SIXTY FIFTH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION
TWELFTH DAY
House Chamber, Olympia, Friday, January 19, 2018
The House was called to order at 9:55 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding).
Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.
RESOLUTION
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2018-4656, by Representatives Jenkin, Klippert, and Nealey
WHEREAS, Dr. Ray Tolcacher, prior to coming to Washington state in 1992, served as superintendent of the Windsor Unified School District in California for three years; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Ray Tolcacher also served as President of the Association of California School Administrators, the largest umbrella organization for school leaders in the United States, serving more than 17,000 California educators; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Ray Tolcacher has held several leadership roles in Washington state, including Southeast Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) Region 123 President, Employee Relations and Negotiations Network three-time state President, and Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) School Information Research Cooperative Board Member; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Ray Tolcacher was named Washington State Administrator of the Year for the 2016-17 National History Day; and
WHEREAS, The University of La Verne recently recognized Dr. Ray Tolcacher as a distinguished alumnus whose significant professional achievements earned him a spot among the University's 125 Notable Leos for Life; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Ray Tolcacher created, and was the host of, an informational TV show about education in Washington state called School Scene Magazine; and
WHEREAS, Two little known facts about Dr. Ray Tolcacher include a stint as "Mr. Principal" on the children's television series Romper Room, and that his college roommate was Cheech Marin, of Cheech and Chong fame; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Ray Tolcacher was an expert in developing district policies that addressed a wide array of issues. Dr. Ray Tolcacher was also a highly effective advocate at the legislative level who testified many times in front of legislative committees to advocate for children. His work and advocacy on levy equalization saved many districts from financial hardships; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Ray Tolcacher led the Prosser school district to numerous academic and athletic achievements, including consistently high test scores and several state championships in football; and
WHEREAS, During his final two years in Prosser, Dr. Ray Tolcacher also led a team of dedicated staff and community members to pass the first capital projects bond in 23 years;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives honor Dr. Ray Tolcacher as a visionary leader who advocated for students and teachers throughout his career; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Dr. Ray Tolcacher.
There being no objection, HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4656 was adopted.
RESOLUTION
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2018-4657, by Representatives Volz, Eslick, Gregerson, Kraft, Nealey, Ryu, Klippert, Dent, Harris, Barkis, Jenkin, Springer, Shea, Holy, and Muri
WHEREAS, The Washington State Teacher of the Year is selected annually from ten regional finalists from across the state; and
WHEREAS, The Teacher of the Year has earned the respect and admiration of their colleagues, is an expert in their field, guides students to excellence, and collaborates with colleagues, students, and families; and
WHEREAS, The Teacher of the Year demonstrates leadership and innovation in and outside the classroom walls that embodies lifelong learning; and
WHEREAS, The Teacher of the Year represents Washington State at all required National Teacher of the Year events, serves as the Teacher-in-Residence for Washington's Teacher of the Year Program, and is a member of the Washington Teacher Advisory Council; and
WHEREAS, The Teacher of the Year responds to and fulfills Teacher of the Year speaking requests, identifies, plans, and executes one statewide initiative, designs and executes a personal communication plan, and networks with statewide, teacher preparation programs; and
WHEREAS, The honor of being named Washington State Teacher of the Year is representative of teaching excellence in Washington State schools and the dedication of the teachers, administrators, and families for student success in learning;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives demonstrate its deep respect and appreciation for the 2018 Washington State Teacher of the Year, Mandy Manning, of Spokane School District 81 for her 19 years of teaching excellence, and broader service to society as both a Peace Corps volunteer and an international school instructor; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the value and dedication of all Washington State educators embodied in this most prestigious award; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Mandy Manning, the 2018 Washington State Teacher of the Year, and to The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
There being no objection, HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4657 was adopted.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the third order of business.
MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE
January 18, 2018
MR. SPEAKER:
The Senate has passed:
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5375,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
Brad Hendrickson, Secretary
January 18, 2018
MR. SPEAKER:
The Senate has passed:
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6091,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
Brad Hendrickson, Secretary
January 18, 2018
MR. SPEAKER:
The Senate has passed:
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5991,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6021,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
Brad Hendrickson, Secretary
The Speaker assumed the chair.
SIGNED BY THE SPEAKER
The Speaker signed the following bills:
ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1080
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6091
The Speaker called upon Representative Lovick to preside.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the fourth order of business.
INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING
HB 2871 by Representatives Pettigrew, Sawyer, Chapman and Buys
AN ACT Relating to changing the baseball stadium based special license plate; reenacting and amending RCW 46.17.220, 46.18.200, and 46.68.420; repealing RCW 46.18.215; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 2872 by Representatives Peterson, Young and Ortiz-Self
AN ACT Relating to the sustainability of the residential home heating oil program; and amending RCW 70.149.040.
Referred to Committee on Environment.
HB 2873 by Representatives Blake, Condotta and Goodman
AN ACT Relating to motorcycle profiling; and amending RCW 43.101.419.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 2874 by Representative Caldier
AN ACT Relating to the number of board members for certain public transportation benefit areas; amending RCW 36.57A.050; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 2875 by Representatives McBride, Jinkins, Muri, Fey, Ryu, Kilduff, Sawyer, McDonald, Tharinger, Barkis, Stambaugh, Wilcox, Wylie, Kirby, Ortiz-Self, Clibborn and Chapman
AN ACT Relating to sales, use, and excise tax exemptions for self-help housing development; amending RCW 82.45.010; adding a new section to chapter 82.08 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 2876 by Representatives Peterson and Nealey
AN ACT Relating to authorizing cities planning under the growth management act to impose certain real estate excise taxes by councilmatic action; and amending RCW 82.46.035.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 2877 by Representatives Kagi, Dent, Reeves, Frame, Caldier, Kilduff, Tarleton, Johnson, Eslick, Ortiz-Self, Kloba and Pollet
AN ACT Relating to equitable educational outcomes for foster children and youth from preschool to postsecondary education; creating new sections; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Early Learning & Human Services.
HB 2878 by Representatives Ortiz-Self, Macri, Robinson, Valdez and Pollet
AN ACT Relating to protecting community members from pesticides; amending RCW 70.104.020, 70.104.030, 17.21.100, and 49.70.119; adding new sections to chapter 70.104 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 49.70 RCW; creating a new section; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.
HB 2879 by Representatives Fitzgibbon, Macri and Pollet
AN ACT Relating to the Washington clean air act; amending RCW 70.94.331, 70.94.850, and 70.94.151; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Environment.
HB 2880 by Representatives Fey, Jinkins, Kirby, Griffey and Sawyer
AN ACT Relating to the redevelopment of an area overlapping the boundary between two adjacent cities; and amending RCW 35.10.217, 35.13.178, and 36.93.105.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
HB 2881 by Representatives Sawyer and Vick
AN ACT Relating to creating a new crime applicable to platforms, including internet web sites, that facilitate unauthorized gambling activity; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.515; adding new sections to chapter 9.46 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Public Safety.
HB 2882 by Representatives Kloba, Blake, Condotta and Sawyer
AN ACT Relating to addressing the regulation of odors from agricultural activities under the state clean air act; and amending RCW 70.94.640.
Referred to Committee on Environment.
HB 2883 by Representatives Haler, Lovick, Johnson, Klippert, Jenkin, Schmick, Pettigrew and Ortiz-Self
AN ACT Relating to ensuring access to community-based services for developmentally disabled citizens currently served by the developmental disabilities administration; and amending RCW 71A.12.290.
Referred to Committee on Early Learning & Human Services.
HB 2884 by Representatives Shea, Young, Hayes, Irwin and McCaslin
AN ACT Relating to the crime of endangerment with a controlled substance; amending RCW 9A.42.100; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Public Safety.
HB 2885 by Representatives Shea and McCaslin
AN ACT Relating to restricting certain individuals from participating on commissions, committees, or boards related to the oversight of law enforcement; adding a new section to chapter 41.04 RCW; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on State Government, Elections & Information Technology.
HB 2886 by Representatives Pollet, Graves, Frame and Kilduff
AN ACT Relating to public records of the legislative branch; amending RCW 42.56.010 and 42.56.580; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on State Government, Elections & Information Technology.
HB 2887 by Representatives Riccelli, Holy, Volz, Ormsby, Shea, McCaslin and Frame
AN ACT Relating to county commissioner elections; amending RCW 36.32.030, 36.32.050, 29A.76.010, 36.32.055, and 44.05.080; adding new sections to chapter 36.32 RCW; creating new sections; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on State Government, Elections & Information Technology.
HJM 4017 by Representatives Condotta, Jenkin, Vick, Caldier, Walsh and Kraft
Applying to Congress for a convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution related to a balanced federal budget.
Referred to Committee on State Government, Elections & Information Technology.
SSB 5991 by Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections (originally sponsored by Senators Billig, Fain, Palumbo, Miloscia, Hunt, Mullet, Carlyle, Frockt, Rolfes, Ranker, Darneille, Conway, Hasegawa, Pedersen, Nelson, McCoy, Takko, Saldaña, Cleveland, Wellman, Kuderer, Liias, Hobbs, Chase, Van De Wege, Keiser and Dhingra)
AN ACT Relating to increasing transparency of contributions by creating the Washington state DISCLOSE act of 2018; amending RCW 42.17A.235, 42.17A.240, and 42.17A.420; reenacting and amending RCW 42.17A.005; adding a new section to chapter 42.17A RCW; creating new sections; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on State Government, Elections & Information Technology.
SSB 6021 by Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections (originally sponsored by Senators Kuderer, Billig, Darneille, Palumbo, Frockt, Rolfes, Liias, Keiser, Pedersen, Hunt, Wellman, Conway, Saldaña, Hasegawa, Mullet and Nelson)
AN ACT Relating to extending the period for voter registration; amending RCW 29A.08.140, 29A.08.110, 29A.08.410, 29A.40.160, and 29A.32.031; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on State Government, Elections & Information Technology.
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 fifth order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
January 17, 2018
HB 2177 Prime Sponsor, Representative Chapman: Creating the rural county high employer demand jobs program. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Hansen, Chair; Pollet, Vice Chair; Holy, Ranking Minority Member; Van Werven, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Haler; Orwall; Sells and Tarleton.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
January 16, 2018
HB 2261 Prime Sponsor, Representative MacEwen: Concerning housing authorities. Reported by Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Ryu, Chair; Macri, Vice Chair; Barkis, Ranking Minority Member; McCabe, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Jenkin; Reeves and Sawyer.
Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 16, 2018
HB 2269 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kilduff: Concerning tax relief for adaptive automotive equipment for veterans and service members with disabilities. Reported by Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Ryu, Chair; Macri, Vice Chair; Barkis, Ranking Minority Member; McCabe, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Jenkin; Reeves and Sawyer.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
January 17, 2018
HB 2285 Prime Sponsor, Representative Chapman: Establishing a reporting process for the department of natural resources regarding certain marbled murrelet habitat information. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Blake, Chair; Chapman, Vice Chair; Buys, Ranking Minority Member; Dent, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Chandler; Fitzgibbon; Lytton; Orcutt; Pettigrew; Robinson; Schmick; Springer; Stanford and Walsh.
Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 16, 2018
HB 2320 Prime Sponsor, Representative Reeves: Concerning the creation of a work group to study and make recommendations on natural disaster mitigation and resiliency activities. Reported by Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Ryu, Chair; Macri, Vice Chair; Barkis, Ranking Minority Member; McCabe, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Jenkin; Reeves and Sawyer.
Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 16, 2018
HB 2342 Prime Sponsor, Representative Lovick: Establishing a donation program for resident disabled veterans to receive hunting and fishing licenses. Reported by Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Ryu, Chair; Macri, Vice Chair; Barkis, Ranking Minority Member; McCabe, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Jenkin; Reeves and Sawyer.
Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 16, 2018
HB 2364 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ryu: Concerning facilities financing by the housing finance commission. Reported by Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Ryu, Chair; Macri, Vice Chair; Barkis, Ranking Minority Member; McCabe, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Reeves and Sawyer.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representative Jenkin.
Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.
January 16, 2018
HB 2449 Prime Sponsor, Representative Senn: Extending the timeline for completing a family assessment response. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & Human Services
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Kagi, Chair; Senn, Vice Chair; Dent, Ranking Minority Member; McCaslin, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Eslick; Frame; Goodman; Griffey; Kilduff; Klippert; Lovick; Muri and Ortiz-Self.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
January 17, 2018
HB 2464 Prime Sponsor, Representative Reeves: Concerning veteran and national guard tuition waivers. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Hansen, Chair; Pollet, Vice Chair; Holy, Ranking Minority Member; Van Werven, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Orwall; Sells and Tarleton.
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representative Haler.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
January 17, 2018
HB 2513 Prime Sponsor, Representative Orwall: Concerning suicide prevention and behavioral health in higher education, with enhanced services to student veterans. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Hansen, Chair; Pollet, Vice Chair; Holy, Ranking Minority Member; Van Werven, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Haler; Orwall; Sells and Tarleton.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
There being no objection, the bills listed on the day’s committee reports under the fifth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.
The Speaker assumed the chair.
SIGNED BY THE SPEAKER
The Speaker signed the following bills:
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6090
The Speaker called upon Chief Clerk Dean to preside.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eighth order of business.
MOTIONS
There being no objection, the Committee on Rules was relieved of the following bills and the bills were placed on the second reading calendar:
HOUSE BILL NO. 1567
HOUSE BILL NO. 1800
HOUSE BILL NO. 2233
HOUSE BILL NO. 2256
HOUSE BILL NO. 2297
HOUSE BILL NO. 2322
HOUSE BILL NO. 2332
HOUSE BILL NO. 2335
HOUSE BILL NO. 2474
There being no objection, the Committee on Rules was relieved of the following bills and the bills were placed on the third reading calendar:
HOUSE BILL NO. 1095
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1155
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1434
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1476
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1514
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1618
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1782
HOUSE BILL NO. 1790
HOUSE BILL NO. 1828
HOUSE BILL NO. 1855
HOUSE BILL NO. 1859
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 2008
SECOND ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 2107
HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 4002
HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 4010
There being no objection, the House adjourned until 10 a.m., January 22, 2018, the 15th Day of the Regular Session.
FRANK CHOPP, Speaker
BERNARD DEAN, Chief Clerk
1080-S2
Speaker Signed................................................................ 2
1095
Other Action.................................................................... 6
1155-S
Other Action.................................................................... 6
1434-S
Other Action.................................................................... 6
1476
Other Action.................................................................... 6
1514-S
Other Action.................................................................... 6
1567
Other Action.................................................................... 6
1618-S
Other Action.................................................................... 6
1782-S
Other Action.................................................................... 6
1790
Other Action.................................................................... 6
1800
Other Action.................................................................... 6
1828
Other Action.................................................................... 6
1855
Other Action.................................................................... 6
1859
Other Action.................................................................... 6
2008
Other Action.................................................................... 6
2107
Other Action.................................................................... 6
2177
Committee Report........................................................... 4
2233
Other Action.................................................................... 6
2256-S
Other Action.................................................................... 6
2261
Committee Report........................................................... 4
2269
Committee Report........................................................... 4
2285
Committee Report........................................................... 4
2297
Other Action.................................................................... 6
2320
Committee Report........................................................... 5
2322
Other Action.................................................................... 6
2332
Other Action.................................................................... 6
2335
Other Action.................................................................... 6
2342
Committee Report........................................................... 5
2364
Committee Report........................................................... 5
2449
Committee Report........................................................... 5
2464
Committee Report........................................................... 5
2474
Other Action.................................................................... 6
2513
Committee Report........................................................... 5
2871
Introduction & 1st Reading............................................. 2
2872
Introduction & 1st Reading............................................. 2
2873
Introduction & 1st Reading............................................. 2
2874
Introduction & 1st Reading............................................. 2
2875
Introduction & 1st Reading............................................. 2
2876
Introduction & 1st Reading............................................. 3
2877
Introduction & 1st Reading............................................. 3
2878
Introduction & 1st Reading............................................. 3
2879
Introduction & 1st Reading............................................. 3
2880
Introduction & 1st Reading............................................. 3
2881
Introduction & 1st Reading............................................. 3
2882
Introduction & 1st Reading............................................. 3
2883
Introduction & 1st Reading............................................. 3
2884
Introduction & 1st Reading............................................. 3
2885
Introduction & 1st Reading............................................. 3
2886
Introduction & 1st Reading............................................. 3
2887
Introduction & 1st Reading............................................. 3
4002
Other Action.................................................................... 6
4010
Other Action.................................................................... 6
4017
Introduction & 1st Reading............................................. 4
4656
Resolution Adopted......................................................... 1
4657
Resolution Adopted......................................................... 2
5375
Messages......................................................................... 2
5991-S
Introduction & 1st Reading............................................. 4
Messages......................................................................... 2
6021-S
Introduction & 1st Reading............................................. 4
Messages......................................................................... 2
6090-S
Speaker Signed................................................................ 5
6091-S
Speaker Signed................................................................ 2
Messages......................................................................... 2