MORNING SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia

Friday, February 24, 2017

The Senate was called to order at 9:00 o’clock a.m. by the President Pro Tempore, Senator Sheldon presiding. No roll call was taken.

The prayer was offered by Reverend Tammy Stampfli of United Churches of Olympia.

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 23, 2017

SB 5001 Prime Sponsor, Senator O'Ban: Modifying the election and authority of regional transit authority board members. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5001 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators King, Chair; Hobbs, Ranking Minority Member; Ericksen; Fortunato; Hawkins; O'Ban; Van De Wege; Walsh and Wilson.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Liias; Cleveland; Saldaña and Takko.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2017

SB 5143 Prime Sponsor, Senator Zeiger: Concerning the exemption of property taxes for nonprofit homeownership development. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5143 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Hasegawa and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5274 Prime Sponsor, Senator Conway: Defining salary for purposes of the Washington state patrol retirement system. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators King, Chair; Hobbs, Ranking Minority Member; Liias; Cleveland; Ericksen; Fortunato; Hawkins; O'Ban; Saldaña; Takko; Van De Wege; Walsh and Wilson.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2017

SB 5296 Prime Sponsor, Senator Braun: Removing the requirement that an employee must work at least six months before taking vacation leave. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5296 as recommended by Committee on State Government be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Padden; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5317 Prime Sponsor, Senator Angel: Concerning the payment of certain required costs of the Tacoma Narrows toll bridge. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators King, Chair; Ericksen; Fortunato; Hawkins; O'Ban; Van De Wege; Walsh and Wilson.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Ranking Minority Member; Liias; Cleveland and Takko.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2017

SB 5357 Prime Sponsor, Senator Ranker: Establishing a pilot project to license outdoor early learning and child care programs. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5357 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Becker; Padden and Schoesler.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2017

SB 5371 Prime Sponsor, Senator Becker: Protecting public sector workers' rights through public disclosure of public sector unions' finances. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Bailey; Becker; Fain; Miloscia; Padden; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Hasegawa; Keiser and Pedersen.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5503 Prime Sponsor, Senator Baumgartner: Requiring safety belts on school buses. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5503 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators King, Chair; Hobbs, Ranking Minority Member; Liias; Cleveland; Fortunato; Hawkins; O'Ban; Saldaña; Takko; Van De Wege; Walsh and Wilson.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Ericksen.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 22, 2017

SB 5551 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rossi: Requiring periodic certification elections for labor unions representing public employees. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Bailey; Becker; Fain; Padden; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia and Pedersen.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5595 Prime Sponsor, Senator Billig: Concerning maintaining the quarterly average census method for calculating state hospital reimbursements. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Padden; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2017

SB 5659 Prime Sponsor, Senator Bailey: Addressing the eligibility of emergency medical technicians employed by public hospital districts for membership in the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5659 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Carlyle; Darneille; Fain; Keiser; Miloscia; Padden; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Conway and Hasegawa.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2017

SB 5726 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Addressing public school employee benefits. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5726 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Bailey; Becker; Fain; Keiser; Miloscia; Padden; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Conway; Darneille; Hasegawa and Pedersen.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Billig and Carlyle.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2017

SB 5762 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hunt: Concerning financing of the mercury-containing light stewardship program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brown, Vice Chair; Becker and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5819 Prime Sponsor, Senator King: Concerning the board of pilotage commissioners. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5819 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators King, Chair; Hobbs, Ranking Minority Member; Cleveland; Ericksen; Fortunato; Hawkins; O'Ban; Takko; Walsh and Wilson.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Liias; Saldaña and Van De Wege.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2017

SB 5833 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Addressing the minimum retirement allowance under the teachers' retirement system, plan 1. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5833 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Padden; Pedersen; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5837 Prime Sponsor, Senator Saldaña: Expanding high occupancy vehicle lane access to blood-collecting or distributing establishment vehicles. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5837 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators King, Chair; Hobbs, Ranking Minority Member; Liias; Cleveland; Ericksen; Fortunato; Hawkins; O'Ban; Saldaña; Takko; Van De Wege; Walsh and Wilson.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2017

SJR 8204 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fortunato: Amending the Constitution to prohibit the taxation of individual income. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Hasegawa; Keiser and Pedersen.

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 fifth order of business.

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

SB 5853 by Senators Walsh, Rolfes, Angel, Warnick, Wellman, Conway, Rivers, Takko, Schoesler, Zeiger, Brown, Billig, Bailey, Fain and Hasegawa

AN ACT Relating to career and technical education funding; adding new sections to chapter 28A.150 RCW; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

SB 5854 by Senators O'Ban, Becker, Rivers, Rossi and Zeiger

AN ACT Relating to nullifying the imposition of certain taxes within regional transit authority boundaries; amending RCW 81.104.175; adding a new section to chapter 81.112 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

SJM 8010 by Senators Bailey, Frockt, Rivers, Darneille, Angel, Conway, Zeiger, Sheldon, Schoesler, Rolfes, Keiser, Walsh, Warnick, Brown, Honeyford, Wilson, Ranker, O'Ban, Braun, Becker, Miloscia, Baumgartner, Short, Fortunato and Pearson

Requesting surplus federal government equipment needed for earthquake and tsunami preparedness.

Referred to Committee on State Government.

SCR 8403 by Senators Hunt, Carlyle, Miloscia, Darneille, Palumbo, Rossi, Keiser, Becker, Zeiger, Liias, Kuderer, Saldaña, Pedersen, Conway, Hobbs, Walsh, Billig, Cleveland, Nelson, Sheldon, McCoy, Hasegawa, Wellman, Ranker and Pearson

Naming the building at 1063 Capitol Way "The Helen Sommers Building."

Referred to Committee on State Government.

MOTION

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

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain and without objection, Substitute House Bill No. 2106 was removed from the second reading calendar and referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

MOTION

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

MOTION

Senator Rolfes moved adoption of the following resolution, which was read in full by the Senator:

SENATE RESOLUTION

8624

By Senators Rolfes, Frockt, Ranker, Hasegawa, Conway, Darneille, Billig, Bailey, Warnick, Fain, Walsh, Honeyford, and Liias

WHEREAS, Amanda Rohrkemper was a bright presence in the Code Reviser's Office of the Washington State Legislature until she passed away peacefully at the young age of thirty years old; and

WHEREAS, Amanda Rohrkemper was always an outgoing and hard-working individual, participating on the student council, cheering for the varsity cheer squad, and graduating with honors in 2004 from Cactus High School in Glendale, Arizona; and

WHEREAS, While attending Arizona State University, Amanda Rohrkemper majored in political science and began her career in public service by completing an internship with the Arizona State Legislature; and

WHEREAS, Amanda Rohrkemper graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University, then went on to finish her studies with a juris doctor degree from The George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C.; and

WHEREAS, Amanda Rohrkemper loved adventure, spending a semester studying in Paris and traveling the country to pursue her education and career; and

WHEREAS, Amanda Rohrkemper joined the Washington State legislative team as a Staff Attorney at the Code Reviser's Office in 2012; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her time at the legislature, Amanda Rohrkemper always maintained a professional yet pleasant attitude, fitting in well with her colleagues; and

WHEREAS, Amanda Rohrkemper had a passion for dance, art, and all things French, and her colleagues appreciated her unique skill of seeing the beauty in things that other people could not see; and

WHEREAS, Amanda Rohrkemper met each obstacle and difficult task with a smile, bringing a positive outlook to the world around her each day; and

WHEREAS, Amanda Rohrkemper worked tirelessly without expectation of receiving praise, instead finding joy in her hard work; and

WHEREAS, Amanda Rohrkemper treated those around her with care and compassion, always ready to help them with their troubles and recognizing the human need for kindness;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor Amanda Rohrkemper and the impact she had on her coworkers and the legislature and remember her positive outlook and passion for public service.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8624.

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

MOTION

Senator Liias moved adoption of the following resolution, which was read in full by the Senator:

SENATE RESOLUTION

8625

By Senators Rolfes, Ranker, Rossi, Honeyford, Warnick, Becker, Bailey, Padden, Darneille, Conway, Hasegawa, and Liias

WHEREAS, Sandra G. Wibbels was born on January 30, 1958, in Olympia, Washington, to Charlotte Yelle and Charles Packard; and

WHEREAS, Sandy Wibbels remained in the South Sound area for most of her life, loving the natural beauty and foliage of Puget Sound; and

WHEREAS, Sandy Wibbels graduated from North Thurston High School in Lacey, Washington, and remained in the area to marry her husband, Bob Wibbels, and raise their son, Stephen Wibbels; and

WHEREAS, Sandy Wibbels worked at the Washington State Legislature and joined Senate Committee Services where she was an exceptional Committee Assistant; and

WHEREAS, Her colleagues recall that Sandy Wibbels always had a bounce in her step and had a knack for making them laugh; and

WHEREAS, Sandy Wibbels loved gardening and took great pride in her front yard flowers and perennials, and she always looked forward to her yearly trips exploring the natural wonders of Hawaii with her husband; and

WHEREAS, Sandy Wibbels brought her love for the outdoors to her work at Senate Committee Services, regularly resurrecting office plants and coaxing them to bloom beautifully; and

WHEREAS, Sandy had a kind heart, welcoming new staff to the Washington State Legislature and taking a motherly role with fellow staff both young and old; and

WHEREAS, Sandy Wibbels was a great source of knowledge for her colleagues, and they fondly remember her positive spirit helping them power through many late nights of session; and

WHEREAS, On April 30, 2016, Sandy Wibbels passed away in Olympia's St. Peter Hospital due to complications from cancer; and

WHEREAS, Sandy Wibbels's love for the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and her dedication to the Washington State Legislature will not be forgotten;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor the life of Sandra G. Wibbels and her career in the Washington State Legislature.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8625.

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

MOTION

Senator Warnick moved adoption of the following resolution, which was read in full by the Senator:

SENATE RESOLUTION

8626

By Senators Warnick, Becker, Bailey, Padden, Billig, Darneille, Conway, Hasegawa, Frockt, Rolfes, Ranker, Brown, Rossi, Honeyford, Miloscia, Rivers, Zeiger, Pedersen, Angel, Fain, Braun, Wilson, Walsh, Pearson, Sheldon, Baumgartner, Fortunato, Short, O'Ban, Hawkins, King, and Schoesler

WHEREAS, Today, we honor the late Kyle E. Lynch, a community leader and public servant of unparalleled dedication; and

WHEREAS, From 2003 to 2016, Kyle worked as a Legislative Aide helping and representing the communities of the 13th District; first serving Senator Joyce Mulliken and later Senator Judy Warnick; and

WHEREAS, Kyle lived his life as a model christian, quintessential boy scout, and was involved in many important projects that bettered the lives of the people of the Columbia Basin; and

WHEREAS, Kyle's tenure with the boy scouts spanned an impressive 35 years and he lived his life by the boy scout oath and law; Kyle rose to the rank of Eagle Scout, was inducted into the Order of the Arrow, and was eventually elected as Section Chief to W1-C; and

WHEREAS, Kyle consistently demonstrated his capabilities as a leader and role model, and in 1989 was honored with the Founders Award for his involvement and dedication to his community's youth; and

WHEREAS, Kyle passed away this November, after a hard-fought, courageous battle with metastatic colon cancer; and

WHEREAS, Despite Kyle's cancer being diagnosed at stage 4, he chose aggressive chemotherapy treatments and a clinical trial, demonstrating his tremendous bravery and determination; and

WHEREAS, Kyle comforted his loved ones and community during his grueling treatments; and his selflessness, strength, and courage serve as an inspiration to us all;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor the life of the late Kyle Lynch, and recognize his incredible courage, his dedication to our state and the people of the Columbia Basin, and his principled character, which bettered the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Kyle Lynch's wife, Lynne Lynch; his children, Maria and Luke; and his parents, Jack and Debi Lynch.

Senators Warnick and Short spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8626.

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

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

The President welcomed and introduced members of the Lynch family who were seated in the gallery: Lynne Lynch, Kyle’s wife; Maria and Luke; Kyle’s children; and Jack and Debi Lynch, Kyle’s parents.

MOTION

At 9:22 a.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President for the purpose of reading in committee reports later in the day.

AFTERNOON SESSION

The Senate was called to order at 4:25 p.m. by the Vice President Pro Tempore, Senator Honeyford presiding.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate reverted to the first order of business.

SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

February 24, 2017

SB 5014 Prime Sponsor, Senator Pearson: Concerning determination of the benchmark rate in Snohomish county for certain community residential services. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5014 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5021 Prime Sponsor, Senator O'Ban: Concerning pro bono legal services for military service members, veterans, and their families. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5021 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5022 Prime Sponsor, Senator Bailey: Providing information to students about education loans. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5022 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Padden; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5028 Prime Sponsor, Senator McCoy: Requiring teacher preparation programs to integrate Native American curriculum developed by the office of the superintendent of public instruction into existing Pacific Northwest history and government requirements. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Becker and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5033 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Concerning financing essential public infrastructure. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5033 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Bailey; Becker; Fain; Keiser; Miloscia; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Hasegawa and Pedersen.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Billig; Padden and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5070 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rivers: Concerning paraeducators. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Keiser; Miloscia; Padden; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Hasegawa.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5087 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Concerning the evaluation and prioritization of capital budget projects at the public two-year and four-year institutions of higher education. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Keiser; Miloscia; Padden; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5089 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Concerning more efficient use of state facilities through aligning the functions of the department of enterprise services and the office of financial management, collecting additional space use data, and making technical corrections. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5099 Prime Sponsor, Senator Bailey: Concerning crimes against vulnerable persons. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5099 as recommended by Committee on Law & Justice be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Padden; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5100 Prime Sponsor, Senator Bailey: Requiring live financial literacy seminars for students at institutions of higher education. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5100 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5104 Prime Sponsor, Senator O'Ban: Concerning the creation of a property tax exemption for spouses of military members or first responders killed in the line of duty. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5104 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Bailey; Becker; Conway; Fain; Miloscia; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Hasegawa.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Billig; Darneille; Keiser and Pedersen.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5107 Prime Sponsor, Senator Billig: Creating a local pathway for local governments, school districts, and nonprofit organizations to provide more high quality early learning opportunities by reducing barriers and increasing efficiency. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5107 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5111 Prime Sponsor, Senator Braun: Enacting an excise tax on capital gains to improve the fairness of Washington's tax system and provide funding for the education legacy trust account. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Bailey; Becker; Fain; Miloscia; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5113 Prime Sponsor, Senator Braun: Investing in education by modifying the business and occupation tax and providing small business tax relief. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5118 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rolfes: Increasing the personal needs allowance for persons receiving state-financed care. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5127 Prime Sponsor, Senator Braun: Establishing a carbon pollution tax and investment program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, facilitate the transition to a clean energy economy, and invest in K-12 education and other vital public services. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5179 Prime Sponsor, Senator Bailey: Requiring coverage for hearing instruments under public employee and medicaid programs. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5179 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5182 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fain: Providing local governments with options to preserve affordable housing in their communities. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5182 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Hasegawa and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5198 Prime Sponsor, Senator Becker: Concerning fire suppression methodologies. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5198 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Padden; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Pedersen.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Ranker, Ranking Minority Member and Carlyle.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5201 Prime Sponsor, Senator O'Ban: Concerning individuals receiving both employment and community access services. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5201 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5236 Prime Sponsor, Senator Zeiger: Creating the civic learning public-private partnership. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5236 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5239 Prime Sponsor, Senator Warnick: Ensuring that water is available to support development. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5239 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Bailey; Becker; Fain; Miloscia; Padden; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Carlyle; Darneille; Hasegawa; Keiser and Pedersen.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Billig and Conway.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5255 Prime Sponsor, Senator Padden: Concerning seizure and forfeiture reporting. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5255 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Padden; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5258 Prime Sponsor, Senator Zeiger: Creating the Washington academic, innovation, and mentoring (AIM) program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5258 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5285 Prime Sponsor, Senator Wilson: Conducting a workforce study of employment opportunities in the agriculture, environment, and natural resources economic sectors intended to provide educators with the information needed for informing students about employment opportunities in the studied fields. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5285 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5294 Prime Sponsor, Senator Padden: Concerning the department of corrections. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5294 as recommended by Committee on Law & Justice be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Padden; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5300 Prime Sponsor, Senator Zeiger: Authorizing specified local governments, including municipalities and federally recognized Indian tribes, that typically have limited access to economic development resources, to designate a portion of their territory as a creative district subject to certification by the Washington state arts commission. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5300 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5340 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Concerning class B elevator work permits. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5340 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Darneille; Fain; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Conway and Hasegawa.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5342 Prime Sponsor, Senator King: Concerning the distribution of monetary penalties to local courts and state agencies paid for failure to comply with discover pass requirements. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5342 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Hasegawa.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5349 Prime Sponsor, Senator Cleveland: Concerning elder justice centers. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5349 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5405 Prime Sponsor, Senator Wilson: Requiring protection for occupants of national guard facilities. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5405 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Hasegawa.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5452 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Concerning local and community projects. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5452 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Bailey; Becker; Conway; Fain; Keiser; Miloscia; Padden; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Hasegawa.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5453 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Concerning school construction assistance grants for small, rural school districts. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5453 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Keiser; Miloscia; Padden; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Hasegawa.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5474 Prime Sponsor, Senator Pearson: Initiating proactive steps to address elk hoof disease. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5474 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Padden; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5475 Prime Sponsor, Senator Brown: Providing a business and occupation tax exemption for manufacturers of small modular reactors. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5475 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Bailey; Becker; Fain; Miloscia; Padden; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Hasegawa; Keiser and Pedersen.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5479 Prime Sponsor, Senator Saldaña: Establishing a shared parental leave program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5500 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Concerning the state building code council. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5500 as recommended by Committee on Local Government be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Bailey; Becker; Fain; Miloscia; Padden; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Hasegawa; Keiser and Pedersen.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5525 Prime Sponsor, Senator Wilson: Concerning veterans' mental health services at institutions of higher education. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5529 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rolfes: Concerning dual language in early learning and K-12 education. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5529 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5540 Prime Sponsor, Senator Walsh: Creating an oral health pilot program for adults with diabetes and pregnant women. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5540 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Padden; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5546 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hawkins: Concerning proactively addressing wildfire risk by creating a forest health treatment assessment. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5546 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Padden; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5558 Prime Sponsor, Senator Darneille: Issuing a two-year identicard for offenders released from prison facilities. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Third Substitute Senate Bill No. 5558 be substituted therefor, and the third substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Bailey; Becker; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5559 Prime Sponsor, Senator Darneille: Implementing a vulnerable youth guardianship program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5559 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5588 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hasegawa: Developing information concerning racial disproportionality. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5588 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5610 Prime Sponsor, Senator Darneille: Addressing the sentencing of juveniles. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5610 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget .

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brown, Vice Chair; Becker; Padden and Schoesler.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5643 Prime Sponsor, Senator Wellman: Concerning lead-based paint certification fees. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5643 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Becker and Schoesler.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brown, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget and Bailey.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5644 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Concerning skill center facility maintenance. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5644 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Padden; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5647 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Creating a low-income home rehabilitation revolving loan program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Conway; Fain; Keiser; Miloscia; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Darneille and Pedersen.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5653 Prime Sponsor, Senator Becker: Addressing the administration of the public employees' benefits program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5653 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Bailey; Becker; Fain; Miloscia; Padden; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Hasegawa; Keiser and Pedersen.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget and Billig.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5684 Prime Sponsor, Senator Palumbo: Creating the higher education infrastructure investment program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5684 as recommended by Committee on Higher Education be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Darneille; Fain; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget and Hasegawa.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Conway and Keiser.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5702 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Improving state funding for school construction, modernization, and asset preservation. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5702 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Padden; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5703 Prime Sponsor, Senator Padden: Establishing a special allegation for habitual property offenders. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5703 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Conway; Fain; Miloscia; Padden; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Darneille; Hasegawa; Keiser and Pedersen.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5705 Prime Sponsor, Senator Becker: Concerning inspection and review of state contracted behavioral health and recovery agencies. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5705 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Bailey; Becker; Fain; Miloscia; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5712 Prime Sponsor, Senator Zeiger: Developing a bilingual educational workforce. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5712 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5713 Prime Sponsor, Senator Palumbo: Creating the skilled worker outreach, recruitment, and key training program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5713 as recommended by Committee on Higher Education be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Darneille; Fain; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Hasegawa.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5719 Prime Sponsor, Senator Baumgartner: Creating a labor and industries ombuds within the department of commerce. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5719 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Carlyle; Fain; Miloscia; Padden; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Conway; Hasegawa and Pedersen.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Darneille and Keiser.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5736 Prime Sponsor, Senator Brown: Concerning the expansion of nutrition programs for older adults. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5745 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kuderer: Addressing contaminated drinking water stemming from the lead content in drinking water infrastructure, including pipes, connections, and fixtures. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5745 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Padden; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5749 Prime Sponsor, Senator Darneille: Concerning paperwork reduction in order to improve the availability of mental health services to protect children and families. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5749 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Padden; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5753 Prime Sponsor, Senator Zeiger: Concerning the financing of early learning facilities. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5753 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Hasegawa.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget .

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5755 Prime Sponsor, Senator Short: Simplifying the population growth criteria for planning required by the growth management act. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5755 as recommended by Committee on Local Government be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Bailey; Becker; Fain; Miloscia; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Hasegawa; Keiser and Pedersen.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5779 Prime Sponsor, Senator Brown: Concerning behavioral health integration in primary care. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5779 as recommended by Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Padden; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5783 Prime Sponsor, Senator Sheldon: Exempting multipurpose senior citizen centers from property taxation. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5783 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Miloscia; Padden; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Ranker, Ranking Minority Member.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Carlyle; Hasegawa and Keiser.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SB 5820 Prime Sponsor, Senator Wilson: Concerning financial aid at institutions of higher education. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Hasegawa; Keiser and Pedersen.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5835 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Promoting healthy outcomes for pregnant women and infants. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5835 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5844 Prime Sponsor, Senator Braun: Adopting citizen commission 2016 recommendations and making adjustments to the commission's review process. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5844 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SB 5849 Prime Sponsor, Senator Angel: Addressing the need for veterans' services. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Keiser; Miloscia; Pedersen; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2017

SJR 8201 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Amending the Constitution to allow the state to guarantee debt issued to local governments for infrastructure projects. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Rossi, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget ; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Conway; Fain; Keiser; Miloscia; Rivers; Schoesler; Warnick and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Hasegawa and Pedersen.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Billig; Carlyle; Darneille and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2017

SJR 8208 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fain: Requiring the legislature to enact a four-year balanced budget. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Ranker, Ranking Minority Member; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Operating Budget; Frockt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Capital Budget; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Hasegawa; Keiser and Pedersen.

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

At 4:27 p.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate adjourned until 1:00 o'clock p.m. Monday, February 27, 2017.

TIM SHELDON, President Pro Tempore of the Senate

PABLO G. CAMPOS, Deputy Secretary of the Senate