MORNING SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, February 18, 2015
The Senate was called to order at 10:00 o’clock a.m. by President Owen.
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 17, 2015
SB 5013 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Regarding the use of designated agricultural lands. Reported by Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Warnick, Chair; Dansel, Vice Chair; Hatfield, Ranking Minority Member; Hobbs and Honeyford.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SB 5016 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Retaining water resources to assure the vitality of local economies. Reported by Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Warnick, Chair; Dansel, Vice Chair; Hatfield, Ranking Minority Member and Honeyford.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 17, 2015
SB 5098 Prime Sponsor, Senator Billig: Increasing efficiency in child care reporting. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5098 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; McAuliffe, Ranking Member; Billig; Fain; Hill; Mullet; Rivers and Rolfes.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 17, 2015
SB 5133 Prime Sponsor, Senator Bailey: Concerning a study of higher education cost drivers. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5133 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Minority Member; Becker; Frockt; Liias and Miloscia.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SB 5298 Prime Sponsor, Senator Ericksen: Concerning the diversion of certain municipal waters. Reported by Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5298 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Warnick, Chair; Dansel, Vice Chair; Hatfield, Ranking Minority Member; Hobbs and Honeyford.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SB 5419 Prime Sponsor, Senator Litzow: Enacting the student user privacy in education rights act. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Fain; Hill; Mullet and Rivers.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Ranking Member; Billig and Rolfes.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SB 5452 Prime Sponsor, Senator Litzow: Improving quality in the early care and education system. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5452 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Billig; Fain; Hill; Mullet; Rivers and Rolfes.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator McAuliffe, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 17, 2015
SB 5470 Prime Sponsor, Senator Warnick: Concerning municipal procurement of water services. Reported by Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5470 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Warnick, Chair; Dansel, Vice Chair; Hatfield, Ranking Minority Member; Hobbs and Honeyford.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SB 5517 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Concerning sexual harassment prevention and response through policies and training in schools. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5517 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; McAuliffe, Ranking Member; Billig; Fain; Hill; Mullet; Rivers and Rolfes.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SB 5526 Prime Sponsor, Senator Liias: Preventing harassment, intimidation, and bullying in public schools. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; McAuliffe, Ranking Member; Billig; Fain; Hill; Mullet; Rivers and Rolfes.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Dammeier, Vice Chair.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SB 5540 Prime Sponsor, Senator Brown: Recognizing the national day of the cowboy. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Security
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Liias, Ranking Minority Member; Habib and McCoy.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SB 5547 Prime Sponsor, Senator Bailey: Requiring a minimum grade point average or equivalent to renew a state need grant. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Becker and Miloscia.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Ranking Minority Member; Frockt and Liias.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 17, 2015
SB 5555 Prime Sponsor, Senator Warnick: Concerning irrigation district review and conditioning authority. Reported by Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Warnick, Chair; Dansel, Vice Chair; Hatfield, Ranking Minority Member; Hobbs and Honeyford.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SB 5565 Prime Sponsor, Senator McCoy: Recognizing Cesar Chavez day. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Security
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Liias, Ranking Minority Member; Habib and McCoy.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SB 5605 Prime Sponsor, Senator Darneille: Concerning the arrest of sixteen and seventeen year olds for domestic violence assault. Reported by Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Miloscia, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Minority Member and Hargrove.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Padden.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 17, 2015
SB 5619 Prime Sponsor, Senator Bailey: Concerning basic education for adults at community and technical colleges. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Minority Member; Becker; Frockt; Liias and Miloscia.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 17, 2015
SB 5647 Prime Sponsor, Senator Conway: Allowing counties to create guardianship courthouse facilitator programs. Reported by Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Miloscia, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Minority Member; Hargrove and Padden.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SB 5657 Prime Sponsor, Senator Mullet: Creating a pilot program to encourage school districts to extend the school day to provide homework assistance to middle schools. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5657 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; McAuliffe, Ranking Member; Billig; Fain; Hill; Mullet; Rivers and Rolfes.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 17, 2015
SB 5663 Prime Sponsor, Senator Darneille: Allowing youthful offenders who complete their confinement terms prior to age twenty-one equal access to a full continuum of rehabilitative and reentry services. Reported by Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Miloscia, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Minority Member; Hargrove and Padden.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SB 5679 Prime Sponsor, Senator McAuliffe: Concerning transition services for special education students. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5679 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; McAuliffe, Ranking Member; Billig; Fain; Hill; Mullet; Rivers and Rolfes.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SB 5688 Prime Sponsor, Senator Litzow: Providing students with skills that promote mental health and well-being and increase academic performance. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5688 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; McAuliffe, Ranking Member; Billig; Fain; Mullet; Rivers and Rolfes.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Dammeier, Vice Chair.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 17, 2015
SB 5692 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Addressing permanency plans of care for dependent children. Reported by Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Miloscia, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Minority Member; Hargrove and Padden.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SB 5693 Prime Sponsor, Senator Miloscia: Authorizing the department of social and health services special commitment center to seek eligibility and reimbursement for health care costs covered by federal medicare, medicaid, and veterans health benefits. Reported by Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Miloscia, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Minority Member; Hargrove and Padden.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SB 5708 Prime Sponsor, Senator Ericksen: Concerning the taxation of certain rented property owned by nonprofit fair associations. Reported by Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5708 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Warnick, Chair; Dansel, Vice Chair; Hatfield, Ranking Minority Member; Hobbs and Honeyford.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 17, 2015
SB 5721 Prime Sponsor, Senator Billig: Concerning the membership of the expanded learning opportunities council. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5721 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; McAuliffe, Ranking Member; Billig; Fain; Hill; Mullet; Rivers and Rolfes.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SB 5733 Prime Sponsor, Senator Warnick: Authorizing a livestock movement reporting system. Reported by Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5733 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Warnick, Chair; Dansel, Vice Chair; Hatfield, Ranking Minority Member; Hobbs and Honeyford.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SB 5735 Prime Sponsor, Senator Ericksen: Providing incentives for carbon reduction investments. Reported by Committee on Energy, Environment & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5735 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Ericksen, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Braun; Brown and Honeyford.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators McCoy, Ranking Minority Member; Cleveland; Habib and Ranker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SB 5740 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fain: Concerning extended foster care services. Reported by Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Miloscia, Vice Chair Darneille, Ranking Minority Member.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Padden.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 17, 2015
SB 5744 Prime Sponsor, Senator Litzow: Regarding school employee workforce reductions and assignments. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5744 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Fain; Hill and Rivers.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator McAuliffe, Ranking Member.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Billig; Mullet and Rolfes.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SB 5745 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Implementing Becca task force truancy reform recommendations. Reported by Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Miloscia, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Minority Member; Hargrove and Padden.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SB 5746 Prime Sponsor, Senator Bailey: Including Everett Community College as an aerospace training or educational program. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Minority Member; Becker; Frockt; Liias and Miloscia.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SB 5748 Prime Sponsor, Senator Litzow: Clarifying the teacher and principal evaluation process with the intent of strengthening the process. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5748 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Fain; Hill; Mullet and Rivers.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator McAuliffe, Ranking Member.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Billig and Rolfes.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SB 5753 Prime Sponsor, Senator Liias: Creating a county property tax exemption for energy efficient construction. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Security
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Liias, Ranking Minority Member; Habib and McCoy.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 17, 2015
SB 5779 Prime Sponsor, Senator Parlette: Reducing penalties applied to regional support networks and behavioral health organizations. Reported by Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Miloscia, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Minority Member; Hargrove and Padden.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 17, 2015
SB 5792 Prime Sponsor, Senator Darneille: Establishing a centralized office of forensic mental health services. Reported by Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Miloscia, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Minority Member; Hargrove and Padden.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SB 5801 Prime Sponsor, Senator Pearson: Creating a water commission. Reported by Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Warnick, Chair; Dansel, Vice Chair and Honeyford.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Hatfield, Ranking Minority Member and Hobbs.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 17, 2015
SB 5805 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rivers: Concerning conflict resolution programs in schools. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; McAuliffe, Ranking Member; Billig; Fain; Hill; Mullet; Rivers and Rolfes.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SB 5841 Prime Sponsor, Senator King: Creating a tuition and fees exemption for children and surviving spouses of certain highway workers. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Minority Member; Becker; Frockt; Liias and Miloscia.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 17, 2015
SB 5889 Prime Sponsor, Senator O'Ban: Concerning timeliness of competency evaluation and restoration services. Reported by Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5889 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Miloscia, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Minority Member; Hargrove and Padden.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 17, 2015
SB 5897 Prime Sponsor, Senator Cleveland: Requiring costs for the examination of a suspected victim of assault of a child to be paid by the state. Reported by Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Miloscia, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Minority Member; Hargrove and Padden.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
February 17, 2015
SGA 9007 DON BARBIERI, appointed on November 21, 2014, for the term ending September 30, 2020, as Member of the Board of Regents, Washington State University. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Minority Member and Liias.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SGA 9009 TERESITA BATAYOLA, appointed on October 20, 2014, for the term ending September 30, 2015, as Member of the Seattle College District Board of Trustees. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Minority Member; Becker; Frockt; Liias and Miloscia.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SGA 9011 KATHRYN BENNETT, appointed on December 23, 2013, for the term ending September 30, 2018, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 4 (Skagit Valley College). Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Minority Member and Liias.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SGA 9029 JEROME O COHEN, appointed on May 23, 2014, for the term ending March 26, 2018, as Member of the Higher Education Facilities Authority. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Minority Member; Becker; Frockt; Liias and Miloscia.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SGA 9052 CHASE FRANKLIN, appointed on June 2, 2014, for the term ending September 30, 2019, as Member of the Western Washington University Board of Trustees. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Minority Member and Liias.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SGA 9100 KEVIN MASSIMINO, appointed on July 1, 2014, for the term ending June 30, 2015, as Member of the Board of Regents, Washington State University. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Minority Member and Liias.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SGA 9121 ROBERT J MOSER, appointed on July 1, 2014, for the term ending June 30, 2015, as Member of the Central Washington University Board of Trustees. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Minority Member; Becker; Frockt; Liias and Miloscia.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SGA 9146 JUANITA RICHARDS, appointed on October 20, 2014, for the term ending September 30, 2019, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Big Bend Community College District No. 18. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Minority Member; Becker; Frockt; Liias and Miloscia.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 2015
SGA 9194 DORIS WOOD, appointed on August 26, 2013, for the term ending September 30, 2017, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 12 (Centralia College). Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Minority Member; Becker; Frockt; Liias and Miloscia.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Fain, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Senate Bill No. 5605, Senate Bill No. 5647 which were referred to the Committee on Rules and Senate Bill No. 5792 which was referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate advanced to the third order of business.
MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
February 3, 2015
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
JANIS AVERY, appointed January 28, 2015, for the term ending January 12, 2019, as Member of the State Board of Education.
Sincerely,
JAY INSLEE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education.
February 3, 2015
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
KAY BROWN, appointed February 16, 2015, for the term ending June 30, 2016, as Member of the Pollution Control/Shorelines Hearings Board.
Sincerely,
JAY INSLEE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Energy, Environment & Telecommunications.
February 3, 2015
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
LINDA S. COWAN, reappointed January 19, 2015, for the term ending September 30, 2019, as Member of the Green River Community College Board of Trustees.
Sincerely,
JAY INSLEE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
February 3, 2015
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
RITA E. DILLON, appointed October 2, 2014, for the term ending October 1, 2018, as Member of the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center Board of Directors.
Sincerely,
JAY INSLEE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Trade & Economic Development.
February 3, 2015
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
PATRICK DOWD, appointed January 16, 2015, for the term ending at the governor's pleasure, as a Director of the Office of the Family and Children Ombudsman - Agency Head.
Sincerely,
JAY INSLEE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing.
February 3, 2015
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
RUSSELL D. HAUGE, appointed February 1, 2015, for the term ending January 15, 2017, as Member of the Liquor Control Board.
Sincerely,
JAY INSLEE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
February 3, 2015
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
NANCY HECOX, reappointed January 22, 2015, for the term ending January 20, 2019, as Member of the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission.
Sincerely,
JAY INSLEE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Health Care.
February 3, 2015
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
MERISA T. HEU-WELLER, appointed November 18, 2013, for the term ending September 30, 2018, as Member of the Bellevue College Board of Trustees.
Sincerely,
JAY INSLEE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, all appointees listed on the Gubernatorial Appointments report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 6022 by Senator Chase
AN ACT Relating to the investments of insurers; amending RCW 48.13.005, 48.13.009, 48.13.031, 48.13.061, 48.13.071, and 48.13.101; and repealing RCW 48.13.021.
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance.
SB 6023 by Senator Pearson
AN ACT Relating to mitigating the fiscal impact to hospitals related to care provided to department of corrections inmates; and amending RCW 72.10.030.
Referred to Committee on Law & Justice.
SB 6024 by Senator Chase
AN ACT Relating to maximum capital and reserves accumulations by health care service contractors and health maintenance organizations; amending RCW 48.31C.060 and 48.43.305; adding a new section to chapter 48.43 RCW; and repealing RCW 48.32.145.
Referred to Committee on Health Care.
SB 6025 by Senators Liias, Pearson and Hargrove
AN ACT Relating to tax incentives for producers of cross-laminated timber products; adding a new section to chapter 82.08 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW; creating new sections; providing an effective date; and providing expiration dates.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 6026 by Senator Dansel
AN ACT Relating to volunteer emergency workers volunteering with a nonprofit ambulance service provider; and reenacting and amending RCW 41.24.010.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Security.
SB 6027 by Senators Kohl-Welles, Fain, Billig and Benton
AN ACT Relating to increasing Washington state's motion picture and film industry viability by increasing the tax credit available to certain motion picture activities; amending RCW 82.04.4489; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 6028 by Senator Benton
AN ACT Relating to issuing a secure driver's license; adding new sections to chapter 46.20 RCW; creating a new section; and repealing RCW 43.41.390 and 46.20.191.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 6029 by Senator Miloscia
AN ACT Relating to establishing a living wage; amending RCW 49.46.005, 49.46.020, 49.46.120, 49.78.360, 82.04.250, and 82.32.045; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35A.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.01 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 53.08 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 49 RCW; and providing for submission of this act to a vote of the people.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
SB 6030 by Senators Chase, Roach, McCoy, Hasegawa, Miloscia, Padden, Dansel and Benton
AN ACT Relating to assessments in public schools; amending RCW 28A.655.061, 28A.655.066, 28A.655.068, 28A.655.070, 28A.305.130, 28A.655.185, 28B.105.010, 28B.105.030, and 28B.105.060; amending 2013 2nd sp.s. c 22 s 1 (uncodified); adding a new section to chapter 28A.320 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.655 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 28A.655 RCW; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education.
SB 6031 by Senator Chase
AN ACT Relating to public works contracts awarded or managed by the department of enterprise services; and adding a new section to chapter 39.04 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Security.
SB 6032 by Senator Miloscia
AN ACT Relating to procedures for petitions for adoption, amendment, or repeal of agency rules; and amending RCW 34.05.330.
Referred to Committee on Accountability & Reform.
SB 6033 by Senators Roach, Liias and Benton
AN ACT Relating to establishing a task force to examine state and local regulations that affect small businesses; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Trade & Economic Development.
SB 6034 by Senators Roach, Liias, Benton and Conway
AN ACT Relating to increasing visibility of and public contracting opportunities for veteran-owned businesses; amending RCW 39.26.090 and 43.60A.200; and adding new sections to chapter 39.26 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated.
Senator Fain announced a meeting of the Senate Majority Coalition Caucus immediately following going at ease.
Senator Rolfes announced a meeting of the Senate Democratic Caucus immediately following going at ease.
MOTION
At 10:04 a.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President.
The Senate was called to order at 11:00 a.m. by President Owen.
Joint Session
The Sergeant At Arms, Mr. Andrew Staubitz, announced the presence of the House of Representatives at the Chamber door.
The President called upon the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate to escort The Honorable Tina Orwall, Speaker Pro Tempore and The Honorable Shelly Short, Republican Caucus Chair to seats at the rostrum. Members of the House were invited to seats within the Chamber.
Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8401, the President called the Joint Session to order. The Secretary called the roll of the members of the Senate. The Secretary called the roll of the members of the House of Representatives. The President declared that a quorum of the Legislature was present.
The President welcomed and introduced the following Statewide Elected Officials who were present at the rostrum: The Honorable Kim Wyman, Secretary of State; The Honorable Troy Kelley, State Auditor; The Honorable James McIntire, State Treasurer; Justice Mary Fairhurst, Justice Debra Stephens; Justice Charles Wiggins; Justice Steven Gonzalez; Justice Sheryl Gordon McCloud and Justice Mary Yu of the Washington State Supreme Court.
The Washington State Patrol Honor Guard presented the Colors.
INVOCATION
Rabbi Cheski Edelman: “‘Everything has an appointed season, and there is a time for every matter under the heaven. A time to give birth and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to uproot that which is planted. A time to weep and a time to laugh; a time of wailing and a time of dancing.’” King Solomon, Ecclesiastes Chapter 3. We stand before you God, at a time when we are to pay tribute and to remember men and women who have honorably served this great state in its legislature. Is this a time to weep or is a time to laugh? Is it a time for wailing or is it a time for dancing?
This evening the Jewish month of Adar begins which obligates us to increase in joy. Every event, every happening must be punctuated and permeated with joyfulness. The legislators who we remember today should be a source of joy and inspiration to their families, colleagues and all who knew them. May the memory of these public servants who valiantly fought for the good of their fellow man, bring joy and gladness to our lives. Please, God Almighty, lead us to remember with joy, that we might fulfill the teaching of the holy Zohar, to be joyous and create joy in the divine realm, causing God to reveal a dimension of blessing that transcends all limitations.
May God Almighty shower His blessings on those assembled here today. May He grant them only health, prosperity, and to know only goodness all the days of their lives. Today as we reflect upon the lives of these leaders of our communities, their accomplishments and the lessons in life they passed on, may their legacy continue in the untold blessings released from the heavens through our joy.
May the memory of these legislators be for a blessing and a guiding light for us all. Amen.”
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
President Owen: “Honored Statewide Officials, Justices of the Court, Members of the Legislature, Ladies and Gentlemen: The purpose of this Joint Session is to conduct a memorial service in memory of members of the Legislature who have passed from among us. This has been our longstanding custom. For more than a century the Senate and House have met as we meet today, to pay special tribute and fitting tribute to the lives and service of these valued public servants. Despite the abundant work we have here before us, we pause upon this sad occasion and reflect upon the course that we have traveled and pay homage to the disappearing generations of men and women who aided in strengthening and multiplying the powers and opportunities, the pleasures and possibilities of the people who constitute this great state. On behalf of the Senate and the House of Representatives, I would like to extend a warm welcome to the family members, friends and colleagues who have joined us today and offer our deepest sympathies.”
The President introduced Speaker Pro Tempore Tina Orwall.
REMARKS BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE
Speaker Pro Tempore(Representative Orwall officiating) : “Thank you Mr. President. Today we gather today to pay tribute to the lives of the distinguished former members of the Washington State Senate and House of Representatives who have passed from amongst us. The people of our state are grateful for their public service.
The Sixty-Fourth Legislature conveys its respects to these deceased legislators. They once sat in these chambers, they made important votes, they attended committee meetings and through it sought always to make our state a better place. While their journey in life is complete, their achievements, public record and valued service are recorded in the journals of the Senate and House and are forever a permanent part of our state’s history.
We express our sympathies to their families, friends and colleagues of these public servants. We also share with them on this memorable occasion, the fond and happy memories of these legislators. They leave a legacy of dedicated service that remains always in our hearts, our memories and a history of our state.”
The Speaker (Representative Orwall officiating) introduced Father Photios Dumont, St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Seattle to offer the Memorial Prayer.
INVOCATION
Father Photios Dumont: “In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen. O God of all, we give thanks to You and praise You on this day, as we gather to honor and remember all of those who so faithfully served their fellow citizens and this great State of Washington and have now departed to the next life. We are thankful as we remember their work and dedicated service, and we ask You to grant them mercy and Your good favor. To all of their surviving family, relatives, friends and colleagues, we ask You to bring comfort and peace, consoling their hearts and souls, as such that only You can do.
We bless and praise Your Holy Name for Your gracious favor and divine blessing upon the State of Washington, our Governor Jay Inslee, and the members of this august assembly of State Representatives and Senators. Bless, preserve, and keep them and their families safe and healthy, together with all who serve our great state. May they be inspired by all those who served before them, who we honor and remember this day, and diligently seek to imitate their good deeds, bringing justice, equality and goodness to our beloved state.
Heavenly, Father, may we ever abide in this land of opportunity and freedom in ‘perfect tranquility,’ faithful to our foundations, and ever building a more prosperous, just, equitable, and decent society for all our citizens through the example of our forbearers. For our departed Governor, Representatives and Senators, O Merciful God, grant them rest where the light of Your countenance shines – where there is no more pain, sorrow or suffering, but life everlasting! May their Memory be eternal! Amen!”
Speaker (Representative Orwall officiating) and the President called the roll of the deceased former members of the Senate and the House of Representatives. A bell tolled after each name was called. Each of the deceased former members, in turn, were memorialized by the Governor, the senators and representatives. Memorialists were assisted by candle lighters: Miss Zsa Zsa Bell Toms, Senate Page, and Mr. Christopher Miyake, House Page.
Member District
Arthur “Art” Avery 2nd District, House
Memorialized by Rep. Short
Ida Ballasiotes 41st District, House
Memorialized by Rep. Clibborn, Rep. Senn
Duane L. Berentson 40th District, House
Memorialized by Rep. Johnson
Jean L. Berkey 38th District, House & Senate
Memorialized by Rep. Sells
Allen Bluechel 1st & 45t5h Districts, House & Senate
Memorialized by Sen. Honeyford
Ted Bottiger 2nd, 28th & 29th Districts, House & Senate
Memorialized by Rep. Hunt
Michael Carrell 28th District, House &Senate
Memorialized by Sen. Hargrove
John Erak, JR. 19th District, House
Memorialized by Rep. Blake
Phyllis Erickson 2nd District, House
Memorialized by Rep. Orcutt
Roger Freeman 30th District, House
Memorialized by Rep. Bergquist, Rep. Kochmar
Wm. Booth Gardner 26th District, Senate & Governor
Memorialized by Governor Inslee
Robert F. Goldsworthy 9th District, House
Memorialized by Sen. Schoesler
Wilbur G. “Web” Hallauer 1st District, Senate
Memorialized by Rep. Dent
Tom Huff 26h District, House
Memorialized by Sen. Angel
John David Jones 48th District, House & Senate
Memorialized by Rep. Stambaugh
John Martinis 38th District, House
Memorialized by Sen. McCoy
Mary Ellen McCaffree 32nd District, House
Memorialized by Sen. Rolfes
Don Moos 8th District, House
Memorialized by Sen. Parlette
Richard Morphis 7th District, House
Memorialized by Rep. McCaslin
John A. Moyer 3rd & 6th Districts, House & Senate
Memorialized by Sen. Dammeier
Andrew Nisbet 24th District, House
Memorialized by Sen. Hatfield
Val Ogden 49th District, House
Memorialized by Sen. Cleveland, Rep. Moeller, Rep. Wylie
Margaret Rayburn 15th District, House
Memorialized by Rep. Chandler
Brian J. Sullivan 29th District, House
Memorialized by Sen. Conway
Kip Tokuda 37h District, House
Memorialized by Sen. Hasegawa. Rep. Santos
Larry Vognild 38th District, Senate
Memorialized by Rep. Sells
Alvin C. “Al” Williams 32nd District, House & Senate
Memorialized by Sen. Chase
The Olympia Youth Chorus Cantabile Ensemble, led by Ms. Cynthia Dinsmore, performed “Steal Away” and “Psalm 23.”
The Speaker (Representative Orwall officiating) introduced Reverend Kojo Kakihara of the Buddhist Temple, Tacoma who offered the Closing Prayer.
CLOSING PRAYER
Reverend Kakihara: “Every life is interconnected and resonates each other beyond our physical lives. This moment we share together is a precious gift, given by those whom we remember and honor today. We share this moment and we share life. Buddha said, ‘To benefit others is to benefit yourself, and brings you true happiness.’
They lived to contribute to the world and dedicated themselves to serving others. Their spirit is in us. Let us all keep their legacies and walk forward in the same spirit.
As the sun shines upon the earth awakening into the growth the seeds that lie dormant in the soil, may the Light of Truth cast its splendor upon the minds and hearts that they may continue to guide the State of Washington, this Nation, and the world with great wisdom and deep compassion. May the same Light shine upon us all, giving us the insight to realize that all life is in Oneness, that we may constantly strive for the wellbeing, not only of ourselves, but also, for all people everywhere.
Please join me and let us have a moment of meditation. You are welcome to express words in your own respective religious traditions. Namu Amida Butsu.”
The Honorable Hans Dunshee, State Representative, performed “The Skye Boat Song” and “Highland Cathedral” on the Scottish smallpipe from rear of the Chamber.
The Speaker (Representative Orwall officiating) thanked Representative Dunshee for his performance, the President and the senate for their assistance and hospitality and retired from the chair.
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
President Owen: “Thank you Madam Speaker and members of the House of Representatives for participating in this ceremony, in this memorial today. Our deepest gratitude go out to all of those who have participated in this service today. Special thanks to the outstanding member of the Washington State Patrol. Of course, to the members of the clergy as well, and again to the outstanding and beautiful Olympia Youth Choir that recently, have just performed for us. The President does hope that the loved ones of those we honor today will draw comfort from today’s observances. It’s very helpful to all of us to able to look back and remember the times and the relationships that we had developed with these wonderful people who we memorialized today.”
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, the Joint Session was dissolved.
The President announced that refreshments would be available for legislators, families and guests outside the State Reception Room immediately following adjournment. The traditional “Old Timers’ Reception” will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the rotunda of the Legislative Building on the third floor.
The President called upon the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate and the Sergeant at Arms of the House to escort Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore Tina Orwall, Republican Caucus Chair Shelly Short and the members of the House of Representatives from the Senate Chamber.
MOTION
At 11:57 a.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 o’clock noon Thursday, February 19, 2015.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
HUNTER G. GOODMAN, Secretary of the Senate
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CLERGY
Dumont, Father Photios, St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Seattle............................................................................... 9
Edelman, Rabbi Cheski, Jewish Discovery Center, Tumwater 8
Kakihara, Rev. Kojo, Buddhist Temple, Tacoma................ 10
MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR
Gubernatorial Appointments.................................................. 6
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
Remarks by the President................................................. 8, 10
SENATE PAGES
Bell Toms, Miss Zsa Zsa....................................................... 9
Miyake, Mr. Christopher – House Page................................. 9
WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE
Guest, Dinsmore, Ms. Cynthia, Director, OYC................... 10
Guest, Fairhurst, Justice Mary, WA St. Supreme Court........ 8
Guest, Gonzalez, Justice Steven, WA St. Supreme Court..... 8
Guest, Gordon McCloud, Justice Sheryl, WA St. Supreme Court 8
Guest, Kelley, Troy, Auditor................................................. 8
Guest, McIntire, James, Treasurer......................................... 8
Guest, Olympia Youth Chorus, Cantabile Ensemble........... 10
Guest, Stephens, Justice Debra, WA St. Supreme Court....... 8
Guest, Wiggins, Justice Charles, WA St. Supreme Court..... 8
Guest, Wyman, Kim, Secretary of State................................ 8
Guest, Yu, Justice Mary, WA St. Supreme Court................. 8
Guests, Old Timers’ Reception............................................ 10
Guests, Washington State Patrol Honor Guard...................... 8
Joint Session, Memorial Service............................................ 8
Remarks by the Speaker Pro Tempore................................... 8