House was called to order at 9:55 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Moscoso presiding).

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

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

February 5, 2016

MR. SPEAKER:

The Senate has passed:

SENATE BILL NO. 5046,

SENATE BILL NO. 5342,

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5435,

SENATE BILL NO. 5581,

SECOND ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5623,

ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5873,

ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 6091,

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6160,

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6177,

SENATE BILL NO. 6178,

SENATE BILL NO. 6199,

SENATE BILL NO. 6296,

SENATE BILL NO. 6405,

and the same are herewith transmitted.

Hunter G. Goodman, Secretary

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

INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

HB 2977 by Representatives Short, Kretz and Schmick

AN ACT Relating to encouraging job creation and retention in rural economies through the transparent and accountable provision of targeted tax relief for silicon smelters; amending RCW 82.12.022; adding a new section to chapter 82.16 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW; creating a new section; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 2978 by Representatives Stokesbary and Magendanz

AN ACT Relating to school choice; amending RCW 28A.655.110; adding a new section to chapter 28A.657 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Education.

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 eighth order of business.

There being no objection, the Committee on Appropriations was relieved of HOUSE BILL NO. 2450, and the bill was referred to the Committee on Rules.

There being no objection, the Committee on Rules was relieved of HOUSE BILL NO. 2895, and the bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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

There being no objection, the House adjourned until 9:55 a.m., February 9, 2016, the 30th Day of the Regular Session.

FRANK CHOPP, Speaker

BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk

2450

Other Action.................................................................... 1

2895

Other Action.................................................................... 1

2977

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

2978

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

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