SEVENTY-NINTH DAY
NOON SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Tuesday, March 27, 2007
The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Owen. No roll call was taken.
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 23, 2007
HB 1042 Prime Sponsor, Rodne: Modifying the share acquisition time period for engaging in a significant business transaction. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Carrell, Hargrove, McCaslin, Murray, Roach and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 23, 2007
SHB 1091 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade: Promoting innovation partnership zones. Revised for 1st Substitute: Promoting innovation partnership zones. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Concerning innovation partnership zones.) Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Management
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Clements, Kauffman, Shin and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 23, 2007
2SHB 1178 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Revising provisions for contracts with associate development organizations for economic development services. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Management
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Clements, Kauffman, Shin and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 26, 2007
ESHB 1179 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Allowing part-time students at postsecondary institutions to qualify for a state need grant. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Berkey, Delvin, Schoesler and Sheldon
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 22, 2007
HB 1218 Prime Sponsor, Conway: Modifying gambling commission powers and duties to temporarily issue, suspend, and renew licenses. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Clements, Franklin and Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 23, 2007
HB 1220 Prime Sponsor, Hurst: Modifying provisions affecting the appointment of indeterminate sentence review board members. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Brandland, McAuliffe and Stevens
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2007
HB 1341 Prime Sponsor, Simpson: Limiting the regulation of the practice of massage by political subdivisions. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Carrell, Fairley, Kastama, Kohl-Welles, Marr and Parlette
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2007
ESHB 1368 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government: Concerning special purpose district commissioner per diem compensation. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline, Pridemore, Roach and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2007
SHB 1397 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Revising the definition of massage therapy to include manipulation or pressure inside the mouth or oral cavity. Revised for 1st Substitute: Establishing an intraoral massage endorsement for massage therapists. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Carrell, Fairley, Kastama, Kohl-Welles and Marr
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2007
HB 1526 Prime Sponsor, Hunt: Modifying the form of the presidential primary ballot. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline, Pridemore, Roach and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2007
HB 1528 Prime Sponsor, Hunt: Providing for electronic voter registration. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline, Pridemore, Roach and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 23, 2007
SHB 1555 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Addressing sexual assault protection orders. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Carrell, Hargrove, Roach and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 23, 2007
SHB 1561 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Granting authority of a watershed management partnership to exercise powers of its forming governments. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McCaslin, Murray, Roach and Weinstein
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Carrell
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 23, 2007
HB 1592 Prime Sponsor, Hurst: Revising provisions relating to the indeterminate sentence review board. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Brandland, Carrell, McAuliffe and Stevens
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 22, 2007
HB 1599 Prime Sponsor, Hunt: Allowing raffles by state employees. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Allowing raffles by executive branch state employees.) Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Clements, Franklin and Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 23, 2007
SHB 1607 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness: Revising corrections personnel training provisions. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Brandland, McAuliffe and Stevens
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2007
EHB 1648 Prime Sponsor, Sullivan, B.: Increasing protections for agricultural operations, activities, and practices. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Schoesler and Shin
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Jacobsen
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 22, 2007
HB 1671 Prime Sponsor, Green: Modifying provisions relating to reclassifications, class studies, and salary adjustments. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Clements, Franklin and Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2007
ESHB 1741 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs: Transferring the oral history program from the secretary of state to the legislature. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline, Pridemore and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Roach
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 23, 2007
ESHB 1796 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Providing a property tax exemption for nonprofit small business incubators. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Management
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Clements, Kauffman and Shin
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 22, 2007
2SHB 1811 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Regarding automatic sprinkler systems in nightclubs. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Clements, Franklin and Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2007
2SHB 1896 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Creating the legislative gift center committee. Revised for 2nd Substitute: Providing for a legislative gift center. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline, Pridemore, Roach and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 22, 2007
SHB 1988 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Changing provisions affecting security guards. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Clements, Franklin and Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2007
E2SHB 2082 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Establishing the field of dreams program. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Berkey, Delvin, Schoesler and Sheldon
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 26, 2007
ESHB 2212 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government: Addressing the application of the growth management act to certain agricultural activities occurring on agricultural lands. Revised for 1st Substitute: Expressing progress in balancing the productive use of agricultural lands with their preservation. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline and Pridemore
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Roach and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 22, 2007
HB 2240 Prime Sponsor, Conway: Allowing certain activities between domestic wineries, domestic breweries, microbreweries, certificate of approval holders, and retail sellers of beer or wine. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Clements, Franklin and Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 23, 2007
2SHB 2256 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Establishing the family prosperity act. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Management
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Clements, Kauffman, Shin and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 26, 2007
ESHB 2352 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Exempting persons engaged in farming and certain farming services from business and occupation taxation. Revised for 1st Substitute: Providing excise tax relief for certain farm services. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Jacobsen, Schoesler and Shin
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
March 22, 2007
SGA 9254 ARIELE BELO, appointed January 30, 2007, for the term ending July 1, 2011, as Member, Board of Trustees, State School for the Deaf. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Brandland, Clements, Eide, Hobbs, Holmquist, Kauffman, Oemig, Rasmussen, Weinstein and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 23, 2007
SGA 9256 STEVEN DRURY, appointed January 30, 2007, for the term ending October 1, 2010, as Member of the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center Board of Directors. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Management
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Clements, Kauffman, Shin and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Eide, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1796 which was referred to the Committee on Ways & Means and House Bill No. 1528 which was referred to the Committee on Rules.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the third order of business.
MESSAGES FROM THE STATE OFFICES
March 21, 2007
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Department of Health, Vision Screening of Children in Public Schools Report. This report is mandated under SHB 1951 (2005).
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-236-4501.
Sincerely,
Mary Selecky, Secretary
The Department of Health, Vision Screening of Children in Public Schools Report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM THE STATE OFFICES
March 13, 2007
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Department of Social & Health Services, Expanded Community Services Proviso Report. This report is mandated under Chapter 518, Laws of 2005, Section 205,(1)(c) Uncodified.
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-725-3452.
Sincerely,
Robin Arnold-Williams, Secretary
The Department of Social & Health Services, Expanded Community Services Proviso Report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM THE STATE OFFICES
March 16, 2007
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Department of Labor & Industries Audit Report. This report is mandated under RCW 43.09.310.
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-902-0370.
Sincerely,
Brian Sonntag, State Auditor
The Department of Labor & Industries Audit Report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM THE STATE OFFICES
March 16, 2007
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Central Washington University Audit Report. This report is mandated under RCW 43.09.310.
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-902-0370.
Sincerely,
Brian Sonntag, State Auditor
The Central Washington University Audit Report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM THE STATE OFFICES
March 16, 2007
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Peninsula College Audit Report. This report is mandated under RCW 43.09.310.
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-902-0370.
Sincerely,
Brian Sonntag, State Auditor
The Peninsula College Audit Report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM THE STATE OFFICES
March 23, 2007
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Washington State Dry Pea & Lentil Commission Audit Report.
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-902-0370.
Sincerely,
Brian Sonntag, State Auditor
The Washington State Dry Pea & Lentil Commission Audit Report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM THE STATE OFFICES
March 23, 2007
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Employment Security Department Audit Report. This report is mandated under RCW 43.09.310.
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-902-0370.
Sincerely,
Brian Sonntag, State Auditor
The Employment Security Department Audit Report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM THE STATE OFFICES
March 23, 2007
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Department of Natural Resources Audit Report. This report is mandated under RCW 43.09.310.
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-902-0370.
Sincerely,
Brian Sonntag, State Auditor
The Department of Natural Resources Audit Report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM THE STATE OFFICES
March 23, 2007
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Department of Health Audit Report. This report is mandated under RCW 43.09.310.
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-902-0370.
Sincerely,
Brian Sonntag, State Auditor
The Department of Health Audit Report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM THE STATE OFFICES
March 23, 2007
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Department of Fish & Wildlife Audit Report. This report is mandated under RCW 43.09.310.
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-902-0370.
Sincerely,
Brian Sonntag, State Auditor
The Department of Fish & Wildlife Audit Report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM THE STATE OFFICES
March 23, 2007
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Department of Transportation Audit Report. This report is mandated under RCW 43.09.310.
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-902-0370.
Sincerely,
Brian Sonntag, State Auditor
The Department of Transportation Audit Report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM THE STATE OFFICES
March 16, 2007
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Department of Labor & Industries Audit Report. This report is mandated under RCW 43.09.185.
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-902-0370.
Sincerely,
Brian Sonntag, State Auditor
The Department of Labor & Industries Audit Report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM THE STATE OFFICES
March 16, 2007
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Central Washington University Athletic Department Audit Report.
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-902-0370.
Sincerely,
Brian Sonntag, State Auditor
The Central Washington University Athletic Department Audit Report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM THE STATE OFFICES
March 16, 2007
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Central Washington University System Audit Report.
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-902-0370.
Sincerely,
Brian Sonntag, State Auditor
The Central Washington University System Audit Report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM THE STATE OFFICES
March 16, 2007
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Columbia River Gorge Commission Audit Report.
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-902-0370.
Sincerely,
Brian Sonntag, State Auditor
The Columbia River Gorge Commission Audit Report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MOTION
There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the fourth order of business.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
March 26, 2007
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed the following bills:
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1092,
and the same is herewith transmitted.
RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
March 26, 2007
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed the following bills:
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1094,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1128,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1138,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2394,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
March 26, 2007
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Speaker has signed:
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1460,
and the same is herewith transmitted.
RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk
SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT
The President signed:
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1460,
MOTION
There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS
ESHB 1092 by House Committee on Capital Budget (originally sponsored by Representatives Fromhold, McDonald, Ormsby, Blake, Moeller and Wallace)
AN ACT Relating to the capital budget; making appropriations and authorizing expenditures for capital improvements; amending RCW 70.105D.070, 43.43.944, and 43.155.050; amending 2005 c 488 ss 165, 347, and 955 (uncodified); amending 2006 c 371 ss 106, 191, and 192 (uncodified); reenacting and amending RCW 43.135.045 and 43.155.050; adding new sections to 2006 c 371 (uncodified); creating new sections; providing effective dates; providing expiration dates; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
ESHB 1094 by House Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Representatives Clibborn, Jarrett and O'Brien)
AN ACT Relating to transportation funding and appropriations; amending RCW 46.68.170, 47.29.170, 88.16.090, 46.16.685, 46.68.060, 46.68.220, 47.12.244, 47.66.090, 46.16.685, 46.68.060, and 47.06A.030; amending 2006 c 53 s 2 (uncodified); amending 2006 c 370 ss 205, 208, 210, 215, 218, 221, 224, 226, 227, 228, 229, 301, 302, 304, 305, 309, 401, 402, 404, and 406 (uncodified); amending 2005 c 313 s 301 (uncodified); adding a new section to 2005 c 313 (uncodified); creating new sections; repealing RCW 47.01.390; making appropriations and authorizing expenditures for capital improvements; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SHB 1128 by House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representative Sommers)
AN ACT Relating to fiscal matters; amending RCW 41.05.065, 43.60A.165, 46.09.170, and 70.105D.070; reenacting and amending RCW 43.08.250 and 70.146.030; amending 2006 c 372 ss 108, 111, 112, 114, 118, 122, 124, 126, 127, 128, 129, 135, 137, 138, 147, 150, 152, 154, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 216, 217, 219, 221, 222, 225, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 309, 402, 501, 502, 504, 505, 506, 507, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 518, 603, 604, 606, 610, 701, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 708, 712, 715, 801, 802, 803, 804, and 805 (uncodified); amending 2005 c 518 ss 707 and 729 (uncodified); adding new sections to 2005 c 518 (uncodified); creating new sections; making appropriations; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SHB 1138 by House Committee on Capital Budget (originally sponsored by Representatives Fromhold, McDonald, Ormsby and Moeller)
AN ACT Relating to state general obligation bonds and related accounts; adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SHB 2394 by House Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Representatives Clibborn, Jarrett, Kenney and Moeller)
AN ACT Relating to requesting the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds for transportation improvements; and amending RCW 47.10.812, 47.10.813, 47.10.861, 47.10.873, 47.10.877, 47.26.420, and 47.26.425.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading 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 Kohl-Welles moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8663
By Senators Kohl-Welles, Prentice, Jacobsen, Kline, Fairley and Murray
WHEREAS, Citizens of character, intelligence, courage, initiative, and compassion have made significant contributions to the growth and development of the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, Walt C. Crowley is representative of these qualities and contributions; and
WHEREAS, Walt C. Crowley, of Seattle, is cofounder, President, and Executive Director of HistoryLink and HistoryLink.org, the free online encyclopedia of Washington state history and the nation's first encyclopedia of community history created expressly for the Internet; and
WHEREAS, HistoryLink now serves more than two million annual visitors, one-third of whom are K-12 teachers and students, and has earned a National Certificate of Commendation from the American Association for State and Local History, the State Historic Preservation Officer's award, and numerous other national, regional, and local honors; and
WHEREAS, Walt C. Crowley is the author of more than fifteen books on local and regional history and earned the Pacific Northwest Historians Guild 2007 Northwest History Award for HistoryLink and his personal scholarship; and
WHEREAS, Walt C. Crowley was named "Citizen of the Year 2007" by the Municipal League of King County; and
WHEREAS, Walt C. Crowley served the State of Washington in an exemplary manner as a major contributor to the community and the political life of the Northwest Region; and
WHEREAS, Now is an appropriate time to recognize the contributions of Walt C. Crowley and the trustees and staff of HistoryLink in Washington State;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize and honor Walt C. Crowley's and HistoryLink's contributions to Washington State; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Walt C. Crowley and to HistoryLink.
Senators Kohl-Welles, Jacobsen and Honeyford spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8663.
The motion by Senator Kohl-Welles carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President welcomed and introduced Mr. Walter C. Crowley and wife Maria who were seated in the gallery.
MOTION
Senator Honeyford moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8654
By Senator Honeyford
WHEREAS, The City of Toppenish is located on land that originally was part of the Yakima Indian Reservation, the name Toppenish deriving from the Indian word "Xuupinish," which means sloping and spreading, and the Allotment Act of February 8, 1887, allowed this land to be owned by individual tribal members; and
WHEREAS, Josephine Bowser Lillie, "The Mother of Toppenish," was the first to be granted a fee patent for her 80 acre allotment, removing it from government trust restrictions, the acreage eventually being divided and subdivided and sold which led to the establishment of the Town of Toppenish; and
WHEREAS, The notice of election was published in the Toppenish Review and an election held to incorporate as a fourth class town, in which one hundred votes for incorporation were cast and no votes in opposition, with Leonard Talbot elected Mayor, Levi J. Goodrich, Treasurer, and A. J. Allphin, C. W. Grant, John R. Harvey, A. W. McDonald, and James E. Townsend, Councilmembers, and with the election being certified on April 23, 1907, and filed with the Secretary of State on April 29, 1907; and
WHEREAS, The current elected officials for the City of Toppenish are Mayor William L. Rogers and Councilmembers Loren O. Belton, Alfredo H. Diaz, Allen G. Hubert, Clara R. Jimenez, Blaine R. Thorington, and Elaine D. Willman; and
WHEREAS, The events planned for the Toppenish Centennial Celebration include birthday cake festivities and a centennial hoedown on April 28th, and an Old Fashioned Picnic and Hamper Auction, a time capsule viewing, pageant, and dance on April 29th;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate officially recognize and congratulate the City of Toppenish and its citizens on the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Town of Toppenish; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to William L. Rogers, Mayor of the City of Toppenish; and to Mike Lindsey, Publisher, The Review Independent (formerly The Toppenish Review).
Senator Honeyford spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8654.
The motion by Senator Honeyford carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
Senator Honeyford moved adoption of the following resolution:
8661
By Senator Honeyford
WHEREAS, The notice of election for incorporating the Town of White Salmon was published in The Enterprise newspaper, the election was held on March 30, 1907, the vote was 53 for incorporation and 6 against; and
WHEREAS, The 1907 election's mayoral race was contested, with C. M. Wolfard receiving 39 votes and T. Wyers, Sr. receiving 25 votes; and
WHEREAS, The 1907 election resulted in the election of R. Lauterbach as Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, The 1907 election's Council race resulted in the election of A. H. Jewett, A. B. Groshong, F. L. Rosegrant, and J. W. Gearhart being elected; and
WHEREAS, The 1907 election's Council races also resulted in J. A. Byrne and A. F. Smith each receiving 30 votes, thereby requiring them to appear before the Council and have that contest decided by lot; and
WHEREAS, The 1907 election for incorporating the Town of White Salmon and choosing its officials was not certified until May 10, 1907, and was filed with the Secretary of State on June 3, 1907; and
WHEREAS, The City of White Salmon's current elected officials are Mayor Francis H. Gaddis, and Council Members Susan Benedict, John Mayo, Timi Keene, Ricky Marx, and Brad Roberts; and
WHEREAS, The City of White Salmon's Centennial Committee has planned several events from May through August, including June 2nd and 3rd events such as a Centennial ride by the postmaster, a Centennial hand cancellation of the official White Salmon Post Stamp, the Centennial Spring Fest, and the burial of a commemorative time capsule under a large stone in the park, as well as an August 11th community picnic, with a salmon bake by local Native Americans, dancing by various groups, and displays of antique farming, logging, fruit processing equipment, and music from different eras;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize and congratulate the City of White Salmon and its citizens for the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Town of White Salmon; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this 100-Year Centennial Celebration resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Francis H. Gaddis, Mayor of the City of White Salmon.
Senator Honeyford spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8661.
The motion by Senator Honeyford carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
Senator Jacobsen moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8662
By Senators Jacobsen and Hobbs
WHEREAS, Eric Shinseki was born in 1942, in the then-territory of Hawaii, at a time when many Americans of Japanese ancestry like him were forced by their own country to abandon their homes for relocation camps; and
WHEREAS, Eric Shinseki graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1965 and joined his country's Army as a Second Lieutenant; and
WHEREAS, Eric Shinseki served two combat tours in Vietnam, where he was seriously injured by a land mine; and
WHEREAS, Eric Shinseki earned many military honors, including the Army Distinguished Service Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, and the Purple Heart; and
WHEREAS, Eric Shinseki commanded NATO forces in Europe, including the peacekeeping force in Bosnia; and
WHEREAS, Eric Shinseki rose to become the first Asian American four-star general in the United States, as well as the first Asian American to lead one of the four United States military services, as Chief of Staff of the Army, in 1999; and
WHEREAS, General Shinseki won a reputation as a quiet and reserved officer and a genuinely humble and modest man; and
WHEREAS, General Shinseki led the transformation of the Army to face the challenges of the future, not the past; and
WHEREAS, General Shinseki faced formidable critics when he spoke truth to power and predicted a need of several hundred thousand soldiers in the current war in Iraq, but it is testimony to his experience and character that he both has been proven correct in his predictions and has refused to criticize those who wrongly criticized him; and
WHEREAS, General Shinseki has stated, "Winning this war against the terrorists will succeed not because we hunt down every extremist warrior, but because we're able to change the global environment for the better in some measurable way"; and
WHEREAS, Since his retirement, General Shinseki has volunteered as a spokesperson to ensure that the contributions of Americans of Japanese ancestry who fought for the United States in World War II are understood and remembered;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize and thank General Eric Shinseki for the example he sets of courage, dedication, and honor in service to our country; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to General Shinseki, the Office of United States Senator Daniel Inouye, the Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee, and the Go For Broke National Education Center.
Senator Jacobsen spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8662.
The motion by Senator Jacobsen carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
Senator Honeyford moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8672
By Senator Honeyford
WHEREAS, It is the tradition of the Washington State Senate to honor the dedication, teamwork, and triumph of our state's students; and
WHEREAS, The Sunnyside Christian Knights had both its boys' and girls' basketball teams in the finals of the inaugural 1B tournament at the Sun Dome in Yakima; and
WHEREAS, Through determination and perseverance, the Sunnyside Christian Knights boys' basketball team was undefeated and the girls' basketball team attained an 18-3 record for the 2006-2007 season; and
WHEREAS, The commitment to excellence on the basketball court is an extension of the Knight's commitment to academic excellence and a Christian education; and
WHEREAS, Coaches Dean Wagenaar, Brian Bosma, and Henry Bosma, statistician Jordan Vogel, and team members Jesse Brouwer, Lucas Brouwer, Marc De Jong, Nick De Jong, Brandon De Vries, Andy Freepons, Jason Friend, Joel Koopmans, Luke Meininger, Danny Van Boven, Aaron Van de Graaf, Cole Van de Graaf, and Adrian Van Oostrum have demonstrated incredible teamwork in achieving victory over the Tulalip Heritage team to clinch the title as State 1B Champions, and Cole Van de Graaf was named the State Tournament MVP; and
WHEREAS, The Sunnyside Christian Knights boys' basketball team demonstrated ultimate teamwork and dedication in defeating the Tulalip Heritage team by a score of 58 to 40; and
WHEREAS, Coaches Al Smeenk, Steve Martin, Woodie Jones, and Marlene Van Wingerden, managers Naomi den Hoed and Ester Ramos, and team members Abby Bangs, Hilari Bosma, Brittany den Hoed, Erika den Hoed, Julie Long, Emma Newhouse, Kelly Newhouse, Jacqui Roberts, Andrea Schutt, Joleen Van Wingerden, Melanie Van Wingerden, Tori Van Wingerden demonstrated teamwork and perseverance, and Melanie Van Wingerden was named to the tournament first team; and
WHEREAS, The Sunnyside Christian Knights girls' team played tenaciously against the Sprague-Harrington team before falling by a score of 67-48 to place second in the State 1B tournament; and
WHEREAS, The Sunnyside Christian Knights were supported by cheerleaders Jenni Crabtree, Catherine Douglas, Annaka Erickson, Taylor Gardner, Julie Martinen, Taylor Mortensen, and cheer advisor Lori Gardner;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate does hereby acknowledge and honor the Sunnyside Christian High School Knights basketball teams as an example to all Washingtonians of the rewards of hard work and commitment to team effort; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the coaches and members of the Sunnyside Christian Knights boys' and girls' basketball teams and to Sunnyside Christian High School.
Senator Honeyford spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8672.
The motion by Senator Honeyford carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
At 12:26 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2007.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate