SIXTIETH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION

EIGHTY EIGHTH DAY

House Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, April 5, 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 Haylie Ruff and Chris Schweikhardt. The National Anthem was played by Representative Kathy Haigh on the trombone. The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) led the Chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance. Prayer was offered by Rabbi Michael Latz, Kol Haneshamah, Seattle.

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

RESOLUTION

       HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-4657, by Representatives Lantz, Seaquist and Hankins

       WHEREAS, "We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" is a national competition that challenges high school students' knowledge of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights; and

       WHEREAS, The primary goal of "We the People" is to promote civic competence and responsibility among the nation's elementary and secondary students; and

       WHEREAS, The "We the People" curriculum fosters attitudes that are necessary for students to participate as effective, responsible citizens; and

       WHEREAS, The culminating activity is a simulated congressional hearing in which students demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of constitutional principles by "testifying" before a panel of judges; and

       WHEREAS, Since the inception of the "We the People" program in 1987, more than 28 million students and 90 thousand educators have participated in this innovative course of study; and

       WHEREAS, More than 1200 high school students and their teachers participate annually in the "We the People" national finals; and

       WHEREAS, Teams from each of the nine congressional districtscompete in the statewide "We the People" competition to represent Washington state at a national competition in Washington, D.C.; and

       WHEREAS, The Gig Harbor High School "We the People" team is comprised of 21 students in an Advanced Placement Government class at Gig Harbor High School; and

       WHEREAS, Gig Harbor High School's AP Government students, taught by Ken Brown, competed in the state "We the People" competition in January in Olympia, winning first place; and

       WHEREAS, As the state champions, Gig Harbor High School's AP Government students will travel to Washington, D.C., in April 2007, to participate in the national finals against teams from the other 49 states;

       NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives acknowledge the achievements of the 2007 Gig Harbor High School AP Government students in exhibiting exceptional civic literacy and American citizenship; and

       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives support the goals and programs of the "We the People" competition; and

       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Ken Brown, teacher and mentor of the 2007 Gig Harbor High School state champions of the "We the People" competition.

       Representative Lantz moved the adoption of the resolution.

       Representatives Lantz and Rodne spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.

       HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4657 was adopted.

INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

HJM 4023    by Representatives Sells, Strow, B. Sullivan, Pearson, Eddy, Kristiansen, Ericks, Bailey, Blake, Ericksen, Chase, Williams, Morris, Kelley, Linville, Hunt, Kenney and Hudgins

        Honoring Lloyd Meeds.

       Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

SCR 8407     by Senators Kohl-Welles, Clements, Keiser and Parlette

        Addressing liquor laws.

       Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

       There being no objection, the bill and resolution 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

       ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5726, by Senate Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing (originally sponsored by Senators Weinstein, Kline and Franklin)

       Creating the insurance fair conduct act.

       The bill was read the second time.

       There being no objection, the committee amendment by the Committee on Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection was before the House for purpose of amendment. (For Committee amendment, see Journal, 82^nd Day, March 30, 2007.)

       Representative DeBolt moved the adoption of amendment (543) to the committee amendment:

        On page 2, beginning on line 32 of the amendment, strike all of subsection (2)

        Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

       Representative Roach spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment.

       Representative Kirby spoke against the adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment.

       The amendment to the committee amendment was not adopted.

       Representative Rodne moved the adoption of amendment (542) to the committee amendment:

        On page 3, line 1 of the amendment, after "court" strike "shall" and insert "may"

        On page 3, line 4 of the amendment, after "fees and" insert "reasonable"

       Representatives Rodne, Strow and Ericksen spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment.

       Representative Kirby spoke against the adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment

       The amendment to the committee amendment was not adopted.

       Representative Rodne moved the adoption of amendment (541) to the committee amendment:

        Beginning on page 2, line 24 of the amendment, strike all of section 3 and insert the following:

        "NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. A new section is added to chapter 48.30 RCW to read as follows:

        (1) Any first party claimant to a policy of insurance who is unreasonably denied a claim for coverage or payment of benefits by an insurer may bring an action in the superior court of this state to recover the actual damages sustained, together with the costs of the action, including reasonable attorneys' fees and litigation costs.

        (2) Upon a finding that the insurer has acted unreasonably in denying a claim for coverage, the superior court may increase the total award of actual damages to an amount not to exceed three times the actual damages but only after the first party plaintiff shows by clear and convincing evidence that the acts giving rise to the actual damages occur with such frequency as to indicate a general business practice and these acts are:

        (a) Willful, wanton, and malicious; or

        (b) In reckless disregard for the rights of the first party claimant.

        (3) The superior court may, after a finding of unreasonable denial of a claim for coverage or payment of benefits, award reasonably incurred attorneys' fees and reasonable actual and statutory litigation costs, including expert witness fees, to the first party claimant of an insurance contract who is the prevailing party in such an action.

        (4) "First party claimant" means an individual, corporation, association, partnership, or other legal entity asserting a right to payment as a covered person under an insurance policy or insurance contract arising out of the occurrence of the contingency or loss covered by such a policy or contract.

        (5) This section shall not be construed to authorize a class action suit against an insurer or any of their employees.

        (6) The remedies provided for in this section shall be the exclusive remedies available to any party seeking recovery under this section. No other remedy, common law or statutory, shall be awarded against an insurer with respect to a claim which is subject to this section. The damages recoverable under this section shall include those damages which are a reasonably foreseeable result of a specified violation of this section by the insurer. Violations of unfair practice laws in chapter 48.30 RCW or unfair practice rules in chapter 284-30 WAC are not subject to a cause of action under this section. This section does not preempt any cause of action for those violations under the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW, or at common law. This section shall not be construed to create a common law cause of action."

       Representatives Rodne and Ericksen spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment.

       Representatives Kirby and Simpson spoke against the adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment.

POINT OF ORDER

       Representative Anderson: "Mr. Speaker, I think we to watch impugning the motives and arguments of the members."

SPEAKER'S RULING

       Mr. Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding): "The Speaker believes that the tone of debate has been a little bit over the top on both sides and he would ask members on both sides to stick to the question of debate."

POINT OF INQUIRY

       Representative Sump: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My inquiry would be should anyone in this House Chamber refer to anyone being advocates of cheaters? Mr. Speaker, I think that was the statement that was made."

SPEAKER'S RULING

       Mr. Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding): "The Speaker would answer the gentleman from the 7^th District that the Speaker did not interpret the remarks in that manner."

       Representative Simpson (again) spoke against the adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment.

       Representatives Orcutt and Buri spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment.

SPEAKER'S RULING

       Mr. Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding): "The Speaker has asked members on both sides of the aisle to tone down their remarks. Would all members please tone down your remarks on this legislation."

       Representatives Buri (continued) and Roach spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment.

       The amendment to the committee amendment was not adopted.

       Representative Hunter moved the adoption of amendment (538) to the committee amendment:

        On page 3, after line 31, insert the following:

        "(7) This section does not apply to a health plan offered by a health carrier. "Health plan" has the same meaning as in RCW 48.43.005. Health carrier has the same meaning as in RCW 48.43.005."

       Representatives Hunter, Roach and Ericksen spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment.

       The amendment to the committee amendment was adopted.

       Representative Williams moved the adoption of amendment (545) to the committee amendment:

        On page 3, after line 31 of the amendment, insert the following:

        "(7)(a) Twenty days prior to filing an action based on this section, a first party claimant must provide written notice of the basis for the cause of action to the insurer and office of the insurance commissioner. Notice may be provided by regular mail, registered mail, or certified mail with return receipt requested. Proof of notice by mail may be made in the same manner as prescribed by court rule or statute for proof of service by mail. The insurer and insurance commissioner are deemed to have received notice three business days after the notice is mailed.

        (b) If the insurer fails to resolve the basis for the action within the twenty day period after the written notice by the first party claimant, the first party claimant may bring the action without any further notice.

        (c) The first party claimant may bring an action after the required period of time in subsection (a) of this subsection has elapsed.

        (d) If a written notice of claim is served under (a) of this subsection within the time prescribed for the filing of an action under this section, the statute of limitations for the action is tolled during the twenty day period of time in (a) of this subsection."

       Representatives Williams and Roach spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment.

       The amendment to the committee amendment was adopted.

       Representative Roach moved the adoption of amendment (544) to the committee amendment:

        Strike everything after page 1, line 2 of the amendment, and insert the following:

        "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The insurance commissioner must conduct a study of the existing statutes and case law regarding remedies and causes of action related to claims practices of insurers. In the study, the insurance commissioner must consult with stakeholders, including representatives of the insurance industry, the Washington state trial attorneys association, and consumer representatives. The study must include a comparison of causes of action and remedies available for first party claimants in Washington and other states. The study must also review the correlation, if any, between increased liability for insurers and impacts on premiums. The insurance commissioner may make policy recommendations in the study. The insurance commissioner must report his or her findings to the senate financial institutions and insurance committee, the senate consumer protection and housing committee, and the house of representatives insurance, financial services and consumer protection committee by December 1, 2007."

        Correct the title.

       Representatives Roach, Ericksen, Walsh, Ahern and Anderson spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment.

SPEAKER'S RULING

       Mr. Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding): "The Speaker would again asked all members to watch the tone of the debate. The Speaker would ask for a little dignity in this debate."

       Representatives Haler, Hailey and Buri spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment.

       Representative Kirby spoke against the adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment.

       Division was demanded and the demand was sustained. The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) divided the House. The result was 38 - YEAS; 59 -NAYS.

       The amendment to the committee amendment was not adopted.

       The question before the House was the adoption of the committee amendment as amended. The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) was unsure of the vote and divided the House. The result was 62 - YEAS; 35 -NAYS. The committee amendment as amended was adopted.

       There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill, as amended by the House, was placed on final passage.

       Representative Kirby spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

       Representatives Sump and Roach spoke against the passage of the bill.

SPEAKER'S RULING

       Mr. Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding): "The Speaker would ask the member not to impugn the motives of other members."

       Representative Roach (continued) spoke against the passage of the bill.

SPEAKER'S RULING

       Mr. Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding): "The Speaker will remind members that we have rules of debate in this Chamber and if the members cannot comply with those rules, it creates a difficult problem. Will the members please comply with the rules?"

POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

       Representative Kessler: "I would like an apology."

POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

       Representative Roach: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Obviously, in this debate, things have gotten very heated. People are very emotional on both sides of the issue, maybe me particularly because I have been through the whole committee process and seen how the issues worked. However, that is no excuse to disrespect the institution. I want to stand and apologize for that because I do respect the institution. I want to make sure that everyone that may have been offended personally that I brought in know that I apologize for that as well. Thank you."

       The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5726, as amended by the House.

MOTION

       On motion of Representative Santos, Representative Pettigrew was excused.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5726, as amended by the House, and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 59, Nays - 38, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.

       Voting yea: Representatives Appleton, Barlow, Blake, Campbell, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Eddy, Eickmeyer, Ericks, Flannigan, Goodman, Grant, Green, Haigh, Hasegawa, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jarrett, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, McCoy, McDermott, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Ormsby, Pedersen, Quall, Roberts, Rolfes, Santos, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Sommers, Springer, B. Sullivan, P. Sullivan, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 59.

       Voting nay: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Buri, Chandler, Condotta, Crouse, Curtis, DeBolt, Dunn, Ericksen, Fromhold, Hailey, Haler, Hankins, Hinkle, Kelley, Kretz, Kristiansen, McCune, McDonald, Newhouse, O'Brien, Orcutt, Pearson, Priest, Roach, Rodne, Ross, Schindler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, Strow, Sump, Walsh, and Warnick - 38.

       Excused: Representative Pettigrew - 1.

       ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5726, as amended by the House, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5315, by Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation (originally sponsored by Senators Schoesler, Rasmussen, Holmquist, Sheldon, Honeyford, Stevens, Clements, Morton, Delvin, Hatfield, Kilmer, Shin and Roach)

       Regarding access to property during a forest fire.

       The bill was read the second time.

       There being no objection, the committee amendment by the Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources was before the House for purpose of amendment. (For Committee amendment, see Journal, 80^th Day, March 28, 2007.)

       Representative Ericks moved the adoption of amendment (535) to the committee amendment:

        On page 1, line 28, after "sheriff" strike "shall" and insert "may"

       Representative Ericks spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment.

       Representative Orcutt spoke against the adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment

       The amendment to the committee amendment was adopted.

       The committee amendment as amended was adopted.

       There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill, as amended by the House, was placed on final passage.

       Representatives B. Sullivan 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 Senate Bill No. 5315, as amended by the House.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5315, as amended by the House, and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 98, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.

       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, 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 - 98.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5315, as amended by the House, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5002, by Senate Committee on Higher Education (originally sponsored by Senators Hewitt, Pflug, Honeyford, Swecker, Morton, Stevens, Parlette, Delvin, McCaslin, Schoesler and Sheldon)

       Changing tuition waivers for families of fallen veterans and national guard members.

       The bill was read the second time.

       There being no objection, the committee amendment by the Committee on Higher Education was adopted. (For Committee amendment, see Journal, 80^th Day, March 30, 2007.)

       There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill, as amended by the House, was placed on final passage.

       Representatives Sells 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 Substitute Senate Bill No. 5002, as amended by the House.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5002, as amended by the House, and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 98, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.

       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, 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 - 98.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5002, as amended by the House, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5063, by Senators Kohl-Welles, Fairley, Rockefeller, Kline, Schoesler, Keiser, Parlette, Kauffman, Fraser and Shin

       Removing gender references.

       The bill was read the second time.

       There being no objection, the committee amendment by the Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs was before the House for purpose of amendment. (For Committee amendment, see Journal, 75^th Day, March 23, 2007.)

       Representative Hunt moved the adoption of amendment (472) to the committee amendment:

        On page 90, line 33 of the amendment, after "Sec. 97." strike all material through "law" on line 36 and insert "The office of the code reviser, in consultation with the statute law committee, shall develop and implement a plan to correct gender-specific references throughout the revised code of Washington, submitting recommendations to the legislature annually pursuant to RCW 1.08.025. The revision shall be complete by June 30, 2015"

       Representative Hunt spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment.

       The amendment to the committee amendment was adopted.

       The committee amendment as amended was adopted.

       There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill, as amended by the House, was placed on final passage.

       Representative Hunt 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 Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5063, as amended by the House.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5063, as amended by the House, and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 78, Nays - 20, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.

       Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Appleton, Barlow, Blake, Campbell, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Curtis, Darneille, DeBolt, Dickerson, Dunshee, Eddy, Eickmeyer, Ericks, Flannigan, Fromhold, Goodman, Grant, Green, Haigh, Haler, Hankins, Hasegawa, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jarrett, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, McCoy, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Newhouse, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, Roberts, Rodne, Rolfes, Santos, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Springer, B. Sullivan, P. Sullivan, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 78.

       Voting nay: Representatives Ahern, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Buri, Condotta, Crouse, Dunn, Ericksen, Hailey, Hinkle, Kretz, Kristiansen, McCune, Pearson, Ross, Schindler, Strow, Sump, and Warnick - 20.

       ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5063, as amended by the House, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5078, by Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Honeyford and Kline)

       Implementing rules for drivers when approaching stationary emergency, roadside assistance, and police vehicles on highways having less than four lanes.

       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 Clibborn and Jarrett 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 Senate Bill No. 5078.

MOTION

       On motion of Representative Clibborn, Representative Jarrett was excused.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5078 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, 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, 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 - 97.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5078, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       SENATE BILL NO. 5084, by Senators Murray, Swecker, Haugen and Delvin

       Updating rail transit safety plan provisions to comply with federal regulation.

       The bill was read the second time.

       There being no objection, the committee amendment by the Committee on Transportation was adopted. (For Committee amendment, see Journal, 80^th Day, March 30, 2007.)

       There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill, as amended by the House, was placed on final passage.

       Representatives Flannigan and Jarrett 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 Senate Bill No. 5084, as amended by the House.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5084, as amended by the House, 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, 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, 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 - 97.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       SENATE BILL NO. 5084, as amended by the House, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       SENATE BILL NO. 5086, by Senators Haugen, Swecker and Murray

       Increasing the population threshold for state highway maintenance responsibility in cities and towns.

       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 Clibborn and Jarrett 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 Senate Bill No. 5086.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5086 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, 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, 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 - 97.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       SENATE BILL NO. 5086, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5087, by Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Haugen, Swecker and Murray)

       Addressing Washington state compliance with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005.

       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 Eddy and Jarrett 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 Senate Bill No. 5087.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5087 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 95, Nays - 2, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.

       Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Barlow, Blake, Buri, Campbell, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Crouse, Curtis, Darneille, DeBolt, Dickerson, Dunshee, Eddy, 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, 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.

       Voting nay: Representatives Anderson and Dunn - 2.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5087, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5101, by Senate Committee on Higher Education (originally sponsored by Senators Hobbs, McAuliffe, Fairley, Weinstein, Marr, Shin, Oemig, Fraser, Kline, Regala, Rasmussen, Tom, Kohl-Welles and Haugen)

       Expanding higher education tuition waivers to include certain certificated instructional staff.

       The bill was read the second time.

       There being no objection, the committee amendment by the Committee on Appropriations was adopted. (For Committee amendment, see Journal, 85^th Day, April 2, 2007.)

       There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill, as amended by the House, was placed on final passage.

       Representatives Sells 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 Substitute Senate Bill No. 5101, as amended by the House.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5101, as amended by the House, 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, 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, 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 - 97.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5101, as amended by the House, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5118, by Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development (originally sponsored by Senators Kohl-Welles, Brandland, Keiser, Murray, Prentice, McAuliffe, Marr and Shin)

       Developing sexual harassment policies, procedures, and mandatory training for all state employees.

       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.

       Representative Hunt 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 Senate Bill No. 5118.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5118 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, 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, 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 - 97.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5118, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5122, by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Rockefeller and Swecker; by request of Office of Financial Management)

       Preserving regulatory assistance provisions.

       The bill was read the second time.

       Representative Bailey moved the adoption of amendment (555):

        On page 3, beginning on line 7, strike all of section 3

        Correct the title.

       Representative Bailey spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.

       Representative Linville spoke against the adoption of the amendment.

       The amendment was not adopted.

       There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

       Representatives Sommers 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 Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5122.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5122 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, 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, 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 - 97.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5122, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       SENATE BILL NO. 5134, by Senators Haugen, Swecker, Rasmussen and Delvin; by request of Washington State Patrol, Department of Licensing and Washington Traffic Safety Commission

       Authorizing police officers to impound vehicles operated by drivers without specially endorsed licenses.

       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 Clibborn and Jarrett 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 Senate Bill No. 5134.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5134 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 66, Nays - 31, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.

       Voting yea:Representatives Anderson, Appleton, Barlow, Campbell, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Eddy, Ericks, Flannigan, Fromhold, Goodman, Green, Haigh, Haler, Hankins, Hasegawa, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jarrett, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, McCoy, McCune, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, O'Brien, Ormsby, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roberts, Rodne, Rolfes, Santos, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Sommers, Springer, B. Sullivan, P. Sullivan, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 66.

       Voting nay: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Armstrong, Bailey, Blake, Buri, Chandler, Condotta, Crouse, Curtis, DeBolt, Dunn, Ericksen, Grant, Hailey, Hinkle, Kretz, Kristiansen, Morris, Newhouse, Orcutt, Pearson, Roach, Ross, Schindler, Skinner, Strow, Sump, Takko, Walsh and Warnick - 31.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       SENATE BILL NO. 5134, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       SENATE BILL NO. 5175, by Senators Pridemore, Schoesler, Fraser, Fairley, McAuliffe, Shin, Jacobsen, Prentice, Franklin and Rasmussen; by request of Select Committee on Pension Policy

       Providing annual increases in certain retirement allowances.

       The bill was read the second time.

       With the consent of the House, amendment (556) was withdrawn.

       There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

       Representatives Conway, Alexander and Orcutt spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

SPEAKER'S RULING

       Mr. Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding): "The Speaker would remind the members to limit their comments to the debate in front of us."

       The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5175.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5175 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, 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, 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 - 97.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       SENATE BILL NO. 5175, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5190, by Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections (originally sponsored by Senators Hargrove, McCaslin and Shin)

       Modifying provisions relating to the collection of legal financial obligations.

       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 Lantz and Rodne 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 Senate Bill No. 5190.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5190 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, 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, 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 - 97.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5190, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       SENATE BILL NO. 5199, by Senators Berkey, Prentice, Benton, Hobbs, Hatfield, Schoesler, Parlette, Franklin and Keiser; by request of Department of Financial Institutions

       Restricting small loan practices.

       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 Kirby and Strow 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 Senate Bill No. 5199.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5199 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, 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, 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 - 97.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       SENATE BILL NO. 5199, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5204, by Senators Rasmussen, Schoesler, Shin, Hatfield, Jacobsen and Morton; by request of Department of Agriculture

       Enforcing animal health laws.

       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 B. Sullivan 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 Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5204.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5204 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, 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, 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 - 97.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5204, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

STATEMENT FOR THE JOURNAL

       I intended to vote NAY on ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5204.

DAN KRISTIANSEN, 39^th District

STATEMENT FOR THE JOURNAL

       I intended to vote NAY on ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5204.

KIRK PEARSON, 39^th District

SECOND READING

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5242, by Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Hobbs, Hewitt, Haugen, Kastama, Fairley, Shin, Kline, Clements, Kohl-Welles, Keiser, Tom, Brandland, Murray, Roach, Spanel, Kauffman, Rockefeller, Regala, Jacobsen, McAuliffe, Berkey, Carrell, Sheldon, Kilmer, Rasmussen, Holmquist and Honeyford)

       Establishing an internship program for wounded combat veterans.

       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 Clibborn and Jarrett 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 Senate Bill No. 5242.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5242 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, 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, 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 - 97.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5242, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5250, by Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Swecker, Haugen, Kilmer, Kline, Rockefeller and Shin)

       Regarding the transfer of motor vehicle ownership.

       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 Clibborn and Jarrett 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 Senate Bill No. 5250.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5250 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, 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, 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 - 97.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5250, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       SENATE BILL NO. 5273, by Senators Swecker, Murray and Keiser; by request of Department of Licensing, Washington Traffic Safety Commission and Washington State Patrol

       Modifying motorcycle driver's license endorsement and education provisions.

       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 Clibborn and Jarrett 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 Senate Bill No. 5273.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5273 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, 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, 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 - 97.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       SENATE BILL NO. 5273, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5321, by Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections (originally sponsored by Senators Carrell, Regala, Stevens, Schoesler, Clements and Rasmussen)

       Addressing child welfare.

       The bill was read the second time.

       There being no objection, the committee amendment by the Committee on Appropriations was adopted. (For Committee amendment, see Journal, 82^nd Day, April 2, 2007.)

       There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill, as amended by the House, was placed on final passage.

       Representatives Kagi 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 Senate Bill No. 5321, as amended by the House.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5321, as amended by the House, 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, 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, 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 - 97.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5321, as amended by the House, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       SENATE BILL NO. 5332, by Senators Roach, Prentice and Rasmussen

       Creating a statewide automated victim information and notification system.

       The bill was read the second time.

       There being no objection, the committee amendment by the Committee on Appropriations was adopted. (For Committee amendment, see Journal, 82^nd Day, March 30, 2007.)

       There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill, as amended by the House, was placed on final passage.

       Representatives Hurst 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 Senate Bill No. 5332, as amended by the House.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5332, as amended by the House, 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, 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, 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 - 97.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       SENATE BILL NO. 5332, as amended by the House, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       SENATE BILL NO. 5398, by Senators Marr, Brandland and Keiser

       Licensing specialty hospitals.

       The bill was read the second time.

       Representative Hinkle moved the adoption of amendment (548):

        On page 3, beginning on line 23, strike all of subsection (h)

        Reletter the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

       Representatives Hinkle and Curtis spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.

       Representative Cody spoke against the adoption of the amendment.

       The amendment was not adopted.

       There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

       Representatives Cody and Schual-Berke spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

       Representatives Hinkle and Curtis spoke against the passage of the bill.

       The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5398.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5398 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 66, Nays - 31, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.

       Voting yea: Representatives Appleton, Armstrong, Barlow, Blake, Buri, Campbell, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Eddy, Ericks, Flannigan, Fromhold, Goodman, Grant, Green, Haigh, Hailey, Hasegawa, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jarrett, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, McCoy, McDermott, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, O'Brien, Ormsby, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roberts, Santos, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Sommers, Springer, B. Sullivan, P. Sullivan, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 66.

       Voting nay: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Bailey, Chandler, Condotta, Crouse, Curtis, DeBolt, Dunn, Ericksen, Haler, Hankins, Hinkle, Kretz, Kristiansen, McCune, McDonald, Newhouse, Orcutt, Pearson, Roach, Rodne, Rolfes, Ross, Schindler, Skinner, Strow, Sump, Walsh and Warnick - 31.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       SENATE BILL NO. 5398, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5403, by Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development (originally sponsored by Senators Rasmussen, Brandland and Jacobsen)

       Certifying animal massage practitioners.

       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 B. Sullivan and Kretz 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 Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5403.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5403 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 95, Nays - 2, 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, 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, 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: Representatives Moeller and Roberts - 2.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5403, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       SENATE BILL NO. 5421, by Senators Fraser, Morton, Poulsen, Swecker, Marr, Regala, Rockefeller, Pridemore, Oemig, Honeyford, Rasmussen, Shin, Kohl-Welles and Kline

       Concerning environmental covenants.

       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 Pedersen and Rodne 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 Senate Bill No. 5421.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5421 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 84, Nays - 13, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.

       Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Barlow, Blake, Buri, Campbell, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Darneille, DeBolt, Dickerson, Dunshee, Eddy, Ericks, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Goodman, Grant, Green, Haigh, Hailey, Haler, Hankins, Hasegawa, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jarrett, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kretz, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, McCoy, McCune, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Newhouse, O'Brien, Ormsby, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roberts, Rodne, Rolfes, Santos, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Sommers, Springer, Strow, B. Sullivan, P. Sullivan, Sump, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 84.

       Voting nay: Representatives Ahern, Condotta, Crouse, Curtis, Dunn, Hinkle, Kristiansen, Orcutt, Pearson, Roach, Ross, Schindler and Skinner - 13.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       SENATE BILL NO. 5421, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5447, by Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation (originally sponsored by Senators Hatfield, Jacobsen, Honeyford, Hargrove, Poulsen, Benton and Rasmussen)

       Regarding the coastal Dungeness crab fishery.

       The bill was read the second time.

       There being no objection, the committee amendment by the Committee on Appropriations was adopted. (For Committee amendment, see Journal, 85^th Day, April 2, 2007.)

       There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill, as amended by the House, was placed on final passage.

       Representatives B. Sullivan, Kretz, 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 Substitute Senate Bill No. 5447, as amended by the House.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5447, as amended by the House, 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, 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, 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 - 97.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5447, as amended by the House, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5467, by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Keiser, Pflug, Parlette, Kastama, Franklin, Fairley, Weinstein, Marr, Tom, Brown, Hargrove, Zarelli, McAuliffe, Regala, Clements, Kilmer, Oemig, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Kohl-Welles, Benton, Kline and Roach)

       Creating the individual and family services program for people with developmental disabilities.

       The bill was read the second time.

       There being no objection, the committee amendment by the Committee on Appropriations was adopted. (For Committee amendment, see Journal, 82^th Day, March 30, 2007.)

       There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill, as amended by the House, was placed on final passage.

       Representatives Dickerson, Walsh and Ahern 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 Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5467, as amended by the House.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5467, as amended by the House, 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, 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, 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 - 97.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5467, as amended by the House, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5503, by Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development (originally sponsored by Senators Marr, Keiser, Brown, Brandland, Fairley, Schoesler, Berkey, Shin, Delvin, Kohl-Welles and McAuliffe)

       Licensing persons who offer athletic training services.

       The bill was read the second time.

       There being no objection, the committee amendment by the Committee on Appropriations was adopted. (For Committee amendment, see Journal, 85^th Day, April 2, 2007.)

       There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill, as amended by the House, was placed on final passage.

       Representatives Seaquist, Hinkle and Springer spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

       Representative Cody spoke against the passage of the bill.

       The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5503, as amended by the House.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5503, as amended by the House, and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 91, Nays - 6, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.

       Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Barlow, Blake, Buri, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Condotta, Conway, Crouse, Curtis, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Eddy, 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, Morris, Newhouse, O'Brien, 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 - 91.

       Voting nay: Representatives Campbell, Cody, DeBolt, Dunn, Flannigan, and Orcutt - 6.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5503, as amended by the House, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       SENATE BILL NO. 5552, by Senators Rockefeller, Spanel, Regala, Kohl-Welles, Kline and Oemig

       Changing compensation and penalties for oil spills.

       The bill was read the second time.

       There being no objection, the committee amendment by the Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources was adopted. (For Committee amendment, see Journal, 82^nd Day, March 30, 2007.)

       There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill, as amended by the House, was placed on final passage.

       Representative B. Sullivan spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

       Representative Kretz spoke against the passage of the bill.

       The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5552, as amended by the House.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5552, as amended by the House, and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 69, Nays - 28, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.

       Voting yea:Representatives Anderson, Appleton, Bailey, Barlow, Blake, Campbell, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Eddy, Ericks, Flannigan, Fromhold, Goodman, Grant, Green, Haigh, Hasegawa, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jarrett, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, McCoy, McCune, McDermott, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, O'Brien, Ormsby, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roberts, Rodne, Rolfes, Santos, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Sommers, Springer, Strow, B. Sullivan, P. Sullivan, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 69.

       Voting nay: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Armstrong, Buri, Chandler, Condotta, Crouse, Curtis, DeBolt, Dunn, Ericksen, Hailey, Haler, Hankins, Hinkle, Kretz, Kristiansen, McDonald, Newhouse, Orcutt, Pearson, Roach, Ross, Schindler, Skinner, Sump, Walsh and Warnick - 28.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       SENATE BILL NO. 5552, as amended by the House, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5554, by Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development (originally sponsored by Senators McAuliffe, Clements and Kohl-Welles)

       Concerning self-service storage facilities.

       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 Wood and Condotta 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 Senate Bill No. 5554.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5554 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, 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, 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 - 97.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5554, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5717, by Senate Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance (originally sponsored by Senators Berkey, Hobbs, Prentice, Hatfield and Franklin; by request of Insurance Commissioner)

       Establishing a program of market conduct oversight within the office of the insurance commissioner.

       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.

       Representative Kirby 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 Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5717.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5717 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 1, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.

       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, 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, 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 - 96.

       Voting nay: Representative Anderson - 1.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5717, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5721, by Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development (originally sponsored by Senator Kohl-Welles)

       Concerning financial arrangements involving sports/entertainment facility license holders.

       The bill was read the second time.

       There being no objection, the committee amendment by the Committee on Commerce & Labor was adopted. (For Committee amendment, see Journal, 82^nd Day, March 30, 2007.)

       There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill, as amended by the House, was placed on final passage.

       Representatives Conway and Condotta spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

       Representative Orcutt spoke against the passage of the bill.

       The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5721, as amended by the House.

ROLL CALL

       The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5721, as amended by the House, and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 72, Nays - 25, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.

       Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Appleton, Armstrong, Barlow, Blake, Buri, Campbell, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Curtis, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunn, Dunshee, Ericks, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Goodman, Grant, Green, Haigh, Hankins, Hinkle, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jarrett, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kristiansen, Lovick, McCoy, McDermott, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morris, Newhouse, Ormsby, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Quall, Rodne, Ross, Santos, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Springer, B. Sullivan, P. Sullivan, Takko, Upthegrove, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 72.

       Voting nay: Representatives Ahern, Bailey, Crouse, DeBolt, Eddy, Hailey, Haler, Hasegawa, Kretz, Lantz, Linville, McCune, McDonald, Morrell, O'Brien, Orcutt, Pearson, Priest, Roach, Roberts, Rolfes, Schindler, Strow, Sump and Van De Wege - 25.

       Excused: Representative Eickmeyer - 1.

       SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5721, as amended by the House, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

       With the consent of the House, the Committee on Rules was relieved of the following bills and the bills were placed on the Second Reading calendar:

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5032,

SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5092,

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5244,

SENATE BILL NO. 5259,

SENATE BILL NO. 5272,

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5412,

SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5470,

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5475,

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5483,

ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5508,

SENATE BILL NO. 5613,

ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5627,

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5653,

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5676,

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5770,

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5774,

ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5843,

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5894,

SENATE BILL NO. 6119,

       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., April 6, 2007, the 88th Day of the Regular Session.

FRANK CHOPP, Speaker

RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk