TWENTY SIXTH DAY

 


MORNING SESSION

 

Senate Chamber, Olympia, Friday, February 3, 2012

 

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

 

The Sergeant at Arms escorted Major General Timothy Lowenberg, Adjutant General and Commander of the Washington National Guard, and First Gentleman Mike Gregoire the to the rostrum.

 

The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard consisting of Washington Army National Guard Sergeant First Class Kenneth Cowen; Sergeant Henry PoChing; Jacob Smalser and Specialist Russell Phillips, presented the Colors. Colonel Carl Steele, Washington Army National Guard offered the prayer.

 

Staff Sergeant Alton Huckaby; Staff Sergeant Richard Little; Staff Sergeant Brian Smith; Staff Sergeant Leonardo Altamiranda of the 133rd Washington Army National Guard performed the National Anthem.

 

The President thanked the distinguished members of the Guard, the Honor Guard, the great presentation of “The Stars-Spangled Banner” and the prayer.

 

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 2, 2012

SB 5631            Prime Sponsor, Senator Swecker: Concerning miscellaneous provisions regulated by the department of agriculture.  Reported by Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5631 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hatfield, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Becker; Delvin; Haugen; Hobbs and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 5996            Prime Sponsor, Senator Schoesler: Concerning contiguous land under the current use open space property tax programs.  Reported by Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5996 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hatfield, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Becker; Delvin; Haugen; Hobbs and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6056            Prime Sponsor, Senator Swecker: Concerning legal defense funds of candidates and public officials.  Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6056 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Benton; Chase and Nelson.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6096            Prime Sponsor, Senator Conway: Regulating the practices of pharmacy benefits managers.  Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

 

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

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6109            Prime Sponsor, Senator Pridemore: Exempting video and audio recordings of closed executive session meetings from public inspection and copying.  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.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6126            Prime Sponsor, Senator Frockt: Concerning dental practitioners.  Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6126 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Frockt; Kline and Pridemore.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 1, 2012

SB 6138            Prime Sponsor, Senator Ericksen: Increasing the allowable maximum length for vehicles operated on public highways.  Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6138 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Ericksen; Frockt; Hobbs; Litzow; Prentice; Rolfes; Sheldon; Shin and Swecker.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6139            Prime Sponsor, Senator Rolfes: Regarding large wild carnivore conflict management.  Reported by Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters

 

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

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6146            Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Clarifying restrictions on the use of the public records act for the purpose of obtaining records for commercial or profit-making purposes.  Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6146 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Benton; Chase and Nelson.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6147            Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Creating a procedure for the state's retrocession of civil and criminal jurisdiction over Indian tribes and Indian country.  Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6147 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill 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.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6152            Prime Sponsor, Senator Hatfield: Streamlining water right permitting and appeals.  Reported by Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6152 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hatfield, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Becker; Delvin; Haugen; Hobbs and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6165            Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Creating flexible conservation futures taxing districts.  Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6165 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Chase and Nelson.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6170            Prime Sponsor, Senator Ranker: Establishing the working waterfront redevelopment jobs act.  Reported by Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6170 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Delvin; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Stevens and Swecker.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6180            Prime Sponsor, Senator Swecker: Reducing costs and inefficiencies in elections.  Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6180 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Benton; Chase and Nelson.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6186            Prime Sponsor, Senator Swecker: Concerning limitations on the taxing authority of counties for emergency medical services.  Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6186 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Benton; Chase and Nelson.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6194            Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Concerning the administration of medical expense plans for state government retirees.  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.

 

February 1, 2012

SB 6232            Prime Sponsor, Senator Kilmer: Creating the office of the student achievement council.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6232 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Tom, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Frockt; Kastama and Kilmer.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senators Hill; Baumgartner; Becker and Stevens.

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6241            Prime Sponsor, Senator Pridemore: Limiting prescription drug cost-sharing obligations and out-of-pocket expenses.  Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

 

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

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 1, 2012

SB 6284            Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Reforming Washington's approach to certain nonsafety civil traffic infractions by authorizing a civil collection process for unpaid traffic fines and removing the requirement for law enforcement intervention for the failure to appear and pay a traffic ticket.  Reported by Committee on Judiciary

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6284 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles and Regala.

 

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

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6302            Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Addressing claim files and compensation under the industrial insurance laws.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6302 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Keiser and Kline.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6309            Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Requiring meals and rest breaks for certain health care workers.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6309 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Keiser and Kline.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6311            Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Requiring proof of concept for water resource mitigation alternatives for human domestic needs in rural areas.  Reported by Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6311 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hatfield, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Becker; Delvin; Haugen; Hobbs and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6312            Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Promoting job creation by ensuring access to human domestic water for home construction.  Reported by Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6312 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hatfield, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Becker; Delvin; Haugen; Hobbs and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6313            Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Providing consistency in water resource terminology and policy.  Reported by Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Hatfield, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Becker; Delvin; Haugen; Hobbs and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 1, 2012

SB 6327            Prime Sponsor, Senator Padden: Creating a business and occupation tax exemption for new businesses.  Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Chase, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Ericksen; Hatfield; Holmquist Newbry; Kilmer and Shin.

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6332            Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Expanding availability of the competitive grant program for arts and cultural facilities.  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:  Do not pass.  Signed by Senator Benton.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 1, 2012

SB 6340            Prime Sponsor, Senator Sheldon: Authorizing registered tow truck operators to carry passengers in a vehicle attached to a flatbed tow truck under certain situations.  Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Ericksen; Frockt; Hobbs; Litzow; Prentice; Rolfes; Sheldon; Shin and Swecker.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6346            Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Harmonizing state requirements regarding discrimination against health care providers with federal requirements.  Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

 

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

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6351            Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Regarding inspection and copying of any public record.  Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6351 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Chase and Nelson.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair and Benton.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6365            Prime Sponsor, Senator Hatfield: Waiving and clarifying certain requirements for port district small public works projects.  Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6365 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Benton; Chase and Nelson.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6372            Prime Sponsor, Senator Swecker: Reducing nontax administration costs associated with the conduct of city and county operations.  Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6372 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Benton; Chase and Nelson.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6381            Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Enacting the Washington voting rights act of 2012.  Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6381 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Chase and Nelson.

 

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

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6384            Prime Sponsor, Senator Parlette: Ensuring that persons with developmental disabilities be given the opportunity to transition to a community access program after enrollment in an employment program.  Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6384 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Becker; Carrell; Frockt; Kline; Parlette; Pflug and Pridemore.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6403            Prime Sponsor, Senator Regala: Removing financial barriers to persons seeking vulnerable adult protection orders.  Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6403 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Becker; Carrell; Frockt; Kline; Parlette; Pflug and Pridemore.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6412            Prime Sponsor, Senator Rolfes: Assisting persons seeking individual health benefit plan coverage when their prior carrier has terminated individual coverage.  Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6415            Prime Sponsor, Senator Conway: Requiring the development of an informational document for use during negotiations for self-insured claims.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

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

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6417            Prime Sponsor, Senator Nelson: Concerning activities prohibited at a voting center or ballot drop location.  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.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6421            Prime Sponsor, Senator King: Addressing the statement of intent to pay prevailing wages on public works.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6421 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Holmquist Newbry; King; Hewitt; Keiser and Kline.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 1, 2012

SB 6423            Prime Sponsor, Senator King: Concerning the definition of farm vehicle.  Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6423 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Ericksen; Frockt; Hobbs; Litzow; Prentice; Rolfes; Sheldon; Shin and Swecker.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6431            Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Harmonizing federal exemptions for agriculture practices with state law.  Reported by Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6431 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hatfield, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Becker; Delvin; Haugen; Hobbs and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6442            Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Establishing a consolidating purchasing system for public school employees.  Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Becker; Kline; Parlette and Pflug.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Senators Conway, Vice Chair; Frockt and Pridemore.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6448            Prime Sponsor, Senator Frockt: Concerning fiscal impact statements in the voters' pamphlet.  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:  Do not pass.  Signed by Senator Benton.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 1, 2012

SB 6451            Prime Sponsor, Senator Swecker: Modifying certain provisions regarding transportation benefit districts.  Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6451 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Ericksen; Frockt; Hobbs; Litzow; Prentice; Rolfes; Sheldon; Shin and Swecker.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6452            Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Concerning veterans' assistance levies.  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 Ways & Means.

 

February 1, 2012

SB 6453            Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Concerning golf cart zones.  Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6453 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Ericksen; Frockt; Hobbs; Litzow; Prentice; Sheldon; Shin and Swecker.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6459            Prime Sponsor, Senator Conway: Addressing membership on city disability boards.  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.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6464            Prime Sponsor, Senator Holmquist Newbry: Requiring the governor to sign certain significant legislative rules.  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.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6466            Prime Sponsor, Senator Holmquist Newbry: Concerning fraud prevention and detection in the medicaid and the children's health insurance program.  Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Carrell; Frockt and Kline.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6470            Prime Sponsor, Senator McAuliffe: Authorizing benefit charges for the enhancement of fire protection services.  Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6470 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Benton; Chase and Nelson.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6475            Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Changing the criteria for the beer and wine tasting endorsement for grocery stores.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6475 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Holmquist Newbry; King; Hewitt; Keiser and Kline.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6476            Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Regulating plumbing contractors.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6476 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Keiser and Kline.

 

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

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6477            Prime Sponsor, Senator Conway: Concerning spirits sampling in former contract liquor stores.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6477 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Holmquist Newbry; King; Hewitt; Keiser and Kline.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6480            Prime Sponsor, Senator King: Protecting employers who pay the prevailing wage on public works.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6480 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Holmquist Newbry; King; Hewitt; Keiser and Kline.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6486            Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Granting collective bargaining for postdoctoral researchers at certain state universities.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

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

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6490            Prime Sponsor, Senator Pridemore: Clarifying the number of employees within certain classifications within the consolidated technology services agency.  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.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6498            Prime Sponsor, Senator Swecker: Modifying write-in voting provisions.  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.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6504            Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Addressing noncompetition agreements for broadcasting industry employees.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

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

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6507            Prime Sponsor, Senator Hewitt: Establishing the Walla Walla state veterans' home.  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.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6517            Prime Sponsor, Senator Pflug: Regarding hospital financing and tax preference eligibility.  Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6517 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Becker; Frockt; Kline and Pflug.

 

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

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6521            Prime Sponsor, Senator Regala: Increasing flexibility and diversity of local government revenue.  Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Benton; Chase and Nelson.

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6523            Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Concerning resident curators of state properties.  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.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6529            Prime Sponsor, Senator Pridemore: Changing requirements for electioneering communications.  Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6529 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill 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.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6535            Prime Sponsor, Senator Conway: Clarifying provisions establishing subzones in countywide flood control zone districts.  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.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6536            Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Concerning ferry and flood control zone district functions and taxing authorities.  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.

 

February 1, 2012

SB 6540            Prime Sponsor, Senator Chase: Creating a business and occupation tax credit for hiring certain persons in manufacturing.  Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6540 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Chase, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Ericksen; Hatfield; Holmquist Newbry; Kilmer and Shin.

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6546            Prime Sponsor, Senator Frockt: Concerning preventative care and screenings for children in medicaid managed care contracts.  Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

 

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

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 1, 2012

SB 6547            Prime Sponsor, Senator Pridemore: Regarding the microenterprise development program.  Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6547 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Chase, Vice Chair; Hatfield; Kilmer and Shin.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6556            Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Establishing a diabetes action team public-private partnership.  Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6556 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Frockt; Kline and Pridemore.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6559            Prime Sponsor, Senator Ranker: Modifying the definition of nonpower attributes in the energy independence act.  Reported by Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6559 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Delvin; Morton; Hargrove; Stevens and Swecker.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6561            Prime Sponsor, Senator Ranker: Adding spent pulping liquors and liquors derived from algae and other sources to the definition of renewable resource in the energy independence act.  Reported by Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6561 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Morton; Hargrove and Swecker.

 

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

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6564            Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Prohibiting roll your own tobacco machines.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Keiser and Kline.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6571            Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Strengthening the department of revenue's ability to collect spirits taxes imposed under RCW 82.08.150.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Holmquist Newbry; King; Hewitt; Keiser and Kline.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6574            Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Authorizing certain cities in which stadium and exhibition centers are located to impose admissions taxes in limited circumstances.  Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Chase and Nelson.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SJM 8014          Prime Sponsor, Senator Chase: Requesting a reduction in federal military spending by ending the war in Afghanistan.  Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

 

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

 

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

 

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 Senate Bill No. 6284 which was referred to the Committee on Transportation, Senate Bill No. 6152, Senate Bill No. 6165, Senate Bill No. 6332, Senate Bill No. 6470, Senate Bill No. 6507 and Senate Bill No. 6571 which were referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

 

MOTION

 

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

 

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

 

SB 6583             by Senators Hobbs and Harper

 

AN ACT Relating to creating a property tax exemption for the value of new construction of industrial/manufacturing facilities in target urban areas; and adding a new chapter to Title 84 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

SB 6584             by Senators Fraser, Schoesler, Murray, Fain, Hill and Shin

 

AN ACT Relating to employer and employee relationships under the state retirement systems; amending RCW 41.26.030, 41.32.010, and 41.40.010; reenacting and amending RCW 41.35.010 and 41.37.010; adding a new section to chapter 41.04 RCW; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

MOTION

 

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

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

 

The President welcomed and introduced members of the Pharmacist students who were seated in the gallery.

 

MOTION

 

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

 

MOTION

 

Senator Hobbs moved adoption of the following resolution:

 SENATE RESOLUTION
8674

By Senators Hobbs, Eide, Conway, Nelson, Prentice, Tom, Kilmer, Fraser, Shin, Regala, Hatfield, Pflug, King, Fain, Litzow, Carrell, Stevens, Delvin, Hewitt, Zarelli, Brown, Harper, Holmquist Newbry, Becker, Morton, Ericksen, Parlette, Padden, Hill, and Baumgartner

      WHEREAS, Nearly eighty-six hundred men and women of the Washington National Guard continue to serve the country as guardians of American interests at home and abroad; and

      WHEREAS, These recognized leaders in state, regional, and national preparedness, who reside in nearly every legislative district throughout Washington, volunteer their time and put personal lives aside when the needs of the people of Washington state arise; and

      WHEREAS, The Guard always answers the state's call in response to all emergency efforts and to protect lives and property; and

      WHEREAS, The Washington Army and Air National Guard continue to provide critical mission support to Operation Enduring Freedom around the world to include Afghanistan, Kuwait, the Philippines, and the Horn of Africa, as well as supporting Federal mission requirements throughout the continental United States; and

      WHEREAS, The Guard continues to train and prepare for both natural disasters and threats to our national security; and

      WHEREAS, The Guard continues to promote positive lifestyles and activities for Washington's youth through involvement in and support of highly effective drug prevention programs with school-aged children and community-based organizations and the continued success and ongoing work of the invaluable Washington Youth Academy; and

      WHEREAS, The Guard continues to actively participate in the state's counterdrug efforts by providing soldiers, airmen, and specialized equipment to over thirty-four local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and community-based and other organizations; and

      WHEREAS, The Guard adds value to communities by opening its Readiness Centers for public and other community and youth activities use.  The Guard continues to build upon these Readiness Centers and Armories throughout the state to enhance education, add to quality of life, and increase economic vitality;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate express its thanks and appreciation to the devoted families and dedicated employers of our Washington National Guard soldiers and airmen for their support, without whom the Guard's missions could not be successful; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the value and dedication of a strong Washington National Guard to the viability, economy, safety, security, and well-being of this state, both through the outstanding performance of its state emergency and disaster relief mission, and through the continued benefit to local communities by the presence of productively employed, drug-free, well-equipped, and trained Guard units and the readiness centers and armories that house them; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to The Adjutant General of the Washington National Guard, the Governor of the State of Washington, the Secretaries of the United States Army and Air Force, and the President of the United States.

      Senators Hobbs, Swecker, Shin, Carrell, Eide, Conway and King spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

      The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8674.

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

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

 

The President welcomed and introduced Major General Timothy Lowenberg, Adjutant General and Commander of the Washington National Guard and First Gentleman Mike Gregoire, who were seated at the rostrum.

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

 

The President welcomed members of the Washington National Guard who were seated in the gallery.

 

PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

 

Senator Hobbs:  “I just want to, I know that I’m going against the rules here just a little bit but I just want to let the Sergeant Major know, that is in the audience, that I will get my hair cut this afternoon so that I am in regulation at tomorrow’s drill.”

 

MOTION

 

At 10:32 a.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

 

The Senate was called to order at 3:32 p.m. by Senator Fraser.

 

MOTION

 

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

 

SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

 

February 2, 2012

SB 5049            Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Implementing recommendations of the sunshine committee.  Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5049 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Benton; Chase and Nelson.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 2012

SB 5054            Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Regulating legal proceedings involving public hazards.  Reported by Committee on Judiciary

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 5341            Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Requiring notice to injured workers by self-insured employers.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5341 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Keiser and Kline.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 5412            Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Providing remedies for whistleblowers in the conveyance work industry.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5412 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Keiser and Kline.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry; King and Hewitt.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

ESSB 5605        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Human Services & Corrections: Limiting governmental liability for various activities.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper and McAuliffe.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senators Regala, Vice Chair and Padden.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 5650            Prime Sponsor, Senator Harper: Allowing craft distilleries to sell their own spirits at qualifying farmers markets.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5650 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; King; Hewitt; Keiser and Kline.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 2012

SB 5684            Prime Sponsor, Senator Rockefeller: Regarding water well construction requirements.  Reported by Committee on Environment

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5684 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Nelson, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Chase; Fraser and Pridemore.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 5971            Prime Sponsor, Senator Carrell: Modifying requirements for certain mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5971 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 5991            Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Extending mandatory child abuse reporting requirements to specified employees of institutions of higher education.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5991 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6010            Prime Sponsor, Senator Carrell: Concerning worker safety at state hospitals.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6010 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 2012

SB 6027            Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Concerning publicly owned industrial wastewater treatment facilities.  Reported by Committee on Environment

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6027 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Nelson, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Ericksen; Chase; Fraser; Honeyford; Morton; Pridemore and Sheldon.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6122            Prime Sponsor, Senator Carrell: Concerning unattended pet animals with a choke chain.  Reported by Committee on Judiciary

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6122 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Padden and Regala.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6135            Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Regarding enforcement of fish and wildlife violations.  Reported by Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6135 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Delvin; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Murray; Stevens and Swecker.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6137            Prime Sponsor, Senator Schoesler: Providing an affirmative defense to the unlawful taking of endangered fish or wildlife when the incident involves a gray wolf.  Reported by Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6137 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Delvin; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Stevens and Swecker.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 2012

SB 6145            Prime Sponsor, Senator Chase: Developing a paint stewardship program.  Reported by Committee on Environment

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6145 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Nelson, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Chase; Fraser and Pridemore.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6153            Prime Sponsor, Senator McAuliffe: Regarding school attendance of children whose parents or guardians receive state assistance.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6153 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6167            Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Regarding criminal identification system information for entities providing emergency shelter, interim housing, or transitional housing.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6167 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6169            Prime Sponsor, Senator Ranker: Establishing the ocean policy advisory council.  Reported by Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6169 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Delvin; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Murray; Stevens and Swecker.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6204            Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Modifying community supervision provisions.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6204 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 3, 2012

SB 6211            Prime Sponsor, Senator Ranker: Accelerating cleanup of hazardous waste sites.  Reported by Committee on Environment

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6211 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Nelson, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Ericksen; Chase; Fraser; Morton; Pridemore and Sheldon.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6226            Prime Sponsor, Senator Frockt: Concerning authorization periods for subsidized child care.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6226 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6228            Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Making employment status discrimination an unfair labor practice.  Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6228 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Keiser and Kline.

 

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

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6240            Prime Sponsor, Senator Regala: Modifying provisions relating to orders of disposition for juveniles.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6240 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6258            Prime Sponsor, Senator Stevens: Concerning unaccompanied persons.  Reported by Committee on Judiciary

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6258 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Padden and Regala.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6260            Prime Sponsor, Senator Delvin: Revising registration requirements and fees charged for various criminal offenses.  Reported by Committee on Judiciary

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6260 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Padden and Regala.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6280            Prime Sponsor, Senator Carrell: Concerning robberies of pharmacies.  Reported by Committee on Judiciary

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6280 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Padden and Regala.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6292            Prime Sponsor, Senator Harper: Making juvenile records confidential.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6292 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Harper and McAuliffe.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senators Carrell and Padden.

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6304            Prime Sponsor, Senator Rolfes: Incorporating motorcycles into certain transportation planning.  Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6304 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Frockt; Hobbs; Litzow; Ranker; Rolfes; Sheldon; Shin and Swecker.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6307            Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Concerning nursing staffing practices at hospitals.  Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6307 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Frockt; Kline and Pflug.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6321            Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Facilitating the sealing of certain unlawful detainer and protection order records to protect housing opportunities.  Reported by Committee on Judiciary

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6321 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles and Regala.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senators Carrell and Padden.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6328            Prime Sponsor, Senator Conway: Creating a retired active license for mental health professionals.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6328 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 2012

SB 6336            Prime Sponsor, Senator Pridemore: Regarding electronic product recycling.  Reported by Committee on Environment

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6336 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Nelson, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Ericksen; Chase; Fraser; Morton and Pridemore.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 2012

SB 6341            Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Creating jobs by increasing recycling of discarded carpet.  Reported by Committee on Environment

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6341 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Nelson, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Chase; Fraser and Pridemore.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6347            Prime Sponsor, Senator Pridemore: Regarding cost savings and efficiencies in mailing notices of possible license suspension for noncompliance with child support orders.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6350            Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Repealing the transportation innovative partnerships act.  Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Frockt; Hill; Hobbs; Litzow; Ranker; Rolfes; Sheldon; Shin and Swecker.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6386            Prime Sponsor, Senator Carrell: Enacting measures to reduce public assistance fraud.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6386 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6389            Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Creating the crime victims' services account.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6389 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Harper and McAuliffe.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Senators Stevens; Carrell and Padden.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6406            Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Modifying programs that provide for the protection of the state's natural resources.  Reported by Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6406 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Delvin; Morton; Hargrove and Swecker.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Senators Fraser and Murray.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6407            Prime Sponsor, Senator Carrell: Providing transitional reentry housing through the department of corrections.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6407 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6411            Prime Sponsor, Senator Regala: Concerning expenditures of the WorkFirst program.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6414            Prime Sponsor, Senator Ranker: Authorizing advisory opinions regarding whether an electric generation project or conservation resource qualifies to meet a target under RCW 19.285.040.  Reported by Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6414 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Regala, Vice Chair; Delvin; Morton; Hargrove; Murray; Stevens and Swecker.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6427            Prime Sponsor, Senator Kastama: Improving protections for incapacitated adults.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6427 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Stevens; Carrell; McAuliffe and Padden.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senators Regala, Vice Chair and Harper.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6440            Prime Sponsor, Senator Parlette: Providing health care purchasing options for individuals and small employers.  Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

 

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

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Conway, Vice Chair.

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6457            Prime Sponsor, Senator Rolfes: Concerning preferential hiring of veterans by the marine division of the department of transportation.  Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6457 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Frockt; Hill; Hobbs; Litzow; Ranker; Rolfes; Sheldon; Shin and Swecker.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6462            Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Concerning determination of income and resources for the purposes of eligibility for public assistance.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6462 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6479            Prime Sponsor, Senator Swecker: Making technical corrections to certain vehicle and vessel title and registration provisions.  Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6479 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Frockt; Hobbs; Litzow; Ranker; Rolfes; Sheldon; Shin and Swecker.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6489            Prime Sponsor, Senator Harper: Concerning the issuance of certain drivers' licenses.  Reported by Committee on Judiciary

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6489 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Padden and Regala.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6492            Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Improving timeliness, efficiency, and accountability of forensic resource utilization associated with competency to stand trial.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6492 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6493            Prime Sponsor, Senator Regala: Addressing sexually violent predator civil commitment cases.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6493 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6494            Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Improving truancy procedures by changing the applicability of mandatory truancy petition filing provisions to children under seventeen years of age, requiring initial petitions to contain information about the child's academic status, prohibiting issuance of a bench warrant at an initial truancy status hearing, and modifying school district reporting requirements after the court assumes jurisdiction in a truancy case.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6494 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Harper and McAuliffe.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senators Carrell and Padden.

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6508            Prime Sponsor, Senator Pridemore: Authorizing waivers from certain DSHS overpayment recovery efforts.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6508 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper and McAuliffe.

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6524            Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Delaying elimination of the family policy council and the council for children and families.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6524 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Senator Regala, Vice Chair.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6531            Prime Sponsor, Senator Regala: Concerning health care services for incarcerated offenders.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

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

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 3, 2012

SB 6538            Prime Sponsor, Senator Pridemore: Concerning the stewardship of household mercury-containing lamps.  Reported by Committee on Environment

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6538 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Nelson, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Ericksen; Chase; Fraser; Honeyford; Morton; Pridemore and Sheldon.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 2012

SB 6539            Prime Sponsor, Senator Kastama: Establishing an air pollution offset program.  Reported by Committee on Environment

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6539 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Nelson, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Ericksen; Chase; Fraser; Honeyford; Morton; Pridemore and Sheldon.

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6555            Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Providing for family assessments in cases involving child abuse or neglect.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6555 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

 

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 2, 2012

SB 6575            Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Granting extraordinary medical placement to offenders under certain conditions.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6575 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Harper and McAuliffe.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Senators Carrell and Padden.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 2012

SJM 8017          Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Requesting that the Drug Enforcement Administration reclassify medical marijuana as a Schedule II drug.  Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

 

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

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

 

February 2, 2012

SGA 9225         PHIL ROCKEFELLER, appointed on July 8, 2011, for the term ending July 15, 2015, as Member of the Salmon Recovery Funding Board.  Reported by Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators  Ranker, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Delvin; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Murray and Stevens.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Eide, all measures listed on the Supplemental Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Senate Bill No. 6493 which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Senate Bill No. 6389, Senate Bill No. 6492 and Senate Bill No. 6524 which were referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

 

MOTION

 

At 3:34 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon Monday, February 6, 2012.

 

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

 

THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





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PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE

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WASHINGTON STATE SENATE

Personal Privilege, Senator Hobbs....................................... 10