FIFTY-SEVENTH DAY
MORNING SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Monday, March 5, 2007
The Senate was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by President Owen. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President that all Senators were present with the exception of Senators Delvin, Hargrove, Kastama and Zarelli.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard consisting of Pages Lyle Brunner and Hope Fournier, presented the Colors. Member Mary-Lynne Reiner of Temple Beth Hatfiloh Church offered the prayer.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
MOTION
There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the first order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
March 1, 2007
SB 5024 Prime Sponsor, Jacobsen: Increasing fees to fund community traumatic brain injury services. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5024 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Berkey, Delvin, Eide, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Benton. Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Clements and Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 28, 2007
SB 5159 Prime Sponsor, Jacobsen: Regarding personal rapid transit and magnetic levitation transit systems. Revised for 1st Substitute: Adding personal rapid transit and magnetic levitation transit systems to the definition of rail fixed guideway system. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5159 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Berkey, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Holmquist, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 1, 2007
SB 5171 Prime Sponsor, Schoesler: Establishing contribution rates in the Washington state patrol retirement system. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5171 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Benton, Berkey, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Holmquist, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 1, 2007
SB 5188 Prime Sponsor, Haugen: Establishing a wildlife rehabilitation program. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5188 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Berkey, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 1, 2007
SB 5207 Prime Sponsor, Haugen: Creating and funding the freight congestion relief account for the purpose of improving freight rail systems and state highways used as freight corridors through imposing a fee on the processing of shipping containers. Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning a study to evaluate the imposition of a fee on the processing of shipping containers, port-related user fees, and other funding mechanisms to improve freight corridors; creating the freight congestion relief account. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5207 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Berkey, Delvin, Eide, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Spanel and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Benton, Clements, Holmquist and Sheldon
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 28, 2007
SB 5298 Prime Sponsor, Haugen: Modifying provisions concerning transportation providers. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Berkey, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 1, 2007
SB 5313 Prime Sponsor, Haugen: Establishing the retirement age for members of the Washington state patrol retirement system. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Benton, Berkey, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Holmquist, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 1, 2007
SB 5333 Prime Sponsor, Murray: Modifying driver's license and training provisions that affect teenage drivers. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5333 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Berkey, Delvin, Eide, Jacobsen, Kastama, Spanel and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Murray, Vice Chair; Benton, Clements, Holmquist, Kilmer and Sheldon
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 1, 2007
SB 5412 Prime Sponsor, Murray: Realigning goals and objectives of certain transportation agencies. Revised for 1st Substitute: Clarifying goals, objectives, and responsibilities of certain transportation agencies. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5412 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Benton, Berkey, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 2, 2007
SB 5634 Prime Sponsor, Brandland: Revising corrections personnel training provisions. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Without recommendation:
Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair: Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 1, 2007
SB 5739 Prime Sponsor, Rockefeller: Providing requirements for vehicle idling in Washington state ferry holding areas. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Eide, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kilmer, Spanel and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Benton, Berkey, Delvin, Holmquist, Kauffman and Sheldon. Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Clements
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 1, 2007
SB 5797 Prime Sponsor, Clements: Requiring motorcycle endorsement verification before registration renewal. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5797 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Benton, Berkey, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 1, 2007
SB 5803 Prime Sponsor, Murray: Creating regional transportation commissions. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5803 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Berkey, Clements, Kastama, Kauffman, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Benton, Delvin, Holmquist and Jacobsen
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 27, 2007
SB 5937 Prime Sponsor, Haugen: Providing for additional patrols along high-accident corridors. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5937 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Berkey, Delvin, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Pflug, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Clements and Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 1, 2007
SB 5979 Prime Sponsor, Murray: Modifying transportation innovative partnerships provisions. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Benton, Berkey, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Holmquist, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 28, 2007
SB 6068 Prime Sponsor, Hobbs: Requiring a feasibility study on providing commuter rail service between Everett and Leavenworth. Revised for 1st Substitute: Requiring a feasibility study on providing commuter rail service from Everett east. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6068 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Berkey, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Holmquist, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 1, 2007
SB 6120 Prime Sponsor, Marr: Addressing rail and freight infrastructure. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6120 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Berkey, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Jacobsen, Kauffman, Kilmer, Sheldon and Spanel
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Benton and Holmquist. Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 1, 2007
SB 6127 Prime Sponsor, Spanel: Regarding state ferries. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6127 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Benton, Berkey, Delvin, Eide, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Clements and Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 1, 2007
SB 6129 Prime Sponsor, Murray: Providing additional funding for the state patrol highway account. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Benton, Berkey, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Holmquist, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 1, 2007
SCR 8405 Prime Sponsor, Haugen: Establishing a joint interim work group concerning the Columbia River Crossing Project. Revised for 1st Substitute: Providing for the study of legislative and financial issues regarding the Columbia River Crossing Project. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 8405 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Benton, Berkey, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Holmquist, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 1, 2007
SHB 1417 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Providing reimbursement for certain Washington state patrol survivor benefits. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Benton, Berkey, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Holmquist, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.
MOTION
Senator Fraser moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8644
By Senators Fraser, Murray, Kline, Kohl-Welles and Rockefeller
WHEREAS, The Student Conservation Association was founded in 1957 by Vassar College alumna Elizabeth (Cushman) Titus Putnam, with the assistance of Martha Hayne, to promote college student conservation efforts to benefit America's beautiful lands; and
WHEREAS, In 1957, Washington state was fortunate to sponsor the Student Conservation Association's first conservation effort, in Port Angeles' Olympic National Park; and
WHEREAS, The goal of the Student Conservation Association is for high school and college-age volunteers to unite through their commitment to preserve the nation's public lands, forests, parks, refuges, and rivers; and
WHEREAS, The Student Conservation Association has created strong ties with governmental agencies, environmental groups, and conscientious corporations, such as the United States Park Service, United States Forest Service, United States Navy's Natural Resource Program, AmeriCorps, the Corporation for National Service, and the Ford Foundation; and
WHEREAS, The Student Conservation Association operates in all 50 states and in three foreign countries; and
WHEREAS, After flooding in Mount Rainier National Park in 2006, the Student Conservation Association is leading the volunteer flood recovery and land restoration efforts; and
WHEREAS, There are more than 4,000 Student Conservation Association volunteers in Washington state who have contributed more than an estimated 1.5 million hours of service to help preserve our state's natural ecosystems, forests, and wildlife reserves; and
WHEREAS, Nearly 60 percent of Student Conservation Association alumni go on to pursue careers in the conservation field to preserve America's breathtaking natural landscapes; and
WHEREAS, This year marks the golden 50th anniversary of the founding of the Student Conservation Association;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor and recognize the Student Conservation Association for its contributions to Washington state and the United States to help restore and maintain America's natural beauty; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the Washington State Senate and the Student Conservation Association.
Senators Fraser and Rasmussen spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8644.
The motion by Senator Fraser carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President welcomed and introduced members of the Student Conservation Association who were seated in the gallery.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate reverted to the sixth order of business.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5149, by Senators Pridemore, Swecker, Fairley, Oemig and Shin
Modifying county treasurer administrative provisions.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Pridemore, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5149 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Pridemore spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Brandland, Senators Delvin, Roach and Zarelli were excused.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5149.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5149 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 2; Excused, 2.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Clements, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Poulsen, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Weinstein - 45
Absent: Senators Hargrove and Kastama - 2
Excused: Senators Delvin and Zarelli - 2
SENATE BILL NO. 5149, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
MOTION
At 10:18 a.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President.
The Senate was called to order at 11:18 a.m. by President Owen.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5050, by Senators Weinstein, Franklin, Kauffman, Rockefeller, Oemig, Murray, Rasmussen, Keiser and Kohl-Welles
Modifying the mileage tolling calculation in the motor vehicle lemon law.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Weinstein, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5050 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5050 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.
On motion of Senator Weinstein, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5050 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senators Weinstein and McCaslin spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Regala, Senator Kastama was excused.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5050.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5050 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Clements, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Poulsen, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 47
Excused: Senators Delvin and Kastama - 2
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5050, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5513, by Senators Kilmer, Holmquist, Hobbs, Marr, Oemig, Hatfield, McAuliffe and Rasmussen
Establishing a state government efficiency hotline.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
Senator Kilmer moved that the following amendment by Senators Fraser, Kastama and Kilmer be adopted.
On page 1, line 9, after "abuse" insert ", as well as examples of efficiency or outstanding achievement,"
Senator Kilmer spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senators Fraser, Kastama and Kilmer on page 1, line 9 to Senate Bill No. 5513.
The motion by Senator Kilmer carried and the amendment was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Kilmer, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5513 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Kilmer spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5513.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5513 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 2; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Carrell, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Poulsen, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 46
Absent: Senators Brown and Pridemore - 2
Excused: Senator Kastama - 1
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5513, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5112, by Senators Schoesler, Kohl-Welles, Rasmussen, Pridemore, Clements, Sheldon, Morton, Hatfield and Honeyford
Allowing auctioneers to auction vessels without registering as a vessel dealer.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Schoesler, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5112 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5112 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.
MOTION
Senator Schoesler moved that the following amendment by Senators Schoesler and Kohl-Welles be adopted.
On page 2, line 3, after "feet." insert "The auction company shall comply with all other vessel dealer requirements of this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter if the registration fees established in WAC 308-90-080 and RCW 88.02.060 are waived."
On page 5, line 32, after "auctions." insert "The auction company shall comply with the vessel dealer requirements of chapter 88.02 RCW and rules adopted under chapter 88.02 RCW if the bonding provisions of RCW 18.11.121, when in force, replace the bonding provisions of RCW 88.02.060."
Senator Schoesler spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senators Schoesler and Kohl-Welles on page 2, line 3 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 5112.
The motion by Senator Schoesler carried and the amendment was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Schoesler, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5112 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senators Schoesler and Kohl-Welles spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5112.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Regala, Senators Brown and Pridemore were excused.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5112 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Carrell, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Poulsen, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 46
Excused: Senators Brown, Kastama and Pridemore - 3
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5112, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Fraser: “Well thank you Mr. President. I would like to just to note that today is a significant historical anniversary today. The first Monday in March, it’s the day the Legislative Building first opened, eighty years ago. That day I am told the Legislators walked from the Old Capitol Building to the new capitol building so then I looked up in the journal from 1927 to see well what did they do that day. Of course they had a joint session to welcome the new building and all members of the House and Senate were present. The prayer was given by Reverend Hart of St. John's Episcopal Church in Olympia and of course they had a lot of people addressing the joint session. Governor Hartley, the State Auditor, the State Lands Commissioner-all on the State Capitol Committee; the Speaker, the President of the Senate, former Governor Hart, the Chief Justice, so it was a major day. There was music and singing including the UW Glee Club and the Varsity Club. Interestingly they passed a motion directing that photographs be taken and then they adjourned the joint session and went back to their respective chambers and back to business. Guess what? Call of the Senate. They worked all day and then they went into an evening session which also had a call of the Senate. So, this is an historic day. The eightieth anniversary of the day this building opened.”
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Honeyford: “Well, thank you Mr. President. It’s also interesting to note on the opening of the grand opening of the capitol building Governor Hartley was so tight he vetoed any funds for celebration for it. And I understand that Senator McCaslin was on that walk and enjoyed it very much.”
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5087, by Senators Haugen, Swecker and Murray
Addressing Washington state compliance with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Murray, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5087 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5087 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.
On motion of Senator Murray, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5087 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senators Murray and Swecker spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5087.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5087 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 41; Nays, 4; Absent, 1; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Poulsen, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Weinstein - 41
Voting nay: Senators Carrell, McCaslin, Morton and Zarelli - 4
Absent: Senator Hewitt - 1
Excused: Senators Brown, Kastama and Pridemore - 3
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5087, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5042, by Senators Berkey and Shin
Regulating the business of insurance.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Berkey, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5042 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Berkey spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Brandland, Senator Hewitt was excused.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5042.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5042 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 4.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Carrell, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Poulsen, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 45
Excused: Senators Brown, Hewitt, Kastama and Pridemore - 4
SENATE BILL NO. 5042, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5074, by Senators Honeyford, Poulsen, Schoesler and Delvin
Dividing water resource inventory area 29 into WRIA 29a and WRIA 29b.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Honeyford, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5074 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5074 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.
On motion of Senator Honeyford, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5074 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senators Honeyford and Poulsen spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5074.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5074 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 1; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Carrell, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 45
Absent: Senator Poulsen - 1
Excused: Senators Brown, Kastama and Pridemore - 3
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5074, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5754, by Senator Stevens
Creating the family, children, and youth administration in the department of social and health services. Revised for 1st Substitute: Creating the children in families administration in the department of social and health services.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Hargrove, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5754 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5754 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.
On motion of Senator Hargrove, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5754 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senators Hargrove and Stevens spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Brandland, Senator Hewitt was excused.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Regala, Senator Poulsen was excused.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5754.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5754 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Poulsen, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 48
Excused: Senator Kastama - 1
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5754, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
HOUSE BILL NO. 1025, by Representatives Rolfes, Newhouse, Lovick, Armstrong, Dunshee, Eickmeyer, Ericks, Blake, Morrell, Kenney, P. Sullivan, Wallace, Moeller, Warnick, Chase and Miloscia
Recommending authorization for projects by the public works board.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Prentice, the rules were suspended, House Bill No. 1025 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Prentice spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of House Bill No. 1025.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 1025 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Poulsen, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 48
Excused: Senator Kastama - 1
HOUSE BILL NO. 1025, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
MOTION
At 12:09 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President.
EVENING SESSION
The Senate was called to order at 9:08 p.m. by President Owen.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate reverted to the first order of business.
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
March 5, 2007
SB 5009 Prime Sponsor, Haugen: Exempting biodiesel fuel used for nonhighway farm use from sales and use tax. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5009 as recommended by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5026 Prime Sponsor, Murray: Providing a sales and use tax exemption for recovered wood waste boiler equipment. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Fairley
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5070 Prime Sponsor, Carrell: Changing provisions affecting offenders who are leaving confinement. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5070 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5085 Prime Sponsor, Haugen: Providing that transportation accounts receive one hundred percent of their proportionate share of earnings. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5085 as recommended by Committee on Transportation be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5090 Prime Sponsor, Kastama: Promoting innovation partnership zones. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5090 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5092 Prime Sponsor, Marr: Revising provisions for contracts with associate development organizations for economic development services. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5092 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5097 Prime Sponsor, Rockefeller: Changing requirements for safe school plans. Revised for 1st Substitute: Regarding safe schools. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5097 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5098 Prime Sponsor, Rockefeller: Creating the guaranteed opportunities scholarship. Revised for 2nd Substitute: Creating the Washington guaranteed scholarship program. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Creating the Washington college bound scholarship program.) Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5098 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5114 Prime Sponsor, Rockefeller: Changing student transportation funding. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5114 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford and Rockefeller
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5115 Prime Sponsor, Kilmer: Expanding competitive local infrastructure financing tools projects. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5115 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5116 Prime Sponsor, Kastama: Creating a public-private tourism partnership. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5116 as recommended by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Management be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5143 Prime Sponsor, Fraser: Authorizing additional land used for housing to qualify under the open space program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5143 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Honeyford. Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Parlette, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5151 Prime Sponsor, Franklin: Requiring the registration of commercial youth athletic coaches. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5151 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Carrell, Honeyford and Parlette
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5155 Prime Sponsor, Kilmer: Creating the passport to college promise program. Revised for 2nd Substitute: Creating the passport to college promise pilot program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5155 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 2, 2007
SB 5164 Prime Sponsor, Jacobsen: Expanding the veterans conservation corps program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5164 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5169 Prime Sponsor, Shin: Creating the Washington international relations foundation. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5169 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5184 Prime Sponsor, Hatfield: Modifying sales and use tax provisions for public facilities districts. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5184 as recommended by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Management be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Oemig, Rasmussen, Regala, Schoesler and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Rockefeller
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5187 Prime Sponsor, Haugen: Exempting a portion of the valuation of residential property from property taxation. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5187 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Oemig, Rasmussen, Regala and Rockefeller
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland, Hewitt, Honeyford, Parlette, Roach, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5224 Prime Sponsor, Jacobsen: Concerning the statewide salmon recovery office. Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning the governor's salmon recovery office. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5224 as recommended by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5238 Prime Sponsor, Poulsen: Creating a public utility tax credit for eligible light and power businesses to encourage the reduction of methane emissions. Revised for 1st Substitute: Creating a public utility tax credit for eligible light and power businesses that purchase and retire renewable energy credits from a facility that generates electricity from methane gas derived from the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter obtained from dairy cows in the state. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5238 as recommended by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5239 Prime Sponsor, Tom: Requiring implementation of a segmented mathematics alternative assessment. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5239 as recommended by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Oemig, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Hewitt, Honeyford, Parlette, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 2, 2007
SB 5244 Prime Sponsor, Hargrove: Implementing the deficit reduction act. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5244 as recommended by Committee on Human Services & Corrections be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 2, 2007
SB 5245 Prime Sponsor, Hargrove: Modifying foster children placement provisions. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5245 as recommended by Committee on Human Services & Corrections be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5279 Prime Sponsor, Franklin: Creating the children's environmental health and protection advisory council. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Fairley, Hatfield, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Rasmussen, Regala, Rockefeller and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Parlette. Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland, Carrell, Hewitt, Honeyford, Roach, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 2, 2007
SB 5285 Prime Sponsor, Keiser: Concerning residential services and support enforcement standards. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5285 as recommended by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5320 Prime Sponsor, Franklin: Creating an office of public guardianship as an independent agency of the judiciary. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5320 as recommended by Committee on Judiciary be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland, Parlette, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5321 Prime Sponsor, Carrell: Addressing child welfare. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5346 Prime Sponsor, Kline: Revising the accrual of interest on judgments entered against offenders. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5346 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Fairley, Hatfield, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Rasmussen, Regala, Rockefeller and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Honeyford. Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland, Carrell, Oemig, Parlette, Roach, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5372 Prime Sponsor, Rockefeller: Creating the Puget Sound partnership. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5372 as recommended by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Rasmussen, Regala, Rockefeller and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Carrell, Hewitt, Honeyford, Roach, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5381 Prime Sponsor, Hargrove: Concerning dependent children. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5381 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5390 Prime Sponsor, Swecker: Extending the sales and use tax credit for certain public facilities districts. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5431 Prime Sponsor, Rasmussen: Creating a public utility tax deduction for the transportation of agricultural commodities. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5440 Prime Sponsor, Keiser: Modifying provisions relating to public facilities districts. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5440 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Keiser, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Honeyford
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5454 Prime Sponsor, Morton: Addressing special needs transportation services provided by rural public utility districts. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Carrell
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5455 Prime Sponsor, Morton: Creating the community revitalization partnership pilot program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5455 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5467 Prime Sponsor, Keiser: Creating the individual and family services program for people with developmental disabilities. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5467 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland, Carrell, Honeyford, Parlette and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5470 Prime Sponsor, Hargrove: Revising provisions concerning dissolution proceedings. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5470 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5493 Prime Sponsor, Hargrove: Modifying provisions relating to the excise taxation of forest products businesses. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5493 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Fairley
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5498 Prime Sponsor, Regala: Revising voter-approved funding sources for local taxing districts. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Rasmussen, Regala, Rockefeller and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Parlette and Zarelli. Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland, Carrell, Hewitt, Honeyford, Roach and Schoesler
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5509 Prime Sponsor, Kastama: Concerning disciplinary actions for health care providers regulated under chapter 18.130 RCW. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5509 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5522 Prime Sponsor, Prentice: Providing for the annexation of a portion of a rural county library district by a city, code city, or town. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5522 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Parlette, Rasmussen, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fairley and Honeyford. Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Oemig, Regala and Tom
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5528 Prime Sponsor, Pflug: Requiring a review of the essential academic learning requirements in mathematics. Revised for 2nd Substitute: Requiring a review of the essential academic learning requirements in mathematics. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Requiring a revision of essential academic learning requirements and grade level expectations for mathematics.) Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5528 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5533 Prime Sponsor, Pflug: Revising procedures for individuals who are mentally ill and engaged in acts constituting criminal behavior. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5533 as recommended by Committee on Human Services & Corrections be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5542 Prime Sponsor, Jacobsen: Creating the heritage barn preservation program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5542 as recommended by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Parlette, Rasmussen, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5557 Prime Sponsor, Hargrove: Authorizing additional sales and use taxation by counties for economic development facilities. Revised for 2nd Substitute: Concerning public facilities for economic development purposes. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5557 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5563 Prime Sponsor, Hargrove: Providing backup for mental health professionals doing home visits. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5568 Prime Sponsor, Rasmussen: Extending the date when counties which have authorized facilities for agriculture promotion must allow a credit for city lodging taxes. Revised for 1st Substitute: Extending the date when counties east of the crest of the Cascade mountains that pledged lodging tax revenue for payment of bonds prior to June 26, 1975, must allow a credit for city lodging taxes. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5568 as recommended by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5572 Prime Sponsor, Murray: Providing excise tax relief for certain limited purpose public corporations, commissions, and authorities. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland, Oemig, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5586 Prime Sponsor, Murray: Encouraging the use of cleaner energy. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5586 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Rasmussen, Regala, Rockefeller and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland, Carrell, Hewitt, Honeyford, Oemig, Parlette, Roach, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5589 Prime Sponsor, Keiser: Addressing law enforcement officer and firefighter retirement system plan 2 retiree medical. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5589 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5597 Prime Sponsor, Franklin: Concerning contracts with chiropractors. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5597 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Honeyford and Parlette
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5616 Prime Sponsor, Marr: Creating health sciences and services authorities. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5616 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Honeyford
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5643 Prime Sponsor, Regala: Addressing children and families of incarcerated parents. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5643 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5653 Prime Sponsor, Kauffman: Authorizing the development of self-employment assistance programs. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5653 as recommended by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Management be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5659 Prime Sponsor, Keiser: Establishing family and medical leave insurance. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5659 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Rasmussen, Regala and Rockefeller
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Brandland, Carrell, Honeyford, Parlette, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5712 Prime Sponsor, Parlette: Revising provisions for the Washington state health insurance pool. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5712 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5714 Prime Sponsor, Roach: Creating a pilot program of Spanish and Chinese language instruction. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5714 as recommended by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5768 Prime Sponsor, Kilmer: Concerning the excise taxation of electronically delivered financial information. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5768 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget and Fairley
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 2, 2007
SB 5774 Prime Sponsor, Hargrove: Revising background check requirements for the department of social and health services and the department of early learning. Revised for 1st Substitute: Revising background check requirements for the department of social and health services and the department of early learning. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Revising background check processes.) Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5774 as recommended by Committee on Human Services & Corrections be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5790 Prime Sponsor, Hobbs: Regarding skill centers. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5790 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5805 Prime Sponsor, Hatfield: Modifying provisions relating to the sales and use taxation of grain elevators. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5805 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Parlette, Rasmussen, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Regala and Rockefeller
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5806 Prime Sponsor, Schoesler: Implementing Washington learns higher education recommendations. Revised for 2nd Substitute: Regarding tuition limits and billing disclosures. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5806 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Fairley
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5813 Prime Sponsor, McAuliffe: Improving mathematics and science education. Revised for 2nd Substitute: Creating educational opportunities. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5813 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Rasmussen, Rockefeller and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland, Hewitt, Honeyford, Parlette, Regala, Roach, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5828 Prime Sponsor, Kauffman: Regarding early child development and learning. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5828 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5841 Prime Sponsor, Hobbs: Enhancing student learning opportunities and achievement. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5841 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Rockefeller, Schoesler and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Roach and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5843 Prime Sponsor, Oemig: Regarding educational data and data systems. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5843 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Honeyford
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5859 Prime Sponsor, Kohl-Welles: Creating a spirits, beer, and wine nightlife liquor license and removing spirits, beer, and wine restaurant license limit. Revised for 2nd Substitute: Changing the formula for determining how many spirits, beer, and wine restaurant liquor licenses can be issued in the state. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Addressing retail liquor licenses.) Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5859 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Parlette, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Honeyford
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5862 Prime Sponsor, Kilmer: Addressing passenger-only ferry service funding. Revised for 2nd Substitute: Regarding passenger-only ferry service. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5862 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland, Honeyford, Parlette, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5883 Prime Sponsor, Fraser: Concerning conversion of forest land to nonforestry uses. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5883 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5894 Prime Sponsor, Rockefeller: Clarifying the regulatory authority for on-site sewage systems. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5894 as recommended by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5902 Prime Sponsor, Prentice: Requiring additional state liquor stores to engage in Sunday sales. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Regala, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford and Roach. Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Carrell and Parlette
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5903 Prime Sponsor, Hargrove: Creating a cooperative agreement relating to the timber harvest excise taxation of timber harvests within the Quinault Indian Reservation. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5903 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5905 Prime Sponsor, Franklin: Concerning certificate of capital authorization. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5905 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5923 Prime Sponsor, Swecker: Regarding aquatic invasive species enforcement and control. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5923 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 2, 2007
SB 5926 Prime Sponsor, Kohl-Welles: Creating a joint legislative task force to review the underground economy in the construction industry. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5930 Prime Sponsor, Keiser: Providing high quality, affordable health care to Washingtonians based on the recommendations of the blue ribbon commission on health care costs and access. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5930 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Rasmussen, Regala, Rockefeller, Schoesler and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Carrell, Hewitt, Honeyford, Parlette, Roach and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5955 Prime Sponsor, Tom: Regarding educator preparation, professional development, and compensation. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5955 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Parlette, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5958 Prime Sponsor, Keiser: Creating innovative primary health care delivery. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5958 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5967 Prime Sponsor, Pridemore: Concerning the sales of vehicles and associated services to nonresidents of Washington. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5967 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Parlette, Rasmussen, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5980 Prime Sponsor, Fraser: Notifying licensed nursing homes and boarding homes of offender status of residents or persons seeking admission. Revised for 1st Substitute: Requiring notification to nursing homes, boarding homes, and adult family homes of offender status of new residents. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5980 as recommended by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Regala
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 5995 Prime Sponsor, Kastama: Providing for the role of the economic development commission in state government. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5995 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 6016 Prime Sponsor, Regala: Concerning good cause reasons for failure to participate in WorkFirst program components. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6016 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Brandland, Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Rasmussen, Regala, Rockefeller and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Carrell. Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Parlette, Roach, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 6044 Prime Sponsor, Rockefeller: Regarding the removal of derelict vessels. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6044 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Hewitt and Schoesler
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 6081 Prime Sponsor, Parlette: Regarding outdoor burning in small cities. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6081 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 6083 Prime Sponsor, Pflug: Providing access to medical information for physicians. Revised for 1st Substitute: Providing access to medical information for health professionals. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6083 as recommended by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 6107 Prime Sponsor, Zarelli: Reviewing pipeline capacity and distribution in southwest Washington. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 6117 Prime Sponsor, Fraser: Regarding reclaimed water. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6117 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Rasmussen, Rockefeller and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland, Carrell, Hewitt, Honeyford, Oemig, Parlette, Roach, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 6119 Prime Sponsor, Eide: Changing the distribution to and allocation of the fire service training account. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SB 6141 Prime Sponsor, Jacobsen: Expanding provisions affecting forest health. Revised for 1st Substitute: Regarding forest health. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6141 as recommended by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 5, 2007
SJR 8210 Prime Sponsor, Haugen: Providing a homestead exemption from property taxation for principal residences. Revised for 1st Substitute: Providing a homestead exemption from property taxation for residences. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 8210 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Oemig, Rasmussen, Regala and Rockefeller
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Hewitt. Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland, Honeyford, Parlette, Roach, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, all measures listed on the Supplemental Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
At 9:08 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate adjourned until 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2007.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate