TWENTY-NINTH DAY
MORNING SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Monday, February 11, 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 Benton, Hargrove and Holmquist.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard consisting of Pages Alexander Jonlin and Rachel Satter, presented the Colors. Member Jim Cammack of Baha’s Faith 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 6340 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rockefeller: Providing for a water system acquisition and rehabilitation program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6340 as recommended by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; 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.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the measure listed on the Standing Committee report was referred to the committee as designated.
MOTION
Senator Eide moved Senate Bill No. 6782 which was referred to the Committee on Rules be re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 6942 by Senators McAuliffe, Brandland, Eide, Schoesler, Marr and King
AN ACT Relating to paraeducator professional development; adding a new section to chapter 28A.400 RCW; and creating a new section.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS
Referred to Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education.
SHB 1675 by House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Santos, Curtis, McDermott, Williams, Upthegrove, Hasegawa, Roberts, Schual-Berke, Simpson and Darneille)
AN ACT Relating to providing public notices of public health, safety, and welfare in a language other than English; and adding a new section to chapter 1.20 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.
HB 2048 by Representatives O'Brien, Chandler, Wood, Williams, Moeller, Conway and Condotta
AN ACT Relating to vehicle dealer transfer of title requirements; and amending RCW 46.70.122.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SHB 2107 by House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources (originally sponsored by Representatives Schual-Berke, B. Sullivan, Blake, Newhouse, Dickerson, Strow, Kagi, Orcutt, McCoy, Cody and VanDeWege)
AN ACT Relating to innovative settlement agreements; amending RCW 90.48.037; and adding a new section to chapter 90.48 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications.
HB 2283 by Representatives Hunter, Alexander, Schual-Berke, Cody, Kenney and Kelley
AN ACT Relating to the joint legislative audit and review committee performance reviews of the home care quality authority; and amending RCW 74.39A.290.
Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
2SHB 2479 by House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Morrell, Bailey, Cody, Pedersen, Appleton, Sells, Lantz, Hasegawa, Ormsby, Conway, Condotta, Hurst, McIntire, Roberts, Kenney, Haigh, Schual-Berke, Campbell, VanDeWege, Rolfes, Kagi, Chase, Liias, Simpson, Barlow, Ericks, Green, Kelley and McDonald)
AN ACT Relating to disclosure of wireless numbers; amending RCW 19.250.010; adding new sections to chapter 19.250 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing.
HB 2489 by Representatives Moeller and Chase
AN ACT Relating to raffle ticket prices; and amending RCW 9.46.0277.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.
HB 2606 by Representatives Simpson, Grant, Linville, VanDeWege, Crouse, Appleton, Hudgins, Kretz, Haler, Chase and Ericks
AN ACT Relating to public utility district commissioner salaries; and amending RCW 54.12.080.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.
HB 2619 by Representatives Simpson and Ross
AN ACT Relating to compensation of special purpose district commissioners; and amending RCW 57.12.010 and 70.44.050.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.
HB 2636 by Representatives Pearson, O'Brien, Ericks, Ross, Hasegawa, VanDeWege, Kenney, Morrell, Roach, McDonald and Simpson
AN ACT Relating to identity theft; adding a new section to chapter 9.35 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 2656 by Representatives Conway, Green and Wood
AN ACT Relating to correcting statutory references in the calculation of predecessor and successor employer contribution rates; amending RCW 50.29.062 and 50.29.063; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.
SHB 2729 by House Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications (originally sponsored by Representatives Eddy, Pedersen, Appleton, Lantz, Williams, Upthegrove, Santos, Simpson, Hasegawa, Ericks, Ormsby and Springer)
AN ACT Relating to identification documents; amending RCW 19.192.020, 42.56.230, and 42.56.330; adding new sections to chapter 19.192 RCW; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 2738 by Representatives Ormsby and Schindler
AN ACT Relating to civil service commissions for sheriffs' offices; and amending RCW 41.14.020 and 41.14.030.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.
HB 2755 by Representatives Kelley, Rodne, Hunt, Green, Wallace, Seaquist, Goodman, VanDeWege, Lantz, McCune, Hurst, Conway, Morrell and Haigh
AN ACT Relating to veterans' scoring criteria; and amending RCW 41.04.010.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.
HB 2761 by Representatives Schual-Berke, Kagi, Walsh, Pettigrew, Haler and Kenney
AN ACT Relating to renaming the children's trust of Washington as the council for children and families; and amending RCW 43.121.185, 43.121.180, 43.121.020, 43.121.015, and 43.15.020.
Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.
HB 2763 by Representatives O'Brien, Goodman, Rodne and Hurst
AN ACT Relating to the drug offender sentencing alternative; and reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.660.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 2774 by Representatives Barlow, O'Brien, Warnick, Ormsby, Seaquist, Moeller, Morrell and Kelley
AN ACT Relating to making a false or misleading material statement that results in an Amber alert; adding a new section to chapter 9A.76 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 2799 by Representatives Loomis, Blake and Liias
AN ACT Relating to correcting references to the state wildlife account; amending RCW 77.12.184, 77.12.190, 77.12.210, 77.12.230, 77.12.240, 77.12.323, 77.12.380, 77.12.390, 77.12.670, 77.15.100, 77.32.430, 77.32.530, 77.32.560, 77.36.070, 77.44.050, 79A.55.090, 82.27.070, 90.56.100, 9.41.070, 46.16.605, and 46.16.606; reenacting and amending RCW 77.12.690 and 46.16.313; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.
HB 2825 by Representatives Conway, Condotta and Armstrong
AN ACT Relating to medical, hospital, mechanical, manufacturing, or scientific entities or persons obtaining nonbeverage alcohol directly from suppliers; and adding a new section to chapter 66.12 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.
HB 2941 by Representatives Moeller and Conway
AN ACT Relating to concerning fees for explosives licenses; amending RCW 70.74.137, 70.74.140, 70.74.142, 70.74.144, 70.74.146, and 70.74.360; and adding a new section to chapter 70.74 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.
HB 3020 by Representatives Chase, Conway, Fromhold, Bailey, Crouse, Liias, VanDeWege, Hurst, McDonald, Kenney, Simpson, Linville, Ormsby and Kelley
AN ACT Relating to benefits for the survivors of certain firefighters; amending RCW 41.18.080 and 41.18.100; and adding a new section to chapter 41.18 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 3024 by Representatives Conway, Fromhold, Bailey, Crouse, Hurst, Simpson and Linville
AN ACT Relating to purchasing service credit in plan 2 and plan 3 of the teachers' retirement system for public education experience performed as a teacher in a public school in another state or with the federal government; and amending RCW 41.32.813 and 41.32.868.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Second Substitute House Bill No. 2479 which was referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.
MOTION
Senator Shin moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8723
By Senators Shin, Fraser, Spanel, Berkey, Pridemore, Rockefeller, Kohl-Welles, and McAuliffe
WHEREAS, Karen W. Morse became Western Washington University's chief executive in August 1993; and
WHEREAS, Under her vision, President Morse led Western Washington University to become a premier undergraduate institution in the Northwest and in the top echelon of undergraduate schools in the nation; and
WHEREAS, As a result of President Morse's exceptional leadership, enrollment at Western has grown from 9,300 to 12,100 full-time equivalent students and the number of tenured and tenure-track faculty has increased from 456 to 627; and
WHEREAS, As a result of President Morse's guidance and commitment, academic excellence continues on a steady upward trajectory through investments in the academic mission; and
WHEREAS, This academic excellence is exemplified through the awards and honors Western Washington University and its faculty, staff, and students have received throughout President Morse's tenure; and
WHEREAS, For the 11th year in a row, Western has been ranked second among top public master's-granting universities in the West, and ranked by Kiplinger's magazine, 38th among the top 100 public colleges and universities in the nation; and
WHEREAS, President Morse's commitment to diversity has ushered in the most diverse campus in Western's history; and
WHEREAS, President Morse has contributed to the marked improvement of the campus infrastructure, with construction of 6 new buildings, including current construction of the Academic Instructional Center, the largest construction project in Western's history; and
WHEREAS, President Morse initiated the "Western Experience," an interwoven mix of academic excellence, active learning, personal attention to students, a unique resident experience, respect for diversity, and beautiful campus surroundings; and
WHEREAS, President Morse's emphasis in community service and outreach has resulted in Western ranking fourth among the top medium-sized colleges and universities with alumni serving in the Peace Corps volunteers in 2006; and
WHEREAS, President Morse is helping Western prepare for a future campus expansion and enhanced connection to the community by setting the course for a waterfront campus; and
WHEREAS, President Morse has received the Francis P. Garvan-John M. Olin Award, one of the American Chemical Society's highest honors; and
WHEREAS, Under President Morse's leadership, Western has seen its endowment grow from 3.6 million dollars to 29.3 million dollars;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate recognizes the leadership of Karen W. Morse during 15 years at Western Washington University, as WWU has evolved to become one of the top liberal arts universities in the region and the nation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the outstanding contributions by Karen W. Morse and her service to higher education and to the citizens of Washington State; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to President Karen W. Morse and to the members of the Western Washington University Board of Trustees.
Senators Shin, Brandland, Spanel, McAuliffe, Kohl-Welles, Eide, Rockefeller, Fraser, Berkey and Regala spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8723.
The motion by Senator Shin carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President welcomed and introduced Dr. Karen Morse, her husband Joe Morse; Kevin Raymond, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Western Washington University; and Sherry Burkey, Director of Government Relations, Western Washington University, who were seated in the gallery.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate reverted to the sixth order of business.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5878, by Senators Hargrove, Kline, Eide, Marr, Shin, Jacobsen, Kohl-Welles, Rasmussen and Keiser
Concerning the filing of police incident reports for victims of identity theft.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Kline, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5878 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Kline spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Brandland, Senators Benton and Holmquist were excused.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Regala, Senator Hargrove was excused.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5878.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5878 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 46
Excused: Senators Benton, Hargrove and Holmquist - 3
SENATE BILL NO. 5878, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 6215, by Senators Tom, Honeyford and McCaslin
Concerning reserve accounts and studies for condominium associations.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Tom, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6215 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Tom spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6215.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6215 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 2; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.
Voting yea: Senators Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 45
Voting nay: Senators Holmquist and Honeyford - 2
Excused: Senators Benton and Hargrove - 2
SENATE BILL NO. 6215, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 6271, by Senators Hatfield, Fairley and Sheldon
Concerning the compensation of special purpose district commissioners.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Hatfield, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6271 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Hatfield spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6271.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6271 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 42; Nays, 6; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 42
Voting nay: Senators Benton, Holmquist, Honeyford, Parlette, Roach and Stevens - 6
Excused: Senator Hargrove - 1
SENATE BILL NO. 6271, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 6364, by Senators Marr, Parlette, Franklin, Keiser, Murray, Weinstein, Hobbs, Prentice, Berkey, Pridemore, Haugen, Kilmer, Rasmussen, McCaslin and Shin
Establishing standards for long-term care insurance.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Marr, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6364 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senators Marr and Pflug spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6364.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6364 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 48
Excused: Senator Hargrove - 1
SENATE BILL NO. 6364, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 6442, by Senators Regala, Stevens, Kline, Zarelli, Tom, Parlette, Hargrove, Swecker, Fraser, Pridemore, McDermott and Kohl-Welles
Modifying provisions relating to the office of public defense.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Regala, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6442 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6442 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.
MOTION
Senator Regala moved that the following amendment by Senator Regala be adopted.
On page 5, beginning on line 1, strike all of section 6 and insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 6 The following acts or parts of acts are each repealed:
(1) RCW 43.131.389 (Office of public defense--Termination) and 1998 c 108 s 2 & 1996 c 221 s 7; and
(2) RCW 43.131.390 (Office of public defense--Repeal) and 1998 c 108 s 3 & 1996 c 221 s 8."
Senator Regala spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Regala on page 5, beginning on line 1 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6442.
The motion by Senator Regala carried and the amendment was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
There being no objection, the following title amendment was adopted:
On page 1, line 3 of the title, after "43.131.389: strike ", 43.131.390, and 2.70.050: and insert "and 43.131.390"
MOTION
On motion of Senator Regala, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6442 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senators Regala and Stevens spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6442.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6442 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 48
Excused: Senator Hargrove - 1
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6442, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5599, by Senators Schoesler, Poulsen and Morton
Modifying provisions related to the distribution of tax proceeds from thermal electric generating facilities.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
Senator Schoesler moved that the following amendment by Senator Schoesler be adopted.
On page 2, line 36, after "year" strike "2007" and insert "2008"
Senator Schoesler spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Schoesler on page 2, line 36 to Senate Bill No. 5599.
The motion by Senator Schoesler carried and the amendment was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Rockefeller, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5599 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Schoesler spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Senator Delvin spoke against passage of the bill.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Regala, Senator Brown was excused.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5599.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5599 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 2; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Carrell, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hatfield, Haugen, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 45
Voting nay: Senators Delvin and Hewitt - 2
Excused: Senators Brown and Hargrove - 2
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5599, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 6525, by Senators Kline, McCaslin, Tom, Weinstein and Swecker
Concerning the drug offender sentencing alternative.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Kline, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6525 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Kline spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6525.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6525 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 47
Excused: Senators Brown and Hargrove - 2
SENATE BILL NO. 6525, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5929, by Senator Delvin
Making a false or misleading material statement that results in an Amber alert.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Kline, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5929 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5929 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.
On motion of Senator Kline, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5929 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senators Kline and Delvin spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5929.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5929 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 47
Excused: Senators Brown and Hargrove - 2
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5929, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 6261, by Senators Kilmer, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Shin, Fraser and Rasmussen
Requiring the workforce training and education coordinating board to research and evaluate work and learning programs for adult youth.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Kilmer, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6261 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Kilmer spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6261.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6261 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 47
Excused: Senators Brown and Hargrove - 2
SENATE BILL NO. 6261, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the seventh order of business.
THIRD READING
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5104, by Senate Committee on Higher Education (originally sponsored by Senators McAuliffe, Tom, Rockefeller, Shin, Oemig, Berkey, Brandland, Fairley, Pflug, Delvin, Rasmussen, Kohl-Welles, Keiser, Zarelli, Prentice, Eide, Kline, Hobbs, Clements and Kilmer).
Expanding the applied baccalaureate degree pilot program.
The bill was read on Third Reading.
Senator McAuliffe spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Senator Spanel spoke against passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5104.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5104 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 3; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 45
Voting nay: Senators Honeyford, Jacobsen and Spanel - 3
Excused: Senator Hargrove - 1
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5104, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate reverted to the sixth order of business.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 6183, by Senators Parlette, McAuliffe, Brandland, Tom, King, Hobbs, Holmquist, Kauffman, Weinstein, Eide, Zarelli, Rasmussen, Hewitt, Oemig and Shin
Providing a process for the dissolution of first-class school directors' districts.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Parlette, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6183 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Parlette spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6183.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6183 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 48
Excused: Senator Hargrove - 1
SENATE BILL NO. 6183, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 6570, by Senators Fairley, Roach, Benton and Oemig
Regarding private business activities in state-owned housing provided by the department of fish and wildlife or the parks and recreation commission.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fairley, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6570 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6570 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.
MOTION
Senator Fairley moved that the following amendment by Senator Fairley be adopted.
On page 1, line 17, after "housing" insert "or the employee's children"
Senators Fairley and Roach spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Fairley on page 1, line 17 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6570.
The motion by Senator Fairley carried and the amendment was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fairley, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6570 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senators Fairley and Roach spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6570.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6570 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 48
Excused: Senator Hargrove - 1
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6570, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 6371, by Senators Hewitt, Hobbs, Shin, Parlette, King, Rockefeller, Swecker, Brandland, McCaslin, Haugen, Kohl-Welles, Rasmussen, Kilmer and Sheldon
Regarding tuition and fee waivers for veterans' families.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Hewitt, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6371 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6371 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.
MOTION
Senator Hewitt moved that the following amendment by Senator Hewitt be adopted.
On page 2, line 10, after "section" insert "and the limitations in RCW 28B.15.910"
On page 5, line 11, after "and" strike "(3)" and insert "(4)"
Senator Hewitt spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Hewitt on page 2, line 10 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6371.
The motion by Senator Hewitt carried and the amendment was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Hewitt, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6371 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senators Hewitt and Shin spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6371.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6371 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 48
Excused: Senator Hargrove - 1
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6371, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 6500, by Senators Eide, Kohl-Welles, Stevens, Shin, Rasmussen, Kline, Spanel, Holmquist and Haugen
Authorizing leave sharing for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Eide, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6500 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6500 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.
On motion of Senator Eide, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6500 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senators Eide and Holmquist spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6500.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6500 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 48
Excused: Senator Hargrove - 1
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6500, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5900, by Senators Regala, Haugen, Shin, Kline, Keiser, Spanel and Delvin
Increasing the safety of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking by ensuring leave from employment.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Regala, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5900 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5900 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.
On motion of Senator Regala, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5900 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Regala spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5900.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5900 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 48
Excused: Senator Hargrove - 1
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5900, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
MOTION
At 12:04 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate adjourned until 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2008.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate