NOON SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia, Monday, February 24, 2014

The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by the President Pro Tempore, Senator Sheldon presiding. 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

February 20, 2014

HB 1607 Prime Sponsor, Representative Rodne: Providing alternative means of service in forcible entry and forcible and unlawful detainer actions. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Angel, Co-Chair; Benton, Vice Co-Chair; Hobbs, Co-Chair; Mullet, Vice Co-Chair; Fain; Hatfield; Nelson and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 20, 2014

HB 2140 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ryu: Concerning credit unions' mergers. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Angel, Co-Chair; Benton, Vice Co-Chair; Hobbs, Co-Chair; Mullet, Vice Co-Chair; Fain; Hatfield; Nelson and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 20, 2014

ESHB 2191 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Human Services: Concerning compliance with inspections of child care facilities. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 20, 2014

SHB 2195 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning involuntary medication for maintaining the level of restoration in jail. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 20, 2014

SHB 2725 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning court review of involuntary treatment decisions. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

February 20, 2014

SGA 9224 DEBORAH J WILDS, appointed on March 11, 2013, for the term ending January 12, 2017, as Member of the State Board of Education. Reported by Committee on Higher Education

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Becker, Vice Chair; Frockt; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Member; McAuliffe and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education.

February 20, 2014

SGA 9313 RANDY J ROBINSON, appointed on July 8, 2013, for the term ending June 30, 2017, as Member of the Housing Finance Commission. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Angel, Co-Chair; Benton, Vice Co-Chair; Hobbs, Co-Chair; Mullet, Vice Co-Chair; Fain; Hatfield; Nelson and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 20, 2014

SGA 9325 GABE P SPENCER, appointed on July 1, 2013, for the term ending June 30, 2017, as Member of the Housing Finance Commission. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Angel, Co-Chair; Benton, Vice Co-Chair; Hobbs, Co-Chair; Mullet, Vice Co-Chair; Fain; Hatfield; Nelson and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 20, 2014

SGA 9327 PAMELA J TIETZ, appointed on July 1, 2013, for the term ending June 30, 2017, as Member of the Housing Finance Commission. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Angel, Co-Chair; Benton, Vice Co-Chair; Hobbs, Co-Chair; Mullet, Vice Co-Chair; Fain; Hatfield; Nelson and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 20, 2014

SGA 9330 LLOYD R WEATHERFORD, appointed on July 8, 2013, for the term ending June 30, 2017, as Member of the Housing Finance Commission. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Angel, Co-Chair; Benton, Vice Co-Chair; Hobbs, Co-Chair; Mullet, Vice Co-Chair; Fain; Hatfield; Nelson 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 committees as designated.

MOTION

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

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

February 21, 2014

MR. PRESIDENT:

The Speaker has signed:

SENATE BILL NO. 6523,

and the same is herewith transmitted.

BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk

MOTION

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

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

SB 6572 by Senator Braun

AN ACT Relating to the expenditure limit for the state universal communications services program; amending RCW 80.36.650; creating a new section; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

MOTION

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

MOTION

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

MOTION

Senator Parlette moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION
8690

By Senators Parlette, Rivers, Bailey, Roach, Dansel, Braun, Tom, Brown, McAuliffe, Conway, Chase, Hatfield, Pedersen, McCoy, Fraser, Cleveland, Liias, Hewitt, Padden, Holmquist Newbry, Fain, Dammeier, King, Honeyford, Darneille, O'Ban, Sheldon, Becker, Keiser, Mullet, Kline, and Hasegawa

WHEREAS, Washington's apple industry is a major contributor to the economic health of both the state and its people; and

WHEREAS, The City of Wenatchee is preparing to celebrate the 95th annual Washington State Apple Blossom Festival to take place from April 24th through May 4th, 2014; and

WHEREAS, The Apple Blossom Festival, which began as a one-day gathering of poetry and song in Wenatchee's Memorial Park, is one of the oldest major festivals in the state, first celebrated in 1919 when Mrs. E. Wagner organized the first Blossom Day; and

WHEREAS, The Apple Blossom Festival celebrates the importance of the apple industry in the Wenatchee Valley and its environs; and

WHEREAS, The Apple Blossom Festival recognizes three young women who by their superior and distinctive efforts have exemplified the spirit and meaning of the Apple Blossom Festival; and

WHEREAS, These three young women are selected to reign over the Apple Blossom Festival and serve as ambassadors to the outlying communities and Princesses and Queen; and

WHEREAS, Caroline Dahl has been selected to represent her community as a 2014 Apple Blossom Princess, in part for her strong academic performance and extracurricular activities, including being a member of the National Honor Society and the Earth Club, a photographer for the yearbook, Vice President of the Math Club, and a player on the varsity girls' soccer team, and her everlasting commitment to her community; and

WHEREAS, Nikara Morgan has been selected to represent her community as a 2014 Apple Blossom Princess, in part for her community service, including the project she started called The Star Reader Program, being a part of the Big Brother, Big Sister program, her extracurricular activities including the business manager for her school's newspaper, the Vice President of DECA, an active member in the drama club musicals, and her longstanding support of the community she has always lived in; and

WHEREAS, Roslyn Thompson has been selected to represent her community as the 2014 Apple Blossom Queen, in part for her achievements as co-president of the Big Brother-Big Sister mentorship program, involvement in DECA and the Welcome Aboard Committee, volunteering for the Special Olympics, her passion as a singer and songwriter, volunteering at her church, and her love for the people of Wenatchee Valley; and

WHEREAS, These three young women all desire to share their proven talents and leadership ambition to serve their community and be an encouragement to those they encounter;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Washington honor the accomplishments of the members of the Apple Blossom Festival Court and join the City of Wenatchee and the people of the State of Washington in celebrating the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Queen Roslyn Thompson, Princess Caroline Dahl, Princess Nikara Morgan, and the Board of Directors and Chairpeople of the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival.

Senator Parlette spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8690.

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

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

The President Pro Tempore welcomed and introduced representatives of the Apple Blossom Festival Board, Ms. Adele Halle, Second year Royalty Chaperone and Ms. Lori Reed, First year Royalty Chaperone who were seated in the gallery.

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

The President Pro Tempore welcomed and introduced the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival 2014 Royal Court consisting of Princess Nikara Morgan, Princess Carolina Dahl and Queen Roslyn Thompson who was seated at the rostrum.

With permission of the Senate, business was suspended to allow Queen Thompson to make remarks.

REMARKS BY QUEEN ROSLYN THOMPSON

Miss Roslyn: “On behalf of myself, Princess Caroline Dahl and Princess Nikara Morgan, we are so thankful for the chance to represent the ninety-fifth annual Wenatchee Apple Blossom Festival. As ambassadors for the 2014 Festival we would like to invite all of you at our states capitol to join us this year for our festival activities in the beautiful valley that is Wenatchee. The Apple Blossom Festival is held at the peak of spring, with the warm days where you feel the sun shining but are protected by the trees at Memorial Park. The smell of funnel cakes and gyros are vibrant in the air and the sweet sound of a local band is playing in the background. Wenatchee is not just a city of with a lot of apples. We are a community that comes together to celebrate the beautiful valley that we are so lucky to be a part of. A valley that lies almost in the prefect center of our state which is similar to the way this town presents and show cases each of the four seasons in perfect harmony. One of the most unique things about Wenatchee is that we are technically two different cities entirely. Wenatchee and East Wenatchee and about three hundred fifty days out of the year we act like it, whether that is from our strong high school rivalry or just about the citizens themselves. However, when Apple Blossom time rolls around we become one community in perfect harmony together. No longer separated by the great divide that is known as the Columbia River. Each year the Wenatchee Apple Blossom Festival is given a theme and this year’s theme is ‘Living the Dream’ which is easy to do in a city that gets almost three hundred days of sunshine every year. The festival will run from April 24 to May 4 with our Grand Parade being held on May 3. This festival will include a variety of activities from our family friendly fund run to live entertainment in the park. The Wenatchee Valley Apple Blossom Festival is a time where our community show cases the talents, kindness, generosity and pride that the citizens of this valley have. So, whether you’re enjoying a shiskaberry while eating at the park, or watching the Grand Parade or hanging out at the carnival, there is never a dull moment at the festival. All three of us are so proud to have been chosen to represent our valley in such a unique and amazing way that reflects all the diverse beauty of this valley. We are so honored to be here today. We would love to invite you to come and see how Wenatchee Washington is a perfect place to experience ‘living the dream.’ We hope to see you this spring in Wenatchee where the sun is shining, the food is enticing and the community is amazing. Thank you guys for having us today.”

MOTION

At 12:13 p.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon, Tuesday, February 25, 2014.

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

HUNTER G. GOODMAN, Secretary of the Senate