TWENTY-SIXTH DAY
MORNING SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Friday, February 8, 2008
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 Brown, Fairley, Franklin, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kauffman, Keiser, Murray, Rasmussen and Sheldon.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard consisting of Pages Tyler Yerrington and Cassandra Campos, presented the Colors. Rabbi Zalman Heber of Chabad offered the prayer.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
MOTION
There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the first order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 7, 2008
SB 5892 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Regarding the state building code. Reported by Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5892 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Weinstein, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Delvin; Haugen; Jacobsen; Kilmer; McCaslin and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6241 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fairley: Prohibiting the sale or use of prescriber-identifiable prescription data for commercial or marketing purposes absent prescriber consent. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6241 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Fairley; Kastama; Kohl-Welles and Marr.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Pflug and Carrell.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6333 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Establishing a citizens' work group on health care. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6333 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Fairley; Kastama; Kohl-Welles and Marr.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Pflug and Carrell.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6352 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Providing criteria for the siting of an institution of higher education in the north Puget Sound region. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Delvin; Schoesler and Sheldon.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Berkey.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 6, 2008
SB 6359 Prime Sponsor, Senator Pflug: Establishing a plan for dental care delivery. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6359 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Fairley; Kastama; Kohl-Welles and Marr.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 6, 2008
SB 6360 Prime Sponsor, Senator Pflug: Establishing a task force on primary care medical practice. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6360 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Fairley; Kastama; Kohl-Welles and Marr.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6380 Prime Sponsor, Senator Eide: Enhancing school library programs. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6380 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Eide; Hobbs; Kauffman; McDermott; Oemig; Rasmussen and Weinstein.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators King; Brandland and Holmquist.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6418 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kauffman: Requiring policies on and limiting the use of mechanical, chemical, and physical restraint of students. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6418 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Eide; Hobbs; Kauffman; McDermott; Oemig; Rasmussen and Weinstein.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators King; Brandland; Holmquist and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6426 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Enacting the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6426 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; King; Brandland; Eide; Hobbs; Holmquist; Kauffman; McDermott; Oemig; Rasmussen and Weinstein.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6439 Prime Sponsor, Senator Spanel: Concerning radiologist assistants. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6439 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Fairley; Kastama; Kohl-Welles and Marr.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6443 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Regarding disciplinary actions for education employees committing sexual offenses. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6443 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; King; Brandland; Eide; Hobbs; Holmquist; Kauffman; McDermott; Oemig; Rasmussen and Weinstein.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6450 Prime Sponsor, Senator Tom: Regarding reimbursement for school district and educational service district costs for performance audits. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Brandland; Eide; Hobbs; Kauffman; McDermott; Oemig and Weinstein.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators King; Holmquist and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6456 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Modifying credentialing standards for counselors. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6456 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Fairley; Kastama; Kohl-Welles and Marr.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6466 Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Creating a task force to study teaching Spanish and Chinese in public schools. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6466 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; King; Eide; Hobbs; Holmquist; McDermott; Oemig and Rasmussen.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 6, 2008
SB 6470 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kauffman: Training medical students, nurses, and medical technicians and assistants to work with patients with developmental disabilities. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6470 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Fairley; Kastama; Kohl-Welles and Marr.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6486 Prime Sponsor, Senator McAuliffe: Regarding the career and technical education curricula advisory committee. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; King; Brandland; Eide; Hobbs; Holmquist; Kauffman; McDermott; Oemig; Rasmussen; Weinstein and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6490 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Authorizing a branch campus of the University of Washington at Lake Stevens. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Delvin and Sheldon.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Berkey.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6506 Prime Sponsor, Senator Marr: Creating a system for enforcing discipline in medical professions. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6506 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Fairley; Kastama; Kohl-Welles and Marr.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 6, 2008
SB 6556 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Requiring the office of the superintendent of public instruction to develop anaphylactic policy guidelines. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6556 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; King; Brandland; Eide; Hobbs; Holmquist; Kauffman; McDermott; Oemig; Rasmussen and Weinstein.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6588 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kauffman: Authorizing the transfer of accumulated leave between the common school and higher education systems. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Eide; Hobbs; Holmquist; Kauffman; McDermott; Oemig; Rasmussen; Weinstein and Zarelli.
MINORITY recommendation: Do no pass. Signed by Senator King.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Brandland.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6611 Prime Sponsor, Senator Pridemore: Enhancing Washington state history and government course requirements for high school graduation. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Eide; Hobbs; Kauffman; McDermott; Rasmussen and Weinstein.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Holmquist.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators King and Brandland.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6616 Prime Sponsor, Senator Brandland: Encouraging private investment in port terminal facilities by providing tax incentives to local governments. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Management
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6616 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Zarelli and King.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6674 Prime Sponsor, Senator McAuliffe: Authorizing certain school districts and educational service districts to designate a district treasurer. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6674 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; King; Brandland; Eide; Hobbs; Holmquist; Kauffman; McDermott; Weinstein and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6682 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Regarding the department of social and health services providing background checks for home care agencies. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6682 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Fairley; Kastama; Kohl-Welles and Marr.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6698 Prime Sponsor, Senator Shin: Regarding voter registration and informational activities at institutions of higher education. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6698 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Delvin; Berkey; Schoesler and Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6713 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kauffman: Requiring the department of social and health services to contract with counties to provide early intervention services for children with developmental disabilities. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Fairley; Kastama; Kohl-Welles and Marr.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 6, 2008
SB 6726 Prime Sponsor, Senator Tom: Granting the professional educator standards board ongoing authority to establish professional-level certification assessments and performance standards. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6726 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; King; Brandland; Eide; Hobbs; Holmquist; Kauffman; McDermott; Oemig; Rasmussen; Weinstein and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6736 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rasmussen: Establishing a lifelong services program for persons with developmental disabilities. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6736 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Fairley; Kastama; Kohl-Welles and Marr.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6739 Prime Sponsor, Senator Franklin: Granting authority to psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioners. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Fairley; Kastama; Kohl-Welles and Marr.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6740 Prime Sponsor, Senator Regala: Regarding the provision of teacher certification services. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; King; Brandland; Eide; Hobbs; Holmquist; Kauffman; McDermott; Oemig; Rasmussen and Weinstein.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6742 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rasmussen: Requiring development of programs and guidelines for students with autism. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6742 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; King; Brandland; Eide; Hobbs; Holmquist; Kauffman; McDermott; Oemig; Rasmussen and Weinstein.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6743 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rasmussen: Regarding training and guidelines for teachers of students with autism. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6743 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; King; Brandland; Eide; Hobbs; Holmquist; Kauffman; McDermott; Oemig; Rasmussen and Weinstein.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6752 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kastama: Providing new market development tax credits. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Management
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6752 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Zarelli; Kauffman; King and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6768 Prime Sponsor, Senator Weinstein: Providing for certain requirements and restrictions on purchases of used vehicles. Reported by Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6768 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Weinstein, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Haugen; Jacobsen; Kilmer; McCaslin and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Delvin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6781 Prime Sponsor, Senator Tom: Regarding mathematics and science teachers. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6781 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; King; Brandland; Eide; Hobbs; Holmquist; Kauffman; McDermott; Oemig; Rasmussen and Weinstein.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 5, 2008
SB 6789 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kilmer: Requiring public notification of industrial development levies by port districts. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6789 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6796 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Concerning the information required to be reported in the annual economic impact report on lodging tax revenues. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Management
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6796 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Zarelli; Kauffman; King and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6820 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kastama: Creating the Washington investment in student excellence scholarship program. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Management
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6820 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Zarelli; Kauffman; King and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6832 Prime Sponsor, Senator Shin: Regarding career colleges' participation in the opportunity grant program. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6832 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Delvin; Berkey; Schoesler and Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6847 Prime Sponsor, Senator Weinstein: Regulating real estate settlement services. Reported by Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6847 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Weinstein, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Delvin; Haugen; Jacobsen; Kilmer and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6849 Prime Sponsor, Senator Oemig: Regarding resident student classification. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Delvin; Berkey; Schoesler and Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6852 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Addressing the presence of toxins in households or dwellings. Reported by Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Weinstein, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair; Jacobsen; Kilmer and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Delvin.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6872 Prime Sponsor, Senator McDermott: Enacting the community schools act of 2008. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Eide; Hobbs; Holmquist; Kauffman; McDermott; Oemig; Rasmussen and Weinstein.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators King; Brandland and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6875 Prime Sponsor, Senator Tom: Creating the condominium act governance task force. Reported by Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Weinstein, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Delvin; Haugen; Jacobsen; Kilmer; McCaslin and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6879 Prime Sponsor, Senator McAuliffe: Regarding the joint task force on basic education finance. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6879 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; King; Eide; Hobbs; Holmquist; McDermott; Oemig; Weinstein and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6889 Prime Sponsor, Senator Pflug: Developing a secure internet-based format for health care quality data. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Fairley; Kastama; Kohl-Welles and Marr.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6908 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rasmussen: Encouraging the meaning and history of the pledge of allegiance to be taught annually. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; King; Brandland; Eide; Hobbs; Holmquist; Kauffman; McDermott; Rasmussen; Weinstein and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6910 Prime Sponsor, Senator Shin: Authorizing Western Washington University to confer honorary doctoral degrees. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6910 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Delvin; Berkey; Schoesler and Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6930 Prime Sponsor, Senator Tom: Regarding bonuses for nationally certified teachers who become principals or superintendents. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; King; Brandland; Eide; Hobbs; Holmquist; Kauffman; McDermott; Rasmussen; Weinstein and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SJM 8028 Prime Sponsor, Senator Shin: Requesting that the President and Congress support the participation of Taiwan in the World Health Organization. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Fairley; Kastama; Kohl-Welles and Marr.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Eide, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Senate Bill No. 6418, Senate Bill No. 6439, Senate Bill No. 6456, Senate Bill No. 6682 and Senate Bill No. 6930 which were referred to the Committee on Rules and Senate Bill No. 6450 which was referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the third order of business.
January 29, 2008
To the Honorable, the Senate
of the State of Washington
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In compliance with the provisions of Article III, Section 11, of the constitution of the State of Washington, the Governor hereby submits her report of each case of reprieve, commutation or pardon that she has granted since the adjournment of the 2007 Regular session of the 60th Legislature, copies of which are attached.
Sincerely,
Richard E. Mitchell
General Counsel
CONDITIONAL COMMUTATION
OF
THOMAS W. MEGGYSEY
To All To Whom These Presents Shall Come, Greetings:
WHEREAS, on the night of July 26, 1995, Mr. Meggyesy attended a party at his neighbor's apartment. Both Mr. Meggyesy and his neighbor were drinking significantly throughout the evening. At some point that evening, the two men got into a verbal and physical altercation. Mr. Meggyesy left, but he returned shortly thereafter with a gun. Mr. Meggyesy knocked on the door and, as it opened, shot his neighbor in the abdomen, narrowly missing his heart.
WHEREAS, on December 7, 1995, Mr. Meggyesy was convicted of First Degree Assault and sentenced to 93 months, plus 60 months for a gun enhancement. He does not have any prior convictions.
WHEREAS, while appealing his conviction, Mr. Meggyesy was released from prison on bond for over two years. During that time, Mr. Meggyesy married, purchased a home, and had no encounters with the law. On April 6, 1998, Mr. Meggyesy lost his appeal and returned to prison. Since being incarcerated, Mr. Meggyesy has served his time as a model citizen. He has maintained an infraction free record, taken advantage of programming opportunities and tutored other inmates. As a result of his conduct, Mr. Meggyesy has earned the maximum amount of good time.
WHEREAS, Mr. Meggyesy's health is deteriorating and his elbow, back and knees have been hurting because of his years as a contractor and football player. After his release, Mr. Meggyesy's health care needs will be covered through his wife's medical insurance.
WHEREAS many family members, friends, employers, and former customers and co-workers wrote or spoke on Mr. Meggyesy's behalf. The supporters expressed that they are committed to helping support him whenever he is released. The Snohomish County Prosecutor's Office took no position on the clemency petition, and no one submitted materials opposing Mr. Meggyesy's petition.
WHEREAS, I have reviewed all pertinent facts and circumstances surrounding this matter, the circumstances of the crime, and the favorable recommendation of the Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board and, in light of the foregoing, I have determined that the best interests of justice will be served by this action.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Christine O. Gregoire, by virtue of the power vested in me as Governor of the State of Washington, hereby grant to Thomas W. Meggyesy a Conditional Commutation of the remainder of his sentence subject to the following conditions, all of which commence as of the date of this document:
1) He shall not commit any gross misdemeanors or felonies for 5 years;
2) He shall not possess any firearms for 10 years;
3) He shall not have any contact with the victim for 10 years; and
4) He must successfully complete an alcohol treatment and anger management program within 12 months of the granting of this Conditional Commutation.
PROVIDED that in the event Mr. Meggysey is convicted of any offense classified as a gross misdemeanor or felony in the state of Washington or violates any condition of this commutation as determined by the Governor following his release, the Conditional Commutation is revoked without notice and the sentence of the court reinstated, whereupon Mr. Meggysey will be immediately returned to the Washington Corrections Center or any such facility as the Secretary of Corrections deems appropriate. The Department of Corrections shall provide a written report to the Clemency and Pardons Board regarding the violation of this Conditional Commutation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the State of Washington to be affixed at Olympia on this 11th day of April, A.D., two thousand and seven.
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE,
Governor of Washington
SEAL
BY THE GOVERNOR
SAM REED
Secretary of State
FULL AND UNCONDITIONAL PARDON
OF
STANLEY CATRON
To All to Whom These Presents Shall Come, Greetings:
WHEREAS, in 1985, Stanley M. Catron was convicted of Indecent Liberties after having sexual contact with his 13-year old stepdaughter. Immediately after the sexual contact occurred, Mr Catron took his victim to the police station and turned himself in.
WHEREAS, Mr. Catron demonstrated immediate remorse, openly admitted his guilt, cared for his victim and assisted in her rehabilitation. On July 21, 1994, the Yakima County Superior Court issued a Certificate of Rehabilitation to him. Since his conviction, he has completed a year of psychotherapy and abided by all conditions of his probation. Additionally, Mr Catron has had no further arrests or convictions.
WHEREAS, Mr. Catron's victim testified that she has forgiven Mr. Catron and supports his petition to the Governor's Office. In light of the victim's forgiveness, the Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney also supports Mr. Catron's petition.
WHEREAS, Mr. Catron's gun rights were restored by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms in 1989. However, in light of his conviction for Indecent Liberties, those rights were revoked. Mr. Catron has petitioned the Governor for a pardon so that he may again lawfully own and possess firearms.
WHEREAS, I have reviewed all pertinent facts and circumstances surrounding this matter, the circumstances of the crime, and the favorable recommendation of the Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board and, in light of the foregoing, I have determined that the best interests of justice will be served by this action.
NOW, THEREFORE, I Christine O. Gregoire, by virtue of the power vested in me as Governor of the State of Washington, hereby grant to Stanley M. Catron the FULL AND UNCONDITIONAL pardon of his conviction of Indecent Liberties so that he may lawfully own and possess firearms.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the State of Washington to be affixed at Olympia on this 4th day of April, A.D., two thousand and seven.
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE,
Governor of Washington
SEAL
BY THE GOVERNOR
SAM REED
Secretary of State
CONDITIONAL PARDON
OF
MICHAEL N. EGAN
To All to Whom These Presents Shall Come, Greetings:
WHEREAS, on August 10, 2004, Mr. Egan and a friend were at a nightclub in Seattle when a club patron began an argument with Mr. Egan's friend. As the altercation escalated, the patron punched Mr. Egan's friend and Mr. Egan intervened, breaking a beer bottle on the man's head. After the altercation, all the individuals involved were ejected from the nightclub, but Mr. Egan and his friend later returned to retrieve some belongings. The nightclub employees called 911 and Mr. Egan was arrested.
WHEREAS, on January 26, 2006, Mr. Egan was convicted of Third Degree Assault. As part of his probation requirements, Mr. Egan cannot possess any firearms or ammunition.
WHEREAS, Todd Amis, Sergeant First Class of the Army Special Forces, wrote a letter on Mr. Egan's behalf stating that he is a vital asset to the Army's Special Operations unit and the Global War on Terrorism. Mr. Amis represented that if Mr. Egan cannot have his right to carry firearms restored, then he would be dismissed from the military.
WHEREAS, Mr. Egan's valuable Special Operations skills and experience make him a much needed and extraordinary asset to the military. In addition, without his ability to possess firearms, Mr. Egan cannot fully engage in his Special Forces unit as it combats the War on Terrorism.
WHEREAS, at the clemency hearing, Mr. Egan apologized for his actions and poor judgement. He recognized that this conviction has placed his military career on the line and expressed his desire to continue serving his country as a member of the Army. Mr. Egan's attorney pointed out that his client's girlfriend and father, a veteran, were present to show their support. The King County Prosecutor's Office did not submit any materials regarding Mr. Egan's petition.
WHEREAS, I have reviewed all pertinent facts and circumstance surrounding this matter, the circumstances of the crime, and the favorable recommendation of the Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board. In light of the foregoing, I have determined that the best interests of justice will be served by this action.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Christine O. Gregoire, by virtue of the power vested in me as Governor of the State of Washington, hereby grant to Michael N. Egan a CONDITIONAL PARDON subject to the following conditions: he does not commit any gross misdemeanors or felonies for 4 years; he does not possess firearms for any reason outside of his military duties for 4 years he does not have contact with the victims of his assault for 4 years; and he successfully completes an anger management program within 4 years. PROVIDED that in the event Mr. Egan is convicted of any offense classified as a gross misdemeanor or felony in the state of Washington or violates the conditions of this commutation within the 4 years following his release, as determined by the Governor, the Conditional Pardon is revoked without notice.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the State of Washington to be affixed at Olympia on this 2nd day of April, A.D., two thousand and seven.
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE,
Governor of Washington
SEAL
BY THE GOVERNOR
SAM REED
Secretary of State
FULL AND UNCONDITIONAL PARDON
OF
IRENEO PARRILLA
To All to Whom These Presents Shall Come, Greetings:
WHEREAS, Ireneo Parrilla is a 49 year old legal resident of Filipino descent. Mr. Parrilla is married with four children. His wife and children are all U. S. citizens. As the primary wage earner for his family, he has worked as a registered surgical nurse in the U.S. and overseas for over 20 years. He has no prior convictions.
WHEREAS, in December of 2000, Mr. Parrilla and his young son attended a party. While at the party, an intoxicated Mr. Parrilla inappropriately touched an eight year old girl. He was subsequently charged with and plead guilty to the misdemeanor offense of Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes. Mr. Parrilla pled guilty rather than drag the victim and his family through a trial. According to Mr. Parrilla, his criminal defense attorney failed to advise him that pleading guilty could result in deportation under federal immigration law.
WHEREAS, after he served his sentence and completed Alcohol and Drug Information School in January 2003, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security initiated deportation proceedings against Mr. Parrilla. Since August 18, 2003, Mr. Parrilla has been incarcerated, subject to deportation proceedings, and was eventually deported. He could have returned to the Philippines on his own volition, but chose to remain in prison in order to defend against the deportation and remain in the U. S. with his family. Mr. Parrilla exhausted judicial and immigration process, leaving a gubernatorial pardon as his only remedy.
WHEREAS, Mr. Parrilla has accepted responsibility and shown remorse for his criminal actions. He has compellingly demonstrated his commitment to rejoin and support his family and to continue to serve Washington State as an experienced surgical nurse. Two of his Children, who have lived in the U. S. all of their lives, expressed profound concern with the impact of their father's deportation. Along with his handwritten petition, Mr. Parrilla submitted over 125 signatures of support.
WHEREAS, Mr. Parrialla's case presents a conflict between state and federal classifications over the same crime. Washington State's criminal code classifies "Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes" as a misdemeanor, while federal immigration law classifies it as a deportable crime of "moral turpitude." Mr. Parrilla's representation that his defense attorney failed to advise him on the status of federal immigration law was unrebutted. Given the potential for permanent separation from his family, the fact that Mr. Parrilla pled guilty is suggestive of inadequate counsel.
WHEREAS, the Board found deportation for a misdemeanor disproportionate punishment, particularly in light of the significant disruption the deportation would have to the Parrilla family. Second, the Board considered Mr. Parrilla's decision to remain incarcerated for more than three years, when the original sentence was only 90 days, sufficient punishment. Third, the Board found significant Mr. Parrilla's differences in communication and legal understanding. As a result of these reasons, the Board recommended that the Governor pardon Mr. Parrilla.
WHEREAS, I have reviewed all pertinent facts and circumstances surrounding this matter, the circumstances of the crime, and the favorable recommendation of the Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board. In light of the foregoing, I have determined that the best interests of justice will be served by this action.
NOW, THEREFORE, I Christine O. Gregoire, by virtue of the power vested in me as Governor of the State of Washington, hereby grant to Ireneo Parrilla this full and unconditional pardon of his conviction of Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes so that he may live with his family in the United States.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the State of Washington to be affixed at Olympia on this 2nd day of April, A.D., two thousand and seven.
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE,
Governor of Washington
SEAL
BY THE GOVERNOR
SAM REED
Secretary of State
FULL AND UNCONDITIONAL PARDON
OF
KIZZY TYNELL MCNEAL
To All to Whom These Presents Shall Come, Greetings
WHEREAS, when she was nineteen years old, Kizzy Tynell McNeal, aka Kissy Tynell Moore, returned home to the apartment she shared with her husband after visiting her mother in Alaska to find another woman in her bed. Ms. McNeal retrieved a butcher knife from the kitchen and swung the knife several times at her husband, almost striking him. Ms. McNeal was convicted of Assault in the Third Degree.
WHEREAS, since her conviction in 1996, Ms. McNeal has focused on her education and rehabilitation. She has succeeded academically and personally. She has earned 47 credits at the University of Anchorage and Liberty University and has remarried and started a family. Additionally, she served five years in the North Carolina National Guard and is currently enlisted in the United States Army, rank E-4, pursuing a career as a combat medic.
WHEREAS, Ms. McNeal's prior conviction prevents her from finishing her training as a combat medic and joining her military unit in Iraq.
WHEREAS, the Chief Criminal Deputy, for the Pierce County Prosecutor's Office, has stated that his office is not opposed to a pardon for Ms. McNeal, as she has persuasively shown her rehabilitation.
WHEREAS, I have reviewed all pertinent facts and circumstance surrounding this matter, the circumstances of the crime, and the favorable recommendation of the Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board. In light of the foregoing, I have determined that the best interests of justice will be served by this action.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Christine O. Gregoire, by virtue of the power vested in me as Governor of the State of Washington, hereby grant to Kizzy Tynell McNeal, aka Kizzy Tynell Moore, this full and unconditional pardon of her conviction of Assault in the Third Degree so that she may pursue her goal of completing her training as a combat medic and join her military unit.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the State of Washington to be affixed at Olympia on this 7th day of March, A.D., two thousand and seven.
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE,
Governor of Washington
SEAL
BY THE GOVERNOR
SAM REED
Secretary of State
FULL AND UNCONDITIONAL PARDON
OF
SHEILA TUGADE
To All to Whom These Presents Shall Come, Greetings:
WHEREAS, Ms. Tugade was charged with Forgery when she stole her sister-in-law's credit card and made a purchase at Nordstrom and later attempted to return the merchandise for cash. Ms. Tugade was later arrested, prosecuted and sentenced to community service and supervision by Washington State's Department of Corrections.
WHEREAS, upon the Department of Corrections termination of supervision, notice was sent to Ms. Tugade stating she had not completed all her community service hours, prompting a hearing before the King County Superior Court. Without written proof of completion, the court ordered eight hours of jail time in lieu of community service completion. This order was issued on a Friday. On the subsequent Monday, Ms. Tugade presented written proof of her completion of community service hours to the court via the public defender's agency. While the agency submitted a proposed order striking the jail time, it did not ask the court to issue a Certificate of Discharge.
WHEREAS, current state law allows Ms. Tugade to request vacation of her conviction five years from the date of her discharge. Since the Certificate of Discharge was not initially issued and an order of discharge cannot be backdated, the five-year statutory clock would start only upon Ms. Tugade's current request for an order of discharge.
WHEREAS, a nunc pro tunc order will not provide a remeny because the court did not originally intend to issue a Certificate of Discharge.
WHEREAS, over ten years have elapsed since Ms. Tugade's conviction without any further arrests or convictions. Her current conviction of record has been an impediment to her gaining permanent employment.
WHEREAS, the prosecutor does not oppose Ms. Tugade's petition. The victim has written a letter of support of granting the petition, and restitution has been paid in full.
WHEREAS, I have reviewed all pertinent facts and circumstances surrounding this matter, the circumstances of the crime, and the favorable recommendation of the Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board. In light of the foregoing, I have determined that the best interests of justice will be served by this action.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Christine O. Gregoire, by virtue of the power vested in me as Governor of the State of Washington, hereby grand to Sheila Tugade, this full and unconditional pardon of her conviction of Forgery so that she may pursue permanent and gainful employment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the State of Washington to be affixed at Olympia on this 7th day of March, A.D., two thousand and seven.
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE
Governor of Washington
SEAL
BY THE GOVERNOR
SAME REED
Secretary of State
FULL AND UNCONDITIONAL PARDON
OF
NGHIA T. LUU
To All to Whom These Presents Shall Come, Greetings:
WHEREAS, when he was nineteen years old, over ten years ago, Nghia T. Luu, attempted to take a computer from a retail store. The store's security stopped him before he left the premises. Mr. Luu was subsequently convicted of Theft in the First Degree.
WHEREAS, since his conviction, Mr. Luu has focused on his education and rehabilitation. He has succeeded academically and personally, working in his single mother's business as well as assisting her financially. He is currently enrolled in community college with a high grade point average and wishes to apply to pharmacy school. He has been advised, however, that his conviction may preclude him from completing his education objectives. Mr. Luu has demonstrated his potential to be successful in post collegiate academics and his potential to succeed professionally.
WHEREAS, since his conviction in 1998, Mr. Luu has had no subsequent contact with Washington State law enforcement.
WHEREAS, I have reviewed all pertinent facts and circumstances surrounding this matter, the circumstances of the crime, and the favorable recommendation of the Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board. In light of the foregoing, I have determined that the best interests of justice will be served by this action.
NOW, THEREFORE, I Christine O. Gregoire, by virtue of the power vested in me as Governor of the State of Washington, hereby grant to Nghia T. Luu this full and unconditional pardon of his conviction of Theft in the First Degree so that he may pursue his academic and professional goals.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the State of Washington to be affixed at Olympia on this 7th day of March, A.D., two thousand and seven.
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE
Governor of Washington
SEAL
BY THE GOVERNOR
SAME REED
Secretary of State
MOTION
There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the fourth order of business.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
February 7, 2008
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed the following bills:
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1675,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2107,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
February 7, 2008
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed the following bills:
SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2479,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2729,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the sixth order of business.
SECOND READING
CONFIRMATION OF GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
MOTION
Senator Hargrove moved that Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9377, Eldon Vail, as a Secretary of the Department of Corrections, be confirmed.
Senator Hargrove spoke in favor of the motion.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Brandland, Senator Pflug was excused.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Regala, Senators Brown, Fraser, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kauffman, Rasmussen and Sheldon were excused.
APPOINTMENT OF ELDON VAIL
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the confirmation of Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9377, Eldon Vail as a Secretary of the Department of Corrections.
The Secretary called the roll on the confirmation of Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9377, Eldon Vail as a Secretary of the Department of Corrections and the appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 39; Nays, 0; Absent, 3; Excused, 7.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Kastama, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 39
Absent: Senators Fairley, Keiser and Murray - 3
Excused: Senators Brown, Franklin, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kauffman, Rasmussen and Sheldon - 7
Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9377, Eldon Vail, having received the constitutional majority was declared confirmed as a Secretary of the Department of Corrections.
SECOND READING
CONFIRMATION OF GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
MOTION
Senator Pridemore moved that Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9354, Rhona Sen Hoss, as a member of the Board of Trustees, Clark Community College District No. 14, be confirmed.
Senator Pridemore spoke in favor of the motion.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Regala, Senators Fairley, Keiser and Murray were excused.
APPOINTMENT OF RHONA SEN HOSS
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the confirmation of Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9354, Rhona Sen Hoss as a member of the Board of Trustees, Clark Community College District No. 14.
The Secretary called the roll on the confirmation of Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9354, Rhona Sen Hoss as a member of the Board of Trustees, Clark Community College District No. 14 and the appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 40; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 9.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Kastama, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 40
Excused: Senators Brown, Fairley, Franklin, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kauffman, Keiser, Murray and Sheldon - 9
Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9354, Rhona Sen Hoss, having received the constitutional majority was declared confirmed as a member of the Board of Trustees, Clark Community College District No. 14.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.
MOTION
Senator McDermott moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8720
By Senators McDermott, Regala, Kauffman, Rasmussen, Brandland, McAuliffe, Kline, Oemig, Tom, Weinstein, and Eide
WHEREAS, Julius Pierpont Patches is fondly known by thousands as J.P. Patches; and
WHEREAS, Chris Wedes has been J.P. Patches for fifty years; and
WHEREAS, The J.P. Patches show aired on KIRO, Channel 7 television for twenty-three years, the first time on February 8, 1958, fifty years ago today; and
WHEREAS, The J.P. Patches show was the longest-running, locally produced children's program in the United States; and
WHEREAS, J.P. Patches, along with Gertrude, Ketchikan the Animal Man, the Swami of Pastrami, Ggoorrsstt the Friendly Frpl, and countless others, entertained children twice a day for 13 years (plus Saturdays), another 8 years on mornings only, and on Saturday morning only for another 2 years, totaling approximately 10,000 hours of on-air clowning around; and
WHEREAS, Generations of viewers grew up as "Patches Pals," sharing the joyful, zany antics of J.P. with their children; and
WHEREAS, The show was live, unrehearsed improvisation; and
WHEREAS, At the peak of its run, the Emmy award-winning program had a viewership of over 100,000 in its local markets; and
WHEREAS, J.P. Patches was "Mayor of the City Dump"; and
WHEREAS, The roster of "Patches Pals" is long and varied, and contains many notable names; and
WHEREAS, J.P. Patches not only entertained through television, he remains a common sight at Children's Hospital and other hospitals in the area, visiting sick children and promoting the work of the hospital; and
WHEREAS, J.P. Patches has made countless fundraising appearances for a variety of charities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate honor J.P. Patches and his alter ego Chris Wedes for the wholesome, family-oriented entertainment that he has consistently provided for 50 years; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to J.P. Patches (Chris Wedes).
Senators McDermott, Eide, Regala, Pflug, McAuliffe, Delvin, Parlette, Prentice and Spanel spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8720.
The motion by Senator McDermott carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President welcomed and introduced “J. P. Patches,” Chris Wedes, wife Joan, daughter & son-in-law Casey and Jack Frost, Bob Minnott, wife Jann Placential and friends who were seated in the gallery.
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Pridemore: “Oh Mr. President, I couldn’t help but notice that our newest freshman just gave his first speech on the floor of the senate. We have a tradition here because we’re a body of tradition, we’re people who respect the past, we respect and admire those who have served on this floor in the past so we try to honor the traditions that they honored and one of the traditions is to celebrate the new speech. We are a body that knows that if don’t respect and admire speakers of the past then they won’t be people who respect and admire us in the future looking back when our time here is done. (Phone rings) I’m sorry Mr. President. I am expecting a really critical call. Is it ok if I take this, just this one time?”
President Owen: “Senator Pridemore, make it quick, this is totally out of order Senator Pridemore.”
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Pridemore: “This is Pridemore.”
Voice on cellular telephone: “Pridemore, it’s Poulsen.”
Senator Pridemore: “I’m sorry?”
Former Senator Poulsen: “Erik Poulsen you putz. Hey, I need a big favor.”
Senator Pridemore: “I’m sorry, sir. Are you from the forty-ninth?”
Former Senator Poulsen: “Dude, it’s Poulsen. You remember. The guy who saved our climate change bill that got you name WCV environmental whacko of the year for? The one who fixed the e-waste bill you screwed up so badly and that stupid appliance repair bill, your first big bill, that I had to save because you couldn’t even explain it in caucus!?”
Senator Pridemore: “You said Paulsen?”
Former Senator Poulsen: “Come on, man! Remember the Columbia River water agreement? The clean car bill? The green buildings bill? That stuff made history dude.”
Senator Pridemore: “No, I’m sorry. I don’t, well I kind of remember the water agreement. Kind of, I...”
Former Senator Poulsen: “”Dude. I’m serious. I really need your help with this Maury Island issue –“
Senator Pridemore: “ Now, wait a second. SIR. LOBBYING IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE FLOOR OF THE SENATE!”
Former Senator Poulsen: “Yea, but...”
Senator Pridemore (Closes telephone.):”I’m sorry, Mr. President. It was obviously a crank call. Yes, Senator McDermott you have arrived. Now you belong to the ages, you will be remembered in the hallowed halls of the Washington State Senate right along side all the other great men and women whom we revere from yesterday. Welcome to the Senate.”
MOTION
At 10:44 a.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President.
EVENING SESSION
The Senate was called to order at 5:16 p.m. by President Owen.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fraser, the Senate reverted to the first order of business.
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 7, 2008
SB 5180 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kastama: Regulating tattooing and body piercing. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5180 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; Hewitt; King and Prentice.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Murray.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 5213 Prime Sponsor, Senator Jacobsen: Promoting coordinated ocean management policies. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5213 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Rockefeller and Spanel.
MINORITY recommendation: Do no pass. Signed by Senator Swecker.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SSB 5733 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation: Regarding hydraulic project permit approval for projects intended to reduce or eliminate damage from floods. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Hargrove; Rockefeller and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2008
SB 5860 Prime Sponsor, Senator Murray: Regulating body piercing. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5860 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Hewitt; King and Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 5863 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kilmer: Requiring the county assessor to consider the growth management act when establishing fair market property values. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6000 Prime Sponsor, Senator Swecker: Allowing ranked choice voting by cities and local taxing districts. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Benton; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6170 Prime Sponsor, Senator Holmquist: Creating a biofuel economic development grant program. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Schoesler; Morton and Shin.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Jacobsen.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6206 Prime Sponsor, Senator Zarelli: Modifying child fatality and near fatality reviews and reports. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6206 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6210 Prime Sponsor, Senator Benton: Requiring the registration of sex offender e-mail addresses or other internet communication names or identities. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6210 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Brandland.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6222 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Expanding programs for persons needing long-term care. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6222 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; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hewitt; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6235 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Addressing public works procurement. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6235 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6242 Prime Sponsor, Senator Spanel: Addressing pesticide registration and license fees. 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; Regala; Rockefeller and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Roach.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Hewitt; Parlette and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6256 Prime Sponsor, Senator Jacobsen: Creating the Washington heritage livestock and poultry breed recognition program. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6256 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Schoesler; Jacobsen; Morton and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6258 Prime Sponsor, Senator Jacobsen: Concerning adulterated pet food. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6258 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Schoesler; Jacobsen; Morton and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6276 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Creating a pilot program placing domestic violence advocates in offices of the division of children and family services. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6276 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6289 Prime Sponsor, Senator Spanel: Regarding Puget Sound Dungeness crab catch record cards. 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; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Rasmussen; Regala; Rockefeller and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Hewitt; Parlette; Roach and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6293 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fairley: Removing limit on ethics board penalties and costs. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Roach and Benton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6297 Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Changing prosecuting attorney salaries. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6297 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; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hewitt; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6337 Prime Sponsor, Senator Jacobsen: Regarding the management of the Puget Sound commercial salmon fishery. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6337 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Rockefeller; Spanel; Stevens and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6386 Prime Sponsor, Senator Stevens: Concerning the publication of a minor's information. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6400 Prime Sponsor, Senator Carrell: Establishing programs for the moral guidance of incarcerated persons. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6400 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell and McAuliffe.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland and Marr.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2008
SB 6402 Prime Sponsor, Senator Carrell: Requiring the issuance and installation of fluorescent yellow license plates for persons convicted of certain DUI-related offenses. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6402 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove and Roach.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Tom, Vice Chair; McDermott and Weinstein.
Passed to Committee on Transportation.
February 7, 2008
SB 6404 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Modifying the process for designating regional support networks. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6404 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Marr and McAuliffe.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Regala, Vice Chair and Carrell.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6406 Prime Sponsor, Senator Franklin: Creating a program for offender education. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6406 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens and Carrell.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6408 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Creating provisions relating to pet dealers. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6408 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; Hewitt; King and Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6422 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Adding domestic violence court order violation to the list of offenses eligible for notification. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6430 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Creating a pilot program to increase family participation in juvenile offender programs. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6430 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6469 Prime Sponsor, Senator Murray: Regarding urban forestry. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6469 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Rockefeller and Spanel.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6479 Prime Sponsor, Senator Zarelli: Establishing a program to screen and treat children with attachment disorders. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6479 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 8, 2008
SB 6502 Prime Sponsor, Senator Oemig: Reducing the release of mercury into the environment. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6502 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Fraser; Hatfield; Oemig; Pridemore and Regala.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford; Delvin; Holmquist and Morton.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6522 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Providing collective bargaining for child care center directors and workers. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6522 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; Hewitt and Prentice.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist and King.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 8, 2008
SB 6523 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Establishing a Washington identity theft analysis center. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6523 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; McDermott; Roach and Weinstein.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 8, 2008
SB 6544 Prime Sponsor, Senator Stevens: Increasing the sentencing range for first degree criminal mistreatment. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6544 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; McDermott; Roach and Weinstein.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2008
SB 6546 Prime Sponsor, Senator Brandland: Changing licensing provisions concerning driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6546 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; McDermott and Roach.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Weinstein.
Passed to Committee on Transportation.
February 7, 2008
SB 6547 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Prohibiting discrimination in community athletics programs. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6547 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6548 Prime Sponsor, Senator Carrell: Prohibiting patients at the special commitment center or less restrictive alternatives from having computer access. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6548 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2008
SB 6554 Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Excluding waste vegetable oil from the special fuel tax. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6554 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Honeyford; Delvin; Fraser; Hatfield; Holmquist; Morton; Oemig; Pridemore and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Transportation.
February 8, 2008
SB 6560 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Regarding public utility district contracts. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6560 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Delvin; Fraser; Oemig; Pridemore and Regala.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist and Morton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2008
SB 6563 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Creating a grant program for neighborhood organizations. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6563 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; McDermott and Weinstein.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Roach.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6584 Prime Sponsor, Senator Brandland: Facilitating continuity of medical assistance for persons confined in correctional institutions and institutions for mental diseases. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6584 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6589 Prime Sponsor, Senator Spanel: Concerning master collective bargaining agreements. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6589 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; Hewitt; King; Murray and Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6600 Prime Sponsor, Senator Stevens: Establishing procedures for civil contempt proceedings in truancy matters. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6600 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6601 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Regulating contracting standards of home care agencies. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6601 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Fairley; Kastama and Kohl-Welles.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Marr.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6605 Prime Sponsor, Senator Franklin: Creating an energy efficiency worker training program. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6605 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; Murray and Prentice.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist; Hewitt and King.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 8, 2008
SB 6619 Prime Sponsor, Senator Morton: Addressing the use and storage of traffic safety camera images. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6619 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; McDermott; Roach and Weinstein.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6623 Prime Sponsor, Senator Marr: Concerning tax exemptions for temporary medical housing provided by health or social welfare organizations. 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; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hewitt; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6636 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fairley: Increasing estimated cost minimums required on water-sewer district contracts for materials and work. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6644 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Establishing requirements for primary medical eye care. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6644 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Fairley; Kastama; Kohl-Welles and Marr.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Carrell.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6660 Prime Sponsor, Senator Pridemore: Changing requirements for sanctioning an area agency on aging. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6660 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Fairley; Kohl-Welles and Marr.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Carrell.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6661 Prime Sponsor, Senator Franklin: Regarding child care licensing actions. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6661 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6663 Prime Sponsor, Senator Schoesler: Improving tax program administration by correcting, clarifying, eliminating, repealing, and decodifying statutes related to the department of revenue. 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; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hewitt; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6665 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Regarding the intensive case management and integrated crisis response pilot programs. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6665 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6668 Prime Sponsor, Senator Pflug: Addressing the annexation of territory within a code city. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6668 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Roach and Benton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6681 Prime Sponsor, Senator Regala: Regarding political signage in condominiums. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton; Kline and McDermott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6683 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Expanding the activities that may be funded by the prostitution prevention and intervention account. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6683 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6684 Prime Sponsor, Senator Shin: Requiring language access services for persons with limited English proficiency in health care and insurance matters. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6684 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Fairley; Kastama and Kohl-Welles.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Carrell and Marr.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 8, 2008
SB 6691 Prime Sponsor, Senator Sheldon: Establishing a marine habitat mitigation bank pilot program. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6691 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Honeyford; Delvin; Fraser; Hatfield; Holmquist; Morton; Oemig; Pridemore and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6692 Prime Sponsor, Senator Murray: Concerning licensing fees under the explosives act. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; Murray and Prentice.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist; Hewitt and King.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6693 Prime Sponsor, Senator Weinstein: Making changes to the factory assembled structures laws administered and enforced by the department of labor and industries. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6693 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; Hewitt; King; Murray and Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6694 Prime Sponsor, Senator Murray: Adjusting the fee for approval of statements of intent to pay prevailing wages and certification of affidavits of wages paid to forty dollars. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; Murray and Prentice.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist; Hewitt and King.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6696 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fairley: Changing the requirements for, and recoveries under, a wrongful death cause of action, or a survival action. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6696 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 8, 2008
SB 6701 Prime Sponsor, Senator McDermott: Expanding the types of property subject to seizure and forfeiture in money laundering provisions. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; McDermott and Weinstein.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2008
SB 6702 Prime Sponsor, Senator McDermott: Providing treatment programs as an alternative to total confinement for offenders convicted of nonviolent and nonsex offenses. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; McDermott and Weinstein.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6704 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fairley: Modifying the notice requirement for special meetings. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6704 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6718 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rockefeller: Repealing chapter 385, Laws of 2005. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6721 Prime Sponsor, Senator Regala: Creating a guardian ad litem task force. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6721 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6723 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rasmussen: Authorizing fees to fund inspections for the protection of animal health. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6723 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Schoesler; Jacobsen; Morton and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6729 Prime Sponsor, Senator Murray: Allowing for reasonable self-storage facility late fees. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; Hewitt; King; Murray and Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6737 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Authorizing collective bargaining for Washington State University employees who are enrolled in academic programs. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6737 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; Murray and Prentice.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist; Hewitt and King.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6751 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Allowing individuals who left work to enter certain apprenticeship programs to receive unemployment insurance benefits. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6751 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; Murray and Prentice.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist; Hewitt and King.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6766 Prime Sponsor, Senator Brandland: Requiring the children's administration in the department of social and health services to become accredited. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6766 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6776 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Modifying state whistleblower protections. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6776 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 8, 2008
SB 6777 Prime Sponsor, Senator McDermott: Clarifying interests in certain state lands. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6777 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Fraser; Hatfield; Oemig; Pridemore and Regala.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford; Delvin; Holmquist and Morton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2008
SB 6778 Prime Sponsor, Senator McDermott: Allowing voter registration up to and on election day. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6778 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Roach; Benton and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6780 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hatfield: Providing a sales and use tax exemption for farm machinery and equipment sold at an auction. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6780 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Schoesler; Jacobsen; Morton and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 8, 2008
SB 6782 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Regarding the impermissible motive element of a claim under chapter 49.60 RCW. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6782 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McDermott and Weinstein.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6791 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Clarifying permitted uses of moneys currently collected under the county legislative authority sales and use tax for chemical dependency or mental health treatment programs and services or therapeutic courts. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6791 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6806 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Providing tax incentives for anaerobic digester production. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6806 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Schoesler; Jacobsen; Morton and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6834 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rasmussen: Regarding special assessments for certain conservation districts. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Schoesler; Jacobsen; Morton and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6839 Prime Sponsor, Senator Marr: Regarding workers' compensation coverage for work performed outside Washington. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; Hewitt; King; Murray and Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6842 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Making technical revisions to provisions relating to sentencing and supervision of criminal offenders. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6842 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2008
SB 6846 Prime Sponsor, Senator Sheldon: Concerning metal property transactions. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6846 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; McDermott; Roach and Weinstein.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6851 Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Concerning the documentation required in order to obtain a real estate excise tax exemption at the time of inheritance. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6851 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; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hewitt; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6870 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Encouraging the creation of new community public health and safety networks in areas with disbanded networks. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6870 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6871 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Regarding contracting for services provided to dependent children. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6871 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6882 Prime Sponsor, Senator Swecker: Developing a flood mitigation plan for the upper Chehalis subbasin. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6882 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Rockefeller; Spanel; Stevens and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6891 Prime Sponsor, Senator Stevens: Requiring certain hiring and training practices for children's administration social workers. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6924 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fairley: Adopting a primary system in which the two candidates with the most votes qualify for the general election. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton and Pridemore.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kline.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator McDermott.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 7, 2008
SB 6925 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Regarding the governance of the indeterminate sentence review board. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2008
SB 6929 Prime Sponsor, Senator McAuliffe: Restoring local control to public schools by repealing the common school code. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6929 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; King; Brandland; Eide; Hobbs; Holmquist; Kauffman; McDermott; Oemig; Rasmussen and Zarelli.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator and Weinstein.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2008
SB 6933 Prime Sponsor, Senator Marr: Changing rules concerning admissibility of evidence in sex offense cases. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6933 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; McDermott; Roach and Weinstein.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2008
SB 6941 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Regarding private schools' participation in a waste reduction and recycling awards program. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Honeyford; Delvin; Fraser; Hatfield; Holmquist; Morton; Oemig; Pridemore and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fraser, all measures listed on the Supplemental Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exceptions of Senate Bill No. 6404 which was referred to the Committee on Rules; Senate Bill No. 6402 and Senate Bill No. 6546 which were referred to the Committee on Transportation; and Senate Bill No. 5863, Senate Bill No. 6523, Senate Bill No. 6563, Senate Bill No. 6584, Senate Bill No. 6661 Senate Bill No. 6696 and Senate Bill No. 6870 which were referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
MOTION
At 5:18 p.m., on motion of Senator Fraser, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 11, 2008.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate