The House was called to order at 9:55 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Orwall presiding).

Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.

RESOLUTION

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4662, by Representatives Chandler, Blake, Taylor, Ross, Johnson, Hargrove, Schmick, Klippert, and Short

WHEREAS, The Civil Air Patrol was born on December 1, 1941, just days before the attack on Pearl Harbor, for the purposes of liaison flying and interdiction of infiltrators on the east coast and the southern border of the United States, and the Civil Air Patrol insignia, a red three-bladed propeller in the Civil Defense white-triangle-in-blue-circle, began appearing everywhere; and

WHEREAS, When German submarines began to prey on American ships, the Civil Air Patrol's mission grew to include a 1,000-member coastal patrol, 64 of whom died in service and 26 of whom were lost at sea; and

WHEREAS, After Civil Air Patrol planes were issued bombs and depth charges in response to a crew watching in vain as a grounded sub off Cape Canaveral, Florida, escaped before the military arrived, the Civil Air Patrol Coastal flew 24 million miles and found 173 subs, attacked 57, hit 10, and sank two; and

WHEREAS, By presidential executive order, the Civil Air Patrol became an auxiliary of the Army Air Force on April 28, 1943, and some months later the Germans withdrew coastal U-boat operations "because of those damned little red and yellow airplanes"; and

WHEREAS, The Civil Air Patrol went on to target-towing operations, courier service for the Army, liaison and cargo flights between war plants, and southern border patrol against enemy infiltrators crossing from Mexico, and air, search and rescue, and nonflying Civil Air Patrol members guarded airfields and trained a rapidly growing corps of Civil Air Patrol cadets; and

WHEREAS, During the postwar years, the Civil Air Patrol was put to work in search and rescue missions, saving the United States millions of dollars in operational costs, because there was no other organization with the equipment and training to continue this vital job as military aircraft was far too expensive to operate and flew too fast to accurately spot downed planes and personnel; and

WHEREAS, During floods and other natural disasters, the Civil Air Patrol has flown vital serum and vaccines to areas unreachable by heavier aircraft, and ground teams have helped in the evacuation of cities and towns; and

WHEREAS, The Civil Air Patrol has a cadet program with over 26,000 young people between the ages of 12 and 20, one of its major attractions being the aerospace program which provides both classroom and practical instruction in flight and rocketry, and each cadet is offered the opportunity to participate in orientation flights in both powered and glider aircraft, while learning search and rescue techniques and many other valuable skills, with an emphasis on military history, leadership, and service to others both within the squadron and the community as a whole; and

WHEREAS, On May 18, 1980, when Mt. St. Helens in Washington state exploded, devastating approximately 150 square miles and triggering massive mud flows, floods, and ash fall, the Civil Air Patrol quickly responded to the county sheriff's request for help by establishing a 24-hour headquarters, aiding search and rescue missions, updating weather advisories, and assisting in ash cleanup; and

WHEREAS, Today's Civil Air Patrol continues its service and commitment to our state and country with three primary missions: Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs, and Emergency Services; and

WHEREAS, In Washington state alone, the Civil Air Patrol is composed of approximately 749 senior members and approximately 725 cadets. In 2010, they flew their eleven aircraft 2,650.7 hours in service to our state, at a value of 3 million dollars in volunteer hours, and, primarily for cadet aerospace education, their Washington state gliders flew 374 hours;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington state House of Representatives recognize the Washington state wing of the Civil Air Patrol for its courageous and unwavering dedication to our citizens; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Civil Air Patrol Wing Commander, Colonel David Lehman, and to Civil Air Patrol Colonel Theodore Tax.

The Speaker (Representative Orwall presiding) stated the question before the House to be adoption of House Resolution No. 4662.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4662 was adopted.

RESOLUTION

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4664, by Representatives Morris, Lytton, Smith, Bailey, Pearson, and Kristiansen

WHEREAS, Every April the tulips are in bloom, celebrating the beginning of spring; and

WHEREAS, The beautiful Skagit Valley is the Northwest's tulip capital and the number one producer of tulip bulbs in North America; and

WHEREAS, The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival kicks off the festival season in Washington; and

WHEREAS, Nearly half a million people visited the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival last year, participating in the joy and excitement of the event and contributing to the economy of the Skagit Valley; and

WHEREAS, This year's 29th annual festival will run from April 1st through 30th, focusing on the communities of Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Anacortes, La Conner, Mount Vernon, Concrete, and Conway; and

WHEREAS, Visitors will be greeted by more than 700 acres of tulips reflecting all the vibrant colors of the rainbow, by the fullness of life in the valley, and by its wonderful people; and

WHEREAS, This year's Tulip Festival Ambassadors, Patrick Close and Aliyah Zullo, will ably and personably perform their responsibilities as representatives of the festival; and

WHEREAS, Highlights of the event include the Mount Vernon Street Fair, PACCAR Open House, Air Show and Fly-in, Skagit County wineries, RoozenGaarde, Tulip Town, art shows, bike rides, foot races, and much more;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives salute all the communities of the Skagit Valley, their Chambers of Commerce, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Ambassadors, and the Tulip Festival Committee; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives commend the community leaders and corporate sponsors for the success of this important event and encourage citizens from across Washington to take the time to enjoy this spectacular display; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Executive Director, Cindy Verge, and the Tulip Festival Ambassadors.

The Speaker (Representative Orwall presiding) stated the question before the House to be adoption of House Resolution No. 4664.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4664 was adopted.

RESOLUTION

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4665, by Representatives Nealey, Walsh, Asay, Bailey, Harris, Orcutt, Dahlquist, Rivers, Angel, Haler, Hope, Smith, Pearson, Springer, Schmick, Johnson, Goodman, Ross, Parker, Rodne, Shea, Dammeier, Warnick, Tharinger, Chandler, Kristiansen, Van De Wege, Pettigrew, Sullivan, Moeller, Hasegawa, McCoy, Appleton, Liias, Darneille, Dickerson, Sells, Seaquist, Lytton, Jinkins, Takko, Stanford, Pollet, Haigh, Hunt, Kelley, Ormsby, Hudgins, Maxwell, Roberts, Ryu, Santos, Green, Kretz, Overstreet, and Buys

WHEREAS, The City of Walla Walla was granted a municipal charter in January of 1862, by the Washington Territorial Legislature, making 2012 its 150th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Walla Walla is the largest city in and the county seat of Walla Walla County, Washington, United States; and

WHEREAS, Walla Walla was one of the first areas between the Rockies and the Cascades to be permanently settled by American pioneers; and

WHEREAS, Washington State's first constitution and basis for legal precedent was ratified in Walla Walla County; and

WHEREAS, In 1862 Walla Walla established the city's first public school and first firefighting company, contributing to the bedrock of city formation; and

WHEREAS, Baker Boyer Bank, the oldest bank in the state of Washington, was founded in Walla Walla; and

WHEREAS, Walla Walla, a result of a gold rush in Idaho, during the 1860s was the largest community in the territory of Washington, at one point slated to be the new state's capital; and

WHEREAS, Miles C. Moore, of Walla Walla, was appointed the governor of Washington Territory, until the first state election in November, and the territorial governor's home still stands on Bryant Avenue; and

WHEREAS, The first Presbyterian Church west of the Rockies was organized in Walla Walla County; and

WHEREAS, The first railroad service opened in 1891 as the Walla Walla/Columbia Railroad; and

WHEREAS, Walla Walla is the location of the historic Whitman Mission which was a crucial hub for travelers on the Oregon Trail; and

WHEREAS, In 1805 Lewis and Clark fist passed through Walla Walla County; and

WHEREAS, Walla Walla is home to Fort Walla Walla which was built in 1818, and later became a military fort in 1856; and

WHEREAS, Walla Walla is knows for its rich traditions surrounding the Sweet Onion such as the Walla Walla Sweet Onion Festival; and

WHEREAS, The Walla Walla Sweet Onion became the Washington state vegetable in 2007; and

WHEREAS, Walla Walla is home to some of America's finest wines; and

WHEREAS, Walla Walla is home to many culturally significant arts including a symphony, founded in 1907, which is the oldest continuously operating symphony west of the Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, Walla Walla was named one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation 2002s Dozen Distinctive Destinations;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the House of Representatives of the State of Washington, that Walla Walla be congratulated and honored for its prominent achievements and outstanding contributions to the state of Washington; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Jim Barrow, the Mayor of Walla Walla; Gregg C. Loney, District One County Commissioner; Perry L. Dozier, District Two County Commissioner; and Gregory A. Tompkins, District Three County Commissioner.

The Speaker (Representative Orwall presiding) stated the question before the House to be adoption of House Resolution No. 4665.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4665 was adopted.

RESOLUTION

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4667, by Representatives Pearson and Kristiansen

WHEREAS, The Sedro-Woolley Loggerodeo has, since 1952 or earlier, brought the best chainsaw carvers in the world together in Sedro-Woolley to create master carvings; and

WHEREAS, Many professional chainsaw carvers live in and around Sedro-Woolley; and

WHEREAS, There is a plentiful supply of large scale cedar carving wood used for all carving competitions for this event in the Skagit County area; and

WHEREAS, The community of Sedro-Woolley appreciates the chainsaw carving art form and has long been supportive of it, with a hundred or more carvings displayed on the streets of town; and

WHEREAS, The Sedro-Woolley Loggerodeo staged its first 4th of July celebration in 1886, making it the oldest continuous 4th of July celebration in the state of Washington; and

WHEREAS, Recognition of the largest chainsaw carving show of its kind in the world would bring international and regional attention to Sedro-Woolley and would promote economic growth in Sedro-Woolley;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor chainsaw carvers' contributions in industry and in the community; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the Washington State House of Representatives to the Loggerodeo Board of Directors.

The Speaker (Representative Orwall presiding) stated the question before the House to be adoption of House Resolution No. 4667.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4667 was adopted..

RESOLUTION

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4668, by Representatives Chandler, Santos, Hasegawa, Taylor, Ross, and Johnson

WHEREAS, The State of Washington has previously recognized the proud history of Filipino-Americans; and

WHEREAS, The earliest documented proof of Filipino presence in the continental United States was the date of October 18, 1587, when the first "Luzones Indios" set foot in Morro Bay, California; and

WHEREAS, The Filipino-American National Historical Society recognizes the year of 1763 as the date of the first permanent Filipino settlement in the United States in St. Malo Parrish, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, Washington State contributed to this history with the recognition of the 1888 documents of Port Blakely on Bainbridge Island, Washington, at the time the largest lumber mill in the world, as listing a "Manilla," the first known employee from the Philippines in the Pacific Northwest; and

WHEREAS, These events set in motion the focus on the story of our nation's past from a new perspective by concentrating on the economic, cultural, social, and other notable contributions that Filipino-Americans have made in countless ways toward the development of the United States; and

WHEREAS, Efforts must continue to promote the study of Filipino-American history and culture, as mandated in the mission statement of the Filipino-American National Historical Society; and

WHEREAS, It is imperative for Filipino-American youth to have positive role models to instill in them the importance of education, complemented with the richness of their ethnicity and the value of their legacy; and

WHEREAS, Washington State is home to Filipinos, one of the largest Asian/Pacific Islander populations found in the state, and is the location of historic Filipino-American communities; and

WHEREAS, Filipinos have served with special distinction in all of the United States military branches; and

WHEREAS, The United States and the Republic of the Philippines continue to hold a special bond; and

WHEREAS, Governor Gregoire has designated October 2012 as Filipino-American History Month;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives celebrate the 425th anniversary of the presence of Filipinos in the United States, as a significant time to study the advancement of Filipino-Americans in the history of the State of Washington; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Washington State House of Representatives to Rey Pascua, President of the Filipino-American Community of the Yakima Valley.

The Speaker (Representative Orwall presiding) stated the question before the House to be adoption of House Resolution No. 4668.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4668 was adopted..

INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING

HB 2786 by Representatives Alexander, Finn, Kirby, Ross, Kretz, Johnson, Green, Armstrong, Takko, Clibborn, Blake, Hinkle and Rivers

AN ACT Relating to the authorization and regulation of electronic scratch ticket machines for house-banked card room establishments and providing funding for education, health and human services, and public safety; amending RCW 67.70.040, 67.70.330, and 9.46.291; creating a new section; adding a new chapter to Title 67 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

ESSB 5154 by Senate Committee on Judiciary (originally sponsored by Senators Harper, Kline, Pflug, Hobbs, Ericksen, Rockefeller, Nelson and Roach)

AN ACT Relating to vehicle prowling; amending RCW 9A.52.100; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.515; and prescribing penalties.

Referred to Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

SSB 5197 by Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care (originally sponsored by Senators Keiser and Pflug)

AN ACT Relating to delegation to home care aides; amending RCW 18.79.260; adding new sections to chapter 18.88B RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 74.39A RCW.

Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.

SSB 5246 by Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Chase, Harper, White and Nelson)

AN ACT Relating to employer review of abstracts of driving records; and amending RCW 46.52.130.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

SSB 5381 by Senate Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections (originally sponsored by Senators Prentice and Regala)

AN ACT Relating to adjusting voting requirements for the renewal of emergency medical service levies; and amending RCW 84.52.069.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

E2SSB 5539 by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Kohl-Welles, Prentice, White, Kilmer, Brown and McAuliffe)

AN ACT Relating to Washington's motion picture competitiveness; amending RCW 43.365.020, 43.365.030, 82.04.4489, and 43.365.040; and reenacting and amending RCW 43.365.010.

Referred to Committee on Community & Economic Development & Housing.

ESSB 5895 by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senator Murray)

AN ACT Relating to evaluating certificated employees; amending RCW 28A.405.100, 28A.405.120, 28A.405.130, 28A.415.023, and 28A.405.220; adding a new section to chapter 28A.410 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 28A.405 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Education.

ESSB 5990 by Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Haugen, King and Eide)

AN ACT Relating to state flower special license plates; reenacting and amending RCW 46.18.200, 46.17.220, 46.68.420, and 46.18.060; adding a new section to chapter 46.04 RCW; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

ESSB 5991 by Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections (originally sponsored by Senators Kohl-Welles, Carrell, Tom, Hill, Hargrove, Conway, Haugen, Fraser, Litzow, Kline, Fain, Roach and Frockt)

AN ACT Relating to reporting child abuse or neglect; amending RCW 26.44.030; and adding a new section to chapter 28B.10 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Early Learning & Human Services.

SSB 6056 by Senate Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections (originally sponsored by Senators Swecker, Pridemore and Shin)

AN ACT Relating to legal defense funds of candidates and public officials; amending RCW 42.17A.125, 42.17A.430, 42.17A.700, 42.17A.710, and 42.52.140; reenacting and amending RCW 42.17A.005 and 42.52.010; adding new sections to chapter 42.17A RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 42.52 RCW.

Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

SSB 6070 by Senate Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance (originally sponsored by Senators Kline, Frockt, Harper, Keiser and Shin)

AN ACT Relating to recording residential real property; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 6098 by Senators Rolfes, Hargrove, Fain and Kohl-Welles

AN ACT Relating to fingerprinting requirements for licensing of private investigators and private security guards; and amending RCW 18.165.030 and 18.170.030.

Referred to Committee on Business & Financial Services.

SB 6157 by Senators Delvin, Hargrove, Stevens, Benton, Ericksen and Parlette

AN ACT Relating to juvenile detention intake standards for juveniles who are developmentally disabled; and amending RCW 13.40.038.

Referred to Committee on Early Learning & Human Services.

SSB 6167 by Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections (originally sponsored by Senators Kohl-Welles, Padden, Roach and Chase)

AN ACT Relating to criminal identification system information for entities providing emergency shelter, interim housing, or transitional housing; amending RCW 43.43.832; and reenacting and amending RCW 43.43.830.

Referred to Committee on Community & Economic Development & Housing.

SSB 6169 by Senate Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters (originally sponsored by Senators Ranker, Litzow, Hargrove and Chase)

AN ACT Relating to the Washington state coastal solutions council; amending RCW 43.143.020; adding new sections to chapter 43.143 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

SB 6171 by Senators Haugen, King and Shin

AN ACT Relating to the weight limitation for certain vessels exempt from the pilotage act; and amending RCW 88.16.070.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

ESB 6215 by Senators Frockt, Kline, Nelson, Kohl-Welles and Conway

AN ACT Relating to establishing an optional transportation benefit district rebate program for low-income individuals; amending RCW 36.73.065; reenacting and amending RCW 36.73.015; and adding a new section to chapter 36.73 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

SSB 6242 by Senate Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance (originally sponsored by Senators Hobbs and Litzow)

AN ACT Relating to specialty producer licenses; amending RCW 48.120.005, 48.120.010, 48.120.015, and 48.120.020; and reenacting and amending RCW 48.17.170.

Referred to Committee on Business & Financial Services.

ESSB 6280 by Senate Committee on Judiciary (originally sponsored by Senators Carrell, Swecker, Conway, Holmquist Newbry and Parlette)

AN ACT Relating to crimes against pharmacies; amending RCW 9.94A.533; and adding a new section to chapter 9.94A RCW.

Referred to Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

SSB 6325 by Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection (originally sponsored by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Kohl-Welles and Tom)

AN ACT Relating to exempting common interest community managers from real estate broker and managing broker licensing requirements; and amending RCW 18.85.151.

Referred to Committee on Business & Financial Services.

SSB 6387 by Senate Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters (originally sponsored by Senator Ranker)

AN ACT Relating to state parks, recreation, and natural resources fiscal matters; and amending RCW 3.62.020 and 7.84.100.

Referred to Committee on General Government Appropriations & Oversight.

SSB 6407 by Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections (originally sponsored by Senators Carrell, Regala and Kline)

AN ACT Relating to transitional reentry housing through the department of corrections; amending RCW 9.94A.729 and 59.18.040; and adding a new section to chapter 72.09 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

ESSB 6470 by Senate Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections (originally sponsored by Senators McAuliffe and Chase)

AN ACT Relating to benefit charges for the enhancement of fire protection services; and adding a new section to chapter 35.13 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

ESSB 6477 by Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection (originally sponsored by Senators Conway, Holmquist Newbry and Kohl-Welles)

AN ACT Relating to liquor licensing, sales, and tasting; amending RCW 66.12.240, 66.20.300, 66.20.310, 66.24.440, and 66.24.363; reenacting and amending RCW 66.28.310; adding a new section to chapter 66.20 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 66.24 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 66.16 RCW.

Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

SB 6498 by Senator Swecker

AN ACT Relating to write-in voting; and amending RCW 29A.24.311 and 29A.60.021.

Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

SSB 6508 by Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections (originally sponsored by Senator Pridemore)

AN ACT Relating to department of social and health services waivers of overpayment recoveries; amending RCW 43.20B.030; and creating new sections.

Referred to Committee on Early Learning & Human Services.

SB 6523 by Senators Honeyford and Fraser

AN ACT Relating to resident curators of state properties; adding a new section to chapter 43.19 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

SB 6545 by Senator Murray

AN ACT Relating to transferring the powers, duties, and functions of the developmental disabilities endowment; amending RCW 43.70.733; adding new sections to chapter 43.330 RCW; creating a new section; recodifying RCW 43.70.730, 43.70.731, 43.70.732, 43.70.733, 43.70.734, 43.70.735, 43.70.736, and 43.70.737; and repealing RCW 43.330.906.

Referred to Committee on Health & Human Services Appropriations & Oversight.

ESB 6589 by Senators Kastama and Tom

AN ACT Relating to direct patient-provider primary care practice services for public employees; amending RCW 41.05.065 and 48.150.030; and reenacting and amending RCW 48.150.010.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

There being no objection, the bills listed on the day’s introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.

There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.

There being no objection, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., February 16, 2012, the 40th Day of the Regular Session.

FRANK CHOPP, Speaker

BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk