The House was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding). The Clerk called the roll and a quorum was present.

The flags were escorted to the rostrum by a Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, Freddy Williams and James Gallagher. The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) led the Chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance. The prayer was offered by Representative Larry Haler, 8th District, Washington.

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

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

June 24, 2015

MR. SPEAKER:

The Senate has passed:

ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5152

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5355

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6125

and the same are herewith transmitted.

Hunter G. Goodman, Secretary

June 24, 2015

MR. SPEAKER:

The Senate has passed:

SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5105

SENATE BILL NO. 5171

SENATE BILL NO. 5174

SENATE BILL NO. 5180

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5186

SENATE BILL NO. 5442

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5463

ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 6092

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6099

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6134

and the same are herewith transmitted.

Hunter G. Goodman, Secretary

RESOLUTION

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4645, by Representatives Chopp, Kristiansen, Appleton, Bergquist, Blake, Buys, Caldier, Carlyle, Chandler, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, DeBolt, Dent, Dunshee, Dye, Farrell, Fey, Fitzgibbon, Goodman, Gregerson, Gregory, Griffey, Haler, Hansen, Hargrove, Harmsworth, Harris, Hawkins, Hayes, Holy, Hudgins, G. Hunt, S. Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jinkins, Johnson, Kagi, Kilduff, Kirby, Klippert, Kochmar, Kretz, Lytton, MacEwen, Magendanz, Manweller, McBride, McCabe, McCaslin, Moeller, Morris, Moscoso, Muri, Nealey, Orcutt, Ormsby, Ortiz-Self, Orwall, Parker, Peterson, Pettigrew, Pike, Pollet, Reykdal, Riccelli, Robinson, Rodne, Ryu, Santos, Sawyer, Schmick, Scott, Sells, Senn, Shea, Short, Smith, Springer, Stambaugh, Stanford, Stokesbary, Sullivan, Takko, Tarleton, Taylor, Tharinger, Van De Wege, Van Werven, Vick, Walkinshaw, Walsh, Wilcox, Wilson, Wylie, Young, and Zeiger

WHEREAS, Dr. Elson S. Floyd became the 10th president of Washington State University in 2007, after 29 years in higher education and presidencies at two other universities; and

WHEREAS, President Floyd epitomized the belief of his hardworking parents, particularly his mother, that education is the ticket to a better life, with his academic performance leading to scholarships at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in his home state; and

WHEREAS, President Floyd earned a bachelor of arts degree in political science, a master of education degree in adult education, and a doctorate in higher and adult education at the University of North Carolina before embarking on a career that included leadership posts at Eastern Washington University and the Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board; and

WHEREAS, President Floyd was highly sought after for leadership positions at higher education institutions around the nation until he and his wife, Carmento, finally came back "home" to Washington eight years ago for what he called "the best job in the country"—that of leading Washington State University; and

WHEREAS, In Pullman, the man who became known affectionately as President "E Flo" recognized and acknowledged that there is something special about Washington State University and something even more special about being a Coug, a quality that endeared himself to students and staff; and

WHEREAS, As an administrator, President Floyd expertly steered Washington State University through some of the most difficult financial times ever faced by the university, all while strengthening its academic programs, enhancing its reputation, and resolving to meet new levels of excellence; and

WHEREAS, President Floyd worked to eliminate boundaries to higher education, even when the barrier was a mountain range, expanding Washington State University's footprint beyond Pullman to reach every corner of the state—from Spokane and the Tri-Cities, to Vancouver and Everett—and increasing enrollment to record highs, including a record high number of students from diverse backgrounds; and

WHEREAS, President Floyd's tenure included many substantial accomplishments that will serve as lasting legacies for Washington State University, including the installation of the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, the completion of the Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Wine Science Center, the opening of the Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health, and increasing research funding by an astounding 57.5 percent; and

WHEREAS, President Floyd's final contribution to Washington State University would prove to be his tireless and successful advocacy in Olympia for a change in the law that limited Washington to one medical school; and

WHEREAS, President Floyd undertook this initiative out of the belief that his adopted state would be better if more students could stay in Washington to attend medical school and have opportunities to learn and practice east of the Cascades, benefiting smaller communities where medical professionals are scarce; and

WHEREAS, It is now apparent that in recent months President Floyd served his beloved Cougar nation tirelessly while battling the disease that claimed his life so unexpectedly on June 20, 2015, just over two weeks after he took medical leave; and

WHEREAS, Even more importantly, President Floyd's devotion to his cherished wife Carmento, his children, his parents, and even his brothers will serve as his lasting personal legacy; and

WHEREAS, Great accomplishments aside, all who knew President Floyd knew him to be a genuine and kind man of strong faith who spoke his mind and treated those around him with the same respect and care, regardless of whether they were students, university staff, elected officials, or influential business leaders; and

WHEREAS, President Floyd always supported Washington State University in academics, community leadership, and athletics, and meant it when he said, "Go Cougs!";

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That with great sadness the Washington State House of Representatives honor and remember the life and legacy of Dr. Elson S. Floyd, Washington State University president and dedicated public servant and leader, who will be missed by his family, friends, students, and colleagues more than words and a shout of "GO COUGS!" in his honor can convey; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to President Floyd's wife, Carmento Floyd; his two children, Jessica and Kenneth; his mother, Dorothy; and the Washington State University Board of Regents.

Representative S. Hunt moved adoption of HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4645.

Representatives S. Hunt, Haler, Riccelli and Parker spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4645 was adopted.

SPEAKER’S PRIVILEGE

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) introduced Acting Washington State University President Dan Bernardo, Director of Legislative Relations Chris Mulick, and Vice President for External Affairs and Government Relations Colleen Kerr to the Chamber and asked the members to acknowledge them.

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

INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

HB 2271 by Representatives S. Hunt, Riccelli, Reykdal, Sullivan, Schmick, Ormsby, Wilcox, Hansen, Johnson, McCaslin, Appleton, Holy, Pike, Kilduff, Carlyle, Haler, Zeiger and McCabe

AN ACT Relating to naming a school of medicine at Washington State University after Elson S. Floyd; and amending RCW 28B.30.---.

Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

HB 2272 by Representatives Magendanz, Wilcox, Parker, Pike, Caldier, Hayes and Haler

AN ACT Relating to the state's constitutional basic education obligation; amending RCW 28A.300.173, 28A.320.330, 28A.505.140, 28A.505.040, 28A.505.050, 28A.505.060, 28A.505.100, 43.09.265, 28A.175.075, 28A.230.090, 28A.300.136, and 28A.400.201; adding a new section to chapter 28A.320 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.09 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 28A RCW; creating a new section; repealing RCW 28A.290.010 and 28A.290.020; providing an effective date; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

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

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

THIRD READING

ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1541, by House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Santos, Ortiz-Self, Tharinger, Moscoso, Orwall and Gregerson).

Implementing strategies to close the educational opportunity gap, based on the recommendations of the educational opportunity gap oversight and accountability committee.

The bill was read the third time.

Representatives Santos and Ortiz-Self spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.

Representatives Manweller and Klippert spoke against the passage of the bill.

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1541.

MOTIONS

On motion of Representative Harris, Representative Hargrove was excused. On motion of Representative Van De Wege, Representative Hurst was excused.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1541, and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas, 53; Nays, 43; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

Voting yea: Representatives Appleton, Bergquist, Blake, Caldier, Carlyle, Clibborn, Cody, Dunshee, Farrell, Fey, Fitzgibbon, Goodman, Gregerson, Gregory, Hansen, Hudgins, Hunter, Jinkins, Johnson, Kagi, Kilduff, Kirby, Lytton, McBride, Moeller, Morris, Moscoso, Ormsby, Ortiz-Self, Orwall, Peterson, Pettigrew, Pollet, Reykdal, Riccelli, Robinson, Ryu, S. Hunt, Santos, Sawyer, Sells, Senn, Springer, Stanford, Sullivan, Takko, Tarleton, Tharinger, Van De Wege, Walkinshaw, Walsh, Wylie and Mr. Speaker.

Voting nay: Representatives Buys, Chandler, Condotta, DeBolt, Dent, Dye, G. Hunt, Griffey, Haler, Harmsworth, Harris, Hawkins, Hayes, Holy, Klippert, Kochmar, Kretz, Kristiansen, MacEwen, Magendanz, Manweller, McCabe, McCaslin, Muri, Nealey, Orcutt, Parker, Pike, Rodne, Schmick, Scott, Shea, Short, Smith, Stambaugh, Stokesbary, Taylor, Van Werven, Vick, Wilcox, Wilson, Young and Zeiger.

Excused: Representatives Hargrove and Hurst.

ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1541, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) called upon Representative Pettigrew to preside.

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

There being no objection, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., June 26, 2015, the 29th Day of the Second Special Session.

FRANK CHOPP, Speaker

BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk

1541-S2

Third Reading....................................................................................... 1

Third Reading Final Passage................................................................ 1

2271

Introduction & 1st Reading.................................................................. 1

2272

Introduction & 1st Reading.................................................................. 1

4645

Introduced............................................................................................ 1

Adopted................................................................................................ 1

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