WHEREAS, Dr. Jerilyn S. McIntyre, the president of Central Washington University, will retire from the Office of the President on December 31, 2008; and

      WHEREAS, Dr. McIntyre is the first woman to serve as the university's president, a post she assumed in July 2000; and

      WHEREAS, Dr. McIntyre earned her Bachelor of Arts in History and Master of Arts in Journalism at Stanford University and received her Doctor of Philosophy in History and Communications from the University of Washington; and

      WHEREAS, Dr. McIntyre served on the faculty at California State University at Chico, at the University of Iowa, and at the University of Utah, where she also served as vice president for academic affairs and as interim president; and

      WHEREAS, Dr. McIntyre, CWU's 13th president, has led the university through a period of unprecedented growth in enrollment, which has increased 27 percent since 2001; and

      WHEREAS, Dr. McIntyre has made diversity a priority, increasing the percentage of students of color from 12.9 percent in 2000 to 20 percent in fall 2007; and

      WHEREAS, Dr. McIntyre established the Performing Arts and Presidential Speaker Series, which has brought nationally renowned speakers and artists to central Washington; and

      WHEREAS, Dr. McIntyre's commitment to stewardship of public facilities has won national recognition, beautified CWU's residential and University Center campuses, and energized student life and enriched programs; and

      WHEREAS, President McIntyre launched the university's first comprehensive fund-raising campaign, a 21 million dollar initiative that is nearly completed; and

      WHEREAS, Funding associated with grants and research has tripled during President McIntyre's tenure;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the members of the Washington State Senate extend to Dr. Jerilyn S. McIntyre their sincere thanks for her service to the people of Washington and her work to expand educational opportunity for the citizens of our state; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Dr. Jerilyn S. McIntyre and the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University.

      Senators Shin, Holmquist, King, Kohl-Welles, Parlette and Honeyford spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

      The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8726.

      The motion by Senator Shin carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

      The President welcomed and introduced Dr. Jerilyn S. McIntyre, President of Central Washington University; her husband, David Smith; and former State Senator Ann Anderson, Central Washington University's Director of Government Relations, 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. 6423, by Senators Brown, Hewitt, Kohl-Welles and McAuliffe

      Strengthening the tax credit and modifying the governing board of a Washington motion picture competitiveness program.

MOTIONS

      On motion of Senator Kohl-Welles, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6423 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6423 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.

      On motion of Senator Kohl-Welles, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6423 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senators Kohl-Welles, Holmquist, Brown and Brandland spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Regala, Senators Haugen and McAuliffe were excused.

      The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6423.

ROLL CALL

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6423 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

      Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, 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 Hewitt and McAuliffe - 2

      SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6423, 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. 6931, by Senators Kline, Weinstein and McDermott

      Providing funding for additional emphasis patrols for DUI enforcement and chemical dependency treatment.

      The measure was read the second time.

MOTION

      On motion of Senator Kline, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6931 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 Delvin, Senator Carrell was excused.

POINT OF ORDER

Senator Sheldon: “Mr. President, I’d ask that you announce the number of votes necessary to pass Senate Bill No. 6931. Mr. President, Senate Bill No. 6931 imposes a liquor tax of forty-two cents per liter on all retail sales of certain spirits. The funds raised from this surcharge are allocated equally between funding additional DUI emphasis patrols and funding chemical dependency treatment. The monies raised are deposited into certain funds including the general fund. Mr. President, this bill clearly imposes a tax, as the tax revenues will increase the monies flowing into the general fund. This constitutes ‘raising taxes’ as provided in Initiative 960. Under this Initiative the Legislature can only raise taxes if supported by a two-thirds vote of each body. Mr. President, I request that you rule that a two-thirds super-majority or thirty-three votes in support of this bill is required in order to pass Senate Bill No. 6931.”

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT

President Owen: “Senator Sheldon, the President is going to take your question as or your request as a point of order. Senator Sheldon raises the point of order as to the number of votes necessary to pass Senate Bill No. 6931. Senator Brown.”

REMARKS BY SENATOR BROWN

Senator Brown: “Thank you Mr. President. May I respond to Senator Sheldon’s Point of Order? Thank you Mr. President. Mr. President I believe this Point of Order raises a dilemma and I’d like to elaborate on that a bit. Like you each of us took an oath when we took office. In part, that oath requires us to follow the Constitution and Laws of the United States and the State of Washington. Unfortunately, sometimes the laws and the Constitution conflict and I believe this is one of those times. Our state Constitution has a clear statement about the number of votes necessary to pass a bill. In Article II, Section 22 the Constitution states that: ‘No bill shall become a law unless on it’s final passage, the vote be taken by yeas and nays, the names of the members voting for and against the same entered on the journal of each house and a majority of the members elected to each house be recorded thereon as voting in it’s favor.’ To me this provision is clear, a bill must receive a majority vote in order to pass. It does not state, Mr. President, that a super majority, such as a two-thirds majority, is required for certain types of bills such as bills that raise taxes. I would point out that the Constitution does have a super-majority requirement in other circumstances. For example, the Constitution requires that sixty percent of the body must support an expansion of gambling in order for it to pass. I have no difficulty with following that. However, here we have a super-majority requirement brought about by the passage of a law, a statute that does not amend the Constitution. We are a democracy. Except in unusual circumstances, we allow decisions to be made by a majority. We pass laws and elect officials and decide bond measures based on a majority. And this is reflected in our Constitution, the Constitution that is superior to our laws. Mr. President. A two-thirds requirement to pass certain types of bills, in my opinion, is anti-democratic and violates the Washington Constitution. If this limitation stands I believe we are elevating the statutes which we can change every year over the Constitution which has stood largely unchanged for over a hundred years. The Constitution is difficult to change and it should be. It should remain superior to the statutes we pass each year and the supremacy of the Constitution can not be affected by any statute whether passed by the legislature or by initiative. Mr. President, I do not envy you having to make this decision. I know it is difficult one that you won’t make easily. I stand ready to respect you regardless of the outcome. I would ask that you find against the point of order raised by Senator Sheldon.”

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT

President Owen: “Thank you Senator Brown, the President is not prepared to rule on this as in many of the other cases on the number of votes that’s pretty clear but because of the recent passage of Initiative 960, the President believes that each one of these decisions relative to numbers of votes when it pertains to Initiative 960 will set future precedence and guidance for future rulings. Therefore, it will take me some time to review this.”

MOTION

On motion of Senator Eide, further consideration of Senate Bill No. 6931 was deferred and the bill held its place on the third reading calendar.

      Senator Franklin assumed the chair.

SECOND READING

      SENATE BILL NO. 6626, by Senators Kilmer, Kastama, Rasmussen, Regala, Franklin, Marr, Carrell and Shin

      Creating a sales and use tax deferral program for eligible investment projects in community empowerment zones.

MOTIONS

      On motion of Senator Kilmer, Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6626 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6626 and the second substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.

      On motion of Senator Kilmer, the rules were suspended, Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6626 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 Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6626.

ROLL CALL

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6626 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, Hargrove, 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 - 48

      Excused: Senator Hewitt - 1

      SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6626, 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. 6828, by Senators Marr, Prentice, Zarelli, Schoesler, Hobbs, Kilmer, Shin and Rasmussen

      Concerning the excise taxation of the aerospace industry.

MOTIONS

      On motion of Senator Marr, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6828 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6828 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.

      On motion of Senator Marr, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6828 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senator Marr spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Hobbs, Senator Kilmer was excused.

      The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6828.

ROLL CALL

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6828 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 44; Nays, 4; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

      Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Zarelli - 44

      Voting nay: Senators Fraser, Kline, Oemig and Weinstein - 4

      Excused: Senator Hewitt - 1

      SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6828, 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. 6111, by Senators Hobbs, Poulsen, Jacobsen and Tom

      Concerning electricity generation from tidal and wave energy. Revised for 2nd Substitute: Creating a wave and tidal energy work group.

MOTION

      On motion of Senator Hobbs, Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6111 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6111 and the second substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.

MOTION

Senator Hobbs moved that the following amendment by Senator Hobbs and others be adopted.

      On page 2, after line 28, insert the following:

      "NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 82.08 RCW to read as follows:

      (1) The tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales of machinery and equipment used directly in generating tidal or wave energy, or to sales of or charges made for labor and services rendered in respect to installing such machinery and equipment, but only if the purchaser develops with such machinery, equipment, and labor a facility capable of generating not less than five kilowatts of electricity and provides the seller with an exemption certificate in a form and manner prescribed by the department. The seller shall retain a copy of the certificate for the seller's files.

      (2) For purposes of this section and section 3 of this act:

      (a) "Machinery and equipment" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 82.08.02567.

      (b) Machinery and equipment is "used directly" in generating electricity with tidal or wave energy if it provides any part of the process that captures the energy of the tidal or wave energy.

      (3) This section expires June 30, 2018.

      NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. A new section is added to chapter 82.12 RCW to read as follows:

      (1) The provisions of this chapter do not apply with respect to machinery and equipment used directly in generating not less than five kilowatts of electricity using tidal or wave energy as the principal source of power, or to the use of labor and services rendered in respect to installing such machinery and equipment.

      (2) The definitions in section 2 of this act apply to this section.

      (3) This section expires June 30, 2018.

      NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. A new section is added to chapter 82.16 RCW to read as follows:

      (1) In computing tax under this chapter, an amount equal to the cost of production at the plant for consumption within the state of Washington of electrical energy produced or generated from tidal or wave energy is deducted from gross income.

      (2) This section applies only to new facilities for the production or generation of energy from tidal or wave energy on which construction or installation is begun after January 1, 2008, and before January 1, 2018.

      (3) Deductions under subsection (1) of this section are allowed for a period not to exceed thirty years after the project is placed in operation.

      (4) The department of revenue, after consultation with the utilities and transportation commission in the case of investor-owned utilities and the governing bodies of locally regulated utilities, must determine the eligibility of individual projects and measures for deductions under this section."

      Senator Hobbs spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

      Senator Spanel spoke against adoption of the amendment.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Hobbs and others on page 2, after line 28 to Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6111.

The motion by Senator Hobbs carried and the amendment was adopted by voice vote.

MOTION

      There being no objection, the following title amendment was adopted:

      On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "energy;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "adding a new section to chapter 43.31 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.08 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.16 RCW; and providing expiration dates."

MOTION

      On motion of Senator Hobbs, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6111 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senator Hobbs spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

      The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6111.

ROLL CALL

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6111 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, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 45

      Voting nay: Senators Kohl-Welles, Regala and Spanel - 3

      Excused: Senator Hewitt - 1

      ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6111, 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. 6912, by Senators Haugen, Swecker, Berkey, McAuliffe, Marr, Kilmer, Rasmussen, Hargrove and Fraser

      Providing property tax relief for senior citizens and persons retired by reason of physical disability by increasing the income thresholds.

      The measure was read the second time.

MOTION

Senator Benton moved that the following amendment by Senators Benton, Pflug, Stevens, Swecker and Zarelli be adopted.

      On page 4, after line 5, insert the following:

      "Sec. 2. RCW 84.36.383 and 2006 c 62 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

      As used in RCW 84.36.381 through 84.36.389, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

      (1) The term "residence" means a single family dwelling unit whether such unit be separate or part of a multiunit dwelling, including the land on which such dwelling stands not to exceed one acre, except that a residence includes any additional property up to a total of five acres that comprises the residential parcel if this larger parcel size is required under land use regulations. The term shall also include a share ownership in a cooperative housing association, corporation, or partnership if the person claiming exemption can establish that his or her share represents the specific unit or portion of such structure in which he or she resides. The term shall also include a single family dwelling situated upon lands the fee of which is vested in the United States or any instrumentality thereof including an Indian tribe or in the state of Washington, and notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 84.04.080 and 84.04.090, such a residence shall be deemed real property.

      (2) The term "real property" shall also include a mobile home which has substantially lost its identity as a mobile unit by virtue of its being fixed in location upon land owned or leased by the owner of the mobile home and placed on a foundation (posts or blocks) with fixed pipe, connections with sewer, water, or other utilities. A mobile home located on land leased by the owner of the mobile home is subject, for tax billing, payment, and collection purposes, only to the personal property provisions of chapter 84.56 RCW and RCW 84.60.040.

      (3) "Department" means the state department of revenue.

       (4) "Combined disposable income" means the disposable income of the person claiming the exemption, plus the disposable income of his or her spouse, and the disposable income of each cotenant occupying the residence for the assessment year, less amounts paid by the person claiming the exemption or his or her spouse during the assessment year for:

      (a) Drugs supplied by prescription of a medical practitioner authorized by the laws of this state or another jurisdiction to issue prescriptions;

      (b) The treatment or care of either person received in the home or in a nursing home, boarding home, or adult family home; ((and))

      (c) Health care insurance premiums for health care coverage, including dental coverage, vision coverage, copayments, and for medicare under Title XVIII of the social security act;

      (d) Durable medical equipment and mobility enhancing equipment, as defined in RCW 82.08.0283; and

      (e) Long-term care insurance, as defined in RCW 48.84.020.

      (5) "Disposable income" means adjusted gross income as defined in the federal internal revenue code, as amended prior to January 1, 1989, or such subsequent date as the director may provide by rule consistent with the purpose of this section, plus all of the following items to the extent they are not included in or have been deducted from adjusted gross income:

      (a) Capital gains, other than gain excluded from income under section 121 of the federal internal revenue code to the extent it is reinvested in a new principal residence;

      (b) Amounts deducted for loss;

      (c) Amounts deducted for depreciation;

      (d) Pension and annuity receipts;

      (e) Military pay and benefits other than attendant-care and medical-aid payments;

      (f) Veterans benefits other than attendant-care and medical-aid payments;

      (g) Federal social security act and railroad retirement benefits;

      (h) Dividend receipts; and

      (i) Interest received on state and municipal bonds.

      (6) "Cotenant" means a person who resides with the person claiming the exemption and who has an ownership interest in the residence.

       (7) "Disability" has the same meaning as provided in 42 U.S.C. Sec. 423(d)(1)(A) as amended prior to January 1, 2004, or such subsequent date as the director may provide by rule consistent with the purpose of this section."

      Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

      On page 1, line 3 of the title, after "84.36.381" insert ", 84.36.383,"

      Senators Benton, Stevens, Schoesler and Pflug spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

      Senators Pridemore, Spanel, Brown, Prentice and Marr spoke against adoption of the amendment.

      Senator Schoesler demanded a roll call.

      The President Pro Tempore declared that one-sixth of the members supported the demand and the demand was sustained.

POINT OF ORDER

Senator Benton: “Thank you Madam President, I do not believe this speaker is speaking to the amendment at all. He’s speaking about a bill that’s previously passed the body. I ask the President to ask the speaker to confine his remarks to the amendment.”

REMARKS BY PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

      Senator Franklin: “Senator, would you confine your remarks to the amendment?”

MOTION

      Senator Eide demanded that the previous question be put.

      The President Pro Tempore declared that at least two additional senators joined the demand and the demand was sustained.

      The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the motion of Senator Eide, “Shall the main question be now put?”

      The motion by Senator Eide that the previous question be put was carried by voice vote.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senators Benton, Pflug, Stevens, Swecker and Zarelli on page 4, after line 5 to Senate Bill No. 6912.

ROLL CALL

      The Secretary called the roll on the adoption of the amendment by Senators Benton, Pflug, Stevens, Swecker and Zarelli and the amendment was not adopted by the following vote: Yeas, 22; Nays, 26; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

      Voting yea: Senators Benton, Brandland, Carrell, Delvin, Haugen, Holmquist, Honeyford, Kastama, Kilmer, King, McCaslin, Morton, Parlette, Pflug, Rasmussen, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Stevens, Swecker and Zarelli - 22

      Voting nay: Senators Berkey, Brown, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Hobbs, Jacobsen, Kauffman, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McDermott, Murray, Oemig, Prentice, Pridemore, Regala, Shin, Spanel, Tom and Weinstein - 26

      Excused: Senator Hewitt - 1

MOTION

      On motion of Senator Haugen, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6912 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senators Haugen and Swecker spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

      Senator Spanel spoke against passage of the bill.

      The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6912.

ROLL CALL

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6912 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 2; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

      Voting yea: Senators Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Fraser, Hargrove, 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, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, Weinstein and Zarelli - 46

      Voting nay: Senators Franklin and Spanel - 2

      Excused: Senator Hewitt - 1

      SENATE BILL NO. 6912, 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 following measures on the document titled “Bills to be moved to the Rules “X” file were referred to the Rules “X” File.

Senate Bill No. 5075,

Substitute Senate Bill No. 5145,

Senate Bill No. 5151,

Substitute Senate Bill No. 5153,

Senate Bill No. 5276,

Senate Bill No. 5279,

Senate Bill No. 5451,

Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5455,

Senate Bill No. 5457,

Senate Bill No. 5472,

Senate Bill No. 5603,

Senate Bill No. 5706,

Substitute Senate Bill No. 5733,

Senate Bill No. 5742,

Substitute Senate Bill No. 5754,

Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5805,

Senate Bill No. 5854,

Senate Bill No. 5860,

Senate Bill No. 5892,

Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5909,

Senate Bill No. 5996,

Senate Bill No. 6042,

Senate Bill No. 6083,

Substitute Senate Bill No. 6168,

Senate Bill No. 6205,

Senate Bill No. 6230,

Senate Bill No. 6232,

Senate Bill No. 6238,

Senate Bill No. 6240,

Senate Bill No. 6252,

Senate Bill No. 6270,

Senate Bill No. 6280,

Senate Bill No. 6287,

Senate Bill No. 6293,

Senate Bill No. 6301,

Senate Bill No. 6302,

Senate Bill No. 6312,

Senate Bill No. 6315,

Senate Bill No. 6345,

Senate Bill No. 6372,

Senate Bill No. 6388,

Senate Bill No. 6399,

Senate Bill No. 6418,

Senate Bill No. 6427,

Senate Bill No. 6434,

Senate Bill No. 6435,

Senate Bill No. 6443,

Senate Bill No. 6444,

Senate Bill No. 6522,

Senate Bill No. 6528,

Senate Bill No. 6547,

Senate Bill No. 6611,

Senate Bill No. 6637,

Senate Bill No. 6645,

Senate Bill No. 6654,

Senate Bill No. 6655,

Senate Bill No. 6656,

Senate Bill No. 6658,

Senate Bill No. 6660,

Senate Bill No. 6668,

Senate Bill No. 6674,

Senate Bill No. 6682,

Senate Bill No. 6683,

Senate Bill No. 6693,

Senate Bill No. 6703,

Senate Bill No. 6704,

Senate Bill No. 6714,

Senate Bill No. 6724,

Senate Bill No. 6731,

Senate Bill No. 6755,

Senate Bill No. 6757,

Senate Bill No. 6789,

Senate Bill No. 6796,

Senate Bill No. 6820,

Senate Bill No. 6822,

Senate Bill No. 6832,

Senate Bill No. 6835,

Senate Bill No. 6843,

Senate Bill No. 6890,

Senate Bill No. 6908,

Senate Bill No. 6929,

Senate Bill No. 6930,

Senate Joint Memorial No. 8025,

Senate Joint Resolution No. 8223,

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8412,

GREEN SHEET

BILLS IN SENATE RULES - FEBRUARY 18, 2008

MOVE TO RULES X FILE

SENATE BILLS - THIRD READING

Senate Bill No. 5026,

Substitute Senate Bill No. 5027,

Substitute Senate Bill No. 5305,

Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5509,

Senate Bill No. 5526,

Senate Bill No. 5685,

Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5738,

Substitute Senate Bill No. 5964,

Substitute Senate Bill No. 6011,

Substitute Senate Bill No. 6053,

Substitute Senate Bill No. 6081,

Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6120,

Engrossed Substitute Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8407,

SENATE BILLS - SECOND READING

Senate Bill No. 5067,

Senate Bill No. 5152,

Senate Bill No. 5180,

Senate Bill No. 5345,

Senate Bill No. 5352,

Senate Bill No. 5390,

Senate Bill No. 5420,

Senate Bill No. 5493,

Senate Bill No. 5587,

Senate Bill No. 5730,

Senate Bill No. 6000,

Senate Bill No. 6024,

Senate Bill No. 6180,

Senate Bill No. 6194,

Senate Bill No. 6254,

Senate Bill No. 6256,

Senate Bill No. 6334,

Senate Bill No. 6353,

Senate Bill No. 6373,

Senate Bill No. 6413,

Senate Bill No. 6436,

Senate Bill No. 6496,

Senate Bill No. 6618,

Senate Bill No. 6718,

Senate Bill No. 6737,

Senate Bill No. 6762,

Senate Bill No. 6784,

Senate Bill No. 6836,

Senate Bill No. 6925,

Senate Joint Memorial No. 8021,

Substitute Joint Memorial No. 8023,

MOTION

On motion of Senator Delvin, Senator Brandland was excused.

      The President assumed the chair.

RULING BY THE PRESIDENT

      President Owen: “In ruling upon the inquiry raised by Senator Sheldon as to the application of Initiative Number 960 to Senate Bill 6931, as well as the point raised by Senator Brown as to the Constitutional duties of this body, the President finds and rules as follows.

      The President begins by addressing the argument raised by Senator Brown as to a possible conflict between the Constitution and I-960 with respect to the number of votes required to pass a measure. The Constitution is the preeminent law of our state, and all other laws and rules applicable to this body are unquestionably subordinate to the Constitution. Nonetheless, the President has taken an oath to uphold all of the laws of our state and nation, including both Constitutional and statutory law. Whatever the merits of Senator Brown’s legal argument—and the President is inclined to agree with her arguments—it is not for him to decide legal matters. Under our Constitutional framework of separation of powers, the authority for determining a legal conflict between the Constitution and a statute is clearly vested with the courts. It is for this reason that the President has a long-standing tradition of refraining from making legal determinations, and he does so, again, in this case. Senator Brown’s arguments are cogent and persuasive, but the proper venue for these legal arguments is in the courts, not in a parliamentary body. For these reasons, the President believes he lacks any discretion to make such a ruling, and he explicitly rejects making any determination as to the Constitutionality of I-960 and instead is compelled to give its provisions the full force and effect he would give any other law.

      Turning now to the issue raised by Senator Sheldon as to whether or not the surcharge imposed by this measure is a tax or a fee, the President takes note of his prior rulings and the plain language of I-960 in making this determination. In so doing, it is worth noting that I-960 includes a very broad definition of tax, covering ‘any action or combination of actions by the legislature that increases state tax revenue deposited in any fund, budget, or account.’ The President still believes that there is a distinction between a ‘tax’ and a ‘fee,’ just as there was under Initiative Number 601—indeed, I-960, itself, speaks of both taxes and fees. As a result, the President’s earlier body of precedent for determining fees and taxes under I-601 is still instructive, albeit working within this tighter definition of ‘tax’ set forth in I-960.

      Harmonizing these past rulings with the specific language of I-960, the President believes that there must be a very close nexus between those paying a fee and the purpose for which that fee is being used; absent this tight connection, a revenue action is more properly characterized as a general tax, not a specific fee.

      Applying this analysis to the measure before us, the President does find a connection between collecting a charge on liquor and spending the proceeds on increased drunk driving patrols and drug treatment, but he believes the nexus is not sufficiently direct under the tighter definition of I-960—that is, the connection between those paying the surcharge and the purposes for which it may be used is not narrow. The purposes are very noble and desirable, but they are not directly connected to those paying the surcharge: Many who pay the surcharge will benefit from increased patrols, but so will the general populace; likewise, almost all who pay the surcharge will not need drug treatment programs. Because the purposes for which the surcharge’s proceeds will be spent are not specifically connected with those who will pay the surcharge, it should more properly be characterized as a tax, not a fee. For this reason, a super majority vote of this body—that is, 33 votes—is needed for final passage, and Senator Sheldon’s point is well-taken.”

      The Senate resumed consideration of Senate Bill No. 6931.

      The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6931.

ROLL CALL

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6931 and the bill failed to pass the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 25; Nays, 21; Absent, 1; Excused, 2.

      Voting yea: Senators Brown, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Hobbs, Jacobsen, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McDermott, Murray, Oemig, Prentice, Pridemore, Regala, Rockefeller, Shin, Spanel, Tom and Weinstein - 25

      Voting nay: Senators Benton, Berkey, Carrell, Delvin, Haugen, Holmquist, Honeyford, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, King, McCaslin, Parlette, Pflug, Rasmussen, Roach, Schoesler, Sheldon, Stevens, Swecker and Zarelli - 21

      Absent: Senator Morton - 1

      Excused: Senators Brandland and Hewitt - 2

      SENATE BILL NO. 6931, having failed to receive the constitutional majority, was declared lost.

MOTION

At 12:24 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President.

EVENING SESSION

The Senate was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Owen.

MOTION

      On motion of Senator Hatfield, the Senate reverted to the first order of business.

SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

February 27, 2008

ESHB 1030        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness: Enhancing the penalty for eluding a police vehicle. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; Roach and Weinstein.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator McDermott.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 29, 2008

HB 1142            Prime Sponsor, Representative Williams: Changing provisions regarding statutory costs. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: 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 29, 2008

HB 1143            Prime Sponsor, Representative Lantz: Concerning notices of dishonor. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: 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 28, 2008

2ESHB 1147      Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Concerning damage to livestock. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Morton; Hargrove; Spanel; Stevens and Swecker.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 28, 2008

HB 1296            Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunter: Regarding state purchasing of information technology projects. 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 29, 2008

E2SHB 1332      Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Addressing affordable housing development. Reported by Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Weinstein, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair; Jacobsen; Kilmer and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Honeyford.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

SHB 1534          Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs: Modifying provisions affecting candidates for elective office. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. 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 28, 2008

HB 1545            Prime Sponsor, Representative Kirby: Providing industrial insurance benefits for life for the surviving spouses of law enforcement officers. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; King; Murray and Prentice.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

ESHB 1597        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Requiring plumbing, electrical, and conveyance workers to have licenses, certificates, or permits in their possession while working. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; King; Murray and Prentice.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

3SHB 1741        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review: Transferring the oral history program from the secretary of state to the legislature. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Transferring the legislative oral history program from the secretary of state to the legislature. ) Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Roach and Benton.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 29, 2008

HB 1775            Prime Sponsor, Representative Hinkle: Regarding crimes against livestock belonging to another person. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; McDermott; Roach and Weinstein.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

E4SHB 1806      Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education: Developing a model integrated pest management program. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; King; Brandland; Hobbs; Holmquist; Kauffman; McDermott; Oemig and Weinstein.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 28, 2008

HB 1836            Prime Sponsor, Representative Ericks: Requiring registered sex and kidnapping offenders to register after serving a term of confinement for a subsequent offense that is not a sex or kidnapping offense. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 29, 2008

2ESHB 2016      Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Changing provisions pertaining to eminent domain. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; McDermott; Roach and Weinstein.

Passed to Committee on Transportation.

February 28, 2008

HB 2026            Prime Sponsor, Representative Santos: Regarding recruiter access to student records. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; King; Hobbs; Holmquist; Kauffman; McDermott; Oemig; Rasmussen and Weinstein.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Brandland.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 29, 2008

ESHB 2143        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Select Committee on Environmental Health: Requiring the use of alternatives to lead wheel weights. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Fraser; Oemig; Pridemore and Regala.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford; Hatfield and Holmquist.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

HB 2203            Prime Sponsor, Representative Blake: Applying RCW 41.56.430 through 41.56.490 to employees working under a site certificate issued under chapter 80.50 RCW. 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 and King.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

ESHB 2438        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Making permanent a pilot project that allows for the use of dogs to hunt cougars. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Extending a pilot project that allows for the use of dogs to hunt cougars. ) Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Morton; Hargrove; Stevens and Swecker.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fraser and Rockefeller.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

SHB 2439          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Human Services: Requiring the governing authorities of facilities where convicted sex offenders are confined to determine the offender's immigration status and to release offenders subject to deportation into the custody of federal authorities or at a federal facility used to house persons awaiting deportation. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

SHB 2444          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review: Requiring registered sex and kidnapping offenders to submit information regarding any e-mail addresses and any web sites they create or operate. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

E2SHB 2449      Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Providing collective bargaining for child care center directors and workers. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; Murray and Prentice.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist and King.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 28, 2008

SHB 2452          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Creating a wildlife rehabilitation advisory committee. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

MAJORITY recommendation: 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 28, 2008

ESHB 2468        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Authorizing the department of natural resources to establish an inventory, conduct an assessment, and develop recommendations to improve community and urban forest conditions in Washington state. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Rockefeller; Spanel and Swecker.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Stevens.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 28, 2008

SHB 2472          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ecology & Parks: Seeking to improve recreational opportunities on state-owned lands managed by the department of natural resources. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. 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 28, 2008

SHB 2474          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Modifying supervised experience requirements for social worker licenses. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 29, 2008

EHB 2476          Prime Sponsor, Representative McCoy: Authorizing tribal police officers to act as general authority Washington state peace officers. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Carrell; Hargrove; McDermott and Weinstein.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2008

SHB 2487          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning vulnerable adult protection orders. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; McDermott; Roach and Weinstein.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

2SHB 2514        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review: Protecting orca whales from the impacts from vessels. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Rockefeller and Spanel.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Stevens.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

SHB 2525          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Mitigating flood damage. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. 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 29, 2008

E2SHB 2533      Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning attachments to utility poles of locally regulated utilities. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Fraser; Hatfield; Holmquist; Morton and Pridemore.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Oemig.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Regala.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 29, 2008

2SHB 2557        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review: Improving the operation of the trial courts. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; McDermott; Roach and Weinstein.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2008

HB 2565            Prime Sponsor, Representative O'Brien: Including defendants who are persons specifically authorized to assist and act at the direction of law enforcement officers for the purpose of affirmative defenses. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; McDermott; Roach and Weinstein.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

SHB 2580          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning paydates for employees participating in state active military duty. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton; Kline and Pridemore.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

SHB 2595          Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs: Including national guard members in county veterans' assistance programs. 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 28, 2008

SHB 2602          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Regarding employment leave for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; King; Murray and Prentice.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

SHB 2609          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Concerning the use of digital image technology in property revaluation plans. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

E2SHB 2624      Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning human remains. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

ESHB 2626        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Studying options for suspending the waiting week for individuals who are unemployed because of an emergency or disaster. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; King; Murray and Prentice.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

E2SHB 2631      Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review: Regarding the office of regulatory assistance. 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 Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2008

HB 2637            Prime Sponsor, Representative Pearson: Concerning records in a criminal case. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; McDermott; Roach and Weinstein.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 29, 2008

SHB 2639          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government: Regarding the procurement of renewable resources. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Fraser; Hatfield; Oemig; Pridemore and Regala.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford; Holmquist and Morton.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 29, 2008

E2SHB 2647      Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Regarding the children's safe products act. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Fraser; Oemig; Pridemore and Regala.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford; Hatfield; Holmquist and Morton.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 28, 2008

SHB 2690          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Creating a mental health first aid course. 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 Ways & Means.

February 28, 2008

HB 2699            Prime Sponsor, Representative Moeller: Recodifying RCW 19.48.130 as a section in the minimum wage 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 and King.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

E2SHB 2709      Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education: Authorizing school districts to establish a price preference to purchase locally grown food. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Exempting purchases of Washington grown food from school district competitive bid procedures. ) Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Schoesler; Jacobsen; Morton and Shin.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 29, 2008

E2SHB 2712      Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning criminal street gangs. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; McDermott; Roach and Weinstein.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 28, 2008

2SHB 2713        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Providing for broader collection of biological samples for the DNA identification of convicted sex offenders and other persons. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

2SHB 2714        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Making failure to register as a sex offender a class B felony. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 29, 2008

HB 2719            Prime Sponsor, Representative Priest: Ensuring that offenders receive accurate sentences. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; McDermott; Roach and Weinstein.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 29, 2008

SHB 2727          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Extending personality rights to deceased persons. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; McDermott and Weinstein.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

HB 2728            Prime Sponsor, Representative Eddy: Requiring sex offender registration for misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor-level indecent exposure when there has been a finding of sexual motivation. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

HB 2740            Prime Sponsor, Representative Hudgins: Concerning private cemeteries. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; King; Murray and Prentice.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

SHB 2756          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Logging the telephone calls of residents of the special commitment center. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 29, 2008

ESHB 2758        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications: Adding products to the energy efficiency code. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Fraser; Oemig; Pridemore and Regala.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford; Holmquist and Morton.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 29, 2008

HB 2762            Prime Sponsor, Representative Takko: Increasing the number of district court judges in Cowlitz county. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: 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 29, 2008

HB 2774            Prime Sponsor, Representative Barlow: Making a false or misleading material statement that results in an Amber alert. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; McDermott; Roach and Weinstein.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

SHB 2778          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Modifying provisions concerning real estate licensure law. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; King; Murray and Prentice.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Holmquist.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

SHB 2779          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Requiring a specialized forest products permit to sell raw or unprocessed huckleberries. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. 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 28, 2008

HB 2780            Prime Sponsor, Representative Haigh: Regarding alternative public works contracting procedures. 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 28, 2008

SHB 2788          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Organizing definitions in Title 77 RCW. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. 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 29, 2008

HB 2791            Prime Sponsor, Representative Lantz: Concerning distressed property conveyances. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Concerning distressed home conveyances. ) Reported by Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Weinstein, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair; Haugen; Jacobsen; Kilmer and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Honeyford.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

HB 2792            Prime Sponsor, Representative Wood: Relating to computing breaks in the parimutuel system. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; King; Murray and Prentice.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

2SHB 2807        Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs: Regarding the electronic submittal and publication of voters' pamphlet information. 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 29, 2008

ESHB 2818        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Select Committee on Environmental Health: Concerning the duties of the department of ecology's office of waste reduction and sustainable production. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Fraser; Oemig; Pridemore and Regala.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford; Hatfield; Holmquist and Morton.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

2SHB 2822        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning the family and juvenile court improvement program. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 28, 2008

HB 2835            Prime Sponsor, Representative Kagi: Requiring federal name-based criminal history record checks when a child is placed in out-of-home care in an emergency situation. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 29, 2008

SHB 2836          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Protecting animals from perpetrators of domestic violence. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; McDermott; Roach and Weinstein.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

E2SHB 2844      Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Regarding urban forestry. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Fraser; Hargrove; Rockefeller and Spanel.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Morton and Stevens.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 28, 2008

SHB 2848          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Housing: Concerning a voluntary contribution program for property owners taking the multifamily property tax exemption. Reported by Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Weinstein, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair; Jacobsen; Kilmer and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Honeyford.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 29, 2008

SHB 2858          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness: Expanding metal property provisions. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; McDermott; Roach and Weinstein.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

ESHB 2864        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Requiring the filing of certified payroll records on public works projects. 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 and King.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2008

ESHB 2884        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: 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: Do pass as amended. 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 and Holmquist.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

SHB 2885          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Modifying industrial insurance coverage for geoduck harvesters. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; King; Murray and Prentice.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 29, 2008

2SHB 2903        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review: Creating an access coordinator for the administrative office of the courts. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: 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 28, 2008

HB 2955            Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunter: Ensuring access to criminal justice information. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; King; Murray and Prentice.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

SHB 2959          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Concerning craft distilleries. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; King; Murray and Prentice.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

SHB 2963          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Authorizing collective bargaining for Washington State University employees who are enrolled in academic programs. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; Murray and Prentice.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist and King.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

SHB 2986          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Concerning property tax collection and assessment. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Benton.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

ESHB 2996        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Requiring aversive agents in antifreeze products. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; King; Murray and Prentice.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 29, 2008

HB 2999            Prime Sponsor, Representative Hurst: Concerning the "chief for a day" program. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: 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 28, 2008

SHB 3002          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Applying arbitration to bargaining by the state and the Washington state patrol. 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 and King.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 29, 2008

ESHB 3012        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Regarding estate distribution documents. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: 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 27, 2008

SHB 3103          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Expanding the list of crimes that require dismissal or certificate revocation for school employees. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; King; Brandland; Eide; Hobbs; Holmquist; McDermott; Oemig and Rasmussen.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

ESHB 3122        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Consolidating, aligning, and clarifying exception tests for determination of independent contractor status under unemployment compensation and workers' compensation laws. 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 and King.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 29, 2008

2ESHB 3133      Prime Sponsor, Committee on Housing: Requiring a minimum of three years' notice on closures or conversions of mobile home parks and manufactured housing communities. Reported by Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Weinstein, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Delvin; Haugen; Jacobsen; Kilmer and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

E2SHB 3139      Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Providing for stays of industrial insurance orders on appeal. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; Murray and Prentice.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist and King.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

E2SHB 3145      Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Implementing a tiered classification system for foster parent licensing. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Marr and McAuliffe.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Stevens; Brandland and Carrell.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 29, 2008

ESHB 3148        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning firearm licenses for persons from other countries. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: 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 28, 2008

ESHB 3160        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Addressing the availability of nutrition information. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Roach and Benton.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

HB 3161            Prime Sponsor, Representative Smith: Requiring certain sex offenders to pay the costs of electronic monitoring. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

ESHB 3166        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Concerning the design of the state assessment system and the WASL. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Eide; Hobbs; Kauffman; Oemig; Rasmussen and Weinstein.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators King; Brandland; Holmquist and McDermott.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

E2SHB 3205      Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Promoting the long-term well-being of children. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 28, 2008

HB 3220            Prime Sponsor, Representative Condotta: Allowing counties, cities, and towns to conduct raffles under certain terms and conditions. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; King and Murray.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 29, 2008

2SHB 3227        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review: Protecting the water quality in Hood Canal. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Fraser; Hatfield; Holmquist; Morton; Oemig and Pridemore.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 29, 2008

E2SHB 3254      Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Concerning accountability for persons driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; McDermott; Roach and Weinstein.

Passed to Committee on Transportation.

February 28, 2008

SHB 3255          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: 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; King; Murray and Prentice.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

2SHB 3274        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review: Addressing public contracting by public port districts. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton and McDermott.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kline.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Pridemore.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

HB 3281            Prime Sponsor, Representative Seaquist: Requiring public notification of industrial development levies by port districts. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

SHB 3291          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Enacting the community schools act of 2008. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Eide; Hobbs; Kauffman; McDermott; Oemig; Rasmussen and Weinstein.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Tom, Vice Chair; King; Brandland and Holmquist.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 27, 2008

EHB 3317          Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunter: Regarding standards and curriculum in mathematics and science. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Regarding mathematics standards. ) 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; Oemig and Rasmussen.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2008

2SHB 3349        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Providing a review of the need for residential contractor licensing. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; King; Murray and Prentice.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 29, 2008

HJM 4031          Prime Sponsor, Representative Santos: Requesting that Congress and the President demand Ethiopia fulfill its human rights obligations. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; McDermott; Roach and Weinstein.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

MOTION

      On motion of Senator Hatfield, all measures listed on the Supplemental Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Third Substitute House Bill No. 1741, Engrossed House Bill No. 2143, Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2818, Substitute House Bill No. 2963 and Second Substitute House Bill No. 3274 which were referred to the Committee on Rules; Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2016 and Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 3254 which were referred to the Committee on Transportation; and Second Engrossed House Bill No. 1147 and House Bill No. 2835 which were referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

MOTION

      At 6:03 p.m., on motion of Senator Hatfield, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon, Monday, March 3, 2008.

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate