NOON SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

The Senate was called to order at 12:04 p.m. by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Senator Keiser presiding. No roll call was taken.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Liias, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.

MOTION

Pursuant to Rule 46, on motion of Senator Liias, and without objection, the Committee on Law & Justice and the Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development were granted special leave to meet during the day’s floor session.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Liias, the Senate advanced to the first order of business.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

February 19, 2018

SB 5627 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kuderer: Concerning the sale of manufactured/mobile home communities. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5627 as recommended by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; Braun, Ranking Member; Honeyford, Assistant Ranking Member; Bailey; Billig; Brown; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Hunt; Keiser; Mullet; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler; Van De Wege; Wagoner and Warnick.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2018

SB 6536 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fain: Extending a sales and use tax exemption for disabled veterans and members of the armed forces for certain equipment and services that assist physically challenged persons to safely operate a motor vehicle. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; Braun, Ranking Member; Honeyford, Assistant Ranking Member; Bailey; Billig; Brown; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Hunt; Keiser; Mullet; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler; Van De Wege; Wagoner and Warnick.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2018

SHB 1060 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Concerning the administration of marijuana to students for medical purposes. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Wellman, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Zeiger, Ranking Member; Billig; Hunt; Mullet and Pedersen.

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2018

ESHB 1239 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Concerning requests for medical records to support an application for social security benefits. Reported by Committee on Health & Long Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Cleveland, Chair; Kuderer, Vice Chair; Conway; Fain; Keiser; Mullet and Van De Wege.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Rivers, Ranking Member and Bailey.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2018

ESHB 1434 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government, Elections & Information Technology: Adding the use of shared leave for employees who are sick or temporarily disabled because of pregnancy disability or for the purposes of parental leave to bond with the employee's newborn, adoptive, or foster child. Reported by Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hunt, Chair; Kuderer, Vice Chair; Miloscia, Ranking Member; Saldaña and Zeiger.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2018

2SHB 1513 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government, Elections & Information Technology: Collecting youth voter registration sign up information. Reported by Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hunt, Chair; Kuderer, Vice Chair; Saldaña and Zeiger.

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

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

February 19, 2018

SHB 1524 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Increasing success in therapeutic courts. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Pedersen, Chair; Dhingra, Vice Chair; Padden, Ranking Member; Angel, Assistant Ranking Member; Darneille; Frockt and Wilson.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 19, 2018

2SHB 1532 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Concerning the exemption of property taxes for nonprofit homeownership development. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Darneille, Chair; Dhingra, Vice Chair; O'Ban, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Frockt and Miloscia.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 19, 2018

SHB 1559 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Granting binding interest arbitration rights to certain uniformed personnel. Reported by Committee on Labor & Commerce

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Hasegawa, Vice Chair; Conway; King; Kuderer; Saldaña and Wilson.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 19, 2018

EHB 1571 Prime Sponsor, Representative Reeves: Creating a community care and supportive services program for veterans. Reported by Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hunt, Chair; Kuderer, Vice Chair; Miloscia, Ranking Member; Saldaña and Zeiger.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 19, 2018

ESHB 1618 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Concerning family and community engagement coordinators. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Wellman, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Zeiger, Ranking Member; Billig; Hunt; Mullet; Padden; Pedersen and Rivers.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2018

E2SHB 1673 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards: Adding training on public works and prevailing wage requirements to responsible bidder criteria. Reported by Committee on Labor & Commerce

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Hasegawa, Vice Chair; Conway; Kuderer and Saldaña.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators King and Wilson.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2018

SHB 1763 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Modifying the property tax exemption for property used to provide housing for eligible persons with developmental disabilities. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Darneille, Chair; Dhingra, Vice Chair; O'Ban, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Frockt and Miloscia.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 19, 2018

SHB 2101 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Concerning the availability of sexual assault nurse examiners. Reported by Committee on Health & Long Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Cleveland, Chair; Kuderer, Vice Chair; Rivers, Ranking Member; Bailey; Conway; Fain; Keiser; Mullet and Van De Wege.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2018

HB 2257 Prime Sponsor, Representative McBride: Prohibiting maintenance of certification from being required for certain health professions. Reported by Committee on Health & Long Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Cleveland, Chair; Kuderer, Vice Chair; Rivers, Ranking Member; Bailey; Conway; Fain; Keiser; Mullet and Van De Wege.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2018

HB 2266 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hayes: Clarifying the nature of the driver training education curriculum developed and maintained by the department of licensing and the office of the superintendent of public instruction. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Wellman, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Zeiger, Ranking Member; Billig; Hunt; Mullet; Padden; Pedersen and Rivers.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2018

EHB 2332 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sawyer: Concerning gambling addiction. Reported by Committee on Labor & Commerce

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Hasegawa, Vice Chair; Conway; King; Kuderer; Saldaña and Wilson.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2018

HB 2358 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sawyer: Clarifying marijuana-related definitions. Reported by Committee on Labor & Commerce

MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Hasegawa, Vice Chair; Conway; King; Kuderer; Saldaña and Wilson.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 19, 2018

ESHB 2362 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety: Concerning crime committed by business entities. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Pedersen, Chair; Dhingra, Vice Chair; Padden, Ranking Member; Angel, Assistant Ranking Member; Darneille; Frockt and Wilson.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2018

SHB 2367 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Human Services: Establishing a child care collaborative task force. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Wellman, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Zeiger, Ranking Member; Billig; Hunt; Mullet; Padden; Pedersen and Rivers.

Referred to Committee on Labor & Commerce.

February 19, 2018

SHB 2398 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning jury selection. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pedersen, Chair; Dhingra, Vice Chair; Padden, Ranking Member; Angel, Assistant Ranking Member; Darneille; Frockt and Wilson.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2018

SHB 2448 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Increasing the availability of housing for developmentally disabled persons. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Darneille, Chair; Dhingra, Vice Chair; O'Ban, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Frockt and Miloscia.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 19, 2018

ESHB 2472 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Gaming: Ensuring reasonable terms of payment are available to marijuana retailers when contracting with marijuana processors for the purchase of marijuana products. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Ensuring reasonable terms of payment are available to marijuana retailers, marijuana producers, and marijuana processors when contracting with other marijuana retailers, marijuana producers, and marijuana processors for the purchase of marijuana products. ) Reported by Committee on Labor & Commerce

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Hasegawa, Vice Chair; Conway; King; Kuderer; Saldaña and Wilson.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2018

HB 2474 Prime Sponsor, Representative Condotta: Modifying marijuana product labeling requirements. Reported by Committee on Labor & Commerce

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Hasegawa, Vice Chair; Conway; King; Kuderer; Saldaña and Wilson.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2018

ESHB 2489 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Concerning opioid use disorder treatment, prevention, and related services. Reported by Committee on Health & Long Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Cleveland, Chair; Kuderer, Vice Chair; Rivers, Ranking Member; Bailey; Conway; Fain; Keiser; Mullet and Van De Wege.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 19, 2018

SHB 2514 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Regarding discriminatory provisions found in written instruments related to real property. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pedersen, Chair; Dhingra, Vice Chair; Padden, Ranking Member; Angel, Assistant Ranking Member; Darneille; Frockt and Wilson.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2018

SHB 2530 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning foster youth health care benefits. Reported by Committee on Health & Long Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Cleveland, Chair; Kuderer, Vice Chair; Rivers, Ranking Member; Bailey; Conway; Fain; Keiser; Mullet and Van De Wege.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 19, 2018

HB 2642 Prime Sponsor, Representative McCaslin: Requiring the department of children, youth, and families to provide a written explanation for a determination of unsuitability for unsupervised access to children in care. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Wellman, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Zeiger, Ranking Member; Billig; Hunt; Mullet; Padden; Pedersen and Rivers.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2018

2SHB 2671 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Improving the behavioral health of people in the agricultural industry. Reported by Committee on Health & Long Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Cleveland, Chair; Kuderer, Vice Chair; Rivers, Ranking Member; Bailey; Conway; Fain; Keiser; Mullet and Van De Wege.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 19, 2018

SHB 2685 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Promoting preapprenticeship opportunities for high school students. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Wellman, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Zeiger, Ranking Member; Billig; Hunt; Mullet; Padden and Pedersen.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2018

HB 2699 Prime Sponsor, Representative Stanford: Exempting alcohol manufacturers from the food storage warehouse license. Reported by Committee on Labor & Commerce

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway; King; Kuderer; Saldaña and Wilson.

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2018

HB 2751 Prime Sponsor, Representative Stonier: Concerning the deduction of union dues and fees. Reported by Committee on Labor & Commerce

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Hasegawa, Vice Chair; Conway; Kuderer and Saldaña.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators King and Wilson.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2018

HB 2821 Prime Sponsor, Representative McCabe: Concerning delegation of inspection duties. Reported by Committee on Labor & Commerce

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Hasegawa, Vice Chair; Conway; King; Kuderer; Saldaña and Wilson.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2018

HB 2892 Prime Sponsor, Representative Lovick: Establishing the mental health field response teams program. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Darneille, Chair; Dhingra, Vice Chair; O'Ban, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Frockt and Miloscia.

Referred to Committee on Law & Justice.

February 19, 2018

SGA 9305 KIMBERLY N GORDON, reappointed on August 29, 2017, for the term ending August 2, 2020, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Pedersen, Chair; Dhingra, Vice Chair; Padden, Ranking Member; Angel, Assistant Ranking Member; Darneille; Frockt and Wilson.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2018

SGA 9338 GREG SZABO, appointed on November 20, 2017, for the term ending July 1, 2021, as Member of the Washington State School for the Blind Board of Trustees. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Wellman, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Zeiger, Ranking Member; Billig; Hunt; Mullet; Padden; Pedersen and Rivers.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2018

SGA 9347 GREGORY C LINK, appointed on December 27, 2017, for the term ending August 2, 2018, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

MOTIONS

On motion of Senator Liias, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated.

On motion of Senator Liias, the Senate advanced to the third order of business.

MESSAGE FROM OTHER STATE OFFICERS

Department of Agriculture – “Pesticide Management Division 2017 Annual Report”, pursuant to 15.58.420 RCW;

Department of Corrections – “Swift and Certain Sanctioning”, in accordance with Substitute Senate Bill No. 5883;

Department of Health – “Safer Hormes, Suicide Aware Progress Report, July 2017 - January 2018”, in accordance with Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2793;

Department of Social & Health Services – “Inventory of Surplus Lands”, pursuant to 79.02.040 RCW;

Department of Transportation – “Fund Transfers Report, October -December 2017”, in accordance with Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5096;

“Fund Transfers Report (TPA and CWA Accounts), February 2018”, in accordance with Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5096;

“Project Delivery Status Report, October - December 2017”, in accordance with Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5096.

The reports listed were submitted to the Secretary of the Senate and made available online by the Office of the Secretary.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Liias, the Senate advanced to the fourth order of business.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

February 19, 2018

MR. PRESIDENT:

The House has passed:

HOUSE BILL NO. 2816,

and the same is herewith transmitted.

NONA SNELL, Deputy Chief Clerk

February 19, 2018

MR. PRESIDENT:

The House concurred in the Senate amendments to the following bills and passed the bills as amended by the Senate:

SECOND ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1508,

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1723,

and the same are herewith transmitted.

NONA SNELL, Deputy Chief Clerk

MOTION

On motion of Senator Liias, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

SB 6615 by Senator O'Ban

AN ACT Relating to the taxation of accountable communities of health; adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 2816 by Representatives Senn, Dent, Kagi, Muri and Appleton

AN ACT Relating to transferring all aspects of working connections child care and seasonal child care service delivery to the department of children, youth, and families, based on the recommendations required to be reported to the legislature pursuant to section 103, chapter 6, Laws of 2017 3rd sp. sess.; amending RCW 43.216.139, 43.216.141, 74.08A.341, and 43.216.135; creating new sections; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education.

MOTION

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

MOTION

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

MOTION

Senator Fain moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION

8707

By Senators Fain, O'Ban, Short, Fortunato, King, Brown, Rivers, Braun, Miloscia, Wagoner, Zeiger, Bailey, Honeyford, and Padden

WHEREAS, One hundred years ago a small nation of one million people achieved freedom in the aftermath of World War I, establishing the Republic of Estonia; and

WHEREAS, Estonia's founders stepped forward on February 24, 1918, to assert their country's independence and commitment to a government based on justice, democracy, and the rights of the individual; and

WHEREAS, This newly established Republic fought a War of Independence for the next two years against the forces of the Soviet Union; and

WHEREAS, Twenty-two years later Soviet tyranny again imposed itself on Estonia and denied the Estonian people their just right of national self-determination; and

WHEREAS, In the intervening years, the United States refused to recognize the forcible incorporation of Estonia into the Soviet Union; and

WHEREAS, Tens of thousands of Estonians fled their homeland and the resulting communist regime and immigrated to Washington where they have been for decades and contribute to the rich history and culture of our state; and

WHEREAS, An enduring belief in freedom for all people unites Americans everywhere in celebrating this centennial anniversary; and

WHEREAS, We mark this anniversary of Estonian independence with a renewed hope that the blessings of liberty will continue to flourish in a free and prosperous Estonia;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize February 24, 2018, as Estonian Independence Day.

Senators Fain and Liias spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8707.

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

MOTION

Senator Hawkins moved adoption of the following resolution:

Senator Hawkins read the resolution in full.

SENATE RESOLUTION

8712

By Senator Hawkins

WHEREAS, Washington's apple industry is a major contributor to the economic health of both the state and its people; and

WHEREAS, The Wenatchee Valley is preparing to celebrate the 99th annual Washington State Apple Blossom Festival to take place from April 26th through May 6th; and

WHEREAS, The Apple Blossom Festival, which began as a one-day gathering of poetry and song in Wenatchee's Memorial Park, is one of the oldest major festivals in the state, first celebrated in 1919 when Mrs. E. Wagner organized the first Blossom Day; and

WHEREAS, The Apple Blossom Festival celebrates the importance of the apple industry in the Wenatchee Valley and its environs; and

WHEREAS, The Apple Blossom Festival recognizes three young women who by their superior and distinctive efforts have exemplified the spirit and meaning of the Apple Blossom Festival; and

WHEREAS, These three young women were selected to reign over the Apple Blossom Festival and serve as ambassadors to the outlying communities as princesses and queen; and

WHEREAS, Sophie Castillo has been selected to represent her community as a 2018 Apple Blossom Princess, in part for her strong academic performance and extracurricular activities, including being an international top twenty finalist in marketing communications with DECA, a varsity golfer, a tutor at a local elementary school, and a Key Club member who participates in model United Nations, mock trial and FBLA, and the local TedDriven fund-raiser for cancer research and for her dedication to the community where she has always lived; and

WHEREAS, Jessica Murray has been selected to represent her community as a 2018 Apple Blossom Princess, in part for her community service, including being high school activities coordinator and co-president of Random Acts of Kindness, her extracurricular activities, including volunteering at a local humane society, leading freshman Ignite Orientation groups, and being a Math is Cool instructor, and her lasting commitment to a community that has given her so much; and

WHEREAS, Gretta Wiersma has been selected to represent her community as the 2018 Apple Blossom Queen, in part for her accomplishments as senior class president, serving as sports editor for her school's newspaper, participating in varsity soccer and track her entire high school career, her involvement with Young Life, Honor Society, and Random Acts of Kindness, and her passion and love for the people of the Wenatchee Valley; and

WHEREAS, These three young women desire to share their proven talents and leadership ambition to serve their community and encourage those they encounter;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor the accomplishments of the members of the Apple Blossom Festival Court and join the Wenatchee Valley and the people of the state of Washington in celebrating the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Queen Gretta Wiersma, Princess Sophie Castillo, Princess Jessica Murray, and the board of directors and chairs of the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival.

Senator Hawkins spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8712.

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

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

The President Pro Tempore welcomed and introduced members of the 2018 Apple Blossom Royalty Court who were seated in the gallery and recognized by the senate: Queen Gretta Wiersma, Princess Sophie Castillo, and Princess Jessica Murray.

MOTION

Senator Angel moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION

8714

By Senator Angel

WHEREAS, Washington State is committed to the promotion of safety programs, policies, and actions; and

WHEREAS, Thousands of motorcyclists travel the roads, streets, highways, and interstate systems of Washington State every day; and

WHEREAS, Motorcycles are fuel-efficient vehicles that have access to Washington State High Occupancy Vehicle lanes, promoting a less congested travel way; and

WHEREAS, Motorcyclists help to provide funds for the transportation infrastructure of Washington State that they and others use; and

WHEREAS, The majority of the motorcycling community is committed to motorcycle safety and awareness and promotes policies and procedures for themselves and other motorists in order to create a safe roadway for all; and

WHEREAS, The motorcycling community is filled with people dedicated to charitable organizations and activities; and

WHEREAS, Hundreds of motorcyclists, like those of Bikers Against Child Abuse, band together to support kids and other vulnerable communities all around the state; and

WHEREAS, The month of May is recognized nationally and throughout the state as Motorcycle Awareness Month;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate celebrate the month of May as Motorcycle Awareness Month; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the AAA Washington office, the ABATE of Washington office, Bikers Against Child Abuse, and the headquarters of the Washington State Patrol and the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Senator Angel spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8714.

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

MOTION

At 12:20 p.m., on motion of Senator Liias, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock a.m. Wednesday, February 21, 2018.

KAREN KEISER, President Pro Tempore of the Senate

BRAD HENDRICKSON, Secretary of the Senate