SIXTIETH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION

SEVENTY SECOND DAY

House Chamber, Olympia, Tuesday, March 20, 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 Kelsea Payne and Jack Richards. The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) led the Chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance. Prayer was offered by Dr. Muhammad Ayub, Islamic Center of Olympia.

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

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

March 19, 2007

Mr. Speaker:

       The President has signed SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5089, and the same is herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoemann, Secretary

INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

HB 2394       by Representatives Clibborn, Jarrett, Kenney and Moeller

        AN ACT Relating to requesting the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds for transportation improvements; and amending RCW 47.10.812, 47.10.813, 47.10.861, 47.10.873, 47.10.877, and 47.26.420.

       Referred to Committee on Transportation.

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

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

March 16, 2007

SB 5247       Prime Sponsor, Senator Spanel: Modifying provisions relating to superior court judicial positions. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

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

       Passed to Committee on Appropriations.

March 15, 2007

SSB 5263     Prime Sponsor, Senate Committee On Financial Institutions & Insurance: Modifying medical malpractice closed claim reporting requirements. Reported by Committee on Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Kirby, Chairman; Kelley, Vice Chairman; Roach, Ranking Minority Member; Strow, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Hurst; Rodne; Santos and Simpson.

       Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 15, 2007

SSB 5715     Prime Sponsor, Senate Committee On Financial Institutions & Insurance: Concerning persons selling, soliciting, or negotiating insurance. Reported by Committee on Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Kirby, Chairman; Kelley, Vice Chairman; Roach, Ranking Minority Member; Strow, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Hurst; Rodne and Simpson.

MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Santos.

       Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 15, 2007

ESSB 5717   Prime Sponsor, Senate Committee On Financial Institutions & Insurance: Establishing a program of market conduct oversight within the office of the insurance commissioner. Reported by Committee on Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Kirby, Chairman; Kelley, Vice Chairman; Roach, Ranking Minority Member; Strow, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Hurst; Rodne; Santos and Simpson.

       Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

       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.

SIGNED BY THE SPEAKER

       The Speaker signed:

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5089,

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

       There being no objection, the Committee on Health Care & Wellness was relieved of further consideration of ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 6018, and the bill was referred the Committee on Human Services.

       There being no objection, the Committee on Judiciary was relieved of further consideration of ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5452, and the bill was referred to the Committee on Early Learning and Children's Services.

       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., March 21, 2007, the 73rd Day of the Regular Session.

FRANK CHOPP, Speaker

RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk