NOON SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, February 25, 2010

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

MOTION

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

MOTION

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

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

February 23, 2010

SB 6381 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Making 2009-11 supplemental transportation appropriations. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6381 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Swecker; Becker; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Hatfield; Kastama; Kauffman; Kilmer; King; Ranker and Sheldon.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2010

EHB 1653 Prime Sponsor, Representative Simpson: Clarifying the integration of shoreline management act policies with the growth management act. Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Honeyford; Delvin; Fraser; Marr and Morton.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2010

HB 1697 Prime Sponsor, Representative Liias: Regarding career and technical student organizations. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair, Early Learning; Oemig, Vice Chair, K-12; King; Brandland; Gordon; Hobbs; Holmquist; McDermott and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2010

SHB 2138 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government & Housing: Concerning the use of surplus property for the development of affordable housing. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin and McDermott.

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

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 24, 2010

SHB 2226 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Issuing firearms certificates to retired law enforcement officers. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Carrell; Gordon; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2010

2SHB 2396 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health & Human Services Appropriations: Regarding emergency cardiac and stroke care. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: 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 23, 2010

HB 2419 Prime Sponsor, Representative Bailey: Modifying the exemption to the three-year active transacting requirement for foreign or alien insurer applicants. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin; McDermott and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2010

SHB 2487 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness: Increasing costs for administering a deferred prosecution. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Carrell; Gordon; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2010

ESHB 2504 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications: Concerning minimum renewable fuel content requirements. Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy

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

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

Passed to Committee on Transportation.

February 23, 2010

HB 2510 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kelley: Authorizing public hospital districts to execute security instruments. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin; McDermott and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2010

SHB 2512 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance: Concerning nonresident surplus line brokers and insurance producers. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin; McDermott and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2010

SHB 2517 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government & Housing: Exempting housing authorities from certain state requirements when certain federal law requirements are applicable. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin; McDermott; Parlette and Schoesler.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2010

ESHB 2518 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Modifying oath requirements for interpreters. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Carrell; Gordon; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2010

SHB 2525 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade: Concerning public facilities districts created by at least two city or county legislative authorities. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation

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

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 23, 2010

ESHB 2560 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance: Forming joint underwriting associations. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin and McDermott.

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

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2010

ESHB 2564 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance: Regarding escrow agents. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin and McDermott.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2010

ESHB 2565 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Mandating a twelve-hour impound hold on motor vehicles used by persons arrested for driving under the influence. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Gordon; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Transportation.

February 23, 2010

SHB 2585 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance: Addressing insurance statutes, generally. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin; McDermott; Parlette and Schoesler.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2010

HB 2598 Prime Sponsor, Representative Takko: Concerning the disposal of dredged riverbed materials from the Mount St. Helen's eruption. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2010

HB 2608 Prime Sponsor, Representative Nelson: Concerning regulation and licensing of residential mortgage loan servicers and services. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin and McDermott.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2010

HB 2621 Prime Sponsor, Representative Orwall: Designating resource programs for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics instruction in K-12 schools. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; King; Brandland; Holmquist; McDermott; Roach and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 23, 2010

2SHB 2623 Prime Sponsor, Committee on General Government Appropriations: Reviewing the foreclosure of residential real property. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin; McDermott; Parlette and Schoesler.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2010

SHB 2651 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade: Authorizing port districts to participate in activities related to job training and placement. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2010

EHB 2667 Prime Sponsor, Representative Chandler: Concerning communications during a forest fire response. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2010

HB 2681 Prime Sponsor, Representative Goodman: Allowing compensation for part-time judges' judicial services. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Carrell; Gordon; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2010

SHB 2684 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Higher Education: Establishing opportunity centers at community colleges. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kilmer, Chair; Kastama, Vice Chair; Becker; Hewitt; Jacobsen; McAuliffe; Shin; Stevens and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2010

3SHB 2687 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Creating the home visiting services account. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair, Early Learning; Oemig, Vice Chair, K-12; Gordon; Hobbs; McDermott and Roach.

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

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

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 24, 2010

2SHB 2731 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Creating an early learning program for educationally at-risk children. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. 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 Senator Holmquist.

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

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 24, 2010

SHB 2776 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education Appropriations: Regarding funding distribution formulas for K-12 education. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. 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; Brandland and Holmquist.

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

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 24, 2010

SHB 2801 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Regarding antiharassment strategies in public schools. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair, K-12; Gordon; Hobbs; McDermott and Roach.

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

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 23, 2010

EHB 2830 Prime Sponsor, Representative Simpson: Addressing credit union regulatory enforcement powers. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin; McDermott; Parlette and Schoesler.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2010

EHB 2831 Prime Sponsor, Representative Simpson: Regulating state-chartered commercial banks, trust companies, savings banks, and their holding companies. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin; McDermott; Parlette and Schoesler.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2010

ESHB 2842 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance: Addressing confidentiality as it relates to insurer receivership. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin; McDermott and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2010

SHB 2852 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Concerning college-level online learning by high school students. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair, Early Learning; Oemig, Vice Chair, K-12; King; Brandland; Gordon; Hobbs; Holmquist; McDermott; Roach and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 24, 2010

2SHB 2854 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Making changes to the state higher education loan program. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kilmer, Chair; Kastama, Vice Chair; Becker; Hewitt; Jacobsen; McAuliffe; Shin and Tom.

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

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 24, 2010

2SHB 2867 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Promoting early learning. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair, Early Learning; Oemig, Vice Chair, K-12; King; Brandland; Gordon; Hobbs and McDermott.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2010

HB 2888 Prime Sponsor, Representative Herrera: Concerning continuing education for pharmacy technicians. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: 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 24, 2010

HB 2904 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kagi: Concerning the powers and duties of the office of the education ombudsman. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair, Early Learning; Oemig, Vice Chair, K-12; King; Brandland; Gordon; Hobbs; Holmquist; McDermott; Roach and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2010

ESHB 2913 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education Appropriations: Authorizing innovative interdistrict cooperative high school programs. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; King; Brandland; Gordon; Hobbs; Holmquist; McDermott; Roach and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 24, 2010

SHB 2930 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Higher Education: Expanding the pool of qualified teachers. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kilmer, Chair; Kastama, Vice Chair; Becker; Hewitt; Jacobsen; McAuliffe; Shin; Stevens and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2010

E2SHB 3026 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Regarding school district compliance with state and federal civil rights laws. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. 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; Brandland and Holmquist.

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

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 23, 2010

ESHB 3032 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance: Defining normal wear and tear for a motor vehicle for the purpose of a service contract. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin; McDermott and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2010

SHB 3046 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Addressing the dissolution of the assets and affairs of a nonprofit corporation. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Carrell; Gordon; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2010

SHB 3060 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance: Modifying surplus line coverage provisions. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; McDermott; Parlette and Schoesler.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2010

HB 3068 Prime Sponsor, Representative Santos: Providing access to alternative routes to certification for the recruiting Washington teachers program. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair, Early Learning; Oemig, Vice Chair, K-12; King; Brandland; Gordon; Hobbs; Holmquist and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2010

ESHB 3072 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Including wound care management in occupational therapy. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Becker; Fairley; Marr and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2010

HJM 4024 Prime Sponsor, Representative Angel: Concerning a memorial petitioning for the elimination of the term "mentally retarded" in federal law. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Pflug; Becker; Fairley and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2010

HJM 4027 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hasegawa: 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 and Stevens.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

February 23, 2010

SGA 9209 DENNIS KLOIDA, reappointed on September 14, 2009, for the term ending June 30, 2013, as Member of the Housing Finance Commission. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin and McDermott.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2010

SGA 9244 PAMELA J TIETZ, appointed on October 1, 2009, for the term ending June 30, 2013, as Member of the Housing Finance Commission. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin and McDermott.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2010

SGA 9272 PATRICIA T LANTZ, appointed on January 15, 2010, for the term ending December 31, 2014, as Member of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Ranker, Vice Chair; Morton; Hargrove; Hatfield and Stevens.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

MOTION

On motion of Eide, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2504 which was referred to the Committee on Transportation.

MOTION

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

MOTION

Senator Becker moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION
8678

By Senators Becker, Berkey, Kauffman, Sheldon, Kilmer, Hatfield, Swecker, King, Haugen, and Ranker

WHEREAS, Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass, structural deterioration of bone, and increased susceptibility to fractures, especially of older women; and

WHEREAS, Osteoporosis is a public health threat for an estimated 52 million Americans and more than 1.2 million Washingtonians; and

WHEREAS, In Washington state, approximately 300,000 individuals already have osteoporosis and approximately 900,000 are estimated to have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for osteoporosis; and

WHEREAS, One in every two women and one in every four men over the age of 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in her or his remaining lifetime; and

WHEREAS, Building strong bones during childhood and adolescence can be the best defense against developing osteoporosis later in life; and

WHEREAS, Osteoporosis is often thought of as an older person's disease, but bone health is a concern for a person of any age; and

WHEREAS, Substantial risk of osteoporosis has been reported in people of all ethnic backgrounds; and

WHEREAS, Although osteoporosis often has no symptoms in its early stages, a bone density test can be used to assess fracture risk and to establish the diagnosis and severity of the disease; and

WHEREAS, Osteoporosis accounts for billions of dollars in health care costs; and

WHEREAS, The Surgeon General of the United States believes that bone health is critically important to the overall health and quality of the life of Americans and that their bone health is in jeopardy and will only get worse if left unchecked; and

WHEREAS, Optimum bone health and prevention of osteoporosis can be maximized by a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, weight-bearing exercise, and a healthy lifestyle with no smoking or excessive alcohol intake; and

WHEREAS, May 2010 is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate of the state of Washington, recognize and appreciate the ideals, goals, and activities of Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month and urge the people of Washington to observe appropriate good health programs and activities with respect to preventing and controlling osteoporosis, including talking with their health care professionals about bone health.

Senator Becker spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8678.

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

MOTION

Senator Ranker moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION
8689

By Senators Ranker, Kastama, Gordon, Brown, Pridemore, Sheldon, Jacobsen, Rockefeller, Hatfield, Oemig, Marr, McAuliffe, Haugen, McDermott, Prentice, Fairley, Regala, and Eide

WHEREAS, Mr. Wolf Bauer has been a pioneer of the Northwest and a leader in outdoor education and environmental conservation since 1929; and

WHEREAS, In March of 1930, Mr. Bauer won the Mountaineers first slalom race and served as a trailbreaker for the Mountaineers first patrol race; and

WHEREAS, In the summer of 1935, Mr. Bauer and Mr. Jack Hossack made the first ascent of the Ptarmigan Ridge on the north face of Mt. Rainier, reaching the summit in two days; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bauer's designs and innovations led to the development of the modern fiberglass kayak, as well as the sport of kayaking; and

WHEREAS, In 1948, Mr. Bauer created the Washington Foldboat Club, which is currently titled the Washington Kayak Club; and

WHEREAS, A group led by Mr. Bauer made the first descent of Boulder Drop on the Skykomish River near Index, Washington; and

WHEREAS, In 1949, Mr. Bauer created the Mountain Rescue and Safety Council, which is presently titled the Mountain Rescue Council, and served as the Council's chairman for its first six years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bauer's dedication to the preservation of the Green River Gorge led to appropriations for purchase of surrounding lands from individuals, railroads, and timber companies; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bauer was a founding member of the Washington Environmental Council in 1969; and

WHEREAS, In 1969, Mr. Bauer drafted the 'Natural Shorelines Act', which was incorporated into the Shoreline Management Act of 1971; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bauer still hikes the trails of Washington Park in Anacortes; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bauer celebrated his 98th birthday on February 24, 2010;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate officially recognize Mr. Wolf Bauer for his dedication to outdoor education and safety, as well as his steadfast commitment to the preservation of Washington rivers and shorelines; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Mr. Wolf Bauer.

Senator Ranker spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8689.

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

MOTION

Senator Honeyford moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION
8692

By Senator Honeyford

WHEREAS, In April 1879 the town of Bickleton was founded when the travel-weary leader of a group of pioneers preparing to camp for the night stated, "I'm not going any farther now"; and

WHEREAS, Bickleton, the central town of Eastern Klickitat County, was first inhabited by Native Americans; and

WHEREAS, Charles Nathaniel Bickle, for whom the town was named, and the David Ransler family were the first white settlers; and

WHEREAS, The town is known as "The Bluebird Capital of the Pacific Northwest" and has surrounded itself with one of the finest wheat growing regions in our state; and

WHEREAS, The town of Cleveland lies four miles west of Bickleton and was founded in 1880-1881, when S. Lowenberg, a Goldendale merchant, established a branch store on the site of the present town on a homestead held by Ripley Dodge who soon opened a hotel and on whose land was built a blacksmith shop, and wheat-growing and stock raising soon became the main industries; and

WHEREAS, Cleveland's rodeo grounds are the location of the 100 year-old Bickleton Pioneer Picnic and Rodeo to be held again this year on June 11, 12, and 13, to include a rodeo on Saturday and Sunday, cowboy breakfasts, a Saturday night dance, and a 1905 restored Herschell-Spillman carousel, only one of three of its type still in operation; and

WHEREAS, The Herschell-Spillman carousel's horses are on display the rest of the year in Bickleton's Carousel Museum and brought out for this one weekend to be enjoyed by young and old alike;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize and congratulate the towns of Bickleton and Cleveland on the 100th Anniversary of the Bickleton Pioneer Picnic and Rodeo; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this 100-Year Anniversary Resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to The Alder Creek Pioneer Association and to Lou Marzeles, News Editor of The Goldendale Sentinel.

Senator 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. 8692.

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

MOTION

Senator Jacobsen moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION
8697

By Senator Jacobsen

WHEREAS, It is the tradition of the Washington State Senate to honor great entrepreneurs who serve our community, our State, and our nation with innovative products and services; and

WHEREAS, Ebbets Field Flannels has been in business in Seattle for over twenty years; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Cohen started Ebbets Field Flannels with the idea of producing quality reproductions of baseball uniforms worn by the Pacific Coast League, Negro League, and other minor league teams; and

WHEREAS, The championing of Negro leagues baseball history reflects Ebbets Field Flannels' most challenging, difficult, and rewarding research effort in re-creating jerseys worn by Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Jackie Robinson, and others; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Cohen has steadfastly maintained his singular vision to produce historically accurate vintage flannel baseball shirts and related clothing items; and

WHEREAS, Each flannel shirt produced by Ebbets Field Flannels is a distinct project tailored to the needs of each consumer, preserving the historical significance of each shirt produced; and

WHEREAS, Ebbets Field Flannels makes products that reflect our country's enthusiasm for sports, a significant part of our shared national experience, something that unites us all, whether we follow a favorite team all season or only join in our nation's passion for the World Series, the Super Bowl, or March Madness; and

WHEREAS, Ebbets Field Flannels shares this enthusiasm with the world beyond our borders, having produced baseball uniforms for teams in Russia and the fledgling national baseball team in Iraq; and

WHEREAS, For their "overwhelming and heartwarming response" and generous donation to the Iraqi baseball team, Ebbets Field Flannels received national praise and recognition on the Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate does hereby recognize and honor Jerry Cohen and Ebbets Field Flannels, in celebration of their pioneering research efforts and their contributions to the historical records of baseball uniform annals and commitment to promoting our national pastime; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Jerry Cohen and Ebbets Field Flannels.

Senator Jacobsen spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8697.

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

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

The President welcomed and introduced Jerry Cohen, who was seated in the gallery.

MOTION

Senator Eide moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION
8706

By Senator Eide

WHEREAS, Federal Way, Washington celebrates 20 years of cityhood on February 28, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Over 88,000 dynamic and diverse residents of Federal Way take pride in their community by working, planning, and volunteering together for successes in business, education, arts, growth, and development; and

WHEREAS, Federal Way's public school system is recognized as one of the best in the state with advanced technology, advanced placement, and international baccalaureate classes and access to Highline Community College and DeVry University; and

WHEREAS, Federal Way offers the beauty of the Pacific Northwest with five miles of Puget Sound waterfront to the west and Mt. Rainier majestically seen to the east and features 29 city parks and walking trails; and

WHEREAS, Federal Way's West Hylebos Wetlands Park is a regional treasure featuring a 120-acre forested wetland preserve enjoyed by tens of thousands of visitors annually and stewardship of the Hylebos Creek salmon stream by the Friends of the Hylebos and its many volunteers, sets a positive example for urban environmental stewardship in the Puget Sound Region; and

WHEREAS, Federal Way is always growing with many new attractions for residents and visitors, including the new City Hall, the Federal Way Community Center, Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center, Celebration Park, the EX3 Ron Sandwith Teen Center, Dumas Bay Park and Knutzen Family Theater, Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection, and Wild Waves Theme Park; and

WHEREAS, St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way is recognized as one of the top hospitals nationally and Virginia Mason Medical Center offers 39 clinical specialties to serve thousands of patients each year; and

WHEREAS, Businesses and corporations, such as Weyerhaeuser Company, World Vision, Washington Education Association, Baden Sports, Washington State Golf Association, Washington State Trucking Association, and many others, make their headquarters in Federal Way; and

WHEREAS, There must be something in the water in Federal Way that produces two world-renowned Olympic medal-winning short track speed skaters, Apolo Anton Ohno and J.R. Celski;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the members of the Washington State Senate acknowledge and honor the city of Federal Way, Washington, in its first 20 years of cityhood and the many more that will follow.

Senator Eide spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8706.

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

MOTION

Senator Kilmer moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION
8707

By Senators Kilmer, Shin, Delvin, Marr, Jacobsen, Hobbs, Berkey, Becker, Gordon, and Brandland

WHEREAS, Every twenty-three seconds someone in the United States sustains a traumatic brain injury, totaling roughly four thousand people daily and 1.4 million people annually; and

WHEREAS, Out of the 1.4 million people annually who sustain traumatic brain injuries, 50,000 of them will die, while an additional 80,000 will experience the onset of lifelong disabilities as a result of their brain injury; and

WHEREAS, Traumatic brain injury now affects over 5.3 million American citizens, who now live with resulting disabilities; and

WHEREAS, In Washington state, traumatic brain injury patients constitute ten percent of the state's population of persons with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center reports that incidences of traumatic brain injury for troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan are uniquely common compared with past conflicts, with more than two-thirds of blast-injured veterans identified as having a brain injury; and

WHEREAS, The costs of traumatic brain injury in the United States total more than 60 billion dollars; and

WHEREAS, There is no cure for traumatic brain injuries, only prevention; and

WHEREAS, The Brain Injury Association of America has created a partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Health Resources and Services Administration in the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the Defense Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program for veterans and military personnel, the Washington Protection and Advocacy System, and the Brain Injury Association of Washington that strives to provide a better future for traumatic brain injury patients through prevention, research, education, and advocacy; and

WHEREAS, The traumatic brain injury advocacy groups already mentioned have recognized and declared the month of March 2010 National Brain Injury Awareness Month;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize and honor the work of these organizations in their efforts to combat traumatic brain injuries; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor these organizations and the victims of traumatic brain injury during the month of March, National Brain Injury Awareness Month.

Senator Kilmer spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8707.

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

MOTION

Senator Kilmer moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION
8708

By Senators Kilmer, Shin, Delvin, Marr, Jacobsen, Hobbs, Berkey, Becker, and Gordon

WHEREAS, Ann Daley has an enviably distinguished career of public service at the federal level for eight years and in Washington State for thirty-one years; and

WHEREAS, Ann Daley has worked in both Washingtons in her service on the staff of United States Senator Alan Cranston, and in the administration of four governors of the State of Washington, including the Honorable Booth Gardner, the Honorable Mike Lowry, the Honorable Gary Locke, and the Honorable Christine O. Gregoire; and

WHEREAS, Ann Daley has worked on both sides of the Capitol Dome in her service as staff to both the House of Representatives and the Senate of the State of Washington, including staff to Speaker Joe King; and

WHEREAS, Ann Daley served as assistant treasurer for Washington State; and

WHEREAS, Ann Daley was appointed to the board of regents at the University of Washington in 1995; and

WHEREAS, Ann Daley has served on numerous other boards and commissions, including both the pollution control and the shoreline hearings boards; and

WHEREAS, Ann Daley served as vice president for business and finance at The Evergreen State College; and

WHEREAS, Ann Daley has been a strong advocate for education at all levels as fundamentally important to a civil society; and

WHEREAS, Ann Daley was lead staff for Governor Gregoire's Washington Learns; and

WHEREAS, Ann Daley served as the executive director of the higher education coordinating board twice, and produced two important strategic master plans for higher education; and

WHEREAS, Ann Daley is regarded as among the best in Washington at bringing diverse interest groups to consensus around sound public policy; and

WHEREAS, Ann Daley has always served the public with the utmost integrity, and has earned a reputation as being an intelligent, fair-minded, and even-handed leader; and

WHEREAS, Ann Daley will leave public service at the end of March 2010 to devote full time in her role as Gram Gram to Alyssa, Koby, and James;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate commend Ann Daley for nearly forty years of dedicated service to the people of Washington State; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Ann Daley.

Senators Kilmer, Jacobsen and Becker spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8708.

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

MOTION

Senator Parlette moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION
8709

By Senators Morton and Parlette

WHEREAS, It is the tradition of the Washington State Senate to honor the great entrepreneurs and family businesses that have uniquely shaped the Northwest; and

WHEREAS, Gebbers Farms is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year; and

WHEREAS, Dan Gamble planted his first apple orchard in Brewster, Washington in 1910; and

WHEREAS, Dan Gamble built his first apple packing shed in 1918; and

WHEREAS, Martha Gamble was the first baby girl born in the new town of Brewster; and

WHEREAS, In 1927, John Gebbers and Martha Gamble married and established a home in Brewster where John ran the family orchards and cattle ranch while Martha operated the apple packing shed and saw mill; and

WHEREAS, During the depression, Martha Gebbers issued her own scrip to pay her employees and vendors and continued to grow her operations while selling apples on the streets of Los Angeles and continued moving winter apple supplies throughout southern California, Las Vegas, and Phoenix until the late 1950s; and

WHEREAS, In 1941, Martha Gebbers was one of the first businesses to recruit a work force through a guest worker program allowing the company to build and operate a new apple warehouse in Brewster, as well as help run the cattle ranch and saw mill during the war years; and

WHEREAS, In 1968, the family planted some of Washington's first Granny Smith apple trees and is now one of the leading sources of that variety, as well as Fuji, Gala, Red Delicious, and Golden Delicious apples; and

WHEREAS, With over 5,000 acres of orchard, the Gebbers Family now farms one of the largest contiguous apple orchards in the world; and

WHEREAS, Gebbers Farms is one of the major suppliers of late season sweet cherries; and

WHEREAS, Gebbers Farms is one hundred percent family owned and managed;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate does hereby acknowledge and honor Gebbers Farms in celebration of its 100th year in operation; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the Gebbers Family Farm.

Senator Parlette spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8709.

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

MOTION

At 12:23 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate adjourned until 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 26, 2010.

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate