NOON SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia, Tuesday, March 22, 2011

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

MOTION

On motion of Senator Rockefeller, 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

March 21, 2011

SHB 1024 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Adding to the scenic and recreational highway system. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; White, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Eide; Ericksen; Hill; Hobbs; Litzow; Nelson; Shin and Swecker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2011

SHB 1103 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Modifying the use of television viewers in motor vehicles. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; White, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Eide; Ericksen; Hill; Hobbs; Litzow; Nelson; Shin and Swecker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2011

2SHB 1163 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education Appropriations & Oversight: Creating a work group on preventing bullying, intimidation, and harassment and increasing student knowledge on mental health and youth suicide. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Litzow; Eide; Fain; Hill; Hobbs; King; Nelson; Rockefeller and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

March 21, 2011

EHB 1177 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunt: Regarding field investigations on privately owned lands. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Chase and Nelson.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2011

HB 1179 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunt: Clarifying that public employees may attend informational or educational meetings regarding legislative issues. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Benton; Chase and Nelson.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2011

ESHB 1183 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Regarding institutions of higher education prohibiting hospitals or physicians from entering into agreements to provide clinical rotations or residencies to certain medical students. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Regarding certain osteopathic or allopathic medical schools prohibiting hospitals or physicians from entering into agreements to provide clinical rotations to qualified osteopathic or allopathic medical students. ) Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Becker; Carrell; Kline; Murray; Parlette and Pflug.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 18, 2011

SHB 1188 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness: Concerning suffocation and other domestic violence offenses. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2011

ESHB 1220 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Regulating insurance rates. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Kline; Murray and Pridemore.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Becker; Carrell and Pflug.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2011

EHB 1223 Prime Sponsor, Representative Fitzgibbon: Authorizing use of hearing officers for street vacation hearings. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Authorizing use of hearing examiners for street vacation hearings. ) Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Benton; Chase and Nelson.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2011

SHB 1328 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Temporarily suspending certain motorcycle rules when operating in parades or public demonstrations. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; White, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Eide; Ericksen; Hill; Hobbs; Litzow; Nelson; Shin and Swecker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2011

EHB 1409 Prime Sponsor, Representative Appleton: Authorizing the sale, exchange, transfer, or lease of public property. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Benton; Chase and Nelson.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 18, 2011

HB 1455 Prime Sponsor, Representative McCune: Concerning where an individual may petition to restore firearm possession rights. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Baxter; Carrell; Hargrove and Kohl-Welles.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2011

SHB 1470 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Regarding access to K-12 campuses for occupational or educational information. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Litzow; Fain; Hill; Hobbs; King; Rockefeller and Tom.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2011

EHB 1517 Prime Sponsor, Representative Jinkins: Requiring comparable coverage for patients who require orally administered anticancer medication. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Becker; Carrell; Kline; Murray and Pridemore.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2011

SHB 1518 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs: Authorizing pretax payroll deductions for qualified transit and parking benefits. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Benton; Chase and Nelson.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2011

2SHB 1519 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education Appropriations & Oversight: Regarding school assessments for students with cognitive disabilities. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Litzow; Eide; Fain; Hill; Hobbs; King; Nelson; Rockefeller and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2011

HB 1520 Prime Sponsor, Representative Moscoso: Modifying state route number 527. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; White, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Eide; Ericksen; Hill; Hobbs; Litzow; Nelson; Shin and Swecker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2011

SHB 1543 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Limiting the issuance of motorcycle instruction permits. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; White, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Eide; Ericksen; Hill; Hobbs; Litzow; Nelson; Shin and Swecker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2011

SHB 1560 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Concerning the health insurance partnership. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Kline; Murray and Pridemore.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Becker; Parlette and Pflug.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2011

SHB 1575 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Clarifying which surgical facilities the Washington state department of health is mandated to license pursuant to chapter 70.230 RCW. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Becker; Carrell; Kline; Murray; Parlette; Pflug and Pridemore.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2011

SHB 1595 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Regarding graduates of foreign medical schools. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Becker; Carrell; Kline; Murray; Parlette; Pflug and Pridemore.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 18, 2011

SHB 1652 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Regarding electronic impersonation. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2011

HB 1669 Prime Sponsor, Representative Santos: Regarding the educational opportunity gap. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Litzow; Eide; Fain; Hill; Hobbs; King; Nelson and Rockefeller.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 18, 2011

SHB 1719 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Limiting liability for unauthorized passengers in a vehicle. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2011

ESHB 1740 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Establishing a health benefit exchange. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Becker; Kline; Murray and Pridemore.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Carrell; Parlette and Pflug.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2011

HB 1833 Prime Sponsor, Representative Finn: Modifying the frequency of meetings of the motorcycle safety education advisory board. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; White, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Eide; Ericksen; Hill; Hobbs; Litzow; Nelson; Shin and Swecker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2011

SHB 1861 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Concerning the sale or lease of surplus state-owned railroad properties. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; White, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Eide; Hill; Hobbs; Litzow; Nelson; Shin and Swecker.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2011

SHB 1899 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs: Changing penalty amounts for public records violations. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Benton; Chase and Nelson.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2011

SHB 1933 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Addressing license plate fraud and law enforcement safety for collector vehicles. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; White, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Eide; Ericksen; Hill; Hobbs; Litzow; Nelson; Shin and Swecker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Rockefeller, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated.

MOTION

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

MOTION

Senator Hatfield moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION

8624

By Senators Hatfield, Schoesler, Hobbs, Haugen, Becker, Delvin, Honeyford, Shin, Stevens, King, Parlette, Regala, Roach, Kohl-Welles, Fraser, and Rockefeller

WHEREAS, The 4-H Youth Development Program of Washington State University Extension has assisted the young people in Washington to develop essential "life skills" since the program was established in 1902; and

WHEREAS, The program centers on teaching young people to become productive members of society by fostering citizenship, science, engineering, math and technology literacy, health and wellness, communication, and decision-making skills; and

WHEREAS, Over 87,000 young people and 6,500 adult volunteers throughout Washington participated in 4-H youth development programs in 2010; and

WHEREAS, These programs help participants learn about a wide variety of subjects including science, family living, applied arts, and government activism; and

WHEREAS, These programs work with traditional community clubs and reach youth through urban groups, special interest groups, nutrition programs, after-school programs, camping, and interagency learning experiences; and

WHEREAS, 4-H remains relevant by responding to societal changes affecting youth by creating clubs such as 4-H Military Clubs which now serve more than six thousand youth in counties across the state; and

WHEREAS, More than 350 4-H members from around the state are currently visiting the State Capitol as part of an annual statewide educational program titled, "4-H Know Your Government"; and

WHEREAS, The 4-H Know Your Government program focused this year on politics and the media and how both affect our views of democracy; and

WHEREAS, 4-H will continue its dedication to empower young people to become active global citizens and realize the value, significance, and responsibility of taking part in local, regional, state, national, and international community issues;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize the 4-H Youth Development Program for its many contributions to the youth of Washington and the betterment of our communities; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Pat Boys, the State 4-H Director for the Washington State University Extension 4-H Youth Development Program.

Senator Hatfield spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8624.

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

MOTION

At 12:03 p.m., on motion of Senator Rockefeller, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011.

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate