TWENTY FIFTH DAY

 


NOON SESSION

 

Senate Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, February 4, 2010

 

The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Owen. No roll call was taken.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator McDermott, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.

 

MOTION

 

There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the first order of business.

 

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

 

February 3, 2010

SB 6185             Prime Sponsor, Senator Hatfield: Preserving the maritime heritage of the state of Washington.  Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

 

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

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 3, 2010

SB 6235             Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Promoting industries that rely on the state's working land base.  Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6235 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Zarelli; Delvin; Eide and McCaslin.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6252             Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Using credit history, education, and income for insurance purposes.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6252 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin and Kline.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 2010

SB 6263             Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Establishing the Washington vaccine association.  Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6263 as recommended by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Parlette; Pridemore; Rockefeller and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6308             Prime Sponsor, Senator Carrell: Controlling computer access by residents of the special commitment center.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6309             Prime Sponsor, Senator Carrell: Including persons acquitted by reason of insanity within the slayer statute.  Reported by Committee on Judiciary

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6309 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Carrell; Gordon; Hargrove and Roach.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6326             Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Creating uniformity among annual tax reporting survey provisions.  Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6326 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hewitt; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Oemig; Parlette; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala; Rockefeller and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6334             Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Addressing unemployment benefits when a person voluntarily terminates employment.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6334 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin and Kline.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6337             Prime Sponsor, Senator Regala: Concerning inmate savings accounts.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6337 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Kauffman and McAuliffe.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6349             Prime Sponsor, Senator Ranker: Establishing a farm internship program.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6349 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Franklin; Honeyford; King and Kline.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 2010

SB 6350             Prime Sponsor, Senator Ranker: Concerning marine waters management that includes marine spatial planning.  Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6350 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Ranker, Vice Chair; Fraser; Hargrove; Hatfield and Swecker.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6414             Prime Sponsor, Senator Regala: Modifying sex offender registration provisions.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6414 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Kauffman and McAuliffe.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6416             Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Concerning relatives in dependency proceedings.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6416 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Kauffman and McAuliffe.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6422             Prime Sponsor, Senator Fairley: Regarding environmental and land use hearings boards and making more uniform the timelines for filing appeals with those boards.  Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6422 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; McDermott; Pridemore and Swecker.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senators Roach and Benton.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6428             Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Exempting from disclosure personal information used to identify a person filing a complaint with an agency.  Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6428 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; McDermott; Pridemore and Swecker.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senators Roach and Benton.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 2010

SB 6448             Prime Sponsor, Senator Jacobsen: Concerning permitting of hydraulic projects.  Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6448 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Ranker, Vice Chair; Fraser; Hargrove and Hatfield.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6449             Prime Sponsor, Senator McDermott: Regarding signature gatherers for petitions.  Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6449 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; McDermott and Pridemore.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6454             Prime Sponsor, Senator Brandland: Defining child advocacy centers for the multidisciplinary investigation of child abuse and implementation of county protocols.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6454 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Kauffman and McAuliffe.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6456             Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Improving administration of wage complaints.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6456 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; Honeyford; King and Kline.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 2010

SB 6468             Prime Sponsor, Senator Kauffman: Coordinating the weatherization and structural rehabilitation of residential structures.  Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6468 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair; Fraser; Marr; Morton; Oemig; Ranker and Sheldon.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Senators Honeyford and Delvin.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6469             Prime Sponsor, Senator Kauffman: Filling vacancies on the racial disproportionality advisory committee.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6469 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Kauffman and McAuliffe.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6470             Prime Sponsor, Senator Kauffman: Addressing the burdens of proof required in dependency matters affecting Indian children.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6470 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Kauffman and McAuliffe.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6485             Prime Sponsor, Senator Marr: Modifying craft distillery provisions.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6485 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; Honeyford; King and Kline.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6492             Prime Sponsor, Senator Kauffman: Authorizing the department of labor and industries to issue subpoenas to enforce production of information related to electricians and electrical installations.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6492 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; King and Kline.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6502             Prime Sponsor, Senator Tom: Restoring the school district levy base.  Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6502 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Fairley; Hobbs; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Oemig; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala and Rockefeller.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senators Zarelli; Brandland; Honeyford; Parlette and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6508             Prime Sponsor, Senator Fairley: Changing the class of persons entitled to recoveries under a wrongful death action or survival action.  Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6508 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton; McDermott and Pridemore.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6526             Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Allowing certain individuals to seek part-time employment while maintaining eligibility for unemployment insurance in order to qualify for the unemployment insurance modernization incentive provisions of the American recovery and reinvestment act of 2009.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

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

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6539             Prime Sponsor, Senator Brandland: Facilitating treatment for behavioral health disorders.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6539 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Kauffman and McAuliffe.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6545             Prime Sponsor, Senator Pridemore: Adopting the international wildland urban interface code.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

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

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6551             Prime Sponsor, Senator Tom: Documenting wholesale sales for excise tax purposes.  Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6551 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hewitt; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Oemig; Parlette; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala; Rockefeller and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6552             Prime Sponsor, Senator Tom: Concerning excise taxation of certain products and services provided or furnished electronically.  Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6552 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hewitt; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Oemig; Parlette; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala; Rockefeller and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 2010

SB 6557             Prime Sponsor, Senator Ranker: Limiting the use of copper and other substances in vehicle brake pads.  Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6557 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair; Fraser; Marr; Oemig; Ranker and Sheldon.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6572             Prime Sponsor, Senator Tom: Eliminating certain accounts.  Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6572 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hewitt; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Oemig; Parlette; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala; Rockefeller and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6575             Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Concerning the recommendations of the joint legislative task force on the underground economy.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6575 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; Honeyford; King and Kline.

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6591             Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Revising the procedure for complaints filed with the human rights commission.  Reported by Committee on Judiciary

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6591 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Carrell; Gordon; Hargrove and Roach.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 2010

SB 6621             Prime Sponsor, Senator Delvin: Transferring service credit and contributions into the Washington state patrol retirement system by members who served as commercial vehicle enforcement officers and who became commissioned officers in the Washington state patrol prior to July 1, 2000.  Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6621 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; Kauffman; Kilmer; King and Sheldon.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 2010

SB 6629             Prime Sponsor, Senator Oemig: Convening a working group to make recommendations defining a basic education program for highly capable students.  Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6629 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair, Early Learning; Oemig, Vice Chair, K-12; King; Gordon; Hobbs; McDermott and Roach.

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6647             Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Addressing the employment status of members of the civil air patrol while acting in an emergency service operation.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6647 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; Honeyford; King and Kline.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 2010

SB 6656             Prime Sponsor, Senator Murray: Authorizing a local financing tool to fund energy efficiency upgrades and removing financial barriers to implementing energy conservation programs.  Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6656 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair; Fraser; Marr; Oemig and Ranker.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6658             Prime Sponsor, Senator Rockefeller: Modifying community solar project provisions for investment cost recovery incentives.  Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6658 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 1, 2010

SB 6675             Prime Sponsor, Senator Murray: Creating the Washington global health technologies and product development competitiveness program and allowing certain tax credits for program contributions.  Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6675 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 2, 2010

SB 6688             Prime Sponsor, Senator Fairley: Concerning filling vacancies in nonpartisan elective office.  Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6688 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; McDermott; Pridemore and Swecker.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6689             Prime Sponsor, Senator Pridemore: Concerning ballot title information.  Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6695             Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Establishing the number of days of shared leave an employee is eligible to receive.  Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6719             Prime Sponsor, Senator Murray: Concerning special occasion licenses.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 2010

SB 6720             Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Providing an optional tool for cities to use for programmatic environmental impact review.  Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  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 6724             Prime Sponsor, Senator Kilmer: Allowing employees of a school district or educational service district to share leave with employees in another agency.  Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6724 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton; McDermott and Swecker.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6732             Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Addressing claims of insolvent self-insurers under industrial insurance.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 2010

SB 6738             Prime Sponsor, Senator Kilmer: Concerning the sale of surplus salmon from state hatcheries.  Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6738 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Ranker, Vice Chair; Morton; Fraser; Hatfield; Stevens and Swecker.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6749             Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Concerning the transfer of commercial real estate.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6749 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; Honeyford; King and Kline.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6754             Prime Sponsor, Senator McDermott: Making the names and addresses of persons signing initiative or referendum petitions public records.  Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections

 

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

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 2010

SB 6759             Prime Sponsor, Senator Kauffman: Requiring a plan for a voluntary program of early learning as a part of basic education.  Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6759 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair, Early Learning; Oemig, Vice Chair, K-12; King; Gordon; Hobbs and McDermott.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senators Brandland and Roach.

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 3, 2010

SB 6760             Prime Sponsor, Senator Oemig: Regarding the basic education instructional allocation distribution formula.  Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6760 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair, Early Learning; Oemig, Vice Chair, K-12; Gordon; Hobbs and McDermott.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 3, 2010

SB 6761             Prime Sponsor, Senator McAuliffe: Regarding the recommendations of the quality education council.  Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6761 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair, Early Learning; Oemig, Vice Chair, K-12; Gordon; Hobbs; McDermott and Tom.

 

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

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 3, 2010

SB 6762             Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Regarding compliance with the state environmental policy act in the consideration of cumulative impacts and the assumption of lead agency status when the same agency is the sponsor of the project.  Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair; Fraser; Marr; Oemig and Ranker.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 2010

SB 6766             Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Concerning forest fire prevention and suppression.  Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6766 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Ranker, Vice Chair; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Hatfield and Swecker.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 3, 2010

SB 6774             Prime Sponsor, Senator Marr: Addressing transportation benefit district governance.  Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6774 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Becker; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Hatfield; Jacobsen; Kauffman; Kilmer; King and Sheldon.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 2010

SB 6776             Prime Sponsor, Senator Jacobsen: Creating the joint work group on small forest landowner sustainability.  Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 2010

SB 6790             Prime Sponsor, Senator Kastama: Providing regional economic development services.  Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6790 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Zarelli; Delvin; Eide and McCaslin.

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 3, 2010

SB 6802             Prime Sponsor, Senator Rockefeller: Adopting a sustainability groundwater policy.  Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair; Fraser; Marr; Oemig and Ranker.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2010

SB 6804             Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Allowing the department of social and health services to adopt rules establishing standards for the review and certification of treatment facilities under the problem and pathological gambling treatment program.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 2010

SB 6805             Prime Sponsor, Senator Kastama: Concerning the Washington state economic development commission.  Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6805 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 3, 2010

SJM 8025          Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Requesting that a retired space shuttle orbiter be transferred to Washington's museum of flight.  Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  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.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of McDermott, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Senate Bill No. 6557 which was referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator McDermott, the Senate advanced to the third order of business.

 

MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR

GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

 

October 19, 2009

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

JAQUELINE B. ROSENBLATT, appointed October 6, 2009, for the term ending September 30, 2014, as Member, Board of Trustees,  Pierce Community College District No. 11.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator McDermott, the appointee listed on the Gubernatorial Appointment report was referred to the committee as designated.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator McDermott, the Senate advanced to the fourth order of business.

 

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

 

February 3, 2010

 

MR. PRESIDENT

The House has passed: 

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1203

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1679

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 2422

HOUSE BILL 2625

and the same are herewith transmitted.

 

BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk

 

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

 

February 3, 2010

 

MR. PRESIDENT

The House has passed: 

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1838

HOUSE BILL 1880

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1900

and the same are herewith transmitted.

 

BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk

 

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

 

February 3, 2010

 

MR. PRESIDENT

The House has passed ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 2519

and the same are herewith transmitted.

 

BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk

 

MOTION

 

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

 

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

 

SB 6837              by Senator Tom

 

AN ACT Relating to forest fire protection and suppression; amending RCW 76.04.005, 76.04.167, 76.04.610, 76.04.620, 76.04.660, and 79.13.030; adding a new section to chapter 76.04 RCW; and providing an effective date.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

SB 6838              by Senators McAuliffe, Fraser, Tom and Prentice

 

AN ACT Relating to condemnation and compensation for state-owned lands and other property; amending RCW 8.08.010, 8.12.030, 8.16.010, 8.20.010, 8.24.010, 8.28.050, 14.07.020, 17.28.160, 22.16.010, 28A.335.220, 43.52.300, 53.08.010, 53.08.020, 53.34.170, 54.16.020, 57.08.005, 81.36.010, 85.06.070, 86.09.202, 87.03.018, and 89.30.130; and creating a new section.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

SB 6839              by Senator Tom

 

AN ACT Relating to state liquor stores; and amending RCW 66.08.050.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

SB 6840              by Senator Tom

 

AN ACT Relating to privatizing the sale of liquor; amending RCW 66.08.020, 66.08.026, 66.08.030, 66.08.050, 66.08.060, 66.12.110, 66.12.120, 66.12.140, 66.20.010, 66.20.160, 66.20.170, 66.20.180, 66.20.190, 66.20.200, 66.20.210, 66.24.160, 66.24.360, 66.24.360, 66.24.371, 66.24.380, 66.40.140, 66.44.120, 66.44.150, and 66.44.160; reenacting and amending RCW 66.04.010 and 66.24.371; adding new sections to chapter 66.24 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 66.08 RCW; creating a new section; repealing RCW 66.08.070, 66.08.075, 66.08.160, 66.08.165, 66.08.166, 66.08.167, 66.08.220, 66.08.235, 66.16.010, 66.16.040, 66.16.041, 66.16.050, 66.16.060, 66.16.070, 66.16.090, 66.16.100, 66.16.110, 66.16.120, and 66.28.180; providing effective dates; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

SB 6841              by Senators Keiser, Rockefeller, Fairley, Fraser, McDermott, Kohl-Welles and Kline

 

AN ACT Relating to tax preferences; amending RCW 84.36.040, 82.38.180, 82.16.020, 82.16.020, 82.16.050, 82.04.280, 82.04.280, and 48.14.020; amending 2009 c 461 s 9 (uncodified); reenacting and amending RCW 82.04.260; repealing RCW 82.04.350, 82.36.280, 82.04.4282, 82.04.330, 82.04.410, 82.08.0261, 84.36.635, 82.29A.135, 84.36.640, 82.08.0257, 82.12.0258, 84.36.130, 48.36A.240, 82.04.4289, 82.16.0491, 82.04.4483, 82.04.4484, 82.08.841, 82.12.841, 82.04.4485, 82.08.0253, and 82.12.0345; providing effective dates; providing a contingent effective date; providing an expiration date; and providing a contingent expiration date.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

SB 6842              by Senator Hobbs

 

AN ACT Relating to the state route number 9/state route number 204 intersection project; adding a new section to chapter 47.01 RCW; creating a new section; and making an appropriation.

 

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

2ESB 6843         by Senators Prentice, Murray, Kohl-Welles, Regala, Fairley, Ranker, McDermott, Kline and Keiser

 

AN ACT Relating to preserving essential public services by temporarily suspending the two-thirds vote requirement for tax increases; amending RCW 43.135.035; and declaring an emergency.

 

Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

SB 6844              by Senator Prentice

 

AN ACT Relating to streamlining lottery accounts by transferring local accounts into the treasury custodial accounts, directing transfers of unclaimed prize money, and eliminating obsolete provisions; amending RCW 67.70.044, 67.70.230, 67.70.260, and 67.70.190; and creating a new section.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

SB 6845              by Senators Fraser and Swecker

 

AN ACT Relating to information technology projects; amending RCW 43.88.560, 43.105.041, 43.105.180, and 43.105.190; and adding a new section to chapter 43.88 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

SB 6846              by Senators Brandland, Regala and Fraser

 

AN ACT Relating to enhanced 911 emergency communications services; amending RCW 82.14B.010, 82.14B.040, 82.14B.042, 82.14B.060, 82.14B.061, 82.14B.150, 82.14B.160, 82.14B.200, 38.52.510, 38.52.520, 38.52.530, 38.52.532, 38.52.545, 38.52.550, 38.52.561, and 43.79A.040; reenacting and amending RCW 82.14B.020, 82.14B.030, and 38.52.540; adding new sections to chapter 82.14B RCW; creating a new section; repealing RCW 82.14B.070, 82.14B.090, and 82.14B.100; prescribing penalties; and providing effective dates.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

SJM 8027           by Senators Jacobsen, Oemig and Franklin

 

Preventing "Freedom of Speech" from being interpreted to permit corporations to use corporation funds without restriction to influence national and state elections.

 

Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator McDermott, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Senate Bill No. 6846 which was referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

 

MOTION

 

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

 

MOTION

 

Senator Schoesler moved adoption of the following resolution:

 

SENATE RESOLUTION
8672

By Senator Schoesler

      WHEREAS, The Connell High School football team made school history on December 5, 2009, by capping a perfect season with the 1-A state championship; and

      WHEREAS, Connell qualified for state with a 51-7 victory in the South Central Athletic Conference playoff; and

      WHEREAS, The Eagles remained unbeaten and won their gridiron crown by defeating opponents from Cascade (Leavenworth), River View (Kennewick), Chelan, and Cascade Christian (Puyallup) by an average margin of 26 points per game; and

      WHEREAS, Connell took a 21-0 lead in the first half of the state championship game, held the previously undefeated Cascade Christian Cougars to one touchdown and added another for a final score of 28-7; and

      WHEREAS, It was the school-record sixth consecutive state-level appearance for the Eagles football program, which reached the championship games in 2006 and 2007; and

      WHEREAS, Connell's football program has qualified for postseason play 19 times in 36 years and has a record of 24-17 during that span; and

      WHEREAS, The 2009 Eagles collected a passel of all-conference honors, with players named most valuable on offense and defense, five players on first-team offense, six players named to first-team defense, and were led by the SCAC-East coach of the year, Wayne Riner;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor the 2009 Connell High School Eagles football team and coaches Wayne Riner, Clint Didier, Doug Edmonds, Zak Fife, Zeek Fife, Scott Forsyth, and Kyle Berry, on the occasion of capturing the school's second state football title.

      Senator Schoesler spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.

      The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8672.

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

 

MOTION

 

Senator McDermott moved adoption of the following resolution:

 

SENATE RESOLUTION
8688

By Senators McAuliffe, Kauffman, Oemig, Shin, Eide, Kilmer, Stevens, Pflug, Becker, Jacobsen, and Gordon

      WHEREAS, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math education, or STEM, is vital to the public schools in Washington State, to raising academic achievement in math and science, and to increasing career and college readiness among students of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnic, or socioeconomic status; and

      WHEREAS, Profound economic and technological changes in our society have rapidly changed the structure and nature of work, placing new and additional responsibilities on our educational system; and

      WHEREAS, STEM education provides students with a connection between school and careers and creates seamless secondary and postsecondary education pathways for middle school and high school students, fostering productivity in business and industry and contributing to America's leadership in the international marketplace; and

      WHEREAS, STEM education gives Washington State students the experience to discover firsthand how their participation in certain coursework can lead directly to exciting and rewarding careers, giving all students access to hands-on learning; and

      WHEREAS, STEM education students who choose to pursue STEM career fields will have the skills and knowledge to enter STEM career fields and the ability to move to the next level of education or employment, making our students globally competitive.

      WHEREAS, The cooperative efforts of career and technical educators, business, and industry stimulate the growth and vitality of our local and national economy by preparing graduates for career fields expected to experience the largest and fastest growth in the next decade;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize and honor STEM education on this day, February 4, 2010; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the Washington Association for Career and Technical Education.

      Senator McDermott spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.

      The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8688.

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

 

 

MOTION

 

                At 12:08 p.m., on motion of Senator McDermott, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 5, 2010.

 

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

 

THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate

 

 

 




1203-S

Messages................................................................................ 8

1679-S

Messages................................................................................ 8

1838-S

Messages................................................................................ 8

1880

Messages................................................................................ 8

1900-S

Messages................................................................................ 8

2422-S

Messages................................................................................ 8

2519

Messages................................................................................ 8

2625

Messages................................................................................ 8

6185

Committee Report................................................................. 1

6235

Committee Report................................................................. 1

6252

Committee Report................................................................. 1

6263

Committee Report................................................................. 1

6308

Committee Report................................................................. 1

6309

Committee Report................................................................. 1

6326

Committee Report................................................................. 1

6334

Committee Report................................................................. 1

6337

Committee Report................................................................. 2

6349

Committee Report................................................................. 2

6350

Committee Report................................................................. 2

6414

Committee Report................................................................. 2

6416

Committee Report................................................................. 2

6422

Committee Report................................................................. 2

6428

Committee Report................................................................. 2

6448

Committee Report................................................................. 2

6449

Committee Report................................................................. 2

6454

Committee Report................................................................. 3

6456

Committee Report................................................................. 3

6468

Committee Report................................................................. 3

6469

Committee Report................................................................. 3

6470

Committee Report................................................................. 3

6485

Committee Report................................................................. 3

6492

Committee Report................................................................. 3

6502

Committee Report................................................................. 3

6508

Committee Report................................................................. 4

6526

Committee Report................................................................. 4

6539

Committee Report................................................................. 4

6545

Committee Report................................................................. 4

6551

Committee Report................................................................. 4

6552

Committee Report................................................................. 4

6557

Committee Report................................................................. 4

Other Action.......................................................................... 8

6572

Committee Report................................................................. 4

6575

Committee Report................................................................. 5

6591

Committee Report................................................................. 5

6621

Committee Report................................................................. 5

6629

Committee Report................................................................. 5

6647

Committee Report................................................................. 5

6656

Committee Report................................................................. 5

6658

Committee Report................................................................. 5

6675

Committee Report................................................................. 5

6688

Committee Report................................................................. 5

6689

Committee Report................................................................. 6

6695

Committee Report................................................................. 6

6719

Committee Report................................................................. 6

6720

Committee Report................................................................. 6

6724

Committee Report................................................................. 6

6732

Committee Report................................................................. 6

6738

Committee Report................................................................. 6

6749

Committee Report................................................................. 6

6754

Committee Report................................................................. 6

6759

Committee Report................................................................. 6

6760

Committee Report................................................................. 7

6761

Committee Report................................................................. 7

6762

Committee Report................................................................. 7

6766

Committee Report................................................................. 7

6774

Committee Report................................................................. 7

6776

Committee Report................................................................. 7

6790

Committee Report................................................................. 7

6802

Committee Report................................................................. 7

6804

Committee Report................................................................. 8

6805

Committee Report................................................................. 8

6837

Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 8

6838

Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 9

6839

Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 9

6840

Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 9

6841

Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 9

6842

Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 9

6843

Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 9

6844

Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 9

6845

Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 9

6846

Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 9

Other Action........................................................................ 10

8025

Committee Report................................................................. 8

8027

Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 9

8672

Adopted............................................................................... 10

Introduced............................................................................ 10

8688

Adopted............................................................................... 10

Introduced............................................................................ 10

Jaqueline B. Rosenblatt

Introduced.............................................................................. 8

MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR

Gubernatorial Appointments................................................. 8