EIGHTY-SECOND DAY
MORNING SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Friday, March 30, 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.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard consisting of Pages Chad Armstrong and Deryck Hartford, presented the Colors. Pastor Robert Luhn, of the Church of Nazarene of Othello 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 29, 2007
2SHB 1088 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Improving delivery of children's mental health services. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Marr, McAuliffe and Stevens
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 29, 2007
ESHB 1092 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Making appropriations and authorizing expenditures for capital improvements. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. 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 28, 2007
SHB 1098 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Authorizing suspension of restriction on the availability of vaccines during outbreaks. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Fairley, Kastama, Kohl-Welles, Marr, Parlette and Pflug
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2007
2SHB 1106 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Requiring reporting of hospital-acquired infections in health care facilities. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Fairley, Kastama, Kohl-Welles, Marr, Parlette and Pflug
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 29, 2007
SHB 1128 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Making operating appropriations for 2007-2009. Revised for 1st Substitute: Making operating appropriations for the 2005-07 and 2007-09 fiscal biennia. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. 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 Brandland, Carrell, Hewitt, Honeyford, Schoesler and Zarelli. Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Roach
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
SHB 1138 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Concerning general obligation bonds. 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 29, 2007
SHB 1141 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Human Services: Modifying diversion records provisions. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Marr, McAuliffe and Stevens
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland and Carrell
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 27, 2007
EHB 1214 Prime Sponsor, McDonald: Regarding the use of electronic wireless communications devices for text messaging while operating a moving motor vehicle. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Berkey, Delvin, Eide, Jacobsen, Kilmer, Pflug, Spanel and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Clements, Holmquist, Kauffman and Sheldon
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
SHB 1256 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services: Preventing serious injury and strangulation from window blind cords or other significant safety hazards in child care settings. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Marr, McAuliffe and Stevens
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Carrell
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 29, 2007
SHB 1319 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness: Protecting employees, contract staff, and volunteers of a correctional agency from stalking. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Marr, McAuliffe and Stevens
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
SHB 1333 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services: Concerning child welfare protections. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Marr, McAuliffe and Stevens
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 29, 2007
2SHB 1334 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Requiring the petitioner in a child welfare case to provide the court with relevant documentation. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Marr, McAuliffe and Stevens
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 29, 2007
E2SHB 1359 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Creating an affordable housing for all program. Reported by Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Weinstein, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair; Haugen, Jacobsen, Kilmer and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford and McCaslin
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 28, 2007
EHB 1379 Prime Sponsor, Hinkle: Revising the qualifications of an applicant for licensure as a hearing instrument fitter/dispenser. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Fairley, Kastama, Kohl-Welles, Marr, Parlette and Pflug
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
E2SHB 1595 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Expanding the protection of shellfish in Puget Sound. Revised for 2nd Substitute: Regarding shellfish protection. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Hargrove, Morton, Poulsen, Spanel, Stevens and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 28, 2007
HB 1598 Prime Sponsor, Kretz: Requiring recipients of money from the salmon recovery funding board to agree to disclose information regarding the funding in compliance with chapter 42.56 RCW. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Hargrove, Morton, Poulsen, Spanel, Stevens and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
ESHB 1624 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services: Reinstating parental rights for adolescents who are in state care and have not been adopted and providing immunity for department of social and health services representatives. 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 Ways & Means.
March 28, 2007
2SHB 1636 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Creating a regional transfer of development rights program. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Hargrove, Morton, Poulsen, Spanel, Stevens and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 28, 2007
SHB 1651 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Creating the boating activities program. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Hargrove, Morton, Poulsen, Stevens and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 28, 2007
EHB 1667 Prime Sponsor, Green: Regarding fairness and equity in health professions licensing fees. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Fairley, Kastama, Kohl-Welles, Marr, Parlette and Pflug
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 29, 2007
SHB 1682 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Human Services: Increasing the length of confinement for a parole violation committed by certain juvenile sex offenders. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Marr, McAuliffe and Stevens
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
E2SHB 1910 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Modifying property tax exemption provisions relating to new and rehabilitated multiple-unit dwellings in urban centers to provide affordable housing requirements. Reported by Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Weinstein, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair; Delvin, Haugen, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kilmer, McCaslin and Tom
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 29, 2007
2SHB 1922 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Creating an independent youth housing program. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Marr, McAuliffe and Stevens
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Carrell
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 28, 2007
SHB 2049 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Select Committee on Puget Sound: Authorizing the creation of marine resource committees. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Hargrove, Morton, Poulsen, Spanel, Stevens and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
SHB 2118 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs: Transferring responsibilities related to mobile and manufactured home installation from the department of community, trade, and economic development to the department of labor and industries. Reported by Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Weinstein, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair; Delvin, Haugen, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kilmer and Tom
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
2SHB 2220 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Regarding shellfish. Revised for 2nd Substitute: Regarding shellfish aquaculture. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Hargrove, Morton, Poulsen, Spanel and Stevens
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Swecker
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 28, 2007
HJM 4016 Prime Sponsor, Seaquist: Requesting that Congress reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Fairley, Kastama, Kohl-Welles, Marr, Parlette and Pflug
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 Substitute House Bill No. 1256, Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1624 which were referred to the Committee on Ways & Means and Substitute House Bill No. 2118 which was referred to the Committee on Rules.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the third order of business.
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
March 28, 2007
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
JUDY SCHURKE, appointed March 5, 2007, for the term ending at the governor's pleasure, as a Director of the Department of Labor and Industries.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the appointee listed on the Gubernatorial Appointment report was referred to the committee as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
AN ACT Relating to funding high priority transportation projects; amending RCW 81.104.160, 81.104.170, 36.120.040, and 36.120.045; adding a new section to chapter 81.112 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.120 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the measure listed on the Introduction and First Reading report was referred to the committee as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.
MOTION
Senator Franklin moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8675
By Senators Franklin and Shin
WHEREAS, All children deserve a permanent, safe, and stable home, a place where they can realize their full potential; and
WHEREAS, Each year, thousands of children in foster care wait for their "forever family," permanent families to provide stability, unconditional love, patience, and understanding; and
WHEREAS, Children of color are disproportionately represented in the foster care system, especially African-American children; and
WHEREAS, The average time a child spends in foster care before being adopted is 7.9 years, according to the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System; and
WHEREAS, Every year, National Adoption Day brings together communities, judges, attorneys, and child advocates to finalize adoptions for waiting children in all 50 states; and
WHEREAS, Since 1896, Children's Home Society of Washington has placed more than 30,000 children in permanent adoptive homes; and
WHEREAS, Children's Home Society of Washington has evolved from an adoption agency to a nationally recognized leader in prevention-based family support services; and
WHEREAS, In 2006, Children's Home Society of Washington partnered with the Division of Children and Family Services to finalize 14 adoptions on National Adoption Day; and
WHEREAS, The counties of Chelan, Clallam, Clark, King, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, Thurston, Whatcom, and Yakima participated in National Adoption Day festivities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize the valuable role of adoptive parents, providing a child with a safe and nurturing family of his or her own when birth parents cannot; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Sharon Osborne, president and CEO of Children's Home Society of Washington.
Senators Franklin, Shin and Swecker spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8675.
The motion by Senator Franklin carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President welcomed and introduced Mr. Bob Higley from Antioch Adoption Association who was seated in the gallery.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President welcomed and introduced the mother and sister of Senator Eide, Marlene and Diana, who were seated in the gallery.
MOTION
At 10:21 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 11:51 a.m. by President Owen.
MOTION
At 11:52 a.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 6:10 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 30, 2007
E3SHB 1001 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Combating auto theft. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Carrell, Hargrove, McCaslin, Murray, Roach and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 30, 2007
ESHB 1008 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Protecting vulnerable adults. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Carrell, Hargrove, McCaslin, Murray, Roach and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
ESHB 1030 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness: Enhancing the penalty for eluding a police vehicle. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Carrell, Hargrove, McCaslin, Murray, Roach and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 30, 2007
SHB 1032 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications: Creating a sustainable energy trust. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Marr, Morton, Oemig and Regala
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Delvin, Holmquist, Honeyford and Pridemore
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
E2SHB 1035 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Addressing the purchase of anaerobic digestion power. Revised for 2nd Substitute: Regarding anaerobic digestion power. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Delvin, Fraser, Holmquist, Honeyford, Marr, Morton, Oemig and Regala
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Pridemore
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 30, 2007
SHB 1037 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications: Regarding electrical transmission. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Delvin, Fraser, Marr, Oemig and Regala
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist, Honeyford, Morton and Pridemore
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
HB 1038 Prime Sponsor, Morris: Developing regional compacts for siting electric transmission lines. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Delvin, Fraser, Holmquist, Honeyford, Marr, Morton, Oemig and Regala
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Pridemore
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 29, 2007
HB 1051 Prime Sponsor, Upthegrove: Expanding high school completion programs. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Eide, Hobbs, Kauffman, Oemig, Rasmussen and Weinstein
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Clements, Hewitt, Holmquist and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 29, 2007
HB 1069 Prime Sponsor, Williams: Designating the Pacific chorus frog as the state amphibian. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Benton, Kline, Pridemore, Roach and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
HB 1084 Prime Sponsor, Blake: Designating the Lady Washington as the official ship of the state of Washington. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Kline, Pridemore and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Oemig, Vice Chair; Benton and Roach
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
HB 1085 Prime Sponsor, Morrell: Revising requirements for long-term care insurance plans offered by the public employees' benefits board. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Kastama, Kohl-Welles, Marr, Parlette and Pflug
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
E2SHB 1103 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning health professions. Revised for 2nd Substitute: Increasing the authority of regulators to remove health care practitioners who pose a risk to the public. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Fairley, Kastama, Kohl-Welles, Parlette and Pflug
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Marr. Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Carrell
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 30, 2007
SHB 1140 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications: Allowing for the net meter aggregation of electricity. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Holmquist, Marr, Oemig, Pridemore and Regala
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Delvin, Honeyford and Morton
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
HB 1142 Prime Sponsor, Williams: Changing provisions regarding statutory costs. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Carrell, Hargrove, McCaslin, Murray, Roach and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
HB 1149 Prime Sponsor, O'Brien: Eliminating advance property tax payments for binding site plans. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Benton, Kline, Pridemore, Roach and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
HB 1181 Prime Sponsor, Ericks: Modifying the powers and funding of the forensic investigations council. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Hargrove, Murray, Roach and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
ESHB 1226 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs: Establishing the first peoples' language, culture, and history teacher certification program. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Tom, Vice Chair; Brandland, Clements, Eide, Holmquist, Oemig, Rasmussen, Weinstein and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Hobbs and Kauffman
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
SHB 1244 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Defining wages for industrial insurance purposes. 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, Hewitt, Holmquist, Murray and Prentice
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
SHB 1255 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government: Prohibiting municipal officers from being beneficially interested in any personal services contract that is made by, through, or under the supervision of that officer. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Benton, Kline, Pridemore, Roach and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
SHB 1278 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Modifying industry average unemployment contribution rates. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Clements, Franklin, Hewitt, Murray and Prentice
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
SHB 1295 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Select Committee on Puget Sound: Dividing water resource inventory area 14 into WRIA 14a and WRIA 14b. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Delvin, Fraser, Holmquist, Honeyford, Marr, Morton, Oemig, Pridemore and Regala
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 29, 2007
SHB 1298 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Regarding dental hygienist employment by health care facilities and sealant programs in schools. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Fairley, Kastama, Kohl-Welles, Parlette and Pflug
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Marr. Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Carrell
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
SHB 1300 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Modifying the powers and duties of health care disciplining authorities. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Carrell, Fairley, Kastama, Kohl-Welles, Marr, Parlette and Pflug
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
E2SHB 1303 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Encouraging the use of cleaner energy. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Fraser, Marr, Oemig, Pridemore and Regala
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Delvin and Honeyford. Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 30, 2007
ESHB 1307 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Regarding freedom of speech and press for high school and college students. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Hargrove, Murray and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
HB 1366 Prime Sponsor, Kessler: Protecting the news media from being compelled to testify in legal proceedings. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Hargrove, Murray, Roach and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
HB 1383 Prime Sponsor, Appleton: Regulating body piercing. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Carrell, Fairley, Kastama, Kohl-Welles, Marr and Parlette
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Pflug
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 29, 2007
SHB 1392 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government: Adding city officials to the list of public agencies eligible for medical insurance coverage outside of compensation. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Benton, Kline, Pridemore, Roach and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
ESHB 1414 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Licensing ambulatory surgical facilities. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Carrell, Fairley, Kastama, Kohl-Welles, Marr, Parlette and Pflug
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 29, 2007
SHB 1445 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs: Making adjustments to the recodification of the public records act. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Benton, Kline, Pridemore, Roach and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
HB 1446 Prime Sponsor, Kessler: Regarding the statute of limitations under the public records act. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Benton, Kline, Pridemore, Roach and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
EHB 1525 Prime Sponsor, Chase: Reducing the impact of regulatory provisions on small businesses. 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, Hewitt, Holmquist, Murray and Prentice
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
HB 1537 Prime Sponsor, Lovick: Making a false or misleading material statement that results in an Amber alert. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Carrell, Hargrove, McCaslin, Murray, Roach and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
E2SHB 1569 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Reforming the health care system in Washington state. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Fairley, Kastama, Kohl-Welles and Marr
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Parlette and Pflug. Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Carrell
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 29, 2007
SHB 1654 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs: Modifying canvassing provisions. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Benton, Kline, Pridemore, Roach and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
SHB 1669 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning the district and municipal court's probation and supervision services. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Tom, Vice Chair; Carrell, Hargrove, McCaslin, Murray, Roach and Weinstein
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kline, Chair
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
2SHB 1716 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Supporting educational achievement for children in foster care. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Brandland, Clements, Eide, Hewitt, Hobbs, Kauffman, Oemig, Rasmussen, Weinstein and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 30, 2007
SHB 1761 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Accelerating the cleanup of Puget Sound and hazardous waste and waste sites in the state. Revised for 1st Substitute: Regarding cleanup of hazardous waste. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Delvin, Fraser, Holmquist, Honeyford, Marr, Morton, Oemig, Pridemore and Regala
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 30, 2007
HB 1775 Prime Sponsor, Hinkle: Regarding crimes against livestock belonging to another person. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Carrell, McCaslin, Murray and Weinstein
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Roach
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
HB 1789 Prime Sponsor, Kagi: Minimizing threats to the environment caused by leaking home heating oil tanks. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Delvin, Fraser, Holmquist, Honeyford, Marr, Morton, Oemig, Pridemore and Regala
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
SHB 1802 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Providing information about the human papillomavirus disease and vaccine. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Fairley, Kastama, Kohl-Welles, Marr, Parlette and Pflug
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
SHB 1805 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Increasing the homestead exemption amount. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Hargrove, McCaslin, Murray, Roach and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
ESHB 1833 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Expanding the presumption of occupational disease for firefighters. 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, Hewitt, Murray and Prentice
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
SHB 1837 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Directing the department of health to develop guidelines for the transport of nonambulatory persons in a vehicle not licensed under chapter 18.73 RCW. Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning the transport of certain nonambulatory persons. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Carrell, Fairley, Kastama, Kohl-Welles, Marr and Pflug
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
HB 1859 Prime Sponsor, Goodman: Revising the statute law committee's publication authority. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Carrell, Hargrove, McCaslin, Murray and Weinstein
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Roach
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
SHB 1876 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Providing for the certification of mechanics performing heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and gas piping work. Revised for 1st Substitute: Finding that HVAC/R mechanic certification laws may need to be modified and that a trade coordination panel may need to be established. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin, Murray and Prentice
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Clements, Hewitt and Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
SHB 1897 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs: Expressing the legislature's intent that public disclosure requirements do not allow attorney invoices to be exempt in their entirety. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Benton, Kline, Pridemore, Roach and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
2SHB 1906 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Improving mathematics and science education. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Eide, Hobbs, Kauffman, Oemig, Rasmussen and Weinstein
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Brandland, Clements, Hewitt and Holmquist. Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 29, 2007
HB 1949 Prime Sponsor, Williams: Providing industrial insurance coverage for workers involved in harvesting geoduck clams. 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, Hewitt, Holmquist, Murray and Prentice
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
EHB 1967 Prime Sponsor, Moeller: Providing for the reporting of physician convictions for driving while under the influence to an approved substance abuse program. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Providing for the reporting of physician convictions for driving while under the influence to the medical quality assurance commission.) Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Carrell, McCaslin, Murray, Roach and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 29, 2007
ESHB 1968 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Requiring certification for sprinkler fitters. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin, Murray and Prentice
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Clements, Hewitt and Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
2SHB 1980 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Regarding the financial literacy public-private partnership. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Brandland, Clements, Eide, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Kauffman, Oemig, Rasmussen and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
E2SHB 1993 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Modifying credentialing standards for counselors. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Carrell, Fairley, Kastama, Kohl-Welles, Marr, Parlette and Pflug
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
HB 1994 Prime Sponsor, Curtis: Addressing overpayments received by courts. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Carrell, Hargrove, McCaslin, Murray, Roach and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
ESHB 2016 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Changing provisions pertaining to eminent domain. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Carrell, Hargrove, McCaslin, Murray, Roach and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
HB 2034 Prime Sponsor, Jarrett: Providing a civil cause of action for victims of motor vehicle theft. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Carrell, Hargrove, McCaslin, Murray, Roach and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
EHB 2070 Prime Sponsor, O'Brien: Concerning exceptional sentences. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Carrell, Hargrove, McCaslin, Murray, Roach and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
HB 2079 Prime Sponsor, McDermott: Concerning use of agency shop fees. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin, Murray and Prentice
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Clements, Hewitt and Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
EHB 2105 Prime Sponsor, Conway: Requiring payment of prescription drugs for industrial insurance medical aid claims for initial visits. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Clements, Franklin, Hewitt, Holmquist, Murray and Prentice
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
ESHB 2111 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Making the governor the public employer of adult family home providers. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin, Murray and Prentice
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Holmquist. Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Clements and Hewitt
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 29, 2007
EHB 2113 Prime Sponsor, Williams: Regarding objections by cities, towns, and counties to the issuance of liquor licenses. 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, Hewitt, Holmquist, Murray and Prentice
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
SHB 2130 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Providing a means to determine "prior offenses" to implement chapter 73, Laws of 2006, regarding driving under the influence. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Carrell, Hargrove, McCaslin, Murray, Roach and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
HB 2136 Prime Sponsor, Fromhold: Creating the improving core subject instruction for all students pilot program. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Brandland, Clements, Eide, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Kauffman, Oemig, Rasmussen and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
SHB 2147 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Providing vocational rehabilitation services for volunteer firefighters and reserve officers. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Benton, Kline, Pridemore, Roach and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
ESHB 2191 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Limiting deferred prosecution in domestic violence cases. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Carrell, Hargrove, McCaslin, Murray, Roach and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
HB 2236 Prime Sponsor, Goodman: Disposing of certain assets. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Carrell, Hargrove, McCaslin, Murray, Roach and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
SHB 2261 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Select Committee on Environmental Health: Providing for the evaluation of additional measures to reduce wood smoke emissions. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Marr, Oemig, Pridemore and Regala
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Delvin, Holmquist and Honeyford
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 29, 2007
2SHB 2262 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Providing salary bonuses for individuals certified by the national board for professional teaching standards. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Brandland, Clements, Eide, Hewitt, Hobbs, Kauffman, Oemig, Rasmussen and Weinstein
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Holmquist and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
MOTION
On motion of Eide, all measures listed on the Supplemental Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Engrossed House Bill No. 1525 and Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1833 which were referred to the Committee on Rules and Engrossed Third Substitute House Bill No. 1001, Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1030, House Bill No. 1038 and Engrossed House Bill No. 1967 which were referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
MOTION
At 6:10 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate adjourned until 8:00 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2007.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate