SIXTY THIRD LEGISLATURE - THIRD SPECIAL SESSION
FIRST DAY
House Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, November 7, 2013
The House was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Sullivan presiding).
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
STATE OF WASHINGTON
PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR 13-09
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article II, Section 12 (Amendment 68) of the Washington State Constitution, the Legislature adjourned its 2013 regular session on April 28, 2013, the 105th day of the session; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature reconvened on May 13, 2013, to continue work on the 2013- 2015 operating budget, 2013-2015 capital budget, 2013-2015 transportation budget, and related bills, but failed to approve such measures; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature again reconvened on June 12, 2013, and approved a 2013- 2015 operating budget, a 2013-2015 capital budget, a 2013-2015 transportation budget, and the bills necessary to implement those budgets, and adjourned on June 30, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the development and siting of new aerospace projects within the state of Washington is of vital importance to the Washington aerospace industry, the state’s economy as a whole, and would result in jobs for working Washingtonians; and
WHEREAS, the Speaker of the House, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Coalition Caucus Leader, Senate Democratic Leader, and Senate Republican Leader working together with the Governor may agree upon additional matters that are necessary for the Legislature to address;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jay Inslee, Governor of the state of Washington, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Article II, Section 12 (Amendment 68) and Article III, Section 7 of the Washington State Constitution, do hereby convene the Washington State Legislature in Special Session in the Capitol at Olympia on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of enacting legislation necessary to ensure that new aerospace projects are located in Washington State, including legislation relating to workforce education and development, permitting requirements, tax policy, and critical transportation infrastructure development.
Signed and sealed with the official seal of the state of Washington this 5th day of November, A.D. Two-thousand and Thirteen at Olympia, Washington.
By: Jay Inslee, Governor
MESSAGE FROM THE PIERCE COUNTY COUNCIL
Whereas, on June 4, 2013, the Pierce County Council appointed Representative Steve O'Ban, a Republican, to fill a vacancy in the Washington State Senate representing the 28th Legislative District; and
Whereas, the appointment of Representative O'Ban to the Senate created a vacancy in the House of Representatives, representing the 28th District; and
Whereas, as prescribed by Article II, Section 15 of the Washington State Constitution, the Pierce County Republican Central Committee has submitted a list of three names of nominees to represent the 28th District in the State House of
Representatives; and
Whereas, pursuant to the Washington State Constitution , Article II, Section 15, the County Council shall fill the aforementioned vacancy by appointment from a list of three names submitted by the Pierce County Republican Central Committee; and
Whereas, the Council has met and interviewed the three nominees; Now Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of Pierce County:
Section 1. Dick Muri is one of three individuals named on the list submitted by the Pierce County Republican Central Committee, and is qualified to fill the vacancy in the Washington State House of Representatives, representing the 28th District.
Section 2. Dick Muri is hereby appointed to the position of Washington State Representative, representing the 28th District.
Section 3. The Clerk of the Council is hereby directed to provide a copy of this Resolution to the individual appointed, the Governor of the State of Washington, and the Chair of the Pierce County Republican Central Committee.
ADOPTED this 2nd day of July 2013.
PIERCE COUNTY COUNCIL
Pierce County, Washington
Denise Johnson, Clerk of the Council
Joyce McDonald, Council Chair
RESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVE MARCIE MAXWELL
July 10, 2013
The Honorable Jay Inslee
Governor, State of Washington
Legislative Building
Olympia, WA 98504
Dear Governor Inslee,
I’m proud to accept an appointment as Senior Education Policy Advisor in the Governor’s Legislative Affairs and Policy Office. In doing so, I am officially resigning my elected position as 41st District State Representative, Position 1. Pursuant to RCW 42.12.020, please accept this as my formal resignation from the Washington State House of Representatives. My resignation will be effective July 15, 2013.
It has been an honor to serve the people of the 41st Legislative District since 2009 as well as a privilege to work with my colleagues in the House of Representatives. I look forward to our continued work together for the people, communities, and future of this great state.
Best regards,
Marcie Maxwell
MESSAGE FROM THE KING COUNTY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the position of state representative for the 41st legislative district due to the resignation of Representative Marcie Maxwell, effective July 15, 2013, following her appointment by Governor Jay Inslee to serve as Senior Education Policy Advisor in the governor's Legislative Affairs and Policy Office, and
WHEREAS, the 41st legislative district Democratic precinct committee officers have met to consider candidates for the position, and
WHEREAS, the King County Democratic Central Committee has submitted the names of three nominees to fill the vacancy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County: Tana Senn is hereby appointed to the position of state representative for the 41st legislative district.
KING COUNTY COUNCIL
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Anne Noris, Clerk of the Council
There being no objection, the House advanced to the fourth order of business.
INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING
HB 2088 by Representatives Sells and Seaquist
AN ACT Relating to appropriations specifically for activities related to the aerospace industry for permitting and training, including program development, staff, facilities, and equipment; adding new sections to 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 (uncodified); adding new sections to 2013 2nd sp.s. c 19 (uncodified); making appropriations; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 2089 by Representatives Carlyle and Hunter
AN ACT Relating to incentivizing a long-term commitment to maintain and grow jobs in the aerospace industry in Washington state by extending the expiration date of aerospace tax preferences and expanding the sales and use tax exemption for the construction of new facilities used to manufacture superefficient airplanes to include the construction of new facilities used to manufacture commercial airplanes or the wings or fuselage of commercial airplanes; amending RCW 82.08.980, 82.12.980, 82.04.260, 82.04.260, 82.04.250, 82.04.290, 82.04.4461, 82.04.4463, 82.08.975, 82.12.975, 82.29A.137, and 84.36.655; adding a new section to chapter 82.32 RCW; creating a new section; providing a contingent effective date; providing an effective date; and providing expiration dates.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HCR 4413 by Representatives Sullivan and Kretz
Specifying the status of bills, resolutions, and memorials.
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, with the exception of HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4413 which was read the first time, and under suspension of the rules, was placed on the second reading calendar.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the sixth order of business.
SECOND READING
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4413, by Representatives Sullivan and Kretz
Specifying the status of bills, resolutions, and memorials.
The concurrent resolution was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the concurrent resolution was placed on final passage.
The Speaker stated the question before the House to be the adoption of House Concurrent Resolution No. 4413.
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4413 was adopted.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
The Speaker (Representative Sullivan presiding) announced the following committee appointments:
Representative Fagan was appointed to the Committee on Business and Financial Services and removed from the Committee on Higher Education.
Representative Hawkins was appointed to the Committee on Transportation and removed from the Committee on Capital Budget.
Representative DeBolt was appointed to the Committee on Capital Budget and named Ranking Member and was removed from the Committee on Transportation.
Representative Muri was appointed to the Committee on Higher Education, Committee on Education, Committee on Transportation, and the Committee on Judiciary.
Representative Kretz was appointed to the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services and removed from the Committee on Transportation.
Representative Pike was appointed to the Committee on Transportation and removed from the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services, and the Committee on Education.
Representative Warnick was removed as Ranking Member of the Committee on Capital Budget.
There being no objection, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., November 8, 2013, the 2nd Day of the Third Special Session.
FRANK CHOPP, Speaker
BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk
2088
Introduction & 1st Reading.................................................................. 2
2089
Introduction & 1st Reading.................................................................. 2
4413
Introduction & 1st Reading.................................................................. 2
Second Reading.................................................................................... 2
Third Reading Adopted........................................................................ 2
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (Representative * presiding)
Committee Appointments.................................................................... 2