MORNING SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, February 3, 2010

The Senate was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the President Pro Tempore. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President Pro Tempore that all Senators were present with the exception of Senator Holmquist.

The Honor Guard consisting of representatives from the Lakewood Police Department; the Seattle Police Department; the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office; the Grant County Sheriff’s Office; and the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office presented the Colors. Chaplain Alvin Robbins of Lakewood Police Department offered the prayer.

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

The President Pro Tempore welcomed and introduced Detective Ed Troyer of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, Lakewood Police Chief Brett Farrar, Sergeant Rich O'Neill, President of the Seattle Police Officers Guild and Chaplain Alvin Robbins of the Lakewood Police Department who were seated at the rostrum.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.

MOTION

Senator Carrell moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION
8687

By Senators Carrell, Franklin, Becker, Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Fraser, Gordon, Hargrove, 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, Ranker, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker, Tom, and Zarelli

WHEREAS, Officer Timothy Brenton with the Seattle Police Department was gunned down in the line of duty on Halloween night, 2009, while training a student officer; and

WHEREAS, Officer Timothy Brenton nobly served 12 years in law enforcement in Seattle, Hoquiam, and La Connor; and

WHEREAS, Officer Timothy Brenton was a loving husband and father of two children, had a great sense of humor, and was regarded as an outstanding law enforcement officer by his peers and superiors; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Mark Renninger, Officer Tina Griswold, Officer Ronald Owens, and Officer Greg Richards - four police officers with the Lakewood Police Department - were ambushed and murdered as they sipped coffee and caught up on paperwork before their shifts began November 29, 2009; and

WHEREAS, All four officers were original members of Lakewood's five-year-old police department; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Mark Renninger was a 13-year law enforcement veteran with both the Tukwila and Lakewood Police Departments; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Mark Renninger was a loving husband and father of three children; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Mark Renninger served as the Chief Financial Officer and member of the Board of Directors of the Washington State Tactical Officers Association, as well as teaching within that organization; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Mark Renninger is described by his peers as an exceptionally competent and tactically proficient officer, a savvy negotiator, and a highly respected man who could be counted on for anything; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Mark Renninger is described by his family as a professional, dedicated police officer who made the ultimate sacrifice; and

WHEREAS, Officer Tina Griswold was a 13-year law enforcement veteran with both the Lacey and Lakewood Police Departments; and

WHEREAS, Officer Tina Griswold was a loving wife and mother of two children; and

WHEREAS, Officer Tina Griswold served as a member of the Lacey Police Department's high-risk tactical team; and

WHEREAS, Officer Tina Griswold was awarded a Lifesaving Award by Lakewood Police Chief Brett Farrar earlier this year; and

WHEREAS, Officer Tina Griswold is described by those who worked with her as having a passion for politics and as being an outstanding advocate for taxpayers; and

WHEREAS, Officer Ronald Owens was a 12-year law enforcement veteran with both the Washington State Patrol and the Lakewood Police Department; and

WHEREAS, Officer Ronald Owens was a loving father of one child; and

WHEREAS, Officer Ronald Owens is said to have felt a personal connection with members of the community in which he worked and lived; and

WHEREAS, Officer Ronald Owens - known as "Ronnie" to his fellow officers - is described as sharp and extremely dedicated, and a hard worker who enjoyed dirt bike riding and kept a positive attitude; and

WHEREAS, Officer Greg Richards was an 8-year law enforcement veteran with both the Kent and Lakewood Police Departments; and

WHEREAS, Officer Greg Richards was a loving husband and father of three children; and

WHEREAS, Officer Greg Richards is described by his peers as a great cop and a proud family man who enjoyed playing the drums and raising money for charity; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Kent Mundell Jr. was shot while responding to a domestic violence call December 21, 2009, and died a week later as a result of his injuries; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Kent Mundell Jr. heard the call of duty and left a manufacturing career to work in law enforcement, serving ten years with the Pierce County Sherriff's Department; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Kent Mundell Jr. was a father of two children and a loving husband to his wife; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Kent Mundell Jr. had a passion for fun and adventure, was known to be a thrill-seeker and is described by his peers as being a great cop with a great sense of humor; and

WHEREAS, All of these brave officers are shining examples of the exemplary character and steadfast dedication which can be found in all of Washington's law enforcement officers. Their loyalty and sacrifice is something that most will never know or understand, and that sense of duty and selflessness elevates them to a level reserved only for the truly honorable - a place for heroes;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor the lives, service, and sacrifice of six of its fallen heroes - Officer Timothy Brenton, Sergeant Mark Renninger, Officer Tina Griswold, Officer Ronald Owens, Officer Greg Richards, and Deputy Kent Mundell Jr., and let it be known that the Washington State Senate stands with the people of Seattle, Lakewood, and Pierce County, and every member of the state's law enforcement community; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the families and law enforcement agencies of these six fallen officers.

Senators Carrell, Delvin, Becker, Brandland, Roach, Eide, Hobbs, Sheldon and Franklin spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8687.

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

MOMENT OF SILENCE

The Senate observed a moment of silence in honor of the local law enforcement officers slain while in the performance of their duties.

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

The President Pro Tempore welcomed and introduced Acting Governor, Brad Owen, who was seated at the rostrum and the families of the fallen officers who were present in the gallery.

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

The President Pro Tempore welcomed and introduced Detective Ed Troyer.

With permission of the Senate, business was suspended to allow Detective Ed Troyer to address the Senate.

REMARKS BY DETECTIVE ED TROYER

Ed Troyer: “On behalf of Law Enforcement throughout the state it’s my honor to be here today to represent the officers who recently lost their lives in the line of duty and to represent their families. What brought us here today started on Halloween night, October 31^st, when Seattle Police Officer Timothy Brenton was executed and Officer Brett Sweeney was shot by gun fire from another vehicle. A month later on November 29^th, Lakewood Police Officer Greg Richards, Officer Tina Griswold, Officer Ronald Owens and Sergeant Mark Renninger were executed in a coffee shop while writing reports and preparing for patrol that day. A month after that, on December 28^th Pierce County Deputy Kent Mundell died from gunshot wounds he received days earlier in domestic situation and Sergeant Nick Hausner was shot at the same time is recovering from a serious almost fatal wound. That’s eight police officers and deputies shot in a two month period with six of them being killed. The deaths of these officers have left four widows, a widower, along with thirteen children who’ve lost a parent. A loss that’s felt deeply by the community. We see how bad it hurts them and we in Law Enforcement have heavy hearts and miss them daily. We in Law Enforcement also know that’s there’s no way to guarantee our safety. By the very nature of policing itself places us at risk. We know and accept that. In fact we’ve taken oath to do so but there are ways to reduce risks. While politicians do the work that voters have elected them to do we need to avoid the illusion that laws enforce themselves. Often legislation is well motivated but there are no resources to carry out the mandates. Let’s not be the cop killing capital of the USA here in the state of Washington, it’s unacceptable. It hurts the hearts of our citizens and it will hurt our economy, businesses will think twice about expanding or relocating a business to an area with horrendous crime. In Pierce County we were once known as the meth capital of United States with over three hundred fifty meth labs in a one year period. New laws were put into place, and this is very important, the resources to back the laws up were also put into place. One and a half years we were able to cut meth by ninety percent in Pierce County down to one of the lowest in the nation. This proves that with resources we in law enforcement will take care of business and get the job done. Currently we’re not supervising felons, contemplating closing jails, contemplating closing prisons and law enforcement agencies are losing positions. My department alone has lost fifteen positions have been cut here in the latest round of budget issues. We’re already one of the lowest staffed agencies in the state. This is a bad mix and maybe creating what can only be called the perfect storm. Having any legislation without funding for resources pushing the mandates down to local agencies who are already under staffed throughout the state - the rest of the law enforcements agencies in here are all facing the same problem will only provide shoddy for any enforcement behind the laws. So, we in law enforcement are calling on you to make long-lasting, positive change for our citizens, our law enforcement agencies and to protect our future generations. Thank you.”

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

President Pro Tempore: “The President Pro Tempore announced a reception for the honored families of the law enforcement officers and guests in the State Reception Room following the ceremony in the House of Representatives.”

The Sergeant at Arms escorted the honored guests from the rostrum to the House of Representatives.

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.

February 2, 2010

SB 5237 Prime Sponsor, Senator Shin: Requiring the development of three-year baccalaureate programs. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5237 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kilmer, Chair; Kastama, Vice Chair; Jacobsen; McAuliffe; Shin and Tom.

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

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Hewitt and Pflug.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 1, 2010

SB 5548 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Requiring project improvements, including public transportation infrastructure improvements, to be credited against the imposition of impact fees. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5548 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Becker; Benton; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Jacobsen; Kastama; Kauffman; Kilmer; King; Ranker and Sheldon.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 2, 2010

SB 6299 Prime Sponsor, Senator Schoesler: Regarding livestock inspection. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6299 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hatfield, Chair; Ranker, Vice Chair; Schoesler; Becker; Haugen; Jacobsen; Morton and Shin.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 2, 2010

SB 6343 Prime Sponsor, Senator Jacobsen: Establishing the Washington food policy council. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6343 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hatfield, Chair; Ranker, Vice Chair; Schoesler; Becker; Haugen; Jacobsen; Morton and Shin.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 1, 2010

SB 6363 Prime Sponsor, Senator Marr: Concerning the enforcement of certain school or playground crosswalk violations. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6363 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Becker; Benton; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Hatfield; Jacobsen; Kastama; Kauffman; Kilmer; King; Ranker and Sheldon.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 1, 2010

SB 6366 Prime Sponsor, Senator Swecker: Concerning permits for certain major transportation corridor projects. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6366 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Becker; Benton; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Hatfield; Jacobsen; Kastama; King; Ranker and Sheldon.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 1, 2010

SB 6374 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kilmer: Regarding fiscal note instructions. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Zarelli; Delvin; Eide; Kilmer and McCaslin.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 1, 2010

SB 6379 Prime Sponsor, Senator Swecker: Streamlining and making technical corrections to vehicle and vessel registration and title provisions. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Becker; Benton; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Hatfield; Jacobsen; Kastama; Kauffman; Kilmer; King; Ranker and Sheldon.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 1, 2010

SB 6388 Prime Sponsor, Senator Regala: Providing a property tax exemption for property held under lease, sublease, or lease-purchase by a nonprofit organization that provides job training, placement, or preemployment services. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Delvin; Eide and Kilmer.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Zarelli and McCaslin.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 2, 2010

SB 6402 Prime Sponsor, Senator Sheldon: Concerning the consolidation of permit exempt wells. Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6402 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Delvin; Fraser; Marr; Morton; Oemig; Ranker and Sheldon.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 2, 2010

SB 6409 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kastama: Creating the Washington investment in excellence account. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6409 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kilmer, Chair; Kastama, Vice Chair; Jacobsen; McAuliffe; Shin and Tom.

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

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

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 1, 2010

SB 6431 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Regulating the use and disclosure of video camera or other recording device data on public transportation facilities. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6431 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Becker; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Hatfield; Jacobsen; Kastama; Kauffman; Kilmer; King; Ranker and Sheldon.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 2, 2010

SB 6471 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Regarding the energy facility site evaluation council. Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6471 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Delvin; Fraser; Marr; Morton; Ranker and Sheldon.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 2, 2010

SB 6498 Prime Sponsor, Senator Brandland: Modifying robbery in the first degree provisions to include committing a robbery within and against a pharmacy. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6498 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Gordon; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 1, 2010

SB 6522 Prime Sponsor, Senator Pflug: Establishing the accountable care organization pilot projects. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6522 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Fairley; Marr and Murray.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Becker and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 1, 2010

SB 6532 Prime Sponsor, Senator Pflug: Concerning payment for emergency services. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6532 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Fairley and Murray.

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

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Becker and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 1, 2010

SB 6554 Prime Sponsor, Senator Jacobsen: Extending the Washington biodiversity council. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6554 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Ranker, Vice Chair; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Hatfield; Stevens and Swecker.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 1, 2010

SB 6558 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Addressing timelines for the issuance of final orders applicable to railroad crossing petitions. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6558 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Becker; Benton; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Hatfield; Jacobsen; Kastama; Kauffman; Kilmer; King; Ranker and Sheldon.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 1, 2010

SB 6579 Prime Sponsor, Senator Swecker: Improving the efficiency, accountability, and quality within state information systems. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6579 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Zarelli; Delvin; Kilmer and McCaslin.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 1, 2010

SB 6584 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Applying the prohibition against unfair practices by insurers and their remedies and penalties to the state health care authority. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6584 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Becker; Fairley; Marr; Murray and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 1, 2010

SB 6595 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kilmer: Regarding applications and requirements for community empowerment zones. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Zarelli; Delvin; Eide; Kilmer and McCaslin.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 1, 2010

SB 6622 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Mitigating damage to crops caused by migrating waterfowl. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6622 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Ranker, Vice Chair; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Hatfield; Stevens and Swecker.

Passed to Committee Ways & Means.

February 1, 2010

SB 6632 Prime Sponsor, Senator Shin: Providing tax incentives for manufacturers of electronic testing and measurement devices. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Zarelli; Delvin; Eide; Kilmer and McCaslin.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 1, 2010

SB 6641 Prime Sponsor, Senator Jacobsen: Concerning forest practices applications leading to conversion of land for development purposes. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6641 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Ranker, Vice Chair; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Hatfield; Stevens and Swecker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 1, 2010

SB 6644 Prime Sponsor, Senator Jacobsen: Concerning the possession and capture of birds of prey. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6644 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Ranker, Vice Chair; Fraser; Hargrove and Swecker.

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

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 1, 2010

SB 6654 Prime Sponsor, Senator Sheldon: Removing and streamlining certain transportation and motor vehicle reports. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6654 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Becker; Benton; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Hatfield; Jacobsen; Kastama; Kauffman; Kilmer; King; Ranker and Sheldon.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 1, 2010

SB 6667 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kauffman: Concerning business assistance programs. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6667 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Eide and Kilmer.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Zarelli; Delvin and McCaslin.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 2, 2010

SB 6674 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Regulating indemnification agreements involving motor carrier transportation contracts. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6674 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Gordon; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 1, 2010

SB 6676 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hatfield: Concerning changes in vessel designations on Dungeness crab-coastal fishery licenses. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6676 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Ranker, Vice Chair; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Hatfield; Stevens and Swecker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 1, 2010

SB 6678 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Concerning the creation of entities to address the long-range impact of opportunities and changes in the aerospace industry. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6678 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Zarelli; Delvin; Eide; Kilmer and McCaslin.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 1, 2010

SB 6679 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kauffman: Concerning the small business export finance assistance center. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6679 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Zarelli; Delvin; Eide; Kilmer and McCaslin.

Passed to Committee Ways & Means.

February 1, 2010

SB 6684 Prime Sponsor, Senator Murray: Regarding the governance and financing of the Washington state convention and trade center. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation

MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Zarelli; Delvin; Eide; Kilmer and McCaslin.

Passed to Committee Ways & Means.

February 1, 2010

SB 6706 Prime Sponsor, Senator Murray: Concerning the commercialization of research at state universities. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6706 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Zarelli; Delvin; Eide; Kilmer and McCaslin.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 1, 2010

SB 6747 Prime Sponsor, Senator Jacobsen: Authorizing the department of natural resources to recover costs for data delivery services provided under the natural heritage program. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Ranker, Vice Chair; Fraser; Hargrove and Swecker.

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

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 1, 2010

SB 6757 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Concerning the designation and support of projects of statewide significance. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6757 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Eide and Kilmer.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Zarelli; Delvin and McCaslin.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

MOTION

On motion of Eide, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Senate Bill No. 6595 , Senate Bill No. 6622, Senate Bill No. 6679 and Senate Bill No. 6684 which were referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

SB 6832 by Senator Hargrove

AN ACT Relating to the implementation of delivery of child welfare services through performance-based contracts by adding a foster youth representative to the child welfare transformation design committee; by requiring the child welfare transformation design committee to develop recommendations for a competitive contract bidding process to allow state employees to bid for performance-based contracts for provision of case management and child welfare services if the demonstration sites are continued beyond the pilot period or further expanded; by clarifying the definition of supervising agency in relation to Indian tribes located in this state; by extending for six months the date by which the department must complete its contract conversion to performance-based contracts; by requiring that the performance contract conversion be accomplished in a manner that does not affect the department's ability to collect federal funding; by extending by six months the date by which supervising agencies must provide case management services in the demonstration sites; by clarifying that the primary preference for contracts if the demonstration sites are extended is with nonprofits, Indian tribes, and state employees; by clarifying that the department may provide child welfare services in the demonstration sites but only for the purpose of establishing a control or comparison group; amending RCW 74.13.368, 74.13.360, 74.13.364, and 74.13.366; reenacting and amending RCW 74.13.020; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.

SB 6833 by Senator Tom

AN ACT Relating to management of funds and accounts by the state treasurer; amending RCW 43.08.190 and 43.79A.040; reenacting and amending RCW 43.84.092; adding a new section to chapter 43.79 RCW; and creating new sections.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

SB 6834 by Senators Swecker and Haugen

AN ACT Relating to declaratory orders entered by agencies; and amending RCW 34.05.240.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 6835 by Senator Fairley

AN ACT Relating to clarifying that private nonprofit membership organizations are not defined as agencies for purposes of the open public meetings act and the public records act; and amending RCW 42.30.020 and 42.56.010.

Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.

SB 6836 by Senator Honeyford

AN ACT Relating to postretirement employment at institutions of higher education; amending RCW 41.32.570; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Eide, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated.

MOTION

At 10:51 a.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President.

The Senate was called to order at 11:52 a.m. by the President Pro Tempore.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the sixth order of business.

SECOND READING

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5295, by Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections (originally sponsored by Senators Kline, Oemig, Rockefeller, Holmquist, King, Hatfield and Hobbs)

Implementing unanimous recommendations of the public records exemptions accountability committee.

The measure was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Kline, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5295 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senators Kline and Roach spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Delvin, Senator Carrell was excused.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Brandland, Senators Holmquist and Zarelli were excused.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5295.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5295 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

Voting yea: Senators Becker, Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Gordon, Hargrove, 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, Ranker, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker and Tom

Excused: Senators Holmquist and Zarelli

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5295, 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. 6196, by Senators Hobbs, Hewitt, Pridemore, Shin, Roach, Kilmer, Franklin, Swecker, Fairley, King, Benton, Keiser, Rockefeller, Tom, Kohl-Welles, Kline and Kauffman

Concerning military leave for public employees.

The measure was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Hobbs, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6196 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senators Hobbs and Roach spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Delvin, Senator Carrell was excused.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6196.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6196 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.

Voting yea: Senators Becker, Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Gordon, Hargrove, 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, Ranker, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker and Tom

Excused: Senators Carrell, Holmquist and Zarelli

SENATE BILL NO. 6196, 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 12:08 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon, Thursday, February 4, 2010.

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate