SIXTIETH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION
FIFTY FIRST DAY
House Chamber, Olympia, Tuesday, February 27, 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.
RESOLUTIONS
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-4628, by Representatives Walsh, Ahern, Ross, Roach, Skinner, Crouse, Kirby, Pedersen, Green, Ormsby, Kretz, Haler, Alexander, Hailey, Newhouse, Flannigan, Seaquist, McIntire, Pearson, Bailey, Dunn, Anderson, McDonald, Hankins, Kristiansen, Jarrett, Strow, Armstrong, P. Sullivan, McDermott, Santos, Schindler, Grant, Chandler, Hinkle, Orcutt and Buri
WHEREAS, The Walla Walla Symphony is the oldest continuously operating symphony society west of the Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, The Walla Walla Symphony and "symphony night" have gained the enthusiastic support of the people and businesses of Walla Walla for 100 years, making them Walla Walla institutions and giving the community the incredible opportunity of gathering together and experiencing the joy and transcending power of beautiful, uplifting, live orchestral music; and
WHEREAS, The Walla Walla Symphony is fully dedicated to serving all the people of the Walla Walla valley and outlying communities, and consider the people as their "real" owners in the truest sense of the word; and
WHEREAS, The Walla Walla Symphony started in June 1907 as a "symphony" club and has now become a full scale symphony society governed by a dedicated group of board members and fielding a complete semiprofessional symphony with a season of six concerts; and
WHEREAS, The Walla Walla Symphony also performs two children's concerts for over 3,000 children each year, giving kids an opportunity to get "up close and personal" with the instruments and helps pass on the legacy and appreciation of the symphonic music tradition to a new generation; and
WHEREAS, The Walla Walla Symphony also rounds out its musical offerings by performing a family concert, recital series, and concert series, with the purpose of appealing to audiences that typically might not be as interested in symphonic music; and
WHEREAS, The Walla Walla Symphony has performed with internationally acclaimed soloists over the years which have included Jean-Pierre Rampal, Janos Starker, Eugene Fodor, David Abel, and Leopold Godowsky; and
WHEREAS, The Walla Walla Symphony also supports children throughout the Walla Walla valley and outlying communities by providing donated tickets, instruments, and scholarships to young musicians; and
WHEREAS, The Walla Walla Symphony has been called one of "Walla Walla's cultural jewels" by Tom Cronin, President Emeritus of Whitman College, and Sharon Thompson, who has been involved with the symphony for almost 50 years, attributes the success and longevity of the symphony to hard work and the "magical" touch by everyone involved;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the outstanding contributions the Walla Walla Symphony has made to the people of the Walla Walla valley, its outlying communities, and all the people of the state of Washington, and congratulate it on its phenomenal success; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the director, the board members, and the artists of the Walla Walla Symphony.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4628 was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-4629, by Representative Wallace
WHEREAS, The students selected for special recognition as Washington Scholars and Washington Scholars-Alternates in 2007 have distinguished themselves as exceptional students, student leaders, and as talented and enthusiastic participants in many diverse activities including art, debate, drama, honor societies, interscholastic sports, Junior Achievement, knowledge competitions, music, and student government; and
WHEREAS, These exemplary students have also contributed to the welfare of those less fortunate in their neighborhoods through volunteer efforts with community service organizations such as the United Way, Special Olympics, March of Dimes, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, community food drives, senior centers, scouting, and church groups; and
WHEREAS, The state of Washington benefits greatly from the accomplishments of these caring and gifted individuals, not only in their roles as students, but also as citizens, role models for other young people, and future leaders of our communities and our state; and
WHEREAS, Through the Washington Scholars Program, the Governor, the Legislature, and the state's citizens have an opportunity to recognize and honor four outstanding seniors from each of the state's forty-nine legislative districts (3 Scholars and 1 Alternate) for the students' exceptional academic achievements, leadership abilities, and contributions to their communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor and congratulate the Washington Scholars and Washington Scholars-Alternates for their hard work, dedication, contributions, and maturity in achieving this significant accomplishment; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the families of these students be commended for the encouragement and support they have provided to the scholars; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the principals, teachers, and classmates of these highly esteemed students be recognized for the important part they played in helping the scholars to learn, contribute, lead, and excel; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to each of the Washington Scholars and Washington Scholars-Alternates selected in 2007.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4629 was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-4630, by Representatives Moeller, Ross, Pedersen, Takko, Barlow, Seaquist, Hudgins, Hunt, Ericks, Appleton, Fromhold, Ormsby, Goodman, Morrell, Crouse, Eddy, Kristiansen, Rodne, McCoy, Wallace and Flannigan
WHEREAS, History was made on the morning of June 20, 1937, with the landing of Russian aviator Valery Chkalov, and his crew, Georgy Baidukov and Alexander Belyakov, in their single-engine aircraft ANT-25 at Pearson Army Airfield in Vancouver, Washington; and
WHEREAS, Chkalov completed the first nonstop flight across the North Pole setting a world aviation record by flying for 63 hours and 16 minutes over the North Pole from Schelkovo Air Field near Moscow, Russia to Vancouver, Washington; and
WHEREAS, In an international feat of great aviation significance, Chkalov set down at the Pearson Army Airfield in Vancouver, Washington; the oldest continuously operating general aviation airfield in the United States, where he and his crew were greeted by General George C. Marshall, commander of the Vancouver Barracks; and
WHEREAS, Citizens throughout the world were following this first transpolar flight, on radio and in the newspaper, as Valery Chkalov spoke on NBC Radio from the balcony of the stately Victorian-era Army military residence of General Marshall; and
WHEREAS, Chkalov proclaimed that like the Volga and Columbia Rivers, which flow on the same planet and ultimately merge into one and the same World Ocean, without interfering with one another, "Our peoples . . . should live in the same world in peace. Our joint efforts should beautify the ocean of human life"; and
WHEREAS, In the intervening years, the polar bridge established by the Chkalov flight has been the basis for numerous visits and exchanges between local residents and citizens and with Valery Chkalov's family and village, and has been kept alive by the long established Vancouver Chkalov Transpolar Flight Committee and, since 1999, the Chkalov Cultural Exchange Committee; and
WHEREAS, In 1975, Vancouver citizens dedicated a monument honoring the bravery of Valery Chkalov and his crew, thus making this flight the only one in the world with commemoratives marking both departure and arrival points; and
WHEREAS, The Russian Federation and many individual Russians have responded with friendship to this expression of international goodwill by visiting the City of Vancouver to lay flowers at the monument, and by hosting groups from Vancouver in Russia; and
WHEREAS, June 20, 2007, is the 70th Anniversary of the Transpolar Flight, and events honoring this historic event are being held in Russia this year as part of an official "State Event"; and
WHEREAS, The Chkalov Cultural Exchange Committee, a nonprofit organization in the state of Washington, along with the City of Vancouver, Clark County, and other governmental entities and officials are planning events and activities in the Vancouver-Portland area for an invited delegation from Russia;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives hereby acknowledge this historic flight and call upon the citizens of the State of Washington to join the citizens of Russia in celebrating the 70th Anniversary, and we extend a warm welcome to all Russian visitors who travel to Vancouver to participate in these events and encourage all Washington citizens to participate; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the City of Vancouver, Clark County, the Chkalov Cultural Exchange Committee, Russian Federation Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov, and the Russian Federation Minister of Defense Sergey Borisovich Ivanov.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4630 was adopted.
INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING
HB 2363 by Representative B. Sullivan, Ahern, Kelley, Linville and Sells
AN ACT Relating to tax incentives for businesses that process electronic waste; reenacting and amending RCW 82.04.440; adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.32 RCW; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 2364 by Representative B. Sullivan
AN ACT Relating to the transportation of sand and gravel in counties with a population of less than thirty-five thousand; amending RCW 36.70A.200; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
HB 2365 by Representatives Appleton, Warnick, Dunn and Kelley
AN ACT Relating to requiring notification to property owners of emergency responses to property titled in their name; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35A.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.01 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.43 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 52.30 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
HB 2366 by Representatives Dunshee, Jarrett, Ormsby, Hunter and Kenney
AN ACT Relating to accountability, efficiency, and oversight of state facility planning and management; amending RCW 43.82.150 and 43.82.010; adding new sections to chapter 43.82 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 39.35B RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.
HB 2367 by Representatives Roach, Hurst, Curtis, Ericks, Rodne, Lovick, O'Brien, Schindler, Haler, Warnick, Ahern, Condotta, Jarrett, Kelley, McCune, McDonald, Newhouse, Orcutt and Takko
AN ACT Relating to enhancing the security of driver licenses; amending RCW 46.20.035, 46.20.091, and 46.20.161; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 2368 by Representative Santos
AN ACT Relating to the model gross receipts business and occupation tax code; amending RCW 35.102.030, 35.102.040, 35.102.070, 35.102.130, 35.102.140, and 42.56.230; amending 2003 c 79 s 19 (uncodified); adding a new section to chapter 35.102 RCW; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HJM 4020 by Representatives Seaquist, Morrell, Bailey, Ericks, Kelley, Roach, Kessler, Green, Campbell, Williams, McDonald, Van De Wege, Hudgins, Chase, Hunt, Dunn, McCune, Buri, Haler, Priest, Kretz, Goodman, Cody, P. Sullivan, Sommers, Hasegawa, Rolfes, Pedersen, Miloscia, Clibborn, Conway, Darneille, Hunter, Hurst, Kenney, Linville, Lovick, McCoy, Ormsby, Roberts, Santos, Sells, Simpson and Springer
Requesting the Washington Air and Army National Guard not be federalized.
Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.
HJM 4021 by Representatives Hudgins, Kenney, Schual-Berke, Chase, Kelley and Santos
Requesting that the Philippines Consulate be established in Seattle, Washington.
Referred to Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade.
ESB 5166 by Senators Shin, Kastama, Marr, Murray, Kauffman, Kilmer, Zarelli, Eide, Berkey, Franklin, Jacobsen, Rockefeller, McAuliffe, Regala, Pridemore, Clements, Keiser, Rasmussen, Sheldon, Delvin and Roach
AN ACT Relating to the designation of the thirteenth day of January of each year as Korean-American day; amending RCW 1.16.050 and 43.117.070; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.
SB 5273 by Senators Swecker, Murray and Keiser; by request of Department of Licensing, Washington Traffic Safety Commission and Washington State Patrol
AN ACT Relating to motorcycle driver's license endorsement and education; and amending RCW 46.20.505, 46.81A.020, 46.82.420, and 28A.220.080.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SSB 5391 by Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Kilmer, Swecker, Haugen and Rockefeller; by request of Board For Judicial Administration)
AN ACT Relating to photo enforcement of traffic infractions; and amending RCW 46.63.030 and 46.63.160.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 5408 by Senators Fairley, Roach, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Hobbs, Swecker, Kline and Hatfield; by request of Secretary of State
AN ACT Relating to primary election ballots; and amending RCW 29A.04.008, 29A.36.104, 29A.36.106, and 29A.52.151.
Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.
SSB 5435 by Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections (originally sponsored by Senators Kauffman, Pflug, Swecker and Keiser; by request of Attorney General)
AN ACT Relating to the public records exemptions accountability committee; adding a new section to chapter 42.56 RCW; and adding new sections to chapter 43.131 RCW.
Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.
ESSB 5456 by Senate Committee on Judiciary (originally sponsored by Senator Morton)
AN ACT Relating to nonresidents' participation in hunting and organized shooting events; and amending RCW 9.41.170.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
There being no objection, the bills and memorials 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 21, 2007
HB 1009 Prime Sponsor, Representative Moeller: Establishing work groups to periodically review and update the child support schedule. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Judiciary. 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; 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 21, 2007
HB 1049 Prime Sponsor, Representative Fromhold: Concerning the Vancouver national historic reserve. 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; Grant; Haigh; 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 23, 2007
HB 1118 Prime Sponsor, Representative Miloscia: Providing living wages on public contracts. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chairman; Wood, Vice Chairman; Green; Moeller and Williams.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Condotta, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 23, 2007
HB 1232 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunt: Clarifying that certain local government real estate excise tax proceeds may be used for the acquisition of equipment and software related to business applications. 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 22, 2007
HB 1298 Prime Sponsor, Representative Green: Regarding dental hygienist employment by health care facilities and sealant programs 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; Campbell; Curtis; Green and Pedersen.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Hinkle, Ranking Minority Member; Alexander, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Condotta; Moeller; Schual-Berke and Seaquist.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2007
HB 1310 Prime Sponsor, Representative B. Sullivan: Enforcing animal health laws. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives B. Sullivan, Chairman; Blake, Vice Chairman; Warnick, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Dickerson; Eickmeyer; Grant; Hailey; Kagi; Lantz; McCoy; Newhouse and Van De Wege.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Kretz, Ranking Minority Member; Orcutt and Strow.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 21, 2007
HB 1311 Prime Sponsor, Representative Grant: Continuing the small farm direct marketing assistance program. 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; Grant; Haigh; 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 22, 2007
HB 1312 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hudgins: Modifying provisions concerning transportation providers. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Armstrong; Campbell; Dickerson; Eddy; Hailey; Hankins; Hudgins; Lovick; Rodne; Rolfes; Sells; Simpson; Springer; B. Sullivan; Takko; Upthegrove; Wallace and Wood.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Ericksen and Kristiansen.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2007
HB 1329 Prime Sponsor, Representative Flannigan: Changing the child support statutes to implement provisions of the deficit reduction act. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Appropriations. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Buri; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Dunn; Haler; Hinkle; Kretz; McDonald and Priest.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2007
HB 1331 Prime Sponsor, Representative Haigh: Changing veterinary technician credentialing to licensure. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources
MAJORITY recommendation: 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 22, 2007
HB 1344 Prime Sponsor, Representative Lovick: Providing a window tint exemption for law enforcement vehicles. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Armstrong; Campbell; Dickerson; Eddy; Ericksen; Hailey; Hankins; Hudgins; Lovick; Rodne; Sells; Simpson; Springer; Takko; Wallace and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2007
HB 1414 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cody: Licensing ambulatory surgical facilities. 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; Cody; Conway; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Schual-Berke; Seaquist and P. Sullivan.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Darneille; Haler; Hinkle; Kretz; McDonald; Priest and Walsh.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
HB 1449 Prime Sponsor, Representative Condotta: Regarding nondisclosure of certain information of gambling commission licensees. 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.
February 21, 2007
HB 1517 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schual-Berke: Enhancing public school world language instruction. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. 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; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist and P. Sullivan.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Buri; Chandler; Dunn; Haler; Hinkle; Kretz; McDonald and Walsh.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
HB 1550 Prime Sponsor, Representative McDermott: Creating the Washington community learning center program. 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.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 23, 2007
HB 1558 Prime Sponsor, Representative Jarrett: Establishing a growth management needs and priorities task force. 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; B. Sullivan and Takko.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Ross.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 26, 2007
HB 1583 Prime Sponsor, Representative Moeller: Requiring disclosure to customers of the percentage of automatic service charges paid to servers. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chairman; Wood, Vice Chairman; Condotta, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Green; Moeller and Williams.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2007
HB 1588 Prime Sponsor, Representative Upthegrove: Providing mobility education to students in driver training programs. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Campbell; Dickerson; Eddy; Hudgins; Lovick; Rolfes; Sells; Simpson; Springer; B. Sullivan; Takko; Upthegrove; Wallace and Wood.
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong; Ericksen; Hailey; Hankins; Kristiansen and Rodne.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2007
HB 1597 Prime Sponsor, Representative Moeller: Requiring plumbing, electrical, and conveyance workers to have licenses, certificates, or permits in their possession while working. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Commerce & Labor. 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; 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 23, 2007
HB 1599 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunt: Allowing raffles by state employees. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chairman; Wood, Vice Chairman; Condotta, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Green; Moeller and Williams.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
HB 1658 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dickerson: Establishing family and medical leave insurance. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chairman; Wood, Vice Chairman; Green; Moeller and Williams.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Condotta, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 22, 2007
HB 1663 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kagi: Regarding early child development and learning. 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 and Pettigrew.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 23, 2007
HB 1669 Prime Sponsor, Representative Strow: Concerning the district and municipal court's probation and supervision services. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Lantz, Chairman; Goodman, Vice Chairman; Rodne, Ranking Minority Member; Warnick, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Kirby; Moeller; Pedersen; Ross and Williams.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
HB 1677 Prime Sponsor, Representative Quall: Creating the outdoor education and recreation grant program for schools and others. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Quall, Chairman; Barlow, Vice Chairman; Priest, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Haigh; McDermott; Roach; Santos and P. Sullivan.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 23, 2007
HB 1698 Prime Sponsor, Representative Simpson: Requiring changes to certain urban growth area capital facilities plans. 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.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 23, 2007
HB 1726 Prime Sponsor, Representative Springer: Planning for a supply of housing that accommodates growth. 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.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 23, 2007
HB 1727 Prime Sponsor, Representative Springer: Planning to ensure sufficient land and densities available to accommodate growth. 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.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 23, 2007
HB 1762 Prime Sponsor, Representative Williams: Concerning local government contracts for correctional industries services. 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; B. Sullivan and Takko.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ross.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 23, 2007
HB 1772 Prime Sponsor, Representative Quall: Regarding voluntary participation in the WASL by students enrolled in private schools. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Quall, Chairman; Barlow, Vice Chairman; Priest, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Haigh; McDermott; Roach; Santos and P. Sullivan.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 22, 2007
HB 1777 Prime Sponsor, Representative Rodne: Regulating charitable organizations that solicit contributions from the public. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Judiciary. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Dunn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2007
HB 1809 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morrell: Creating the Washington state patient safety act. 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.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 23, 2007
HB 1832 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunt: Shortening the statute of limitations on claims under chapter 42.17 RCW. 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.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
HB 1896 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunt: Creating the legislative gift center committee. 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.
February 22, 2007
HB 1912 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kagi: Improving court hearings in dependency proceedings. 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 and Pettigrew.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 23, 2007
HB 1925 Prime Sponsor, Representative Curtis: Removing a termination date affecting industrial land banks. 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 23, 2007
HB 1930 Prime Sponsor, Representative Williams: Increasing the term of nonvoter approved rural library district general obligation bonds. 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 23, 2007
HB 1940 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schindler: Requiring state agencies to notify local governments of proposed land dispositions. 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.
February 23, 2007
HB 1979 Prime Sponsor, Representative Quall: Changing requirements for safe school plans. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Quall, Chairman; Barlow, Vice Chairman; Priest, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Haigh; McDermott; Roach; Santos and P. Sullivan.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 23, 2007
HB 1987 Prime Sponsor, Representative Warnick: Exempting property owners from injury caused to another person as a result of metal theft. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Lantz, Chairman; Goodman, Vice Chairman; Rodne, Ranking Minority Member; Warnick, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Kirby; Moeller; Pedersen; Ross and Williams.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
HB 2003 Prime Sponsor, Representative Alexander: Implementing a pilot program for the business enterprises program. 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.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
HB 2026 Prime Sponsor, Representative Santos: Regarding recruiter access to student records. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Quall, Chairman; Barlow, Vice Chairman; Haigh; McDermott; Santos and P. Sullivan.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Priest, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
HB 2031 Prime Sponsor, Representative Eddy: Addressing the timing of accrual of property tax revenues. 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; B. Sullivan and Takko.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Ross.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
February 23, 2007
HB 2043 Prime Sponsor, Representative Santos: Establishing the recruiting diverse Washington teachers program. 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; Roach; Santos and P. Sullivan.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 23, 2007
HB 2047 Prime Sponsor, Representative McDermott: Regarding reporting requirements for statewide ballot measure committees. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunt, Chairman; Appleton, Vice Chairman; McDermott; Miloscia and Ormsby.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Chandler, Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Green and Kretz.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2007
HB 2052 Prime Sponsor, Representative McCoy: Modifying disposition orders. Reported by Committee on Human Services
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Dickerson, Chairman; Roberts, Vice Chairman; Walsh, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Darneille; McCoy and O'Brien.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Ahern, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
HB 2090 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dickerson: Adding the director of the department of early learning to the family policy council. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Kagi, Chairman; Haler, Ranking Minority Member; Walsh, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Hinkle; Pettigrew and Roberts.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
HB 2092 Prime Sponsor, Representative Miloscia: Modifying the buildable lands requirements of the department of community, trade, and economic development. 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; B. Sullivan and Takko.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ross.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2007
HB 2094 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Creating the taxpayer health care fairness act. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chairman; Wood, Vice Chairman; Green; Moeller and Williams.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Condotta, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Crouse.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 23, 2007
HB 2095 Prime Sponsor, Representative Jarrett: Creating performance-based compensation pilot projects for staff in public schools. 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; Roach; Santos and P. Sullivan.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 23, 2007
HB 2104 Prime Sponsor, Representative Curtis: Creating the uniform real property electronic recording act. 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 23, 2007
HB 2106 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kenney: Revising provisions for farm labor contractors. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chairman; Wood, Vice Chairman; Green; Moeller and Williams.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Condotta, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 23, 2007
HB 2154 Prime Sponsor, Representative Fromhold: Regarding election dates for educational service district board members. 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; Roach; Santos and P. Sullivan.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2007
HB 2163 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cody: Creating the public employees' benefits board medical benefits administration account. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Schual-Berke; Seaquist and P. Sullivan.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Dunn; Haler; Hinkle; Kretz; McDonald; Priest and Walsh.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
HB 2252 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pettigrew: Establishing a permanency and postadoption services pilot program. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services
MAJORITY recommendation: 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 23, 2007
HB 2281 Prime Sponsor, Representative Appleton: Revising provisions for shared leave. 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.
February 23, 2007
HB 2312 Prime Sponsor, Representative Walsh: Providing legislative oversight of WorkFirst and temporary assistance to needy families. 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.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
HB 2319 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kagi: Supporting early learning and parenting education opportunities at community colleges. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Kagi, Chairman; Haler, Ranking Minority Member; Walsh, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Hinkle; Pettigrew and Roberts.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
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.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eighth order of business.
There being no objection, the Committee on Appropriations was relieved of further consideration of HOUSE BILL NO. 1260, and the bill was referred to the Committee on Transportation.
There being no objection, the Committee on Rules was relieved of the following bills which were placed on the Second Reading calendar:
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 28, 2007, the 52nd Day of the Regular Session.
FRANK CHOPP, Speaker
RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk