos
AN ACT Relating to creating the community development fund; and adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.
HB 2326 by Representatives Williams, Conway, Hunt, Kirby, Green, Sells, Hasegawa, Campbell, Appleton, Wood, Goodman and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to protecting the integrity of collective bargaining for public sector employees; and adding a new section to chapter 42.56 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 2327 by Representatives P. Sullivan, Priest, Haler, Quall, Jarrett, Wallace, Kenney, McDermott, Sells, Santos, Wood and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to a system of standards, instruction, and assessments for mathematics and science; amending RCW 28A.655.061, 28A.155.045, 28A.655.070, and 28A.655.200; adding new sections to chapter 28A.655 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.305 RCW; creating new sections; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Education.
HB 2328 by Representative Kretz
AN ACT Relating to active grazing leases on public lands; amending RCW 77.12.204; and adding a new section to chapter 79.17 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.
HB 2329 by Representatives Kretz, Blake, Orcutt, Hailey, Warnick, Newhouse, McCune and Ahern
AN ACT Relating to increasing hunting opportunities during legal holidays; amending RCW 77.12.150; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.
HB 2330 by Representatives Grant, Hankins, Haler and Wood
AN ACT Relating to the tax on cleaning up radioactive waste and other byproducts of weapons production and nuclear research and development; amending RCW 82.04.263; creating new sections; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 2331 by Representatives Simpson and Wood
AN ACT Relating to funding qualifying projects through the urban corridor program of the transportation improvement board; amending RCW 47.26.282; creating a new section; and making an appropriation.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 2332 by Representative Hunter
AN ACT Relating to the levies by school districts; amending RCW 84.52.053; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 2333 by Representative Hunter
AN ACT Relating to professional certification of teachers; adding a new section to chapter 28A.410 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Education.
HB 2334 by Representatives Ericks, McIntire, Jarrett, Hankins and B. Sullivan
AN ACT Relating to authorizing regular property tax increases in excess of one percent growth for limited purposes including the funding of infrastructure and the reduction of impact fees; amending RCW 84.55.005 and 84.55.0101; adding a new section to chapter 82.02 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 43.31 RCW; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 2335 by Representatives Priest and Miloscia
AN ACT Relating to exempting certain amateur radio repeaters from leasehold excise taxes; and adding a new section to chapter 82.29A RCW.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 2336 by Representative Armstrong
AN ACT Relating to size, weight, and load restrictions for public utility vehicles; and adding a new section to chapter 46.44 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 2337 by Representative Armstrong
AN ACT Relating to services provided by television reception improvement districts; and amending RCW 36.95.010 and 36.95.140.
Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.
HB 2338 by Representatives Fromhold and Kenney
AN ACT Relating to termination of the job development fund program; amending RCW 43.155.050; repealing RCW 43.160.230, 43.160.240, and 44.28.801; and repealing 2005 c 425 s 4.
Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.
HB 2339 by Representatives Haigh, Quall, Ormsby, Fromhold, Kessler, Kenney, Santos, Wood and Conway
AN ACT Relating to establishing a system to support a comprehensive mathematics and science improvement initiative; amending RCW 28A.310.350; adding new sections to chapter 28A.415 RCW; and repealing RCW 28A.300.350.
Referred to Committee on Education.
HB 2340 by Representatives Wallace, Upthegrove, Kenney and Santos
AN ACT Relating to monitoring compliance with sexual equality laws; amending RCW 28A.640.030; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Education.
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 19, 2007
HB 1006 Prime Sponsor, Representative Moeller: Studying electronic filing of disclosure reports. 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; Grant; 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 19, 2007
HB 1254 Prime Sponsor, Representative Bailey: Concerning the use of lodging tax revenues for tourism promotion. 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 and P. Sullivan.
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Rolfes.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 2007
HB 1287 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kagi: Modifying foster children placement provisions. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Kagi, Chairman; Haler, Ranking Minority Member; Walsh, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Hinkle; Pettigrew and Roberts.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 19, 2007
HB 1332 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pettigrew: Addressing affordable housing development. Reported by Committee on Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Miloscia, Chairman; Springer, Vice Chairman; Dunn, Ranking Minority Member; Kelley and Ormsby.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives McCune and Schindler.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 19, 2007
HB 1855 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schual-Berke: Regarding sex education in schools. 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; Anderson; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Buri; Chandler; Dunn; Haler; Kretz; McDonald and Priest.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 19, 2007
HB 1956 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pettigrew: Prohibiting discrimination based on lawful source of income. Reported by Committee on Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Miloscia, Chairman; Springer, Vice Chairman; Kelley and Ormsby.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Dunn, Ranking Minority Member; McCune and Schindler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 19, 2007
HB 2023 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schual-Berke: Establishing newborn screening fees. 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; Grant; 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 19, 2007
HB 2098 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cody: Providing high quality, affordable health care to Washingtonians based on the recommendations of the blue ribbon commission on health care costs and access. 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; Campbell; Green; Moeller; Pedersen; Schual-Berke and Seaquist.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Hinkle, Ranking Minority Member; Alexander, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Condotta and Curtis.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
There being no objection, the bills listed on the day's committee reports sheet under the fifth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.
SECOND READING SUSPENSION
HOUSE BILL NO. 1069, by Representatives Williams, Hunt and B. Sullivan
Designating the Pacific chorus frog as the state amphibian.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the committee recommendation was adopted.
The bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Williams 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. 1069.
MOTIONS
On motion of Representative Santos, Representatives Miloscia, Roberts and B. Sullivan were excused. On motion of Representative Schindler, Representatives Kretz and Warnick were excused.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 1069, and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 90, Nays - 3, Absent - 0, Excused - 5.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, 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, Kristiansen, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, McCoy, McCune, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Newhouse, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, Rodne, Rolfes, Ross, Santos, Schindler, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Springer, Strow, P. Sullivan, Sump, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 90.
Voting nay: Representatives Anderson, DeBolt and Flannigan - 3.
Excused: Representatives Kretz, Miloscia, Roberts, B. Sullivan and Warnick - 5.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1069, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1141, by Representatives Roberts, Haler, O'Brien, Green, Goodman, Kagi, Appleton, Walsh, Williams, Dickerson, Darneille, Flannigan, McCoy, Hinkle, Pettigrew and Hasegawa
Modifying diversion records provisions.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the committee recommendation was adopted and SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1141 was read the second time.
The bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Dickerson and Hailey 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. 1141.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1141, and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 93, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 5.
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, Goodman, Grant, Green, Haigh, Hailey, Haler, Hankins, Hasegawa, Hinkle, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jarrett, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kristiansen, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, McCoy, McCune, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Newhouse, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, Rodne, Rolfes, Ross, Santos, Schindler, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Springer, Strow, P. Sullivan, Sump, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 93.
Excused: Representatives Kretz, Miloscia, Roberts, B. Sullivan and Warnick - 5.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1141, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1099, by Representatives Cody, Hinkle, Green, Bailey, Schual-Berke, Campbell, McCoy, Morrell, Ormsby, Kenney and Moeller
Regulating certain dental professions.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the committee recommendation was adopted and SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1099 was read the second time.
The bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Cody 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 Substitute House Bill No. 1099.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1099, 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, 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, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Newhouse, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, 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 - 96.
Excused: Representatives Miloscia and Roberts - 2.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1099, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1166, by Representatives Takko, Alexander, Curtis, Williams and Moeller
Modifying county treasurer administrative provisions.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the committee recommendation was adopted.
The bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Takko and Alexander 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. 1166
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 1166, 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, 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, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Newhouse, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, 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 - 96.
Excused: Representatives Miloscia and Roberts - 2.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1166, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1182, by Representatives Ericks, O'Brien, Lovick, Armstrong, Ormsby, McDonald, Haler, Simpson and Wallace
Modifying missing persons provisions.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the committee recommendation was adopted and SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1182 was read the second time.
The bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Ericks and Pearson 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. 1182.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1182, 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, 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, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Newhouse, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, 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 - 96.
Excused: Representatives Miloscia and Roberts - 2.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1182, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1187, by Representatives Kelley, Wood, Morrell, Green, Pettigrew, Ormsby, McDermott, Miloscia, Appleton, Simpson and Haigh
Creating a new chapter regarding affordable housing.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the committee recommendation was adopted.
The bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Kelley and Dunn 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. 1187.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 1187, 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, 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, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Newhouse, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, 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 - 96.
Excused: Representatives Miloscia and Roberts - 2.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1187, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1237, by Representatives Kirby and Roach; by request of Insurance Commissioner
Modifying medical malpractice closed claim reporting requirements.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the committee recommendation was adopted and SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1237 was read the second time.
The bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Kirby and Roach 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. 1237.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1237, 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, 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, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Newhouse, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, 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 - 96.
Excused: Representatives Miloscia and Roberts - 2.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1237, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1296, by Representatives Hunter and Anderson
Regarding state purchasing of information technology projects.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the committee recommendation was adopted.
The bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Hunter and Anderson 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. 1296.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 1296, 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, 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, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Newhouse, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, 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 - 96.
Excused: Representatives Miloscia and Roberts - 2.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1296, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1256, by Representatives Dickerson, Kagi, Hunter, O'Brien and Ericks
Preventing serious injury and strangulation from window blind cords or other significant safety hazards in child care settings.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the committee recommendation was adopted and SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1256 was read the second time.
The bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Dickerson and Walsh 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. 1256
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1256, and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 95, Nays - 1, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, 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, 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, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Newhouse, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, 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.
Voting nay: Representative Anderson - 1.
Excused: Representatives Miloscia and Roberts - 2.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1256, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1300, by Representatives Morrell, Campbell, Cody, Curtis, Schual-Berke, Green and Moeller; by request of Department of Health
Modifying the powers and duties of health care disciplining authorities.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the committee recommendation was adopted and SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1300 was read the second time.
The bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Morrell 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. 1300.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1300, 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, 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, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Newhouse, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, 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 - 96.
Excused: Representatives Miloscia and Roberts - 2.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1300, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1319, by Representatives O'Brien, Pearson, Dickerson, Blake, Kenney and Ormsby; by request of Department of Corrections
Protecting employees, contract staff, and volunteers of a correctional agency from stalking.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the committee recommendation was adopted and SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1319 was read the second time.
The bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives O'Brien and Pearson 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. 1319
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1319, 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, 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, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Newhouse, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, 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 - 96.
Excused: Representatives Miloscia and Roberts - 2.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1319, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1323, by Representatives McIntire, Pettigrew, Pedersen and Dunn
Providing excise tax relief for certain limited purpose public corporations, commissions, and authorities.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the committee recommendation was adopted and SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1323 was read the second time.
The bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives McIntire and Orcutt 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. 1323.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1323, and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 95, Nays - 1, 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, Dunshee, Eddy, Eickmeyer, Ericks, Ericksen, Flannigan, 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, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Newhouse, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, 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.
Voting nay: Representative Dunn - 1.
Excused: Representatives Miloscia and Roberts - 2.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1323, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) called upon Representative Moeller to preside.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1537, by Representatives Lovick, Ericks, O'Brien and Strow
Making a false or misleading material statement that results in an Amber alert.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the committee recommendation was adopted.
The bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Lovick and Pearson 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. 1537.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 1537, and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 97, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.
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, 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, Morris, Newhouse, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, 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 - 97.
Excused: Representative Roberts - 1.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1537, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) called upon Representative Lovick to preside.
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 22, 2007, the 46th Day of the Regular Session.
FRANK CHOPP, Speaker
RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk