SIXTY FIFTH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION
FORTY FIFTH DAY
House Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, February 21, 2018
The House was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding). The Clerk called the roll and a quorum was present.
The flags were escorted to the rostrum by a Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, Pages IMF Bangor Color Guard comprised of Machinist’s Mate Auxilary 1st Class Michael Dayton, Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Charles Rehall, Machinist’s mate 2nd Class Kevin Trinidad, Fire Control Technician 2nd Class Alan Holman, Electronics Technician 1st Class John Carriveaux and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Kershelle Garcia. The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) led the Chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance. The National Anthem was performed by Chief Musician Evan Vis. The prayer was offered by Commander William Holiman, Chaplain, Navy Region Northwest, acompanied by the Navy Band Northwest Clarinet Trio comprised of Musician 2st Class Luke Cox, Musician 1st Class Alan Holland, and Musician 2nd Class Emily Zizza who performed the Navy Hymn “Eternal Father.”
RESOLUTION
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2018-4678, by Representatives Chopp, Kristiansen, Appleton, Barkis, Bergquist, Blake, Buys, Caldier, Chandler, Chapman, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, DeBolt, Dent, Doglio, Dolan, Dye, Eslick, Fey, Fitzgibbon, Frame, Goodman, Graves, Gregerson, Griffey, Haler, Hansen, Hargrove, Harmsworth, Harris, Hayes, Holy, Hudgins, Irwin, Jenkin, Jinkins, Johnson, Kagi, Kilduff, Kirby, Klippert, Kloba, Kraft, Kretz, Lovick, Lytton, MacEwen, Macri, Manweller, Maycumber, McBride, McCabe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morris, Muri, Nealey, Orcutt, Ormsby, Ortiz-Self, Orwall, Pellicciotti, Peterson, Pettigrew, Pike, Pollet, Reeves, Riccelli, Robinson, Rodne, Ryu, Santos, Sawyer, Schmick, Sells, Senn, Shea, Slatter, Smith, Springer, Stambaugh, Stanford, Steele, Stokesbary, Stonier, Sullivan, Tarleton, Taylor, Tharinger, Valdez, Van Werven, Vick, Volz, Walsh, Wilcox, Wylie, and Young
WHEREAS, Washington state has both a strong maritime heritage and a contemporary reliance on the sea; and
WHEREAS, The United States Navy is the military service that secures sea lanes, allowing free flow of commerce to and from our state, and whose power projection promotes stability for our friends and deters aggression from our foes; and
WHEREAS, The Navy has been a presence in Puget Sound since before Washington statehood; and
WHEREAS, Navy installations provide careers and economic stability to tens of thousands of Washington state citizens; and
WHEREAS, Washington state Navy bases support two aircraft carriers, more than five surface ships, thirteen submarines, and 144 aircraft; and
WHEREAS, Washington state and the Pacific Northwest are home to 23,293 active duty Navy service members, 21,624 Navy civilian employees, 3,600 drilling Naval reservists, 42,000 Navy family members, and 99,191 Navy retirees; and
WHEREAS, Washington state based Navy personnel and assets regularly deploy around the world to deter aggression, relieve the distressed, and aid America's friends and allies; and
WHEREAS, Washington state Navy bases are consistently recognized for their leadership and innovation in environmental stewardship, community engagement, and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, Navy personnel routinely provide homeland security, disaster assistance, and rescue services to the citizens of Washington state;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives celebrate the Navy and bring warm greetings and many thanks to each and every person related to the Navy's work and mission in our state.
Representative Appleton moved adoption of HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4678
Representatives Appleton and MacEwen spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4678 was adopted.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) recognized Captain Tom Zwolfer, Chief of Staff, Navy Region Northwest and asked the members to acknowledge him.
The Speaker also recognized the delegation of Navy Leadership seated in the South Gallery and asked the members to welcome the commanding officers of all the Puget Sound naval bases and facilities as well as recognizing a number of Commander Chiefs and Assistants present to participate in Navy day.
Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) called upon Representative Appleton to preside.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the fourth order of business.
INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING
HB 2995 by Representatives Tarleton, Doglio and Pollet
AN ACT Relating to Washington's clean, affordable, and reliable energy future; amending RCW 19.285.030, 19.285.040, 19.285.060, 19.285.070, and 19.285.080; adding a new section to chapter 19.285 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.08 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 82.16 RCW; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
There being no objection, the bill listed on the day’s introduction sheet under the fourth order of business was referred to the committee so designated.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the fifth order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 19, 2018
HB 2858 Prime Sponsor, Representative Johnson: Allowing excess local infrastructure financing revenues to be carried forward. Reported by Committee on Finance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Lytton, Chair; Frame, Vice Chair; Nealey, Ranking Minority Member; Orcutt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Condotta; Dolan; Pollet; Springer; Stokesbary; Wilcox and Wylie.
Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 20, 2018
SB 6085 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hasegawa: Addressing the linked deposit program. Reported by Committee on Business & Financial Services
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Kirby, Chair; Reeves, Vice Chair; Vick, Ranking Minority Member; Walsh, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Barkis; Bergquist; Blake; Jenkin; McCabe; Santos and Stanford.
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.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eighth order of business.
MOTION
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. 2653
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5553
SENATE BILL NO. 5722
SENATE BILL NO. 5912
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5992
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6002
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6021
SENATE BILL NO. 6059
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6133
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6155
There being no objection, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., February 22, 2018, the 46th Day of the Regular Session.
FRANK CHOPP, Speaker
BERNARD DEAN, Chief Clerk
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SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE (Representative Lovick presiding)
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