NOON SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia, Monday, April 1, 2013

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

MOTION

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

MOTION

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

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

March 29, 2013

SHB 1107 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Regarding residential provisions for children of parents with military duties. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 29, 2013

HB 1175 Prime Sponsor, Representative Nealey: Increasing the number of superior court judges in Benton and Franklin counties jointly. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 29, 2013

EHB 1400 Prime Sponsor, Representative Bergquist: Clarifying that service includes electronic distribution of hearing notices and orders in administrative proceedings. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 28, 2013

ESHB 1679 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Regarding the disclosure of health care information. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Bailey; Cleveland; Ericksen; Frockt; Keiser, Ranking Member; Parlette and Schlicher.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 28, 2013

E2SHB 1727 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Raising licensure limits to allow assisted living facilities to serve a higher acuity resident population. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Bailey; Cleveland; Ericksen; Frockt; Keiser, Ranking Member and Schlicher.

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

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

March 29, 2013

HB 1937 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ross: Prohibiting a person from selling or giving a vapor product designed solely for smoking or ingesting tobacco to a minor. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

MOTION

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

MOTION

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

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

SB 5890 by Senators Ericksen, King, Rolfes and Eide

AN ACT Relating to supporting the titling and registration of vehicles; amending RCW 46.16A.200, 46.16A.020, 46.17.200, 46.18.130, 46.68.400, 46.01.240, 46.17.040, 46.17.050, 46.17.060, 46.12.650, 46.12.555, and 46.01.140; reenacting and amending RCW 46.16A.110 and 46.18.140; adding a new section to chapter 46.01 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 46.68 RCW; creating new sections; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, the measure listed on the Introduction and First Reading report was referred to the committees as designated.

MOTION

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

MOTION

Senator Fain moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION
8633

By Senator Roach

WHEREAS, The city of Enumclaw, incorporated in 1913, is 100 years old this year; and

WHEREAS, Enumclaw serves as King County's gateway to Mount Rainier, Crystal Mountain, and Chinook Pass; and

WHEREAS, Enumclaw has created economic strength as a community, while maintaining its rural and small town charm; and

WHEREAS, Enumclaw is the home of the King County Fair and the Scottish Games; and

WHEREAS, Today's population of Enumclaw is 10,669, and in 1910 it was 1,129; and

WHEREAS, Enumclaw and its environs have a diverse base of agricultural producers including corn, pumpkins, fruit, berries, vegetables, dairy, cattle, hay, horses, alpaca, llamas, nursery stock, flowers, honey, and farmed fish; and

WHEREAS, In its earliest days, Enumclaw was a significant producer of hops; and

WHEREAS, Enumclaw was informally known as Stevensonville and originally settled by Frank and Mary Stevenson, who settled on 160 acres in 1879. The area became a town in 1885, and was named after Mount Enumclaw; and

WHEREAS, The Northern Pacific Railroad built a transcontinental line through the area in 1885 that was significant to the trade and economic development of Enumclaw from its earliest years; and

WHEREAS, Enumclaw is bordered by the White River and Green River; and

WHEREAS, Enumclaw is home to a satellite campus of Green River Community College; and

WHEREAS, Enumclaw is home to significant business interests, including Weyerhaeuser's White River Timber Company, Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance, Helac Corporation, and Liberty Safes; and

WHEREAS, Enumclaw is home to a high school, two middle schools, and five elementary schools; and

WHEREAS, Enumclaw features the massive Bronze Logging Memorial Legacy commemorative work honoring the area's history and dedication to the logging industry, its role in Enumclaw's economic development, the dedication of the area's people, and lives lost; and

WHEREAS, Enumclaw maintains an excellent working relationship with the people who work for governmental park and forest agencies, including Mount Rainier National Park, the United States Forest Service, and the State Department of Natural Resources; and

WHEREAS, Enumclaw offers nearby recreational opportunities, including skiing at Crystal Mountain, lowland forest recreation, rafting, hiking, bird watching, snowmobiling, and riding recreational vehicles;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate celebrate the city of Enumclaw's 100th anniversary.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8633.

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

MOTION

At 12:03 p.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon, Tuesday, April 2, 2013.

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

HUNTER GOODMAN, Secretary of the Senate