EIGHTY-FIFTH DAY
MORNING SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Monday, April 2, 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 Benton, Carrell, Pflug, Poulsen, Stevens and Zarelli.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard consisting of Pages Thomas Smith and Heather Williamson, presented the Colors. Mr. Jim Cammack of the Baha'is 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
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the sixth order of business.
SECOND READING
CONFIRMATION OF GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
MOTION
Senator Haugen moved that Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9091, Allyson Brooks, as a Director of the Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation, be confirmed.
Senators Haugen and Honeyford spoke in favor of the motion.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Regala, Senators Brown, Murray, Poulsen and Sheldon were excused.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Brandland, Senators Benton, Carrell, Holmquist, Pflug, Roach, Stevens and Zarelli were excused.
APPOINTMENT OF ALLYSON BROOKS
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the confirmation of Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9091, Allyson Brooks as a Director of the Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation.
The Secretary called the roll on the confirmation of Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9091, Allyson Brooks as a Director of the Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation and the appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 43; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 6.
Voting yea: Senators Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Swecker, Tom and Weinstein - 43
Excused: Senators Benton, Carrell, Pflug, Poulsen, Stevens and Zarelli - 6
Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9091, Allyson Brooks, having received the constitutional majority was declared confirmed as a Director of the Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.
MOTION
Senator Rasmussen moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8677
By Senators Rasmussen, Hatfield, Schoesler, Fraser, McCaslin, Haugen, Jacobsen, Eide, Spanel, Shin, Clements, Morton, Prentice, Delvin, Hargrove, Swecker, Sheldon, Roach, Franklin and Hewitt
WHEREAS, Marlyta Deck has truly spent a lifetime lobbying in the interest of the people and the issues she was passionate about, and is known as the "matriarch" of agricultural lobbyists as she was one of the first and few women to lobby in a traditionally male arena; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to public service and agricultural education, Marlyta was a long-time leader of 4-H youth education programs; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, by virtue of her love of thoroughbred racing and the influence on fairs, Marlyta became one of the horse racing industry's strongest supporters; and
WHEREAS, As a "citizen lobbyist," Marlyta lobbied for the people's interests; her free gratis support of the agricultural industry as a lobbyist is unprecedented; and
WHEREAS, Marlyta served as the volunteer legislative liaison for the Washington State Fairs Association for 28 years and a lobbyist for the Washington Cattlemen's Association for 14 years; and
WHEREAS, Marlyta served on the Thurston County Fair Board for more than 40 years, was named director emeritus, and was honored in 1968 when the Fair Board named the Deck Building after her in recognition of her dedication; and
WHEREAS, Marlyta was the first woman to be elected president of the Washington State Fairs in 1972 and served again in the position in 1988; and
WHEREAS, She was instrumental in developing the current state fair fund allocation formula; and
WHEREAS, Marlyta influenced both large and small fairs across the state by relentlessly lobbying to maintain the success and financial stability of fairs without remuneration; and
WHEREAS, Washington State Fairs can continue the tradition of showcasing excellence as a direct result of Marlyta Deck's dedication and service to Washington state for 50 years; and
WHEREAS, Marlyta Deck passed away on March 8, 2007, much too young, and will be forever young in the hearts of all the people she touched;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor Marlyta Deck for her endless commitment to furthering agricultural issues, her dedication and advocacy work for Washington State Fairs and the cattlemen's industry, and for the noble way she lobbied with her heart; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the family of Marlyta Deck, the Thurston County Fair Board, the Washington State Fairs Association, and the Washington Cattlemen's Association.
Senators Rasmussen, Schoesler, Jacobsen, Swecker, Honeyford and Fraser spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8677.
The motion by Senator Rasmussen carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President welcomed and introduced Mr. David Deck, son of Marlyta Deck, and friends who were seated in the gallery.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate reverted to the sixth order of business.
SECOND READING
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1050, by House Committee on Education (originally sponsored by Representatives Upthegrove, Quall, Kagi, Pedersen, Morrell, Kenney, P. Sullivan, Jarrett, Simpson, Wallace, Cody, McDermott, Linville, Moeller, Morris, Springer, Wood, Santos, Schual-Berke, Williams, Ormsby and Hasegawa)
Allowing certain students with disabilities to participate in graduation ceremonies.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
Senator Rasmussen moved that the following committee striking amendment by the Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education be adopted.
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds:
(1) There are students with disabilities throughout the state of Washington who have attended four years of high school, but whose individualized education programs prescribe the continuation of special education and related services beyond the fourth year of high school;
(2) Through their participation in the public schools and the community, students with disabilities have frequently become identified with and connected to a class of typically developing, age-appropriate peers who will graduate in four years and participate in a high school graduation ceremony;
(3) A high school graduation ceremony is an important rite of passage for students regardless of their abilities or limitations; and
(4) There is significant value in recognizing students' attendance and accomplishments in their individualized education programs and in allowing students with disabilities to participate in high school graduation ceremonies and activities with their age-appropriate peers without the forfeiture of their continuing special education and related services.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 28A.155 RCW to read as follows:
(1) Beginning July 1, 2007, each school district that operates a high school shall establish a policy and procedures that permit any student who is receiving special education or related services under an individualized education program pursuant to state and federal law and who will continue to receive such services between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one to participate in the graduation ceremony and activities after four years of high school attendance with his or her age-appropriate peers and receive a certificate of attendance.
(2) Participation in a graduation ceremony and receipt of a certificate of attendance under this section does not preclude a student from continuing to receive special education and related services under an individualized education program beyond the graduation ceremony.
(3) A student's participation in a graduation ceremony and receipt of a certificate of attendance under this section shall not be construed as the student's receipt of either:
(a) A high school diploma pursuant to RCW 28A.230.120; or
(b) A certificate of individual achievement pursuant to RCW 28A.155.045.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. This act may be known and cited as Kevin's law.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately."
Senator Rasmussen spoke in favor of adoption of the committee striking amendment.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the committee striking amendment by the Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education to Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1050.
The motion by Senator Rasmussen carried and the committee striking amendment was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
There being no objection, the following title amendment was adopted:
On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "ceremonies;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "adding a new section to chapter 28A.155 RCW; creating new sections; and declaring an emergency."
MOTION
On motion of Senator McCaslin, Senator Morton was excused.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Rasmussen, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1050 as amended by the Senate was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senators Rasmussen, Holmquist, Keiser and McAuliffe spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1050 as amended by the Senate.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1050 as amended by the Senate and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 44; Nays, 0; Absent, 1; Excused, 4.
Voting yea: Senators Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Weinstein - 44
Absent: Senator Hargrove - 1
Excused: Senators Benton, Pflug, Poulsen and Zarelli - 4
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1050 as amended by the Senate, 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.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President welcomed and introduced friends of Mr. Kevin Brit and advocates of Kevin’s Law, who were seated in the gallery.
SECOND READING
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1398, by House Committee on Capital Budget (originally sponsored by Representatives Fromhold, Wallace, Anderson, McDonald, Pedersen and Chase)
Expanding the University of Washington's and Washington State University's local borrowing authority.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Prentice, the rules were suspended, Substitute House Bill No. 1398 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 Substitute House Bill No. 1398.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1398 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 4.
Voting yea: Senators Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Weinstein - 45
Excused: Senators Benton, Pflug, Poulsen and Zarelli - 4
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1398, 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. 1457, by Representatives Lovick, Dunshee, Ericks, Williams, Conway, Wood, Moeller, Crouse, Green and Hunter
Concerning the employment of youth soccer referees.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, further consideration of House Bill No. 1457 was deferred and the bill held its place on the second reading calendar.
SECOND READING
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1507, by House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs (originally sponsored by Representatives Seaquist, Bailey, Schual-Berke, Green, Kenney, Williams, Conway, Ericks, Lantz, Darneille, Linville, Moeller, Kelley, Morrell and Rolfes)
Creating the uniformed service shared leave pool.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Hobbs, the rules were suspended, Substitute House Bill No. 1507 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senators Hobbs 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 House Bill No. 1507.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1507 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 46
Excused: Senators Benton, Pflug and Poulsen - 3
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1507, 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.
The Senate resumed consideration of House Bill No. 1457 which had been deferred earlier in the day.
MOTION
Senator Kohl-Welles moved that the following committee striking amendment by the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development be adopted.
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"Sec. 1. RCW 26.28.060 and 1994 c 62 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) Every person who shall employ, and every parent, guardian or other person having the care, custody or control of such child, who shall permit to be employed, by another, any child under the age of fourteen years at any labor whatever, in or in connection with any store, shop, factory, mine or any inside employment not connected with farm or house work, without the written permit thereto of a judge of a superior court of the county wherein such child may live, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to children employed as:
(a) Actors or performers in film, video, audio, or theatrical productions; or
(b) Youth soccer referees who have been certified by a national referee certification program."
Senator Kohl-Welles spoke in favor of adoption of the committee striking amendment.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the committee striking amendment by the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development to House Bill No. 1457.
The motion by Senator Kohl-Welles carried and the committee striking amendment was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
There being no objection, the following title amendment was adopted:
On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "referees;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "and amending RCW 26.28.060."
MOTION
On motion of Senator Kohl-Welles, the rules were suspended, House Bill No. 1457 as amended by the Senate was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Kohl-Welles 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. 1457 as amended by the Senate.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 1457 as amended by the Senate and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 1; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 45
Absent: Senator Stevens - 1
Excused: Senators Benton, Pflug and Poulsen - 3
HOUSE BILL NO. 1457 as amended by the Senate, 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
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1929, by House Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications (originally sponsored by Representatives Hurst, Morris and Kenney)
Authorizing utilities to engage in environmental mitigation efforts.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
Senator Rockefeller moved that the following committee striking amendment by the Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications be adopted.
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds and declares that greenhouse gases offset contracts, credits, and other greenhouse gases mitigation efforts are a recognized utility purpose that confers a direct benefit on the utility's ratepayers. The legislature declares that section 2 of this act is intended to reverse the result of Okeson v. City of Seattle (January 18, 2007), by expressly granting municipal utilities the statutory authority to engage in mitigation activities to offset their utility's impact on the environment.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 35.92 RCW to read as follows:
(1) A city or town authorized to acquire and operate utilities for the purpose of furnishing the city or town and its inhabitants and other persons with water, with electricity for lighting and other purposes, or with service from sewerage, storm water, surface water, or solid waste handling facilities, may develop and make publicly available a plan to reduce its greenhouse gases emissions or achieve no-net emissions from all sources of greenhouse gases that the utility owns, leases, uses, contracts for, or otherwise controls.
(2) A city or town authorized to acquire and operate utilities for the purpose of furnishing the city or town and its inhabitants and other persons with water, with electricity for lighting and other purposes, or with service from sewerage, storm water, surface water, or solid waste handling facilities, may, as part of its utility operation, mitigate the environmental impacts, such as greenhouse gases emissions, of its operation, including any power purchases. The mitigation may include, but is not limited to, those greenhouse gases mitigation mechanisms recognized by independent, qualified organizations with proven experience in emissions mitigation activities. Mitigation mechanisms may include the purchase, trade, and banking of greenhouse gases offsets or credits. If a state greenhouse gases registry is established, a utility that has purchased, traded, or banked greenhouse gases mitigation mechanisms under this section shall receive credit in the registry.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. The legislature finds and declares that greenhouse gases offset contracts, credits, and other greenhouse gases mitigation efforts are a recognized utility purpose that confers a direct benefit on the utility's ratepayers. The legislature declares that section 4 of this act is intended to reverse the result of Okeson v. City of Seattle (January 18, 2007), by expressly granting public utility districts the statutory authority to engage in mitigation activities to offset their utility's impact on the environment.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. A new section is added to chapter 54.16 RCW to read as follows:
(1) A public utility district may develop and make publicly available a plan for the district to reduce its greenhouse gases emissions or achieve no-net emissions from all sources of greenhouse gases that the district owns, leases, uses, contracts for, or otherwise controls.
(2) A public utility district may, as part of its utility operation, mitigate the environmental impacts, such as greenhouse gases emissions, of its operation and any power purchases. Mitigation may include, but is not limited to, those greenhouse gases mitigation mechanisms recognized by independent, qualified organizations with proven experience in emissions mitigation activities. Mitigation mechanisms may include the purchase, trade, and banking of greenhouse gases offsets or credits. If a state greenhouse gases registry is established, a public utility district that has purchased, traded, or banked greenhouse gases mitigation mechanisms under this section shall receive credit in the registry.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 5. The legislature finds and declares that greenhouse gases offset contracts, credits, and other greenhouse gases mitigation efforts are a recognized utility purpose that confers a direct benefit on the utility's ratepayers. The legislature also finds and declares that greenhouse gases offset contracts, credits, and other greenhouse gases mitigation efforts are a recognized purpose of other county proprietary activities that are funded by users and ratepayers, and that such mitigation efforts confer a direct benefit on such payers. The legislature declares that section 6 of this act is intended to reverse the result of Okeson v. City of Seattle (January 18, 2007), by expressly granting counties the statutory authority to engage in mitigation activities to offset the impact on the environment of their utilities and certain other proprietary and user and ratepayer funded activities.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 6. A new section is added to chapter 36.01 RCW to read as follows:
(1) Any county authorized to acquire and operate utilities or conduct other proprietary or user or ratepayer funded activities may develop and make publicly available a plan for the county to reduce its greenhouse gases emissions or achieve no-net emissions from all sources of greenhouse gases that such county utility or proprietary or user or ratepayer funded activity owns, operates, leases, uses, contracts for, or otherwise controls.
(2) Any county authorized to acquire and operate utilities or conduct other proprietary or user or ratepayer funded activities may, as part of such utility or activity, reduce or mitigate the environmental impacts, such as greenhouse gases emissions, of such utility and other proprietary or user or ratepayer funded activity. The mitigation may include, but is not limited to, all greenhouse gases mitigation mechanisms recognized by independent, qualified organizations with proven experience in emissions mitigation activities. Mitigation mechanisms may include the purchase, trade, and banking of carbon offsets or credits. Ratepayer funds, fees, or other revenue dedicated to a county utility or other proprietary or user or ratepayer funded activity may be spent to reduce or mitigate the environmental impacts of greenhouse gases emitted as a result of that function. If a state greenhouse gases registry is established, the county that has purchased, traded, or banked greenhouse gases mitigation mechanisms under this section shall receive credit in the registry."
MOTION
Senator Honeyford moved that the following amendment by Senator Honeyford to the committee striking amendment be adopted.
On page 1, line 10 of the amendment, after "environment" insert "from electric generation"
On page 1, line 19 of the amendment, after "gases" insert "resulting from power generation"
On page 1, line 25 of the amendment, after "its" strike "utility" and insert "power-generating"
On page 1, line 27 of the amendment, after "its" insert "power-generating"
On page 2, line 14 of the amendment, after "environment" insert "from electric generation"
On page 2, line 20 of the amendment, after "gases" insert "resulting from power generation"
On page 2, line 22 of the amendment, after "its utility" insert "power-generating"
On page 2, line 24 of the amendment, after "its" insert "power-generating"
On page 3, line 10 of the amendment, after "their" insert "power-generating"
On page 3, line 11 of the amendment, after "funded" insert "power-generating"
On page 3, line 14 of the amendment, after "operate" insert "power-generating"
On page 3, line 15 of the amendment, after "funded" insert "power-generating"
On page 3, line 17 of the amendment, after "all" insert "power-generating"
On page 3, line 21 of the amendment, after "operate" insert "power-generating"
On page 3, line 22 of the amendment, after "funded" insert "power-generating"
On page 3, line 31 of the amendment, after "county" insert "power-generating"
On page 3, line 32 of the amendment, after "funded" insert "power-generating"
Senators Honeyford and Delvin spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment to the committee striking amendment.
Senators Rockefeller and Prentice spoke against adoption of the amendment to the committee striking amendment.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Honeyford on page 1, line 10 to the committee striking amendment to Substitute House Bill No. 1929.
The motion by Senator Honeyford failed and the amendment to the committee striking amendment was not adopted by voice vote.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the committee striking amendment by the Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications to Substitute House Bill No. 1929.
The motion by Senator Rockefeller carried and the committee striking amendment was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
There being no objection, the following title amendment was adopted:
On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "efforts;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "adding a new section to chapter 35.92 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 54.16 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.01 RCW; and creating new sections."
MOTION
On motion of Senator Rockefeller, the rules were suspended, Substitute House Bill No. 1929 as amended by the Senate was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Rockefeller spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Senators Honeyford and Delvin spoke against passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1929 as amended by the Senate.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1929 as amended by the Senate and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 33; Nays, 13; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hobbs, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, Murray, Oemig, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Tom and Weinstein - 33
Voting nay: Senators Carrell, Clements, Delvin, Hewitt, Holmquist, Honeyford, McCaslin, Morton, Parlette, Schoesler, Sheldon, Swecker and Zarelli - 13
Excused: Senators Benton, Pflug and Poulsen - 3
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1929 as amended by the Senate, 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
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2103, by House Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications (originally sponsored by Representatives Morris, Crouse and Wallace)
Modifying the competitive classification of telecommunications services.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Rockefeller, the rules were suspended, Substitute House Bill No. 2103 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Rockefeller spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2103.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2103 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 46
Excused: Senators Benton, Pflug and Poulsen - 3
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2103, 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
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1002, by House Committee on Finance (originally sponsored by Representatives O'Brien, Orcutt, Kessler, Condotta, McIntire, Sommers, Kenney, McDonald, Haler, Simpson, Wallace and Warnick)
Modifying the sales and use taxation of vessels.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Prentice, the rules were suspended, Substitute House Bill No. 1002 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 Substitute House Bill No. 1002.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1002 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 1; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 45
Absent: Senator Carrell - 1
Excused: Senators Benton, Pflug and Poulsen - 3
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1002, 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
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2335, by House Committee on Finance (originally sponsored by Representatives Priest and Miloscia)
Exempting certain amateur radio repeaters from leasehold excise taxes.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Prentice, the rules were suspended, Substitute House Bill No. 2335 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.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Brandland, Senator Carrell was excused.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2335.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2335 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 4.
Voting yea: Senators Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 45
Excused: Senators Benton, Carrell, Pflug and Poulsen - 4
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2335, 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. 5027, by Senators Kohl-Welles, Murray, Jacobsen and Kline
Providing excise tax relief for zoos.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Kohl-Welles, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5027 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5027 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.
On motion of Senator Kohl-Welles, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5027 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Kohl-Welles 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. 5027.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5027 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 4.
Voting yea: Senators Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 45
Excused: Senators Benton, Carrell, Pflug and Poulsen - 4
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5027, 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. 5009, by Senators Haugen, Hatfield, Poulsen, Sheldon, Holmquist, Rasmussen, Schoesler, Kline and Shin
Exempting biodiesel fuel used for nonhighway farm use from sales and use tax.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Haugen, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5009 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5009 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.
MOTION
Senator Honeyford moved that the following amendment by Senator Honeyford be adopted.
On page 1, line 9, after "use." insert "Beginning July 1, 2009, the exemption in this section shall also apply to sales of propane to a farm fuel user for nonhighway use."
On page 2, line 10, after "user." insert "Beginning July 1, 2009, this chapter shall not apply with respect to the nonhighway use of propane by a farm fuel user."
On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "fuel", insert "and propane"
Senator Honeyford spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.
Senator Haugen spoke against adoption of the amendment.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Brandland, Senator Morton was excused.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Honeyford on page 1, line 9 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 5009.
The motion by Senator Honeyford failed and the amendment was not adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Haugen, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5009 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Haugen 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. 5009.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5009 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 42; Nays, 2; Absent, 0; Excused, 5.
Voting yea: Senators Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker and Zarelli - 42
Voting nay: Senators Tom and Weinstein - 2
Excused: Senators Benton, Carrell, Morton, Pflug and Poulsen - 5
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5009, 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. 5184, by Senators Hatfield, Clements and Rasmussen
Modifying sales and use tax provisions for public facilities districts.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Hatfield, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5184 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5184 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.
On motion of Senator Hatfield, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5184 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Hatfield 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. 5184.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5184 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 4.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 45
Excused: Senators Carrell, Morton, Pflug and Poulsen - 4
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5184, 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. 5434, by Senators Poulsen, Schoesler, Kastama, Zarelli, Prentice, Regala, Benton and Rasmussen
Regarding excise taxation of sales of tangible personal property originating from or destined to foreign countries.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Kastama, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5434 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Kastama spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5434.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5434 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 4.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 45
Excused: Senators Carrell, Morton, Pflug and Poulsen - 4
SENATE BILL NO. 5434, 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. 5498, by Senators Regala, Clements, Morton, Brandland, Pridemore, Delvin, Prentice, Hatfield and Rasmussen
Revising voter-approved funding sources for local taxing districts.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
Senator Benton moved that the following amendment by Senators Benton and Regala be adopted.
On page 1, beginning on line 4, strike section 1 and insert the following:
"Sec. 1. RCW 82.14.450 and 2003 1st sp.s. c 24 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) A county legislative authority may submit an authorizing proposition to the county voters at a primary or general election and, if the proposition is approved by a majority of persons voting, impose a sales and use tax in accordance with the terms of this chapter. The title of each ballot measure must clearly state the purposes for which the proposed sales and use tax will be used. Funds raised under this tax shall not supplant existing funds used for these purposes. For purposes of this subsection, existing funds means the actual operating expenditures for the calendar year in which the ballot measure is approved by voters. Actual operating expenditures excludes lost federal funds, lost or expired state grants or loans, extraordinary events not likely to reoccur, changes in contract provisions beyond the control of the county or city receiving the services, and major nonrecurring capital expenditures. The rate of tax under this section shall not exceed three-tenths of one percent of the selling price in the case of a sales tax, or value of the article used, in the case of a use tax.
(2) The tax authorized in this section is in addition to any other taxes authorized by law and shall be collected from those persons who are taxable by the state under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW upon the occurrence of any taxable event within the county.
(3) The retail sale or use of motor vehicles, and the lease of motor vehicles for up to the first thirty-six months of the lease, are exempt from tax imposed under this section.
(4) One-third of all money received under this section shall be used solely for criminal justice purposes. For the purposes of this subsection, "criminal justice purposes" means additional police protection, mitigation of congested court systems, or relief of overcrowded jails or other local correctional facilities.
(5) Money received under this section shall be shared between the county and the cities as follows: Sixty percent shall be retained by the county and forty percent shall be distributed on a per capita basis to cities in the county."
On page 3, line 6, following "used", insert ", and funds raised under the levy shall not supplant existing funds used for these purposes. For purposes of this subsection, existing funds means the actual operating expenditures for the calendar year in which the ballot measure is approved by voters. Actual operating expenditures excludes lost federal funds, lost or expired state grants or loans, extraordinary events not likely to reoccur, changes in contract provisions beyond the control of the taxing district receiving the services, and major nonrecurring capital expenditures."
Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
Senators Benton and Regala 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 Benton and Regala on page 1, line 4 to Senate Bill No. 5498.
The motion by Senator Benton carried and the amendment was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Regala, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5498 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senators Regala and Benton 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. 5498.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5498 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 46
Excused: Senators Morton, Pflug and Poulsen - 3
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5498, 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. 5568, by Senators Rasmussen, Clements, Shin, Schoesler, Jacobsen, Morton, Holmquist and Honeyford
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.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Rasmussen, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5568 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5568 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.
On motion of Senator Rasmussen, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5568 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senators Rasmussen and Clements 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. 5568.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5568 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 46
Excused: Senators Morton, Pflug and Poulsen - 3
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5568, 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. 5010, by Senators Honeyford and Hewitt
Creating a state park foster home pass.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Jacobsen, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5010 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5010 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.
On motion of Senator Jacobsen, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5010 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senators Honeyford and Shin spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President welcomed former Governor Booth Gardner who was present in the wings of the chamber.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5010.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5010 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 46
Excused: Senators Morton, Pflug and Poulsen - 3
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5010, 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. 5905, by Senators Franklin, Pflug, Keiser, Tom, Zarelli, Marr and Carrell
Concerning certificate of capital authorization.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Franklin, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5905 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5905 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.
MOTION
Senator Franklin moved that the following striking amendment by Senators Franklin and Keiser be adopted.
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"Sec. 1. RCW 74.46.803 and 2001 1st sp.s. c 8 s 16 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The department shall establish rules for issuing a certificate of capital authorization. ((Applications for a certificate of capital authorization shall be submitted and approved on a biennial basis.)) The rules shall address the following subjects, among others:
(a) The period of time during which applications for certificates of capital authorization will be accepted;
(b) The period of time for which a certificate of capital authorization will be valid; and
(c) The prioritization of applications for certificates of capital authorization, consistent with the principles set out in this section.
(2) The rules for a certificate of capital authorization shall be consistent with the following principles:
(((1) The certificate of capital authorization shall be approved on a first-come, first-served basis.
(2) Those projects that do not receive approval in one authorization period shall have priority the following biennium should the project be resubmitted.))
(a) In processing and approving certificates of capital authorization, priority shall be given to construction or major renovation of existing facilities or replacement facilities. Those existing or replacement facilities with the greatest length of time since their last major renovation or construction shall be given first priority.
(b) A certificate of capital authorization is only required for capital expenditures exceeding the expenditure minimum as defined in RCW 70.38.025.
(c) Certificates of capital authorization for new facilities shall receive last priority and be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
(d) Within the priorities established by this section, applications for certificates of capital authorization that do not receive approval in one state fiscal year because that year's authorization limit has been reached shall have priority the following year if the applications are resubmitted.
(3) The department shall have the authority to give first priority for a project that is necessitated by an emergency situation even if the project is not submitted in a timely fashion. ((The department shall establish rules for determining what constitutes an emergency.)) Projects shall be considered on an emergency basis if the construction or renovation must be completed as soon as possible to:
(a) Retain a facility's license or certification;
(b) Protect the health or safety of the facility's residents; or
(c) Avoid closure.
(4) The department shall establish deadlines for progress and the department shall have the authority to withdraw the certificate of capital authorization where the holder of the certificate has not complied with those deadlines in a good faith manner.
Sec. 2. RCW 74.46.807 and 2001 1st sp.s. c 8 s 15 are each amended to read as follows:
The total capital authorization available for any ((biennial)) state fiscal year period shall be specified in the biennial appropriations act and shall be calculated on an annual basis. ((When setting the capital authorization level, the legislature shall consider both the need for, and the cost of, new and replacement beds.))"
Senator Franklin spoke in favor of adoption of the striking amendment.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the striking amendment by Senators Franklin and Keiser to Substitute Senate Bill No. 5905.
The motion by Senator Franklin carried and the striking amendment was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
There being no objection, the following title amendment was adopted:
On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "authorization;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "and amending RCW 74.46.803 and 74.46.807."
MOTION
On motion of Senator Franklin, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5905 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Franklin 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. 5905.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5905 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 46
Excused: Senators Morton, Pflug and Poulsen - 3
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5905, 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. 5454, by Senators Morton and Rasmussen
Addressing special needs transportation services provided by rural public utility districts.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Rasmussen, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5454 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Rasmussen spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5454.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5454 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 46
Excused: Senators Morton, Pflug and Poulsen - 3
SENATE BILL NO. 5454, 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. 5557, by Senators Hargrove, Prentice, Zarelli, Hatfield, Brandland, Brown, Poulsen, Pridemore and McAuliffe
Authorizing additional sales and use taxation by counties for economic development facilities. Revised for 2nd Substitute: Concerning public facilities for economic development purposes.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Hargrove, Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5557 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5557 and the second substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.
MOTION
Senator Kastama moved that the following amendment by Senator Kastama be adopted.
On page 2, line 14, after "(b)", strike all text through line 26 and insert:
"In implementing this section, the county shall consult with cities, towns, and port districts located within the county and the associate development organization serving the county to ensure that the expenditure meets the goals of chapter 130, Laws of 2004 and the requirements of (a) of this subsection. Each county collecting money under this section shall report, as follows, to the office of the state auditor, ((no later than October 1st)) within one hundred fifty days after the close of each fiscal year((,)): (i) A list of new projects ((from)) begun during the ((prior)) fiscal year, showing that the county has used the funds for those projects consistent with the goals of chapter 130, Laws of 2004 and the requirements of (a) of this subsection; and (ii) expenditures during the fiscal year on projects begun in a previous year. Any projects financed prior to June 10, 2004, from the proceeds of obligations to which the tax imposed under subsection (1) of this section has been pledged shall not be deemed to be new projects under this subsection."
Senator Kastama spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Kastama on page 2, line 14 to Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5557.
The motion by Senator Kastama carried and the amendment was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
Senator Hargrove moved that the following amendment by Senators Hargrove and Kastama be adopted.
On page 2, line 26, after "subsection.", insert "No new projects funded with money collected under this section may be for justice system facilities."
Senator Hargrove spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.
Senator Sheldon spoke against adoption of the amendment.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senators Hargrove and Kastama on page 2, line 26 to Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5557.
The motion by Senator Hargrove carried and the amendment was adopted by a rising voice vote.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Hargrove, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5557 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Hargrove spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5557.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5557 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 46
Excused: Senators Morton, Pflug and Poulsen - 3
ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5557, 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
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate reverted to the first order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
March 30, 2007
SB 6167 Prime Sponsor, Pridemore: Clarifying the director's authority to determine interest in certain public retirement systems. 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 30, 2007
SHB 1091 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade: Promoting innovation partnership zones. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Management. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; 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 30, 2007
2SHB 1096 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Creating postsecondary opportunity programs. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; 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 30, 2007
SHB 1102 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Modifying property tax exemption provisions for veterans of the armed forces. 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, 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 30, 2007
ESHB 1131 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Creating the passport to college promise program. 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 30, 2007
2SHB 1201 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Extending medicaid coverage for foster care youth who reach age eighteen. 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 30, 2007
SHB 1276 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade: Creating a public-private tourism partnership. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Management. 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 30, 2007
SHB 1323 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: 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; 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 30, 2007
HB 1377 Prime Sponsor, Pettigrew: Changing provisions affecting the placement of children. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Human Services & Corrections. 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 30, 2007
SHB 1407 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Funding the administration of Title 50 RCW, unemployment compensation. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development. 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 30, 2007
HB 1443 Prime Sponsor, Grant: 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; 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 30, 2007
HB 1447 Prime Sponsor, Morrell: Providing for temporary management in boarding homes. 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 30, 2007
SHB 1456 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: 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, 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 30, 2007
ESHB 1497 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Increasing the operating fee waiver authority for Central Washington University. 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, Kohl-Welles, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
HB 1549 Prime Sponsor, Linville: Exempting wholesale sales of bulk unprocessed milk from the business and occupation tax. 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, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
2SHB 1677 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Creating the outdoor education and recreation grant program for schools and others. 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 30, 2007
SHB 1679 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Determining membership on the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system plan 2 board. 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 30, 2007
E2SHB 1705 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Creating health sciences and services authorities. 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, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Honeyford and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
E2SHB 1779 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Creating the GET ready for math and science scholarship program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Carrell, Hatfield, Hobbs, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Rasmussen, Regala, Rockefeller, Schoesler and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
SHB 2087 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Regarding the certification and recertification of health care facilities. 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, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Carrell
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
SHB 2115 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Creating the heritage barn preservation program. 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 and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2007
ESHB 2164 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Requiring approval from state institutions of higher education to locate new or rehabilitated multiple-unit housing within the boundaries of a campus facilities master plan for property tax exemption purposes. Revised for 1st Substitute: Requiring approval from state institutions of higher education to locate new or rehabilitated multiple-unit housing within the boundaries of a campus facilities master plan for property tax exemption purposes. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Requiring approval from certain state institutions of higher education to locate new or rehabilitated multiple-unit housing within the boundaries of a campus facilities master plan for property tax exemption purposes.) 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, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
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
At 12:11 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 7:50 p.m. by Senator Fraser.
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
April 2, 2007
SB 5799 Prime Sponsor, Haugen: Reducing business and occupation tax rates for certain fuel distributors. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5799 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, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
SB 6168 Prime Sponsor, Berkey: Studying excise tax relief for aerospace product development businesses. Revised for 1st Substitute: Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6168 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, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, 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.
April 2, 2007
E3SHB 1001 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Combating auto theft. 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, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
2SHB 1009 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Establishing work groups to periodically review and update the child support schedule. 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.
April 2, 2007
HB 1038 Prime Sponsor, Morris: Developing regional compacts for siting electric transmission lines. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications. 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.
April 2, 2007
HB 1049 Prime Sponsor, Fromhold: Concerning the Vancouver national historic reserve. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Government Operations & Elections. 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.
April 2, 2007
HB 1051 Prime Sponsor, Upthegrove: Expanding high school completion programs. 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, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
ESHB 1052 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs: Modifying the legislative youth advisory council. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education. 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, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Parlette and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
2SHB 1088 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Improving delivery of children's mental health services. 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, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
2SHB 1106 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Requiring reporting of hospital-acquired infections in health care facilities. 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; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Roach
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
SHB 1124 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Adding the department of natural resources to the definition of "employer" under RCW 41.37.010. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: 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.
April 2, 2007
ESHB 1147 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Concerning damage to livestock. 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, Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Honeyford
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
HB 1230 Prime Sponsor, Hurst: Designating state route number 164 as a highway of statewide significance. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Berkey, Delvin, Holmquist, Jacobsen, Kauffman, Kilmer, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Benton
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 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 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, Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Carrell
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
SHB 1267 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Modifying commercial driver's license requirements. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Benton, Berkey, Delvin, Jacobsen, Kauffman, Kilmer, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Clements and Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
2SHB 1277 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Expanding competitive local infrastructure financing tools projects. 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, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Honeyford
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
SHB 1287 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services: Modifying foster children placement provisions. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Human Services & Corrections. 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.
April 2, 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 Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications. 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, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Oemig
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
E2SHB 1303 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Encouraging the use of cleaner energy. 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; Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Regala, Rockefeller, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Honeyford. Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland, Carrell, Parlette, Roach and Schoesler
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
SHB 1333 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services: Concerning child welfare protections. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Human Services & Corrections. 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.
April 2, 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 Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Human Services & Corrections. 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.
April 2, 2007
E2SHB 1359 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Creating an affordable housing for all program. 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, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Rasmussen, Regala and Rockefeller
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford and Tom. Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland, Carrell, Roach, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
SHB 1396 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Providing a single ballot proposition for regional transportation investment districts and regional transit authorities at the 2007 general election. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Berkey, Clements, Delvin, Holmquist, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Benton
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
2SHB 1401 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Regarding the acquisition of land for affordable housing. 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 and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
SHB 1409 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Transferring jurisdiction over conversion-related forest practices to local governments. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation. 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.
April 2, 2007
ESHB 1414 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Licensing ambulatory surgical facilities. 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; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
E2SHB 1432 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Granting service credit to educational staff associates for nonschool employment. 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.
April 2, 2007
HB 1450 Prime Sponsor, Sells: Modifying provisions that exempt housing for very low-income households from taxation. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass without amendments by Consumer Protection & Housing. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Honeyford
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
SHB 1472 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services: Analyzing and remedying racial disproportionality and racial disparity in child welfare. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Human Services & Corrections. 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.
April 2, 2007
2SHB 1488 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Enhancing the state's oil spill response program. 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, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Rasmussen, Regala, Rockefeller and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Honeyford. Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland, Carrell, Parlette, Roach, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
ESHB 1512 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Increasing the amount the treasurer may use for the linked deposit program. 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, Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Honeyford
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
E2SHB 1569 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Reforming the health care system in Washington state. 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, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Rasmussen, Regala, Rockefeller and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Brandland, Carrell, Honeyford, Parlette, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
2SHB 1573 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Authorizing a statewide program for comprehensive dropout prevention, intervention, and retrieval. 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; Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland, Parlette and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
SHB 1588 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Providing mobility education to students in driver training programs. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Berkey, Clements, Delvin, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Benton and Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 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 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, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
2SHB 1636 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Creating a regional transfer of development rights program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation. 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.
April 2, 2007
ESHB 1649 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Authorizing the purchase of an increased benefit multiplier for past judicial service for judges in the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
SHB 1651 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Creating the boating activities program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation. 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, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
2SHB 1656 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Establishing the Puget Sound scientific research account. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications. 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.
April 2, 2007
EHB 1667 Prime Sponsor, Green: Regarding fairness and equity in health professions licensing fees. 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, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford and Schoesler
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
HB 1747 Prime Sponsor, Simpson: Removing the deadline for regional transit authorities to acquire insurance by bid or by negotiation on certain projects. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Benton, Berkey, Clements, Delvin, Holmquist, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 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 Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications. 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.
April 2, 2007
2SHB 1811 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Regarding automatic sprinkler systems in nightclubs. 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, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
HB 1887 Prime Sponsor, Linville: Allowing identicard renewal by mail or electronic commerce for individuals over the age of seventy. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Benton, Berkey, Clements, Delvin, Holmquist, Jacobsen, Kauffman, Kilmer, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
SHB 1891 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Providing a business and occupation tax deduction for the sale of certain prescription drugs. 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, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
2SHB 1906 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Improving mathematics and science education. 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; Carrell, Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Rasmussen, Regala, Rockefeller, Schoesler and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Zarelli. Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland, Honeyford, Parlette and Roach
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 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 Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Brandland and Honeyford. Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Carrell, Fairley and Roach
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
ESHB 1916 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Applying interest arbitration to certain care providers. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development. 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
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Honeyford
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
2SHB 1922 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Creating an independent youth housing program. 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; 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.
April 2, 2007
HB 2004 Prime Sponsor, Rolfes: Providing comprehensive membership of significant jurisdictions on the executive board of regional transportation planning organizations. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Berkey, Clements, Delvin, Holmquist, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Benton
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
HB 2032 Prime Sponsor, Takko: Concerning the tax deferral application process for fruit and vegetable processing and storage. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Parlette, Rasmussen, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
HB 2048 Prime Sponsor, O'Brien: Modifying the requirements for executing assignment and warranty of title when the purchaser or transferee is a dealer. 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, Holmquist, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
E2SHB 2053 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Providing for improved availability of motor vehicle fuel during power outages or interruptions in electrical service. 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, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Fairley and Oemig
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
2SHB 2055 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning traumatic brain injuries. 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, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
ESHB 2111 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Making the governor the public employer of adult family home providers. 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; Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Rasmussen, Rockefeller and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Zarelli. Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Honeyford, Parlette, Roach and Schoesler
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
HB 2134 Prime Sponsor, Van De Wege: Authorizing port district fire fighter membership in the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 2. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Rasmussen, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Honeyford. Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Fairley, Oemig and Regala
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
HB 2163 Prime Sponsor, Cody: Creating the public employees' benefits board medical benefits administration account. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland, Carrell, Honeyford, Schoesler and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
2SHB 2220 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Regarding shellfish. Revised for 2nd Substitute: Regarding shellfish aquaculture. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Fairley, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Rasmussen, Regala, Rockefeller and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Hatfield and Honeyford. Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland, Carrell, Parlette, Roach and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 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 Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education. 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 and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
SHB 2275 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Regarding funding of state parks. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Benton, Berkey, Clements, Delvin, Holmquist, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
SHB 2304 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Providing for the issuance of a certificate of need for certain cardiac care services. 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; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Honeyford
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 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 Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Fairley
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
HB 2353 Prime Sponsor, McDermott: Regarding passenger-only ferry service. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Berkey, Clements, Delvin, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kilmer, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Benton and Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
HB 2357 Prime Sponsor, McIntire: Allowing a school district to transfer certain revenue into the district's capital projects account. 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, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
ESHB 2358 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Regarding state ferries. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Berkey, Clements, Delvin, Jacobsen, Kauffman, Spanel and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Benton, Holmquist, Kilmer and Sheldon
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
SHB 2361 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Regarding collective bargaining for certain employees of institutions of higher education and related boards. 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 and Rockefeller
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Honeyford. Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Carrell and Schoesler
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 2007
SHB 2366 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Requiring oversight of state agency housing decisions. 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.
April 2, 2007
EHB 2388 Prime Sponsor, Alexander: Financing regional centers with seating capacities less than ten thousand that are acquired, constructed, financed, or owned by a public facilities district. 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, Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Parlette, Rasmussen, Roach, Rockefeller and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Fairley, Honeyford, Regala and Schoesler
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Rockefeller, all measures listed on the Supplemental Committee report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
At 7:51 p.m., on motion of Senator Rockefeller, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate