FORTY SIXTH DAY

 


NOON SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia

Thursday, February 22, 2018

 

The Senate was called to order at 12:29 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

 

There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the first order of business.

 

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

 

February 21, 2018

SB 6032 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rolfes: Making supplemental operating appropriations.  Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6032 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Hasegawa; Hunt; Keiser; Mullet; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker and Van De Wege.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Senators Braun, Ranking Member; Honeyford, Assistant Ranking Member; Bailey; Becker; Brown; Fain; Schoesler; Wagoner and Warnick.

 

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

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SB 6095 Prime Sponsor, Senator Frockt: Concerning the capital budget.  Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6095 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; Becker; 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 21, 2018

SB 6106 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Making supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.  Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6106 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Saldaña, Vice Chair; King, Ranking Member; Chase; Cleveland; Dhingra; Fortunato; Liias; McCoy; Sheldon; Takko; Wellman and Zeiger.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 21, 2018

SB 6174 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rolfes: Concerning budget stabilization account transfers.  Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6174 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; Hasegawa; Hunt; Keiser; Mullet; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker; Van De Wege; Wagoner and Warnick.

 

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

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 21, 2018

SB 6189 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fain: Changing driving a motor vehicle with a suspended or revoked driver's license provisions.  Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6189 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Saldaña, Vice Chair; King, Ranking Member; Chase; Cleveland; Dhingra; Fortunato; Liias; McCoy; O'Ban; Takko; Wellman and Zeiger.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 19, 2018

SB 6269 Prime Sponsor, Senator Ranker: Strengthening oil transportation safety.  Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6269 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Hasegawa; Hunt; Keiser; Mullet; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker and Van De Wege.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Senators Honeyford, Assistant Ranking Member; Brown; Schoesler; Wagoner and Warnick.

 

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

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 21, 2018

SB 6614 Prime Sponsor, Senator Mullet: Concerning funding for the support of common schools.  Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6614 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Hasegawa; Hunt; Keiser; Mullet; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker and Van De Wege.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senators Braun, Ranking Member; Honeyford, Assistant Ranking Member; Bailey; Brown; Schoesler; Wagoner and Warnick.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 21, 2018

HB 1095                Prime Sponsor, Representative Appleton: Concerning antifreeze products.  Reported by Committee on Labor & Commerce

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 21, 2018

HB 1133                Prime Sponsor, Representative Griffey: Limiting the uses of the fire protection contractor license fund.  Reported by Committee on Labor & Commerce

 

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

 

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

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

2SHB 1293            Prime Sponsor, Committee on Higher Education: Eliminating the parent or guardian approval requirement for the college bound scholarship pledge.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 21, 2018

2SHB 1298            Prime Sponsor, Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards: Prohibiting employers from asking about arrests or convictions before an applicant is determined otherwise qualified for a position.  Reported by Committee on Labor & Commerce

 

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

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senators Braun and Wilson.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 20, 2018

2SHB 1377            Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Improving students' mental health by enhancing nonacademic professional services.  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; Pedersen and Rivers.

 

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

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 22, 2018

HB 1437                Prime Sponsor, Representative Pollet: Adding a faculty member to the board of regents at the research universities.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Senators Palumbo, Vice Chair Hawkins, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

E2SHB 1439          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Regulating the institutions of higher education, including for-profit institutions and private vocational schools, to protect students from unfair business practices.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass as amended.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia and Nelson.

 

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

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Hawkins, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 20, 2018

HB 1452                Prime Sponsor, Representative Holy: Concerning the opportunity scholarship program.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SHB 1510              Prime Sponsor, Committee on Technology & Economic Development: Concerning port district worker development and occupational training programs.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 22, 2018

3SHB 1512            Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Expanding college bound scholarship eligibility.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia and Nelson.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Senators Hawkins, Ranking Member and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 20, 2018

SHB 1539              Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Regarding a curriculum for the prevention of sexual abuse of 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; Hawkins; Hunt; Mullet; Padden; Pedersen and Rivers.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 22, 2018

E2SHB 1561          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning open educational resources.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass as amended.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 21, 2018

HB 1715                Prime Sponsor, Representative Riccelli: Addressing meal and rest breaks and mandatory overtime for certain health care employees.  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 Braun; King and Wilson.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 21, 2018

HB 1790                Prime Sponsor, Representative Lovick: Concerning dependency petitions where the department of social and health services is the petitioner.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Darneille, Chair; Dhingra, Vice Chair; O'Ban, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Frockt and Miloscia.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 21, 2018

E2SHB 1831          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Revising resource limitations for public assistance.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Darneille, Chair; Dhingra, Vice Chair; O'Ban, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Frockt and Miloscia.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 21, 2018

HB 1833                Prime Sponsor, Representative Dolan: Concerning financial reporting by elected and appointed officials, candidates, and appointees.  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:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Miloscia, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 21, 2018

HB 1835                Prime Sponsor, Representative Dolan: Updating inflationary amounts in campaign finance laws.  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:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Miloscia, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 21, 2018

2SHB 2004            Prime Sponsor, Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs: Concerning the retirement age for state guard members.  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 22, 2018

E2SHB 2009          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Providing higher education support for gold star families.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass as amended.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 21, 2018

SHB 2256              Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Human Services: Concerning the online availability of foster parent preservice training.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Darneille, Chair; Dhingra, Vice Chair; O'Ban, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Frockt and Miloscia.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 21, 2018

HB 2261                Prime Sponsor, Representative MacEwen: Concerning housing authorities.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Darneille, Chair; Dhingra, Vice Chair; O'Ban, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Frockt and Miloscia.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SHB 2317              Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Concerning contractor bonding requirements for public transportation benefit areas and passenger-only ferry service districts.  Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Saldaña, Vice Chair; King, Ranking Member; Chase; Cleveland; Dhingra; Fortunato; Liias; McCoy; O'Ban; Takko; Wellman and Zeiger.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 21, 2018

SHB 2415              Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety: Concerning access of broadcasters to a geographic area subject to the declaration of a national, state, or local emergency.  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 Rules for second reading.

 

February 21, 2018

SHB 2456              Prime Sponsor, Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs: Increasing employment opportunities for spouses of military members.  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 21, 2018

HB 2517                Prime Sponsor, Representative Stonier: Concerning penalties for alcohol manufacturers who have committed violations as part of its ancillary activities.  Reported by Committee on Labor & Commerce

 

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

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 21, 2018

HB 2529                Prime Sponsor, Representative Kraft: Concerning the costs of election administration.  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 20, 2018

SHB 2557              Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Concerning bone marrow donation information provided to driver's license and identicard applicants.  Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass as amended.  Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Saldaña, Vice Chair; King, Ranking Member; Chase; Cleveland; Dhingra; Fortunato; Liias; McCoy; O'Ban; Takko; Wellman and Zeiger.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 21, 2018

HB 2567                Prime Sponsor, Representative Shea: Prohibiting the names of county auditors and the secretary of state in their official capacity on election materials.  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 21, 2018

HB 2582                Prime Sponsor, Representative Reeves: Concerning the department of veterans affairs.  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 20, 2018

SHB 2590              Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Regarding the transitional bilingual instruction program.  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; Pedersen and Rivers.

 

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

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 21, 2018

HB 2661                Prime Sponsor, Representative Doglio: Protecting survivors of domestic assault from employment discrimination.  Reported by Committee on Labor & Commerce

 

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

 

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

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 21, 2018

HB 2669                Prime Sponsor, Representative Doglio: Adding part-time employees to state civil service.  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.

 

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

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

ESHB 2684            Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Defining the process for best interest determinations of students in out-of-home 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 and Pedersen.

 

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

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SHB 2696              Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Concerning medical certificate requirements for applicants and holders of commercial drivers' licenses and commercial learners' permits.  Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Saldaña, Vice Chair; King, Ranking Member; Chase; Cleveland; Dhingra; Fortunato; Liias; McCoy; O'Ban; Takko; Wellman and Zeiger.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 21, 2018

ESHB 2700            Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Human Services: Concerning the handling of child forensic interview and child interview digital recordings.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass as amended.  Signed by Senators Darneille, Chair; Dhingra, Vice Chair; O'Ban, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Frockt and Miloscia.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 22, 2018

HB 2725                Prime Sponsor, Representative Blake: Updating laws concerning agricultural fairs, youth shows, and exhibitions.  Reported by Committee on Economic Development & International Trade

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Chase, Chair; Takko, Vice Chair; Brown, Ranking Member; Wagoner and Wellman.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 21, 2018

EHB 2759              Prime Sponsor, Representative Doglio: Establishing the Washington state women's commission.  Reported by Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections

 

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

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Miloscia, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 20, 2018

HB 2775                Prime Sponsor, Representative Lovick: Clarifying the required color of certain lamps on vehicles.  Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Saldaña, Vice Chair; King, Ranking Member; Chase; Cleveland; Dhingra; Fortunato; Liias; McCoy; O'Ban; Takko; Wellman and Zeiger.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 21, 2018

E2SHB 2779          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Improving access to mental health services for children and youth.  Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass as amended.  Signed by Senators Darneille, Chair; Dhingra, Vice Chair; O'Ban, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Frockt and Miloscia.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 21, 2018

SHB 2817              Prime Sponsor, Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards: Concerning overtime for correctional officers.  Reported by Committee on Labor & Commerce

 

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

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senators Braun and Wilson.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 20, 2018

HB 2832                Prime Sponsor, Representative Kilduff: Ensuring the passport to college promise program is available to certain populations of foster youth.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 21, 2018

HB 2851                Prime Sponsor, Representative Reeves: Clarifying the calculation of military leave for officers and employees that work shifts spanning more than one calendar day.  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 20, 2018

EHB 2861              Prime Sponsor, Representative Ortiz-Self: Expanding the provision of trauma-informed child 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; Hawkins; Hunt; Mullet; Pedersen and Rivers.

 

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

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 22, 2018

E2SHB 2914          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning Washington's economic development potential as a world leader in the responsible management of postconsumer materials.  Reported by Committee on Economic Development & International Trade

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Chase, Chair; Takko, Vice Chair; Brown, Ranking Member; Wagoner and Wellman.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 21, 2018

ESHB 2938            Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government, Elections & Information Technology: Concerning campaign finance law.  Reported by Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections

 

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

 

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

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 21, 2018

HB 2961                Prime Sponsor, Representative Kraft: Concerning election year restrictions on email updates from state legislators.  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 21, 2018

HJM 4011              Prime Sponsor, Representative Blake: Requesting that the United States Coast Guard name a Coast Guard cutter in honor of Petty Officer Matthew E. Schlimme.  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 20, 2018

SGA 9036              SCOTT E CARSON, appointed on November 25, 2013, for the term ending September 30, 2019, as a Member of the Board of Regents, Washington State University.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Hawkins, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9052              DON BARBIERI, appointed on January 1, 2015, for the term ending September 30, 2020, as a Member of the Board of Regents, Washington State University.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias and Nelson.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senators Hawkins, Ranking Member; Miloscia and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9077              PHYLLIS GUTIERREZ KENNEY, appointed on April 2, 2015, for the term ending April 3, 2019, as a Member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 22, 2018

SGA 9083              MARTHA V FLORES, appointed on December 29, 2014, for the term ending September 30, 2019, as a Member of the Wenatchee Valley College Board of Trustees.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9090              WAYNE J MARTIN, reappointed on April 30, 2015, for the term ending April 3, 2019, as a Member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Hawkins, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9103              JOHN M MEYER, appointed on October 21, 2015, for the term ending September 30, 2021, as a Member of the Western Washington University Board of Trustees.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Hawkins, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9114              RONALD P ERICKSON, reappointed on December 14, 2015, for the term ending September 30, 2021, as a Member of the Central Washington University Board of Trustees.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 21, 2018

SGA 9126              MARK E BRENNAN, appointed on September 27, 2013, for the term ending September 8, 2018, as a Member of the Public Employment Relations Commission.  Reported by Committee on Labor & Commerce

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Hasegawa, Vice Chair; Braun; Conway; King; Kuderer; Saldaña and Wilson.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9133              JOANNE R HARRELL, reappointed on January 5, 2016, for the term ending September 30, 2021, as a Member of the University of Washington Board of Regents.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Hawkins, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 21, 2018

SGA 9147              JANE E RUSHFORD, appointed on January 6, 2015, for the term ending January 15, 2021, as a Member of the Liquor and Cannabis Board.  Reported by Committee on Labor & Commerce

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Hasegawa, Vice Chair; Braun; Conway; King; Kuderer; Saldaña and Wilson.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9156              MAUREEN P WEST, appointed on October 21, 2015, for the term ending September 30, 2021, as a Member of the Western Washington University Board of Trustees.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Hawkins, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9164              JAY A REICH, reappointed on June 3, 2016, for the term ending April 3, 2020, as a Member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9165              FREDERICK P WHANG, appointed on June 1, 2016, for the term ending April 3, 2020, as a Member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Hawkins, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9173              IRENE GONZALES, reappointed on April 25, 2016, for the term ending September 30, 2021, as a Member of the The Evergreen State College Board of Trustees.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias and Nelson.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senators Hawkins, Ranking Member; Miloscia and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9177              KAREN T LEE, reappointed on July 1, 2016, for the term ending June 30, 2020, as a Member of the Washington Student Achievement Council.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Hawkins, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9201              BILL GORDON, reappointed on September 19, 2016, for the term ending September 30, 2021, as a Member of the Columbia Basin College Board of Trustees.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9202              JONATHAN M LANE, reappointed on September 20, 2016, for the term ending September 30, 2021, as a Member of the Big Bend Community College Board of Trustees.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9217              KAREN T LEE, reappointed on October 1, 2016, for the term ending September 30, 2022, as a Member of the Western Washington University Board of Trustees.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Hawkins, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9223              ROBERT L NELLAMS, appointed on November 1, 2016, for the term ending September 30, 2021, as a Member of the Central Washington University Board of Trustees.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9245              PHYLLIS L GLEASMAN, reappointed on January 24, 2017, for the term ending September 30, 2021, as a Member of the Wenatchee Valley College Board of Trustees.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 21, 2018

SGA 9247              NANCY J HOLLAND YOUNG, reappointed on January 31, 2017, for the term ending January 4, 2023, as a Member of the Personnel Resources Board.  Reported by Committee on Labor & Commerce

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Hasegawa, Vice Chair; Braun; Conway; King; Kuderer; Saldaña and Wilson.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9262              WILLIAM S AYER, reappointed on April 3, 2017, for the term ending September 30, 2022, as a Member of the University of Washington Board of Regents.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Hawkins, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9277              ALYSSA I NORRIS, appointed on July 1, 2017, for the term ending June 30, 2018, as a Member of the Board of Regents, Washington State University.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Hawkins, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9278              JUSTIN R PUCKETT, appointed on June 5, 2017, for the term ending June 30, 2018, as a Member of the The Evergreen State College Board of Trustees.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia and Nelson.

 

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

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9279              TRISTA R TRUEMPER, appointed on July 1, 2017, for the term ending June 30, 2018, as a Member of the Western Washington University Board of Trustees.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Hawkins, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9282              NAOL D DEBELE, appointed on July 1, 2017, for the term ending June 30, 2018, as a Member of the Edmonds Community College Board of Trustees.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Hawkins, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9284              LEAH NEMETH, appointed on June 20, 2017, for the term ending June 30, 2018, as a Member of the Eastern Washington University Board of Trustees.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Hawkins, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9285              CIARA A WHITE, appointed on June 20, 2017, for the term ending June 30, 2018, as a Member of the Central Washington University Board of Trustees.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9286              GARY D CHANDLER, reappointed on June 22, 2017, for the term ending June 30, 2021, as a Member of the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9293              PEDER DIGRE, appointed on July 1, 2017, for the term ending June 30, 2018, as a Member of the Washington Student Achievement Council.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Hawkins, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9295              MICHAEL CHA, appointed on July 1, 2017, for the term ending June 30, 2018, as a Member of the Bellevue College Board of Trustees.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Hawkins, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9297              JERALD (JERRY) R LITT, reappointed on July 12, 2017, for the term ending June 30, 2023, as a Member of the Transportation Commission.  Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Saldaña, Vice Chair; King, Ranking Member; Chase; Cleveland; Dhingra; Fortunato; Liias; McCoy; O'Ban; Takko; Wellman and Zeiger.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 22, 2018

SGA 9307              GENE C SHARRATT, appointed on August 24, 2017, for the term ending March 26, 2021, as a Member of the Higher Education Facilities Authority.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9316              TAMRA L JACKSON, reappointed on October 3, 2017, for the term ending September 30, 2022, as a Member of the Wenatchee Valley College Board of Trustees.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9321              BLAINE TAMAKI, appointed on October 5, 2017, for the term ending September 30, 2022, as a Member of the University of Washington Board of Regents.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Hawkins, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9323              HEATHER B REDMAN, appointed on October 12, 2017, for the term ending September 30, 2021, as a Member of the Board of Regents, Washington State University.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Hawkins, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9326              KEDRICH JACKSON, reappointed on October 19, 2017, for the term ending September 30, 2022, as a Member of the Columbia Basin College Board of Trustees.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9328              DONALD R MCQUARY, reappointed on October 19, 2017, for the term ending September 30, 2021, as a Member of the Walla Walla Community College Board of Trustees.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 22, 2018

SGA 9330              SERGIO HERNANDEZ, appointed on October 30, 2017, for the term ending September 30, 2022, as a Member of the Walla Walla Community College Board of Trustees.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9333              EMILY  A WASHINES, appointed on October 31, 2017, for the term ending September 30, 2018, as a Member of the Central Washington University Board of Trustees.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9336              MONICA A ALEXANDER, appointed on November 20, 2017, for the term ending September 30, 2022, as a Member of the The Evergreen State College Board of Trustees.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Hawkins, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 22, 2018

SGA 9342              ANTHONY J ANDERSON, appointed on December 13, 2017, for the term ending September 30, 2022, as a Member of the Bates Technical College Board of Trustees.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9348              BAHRAM BAGHERPOUR, appointed on December 28, 2017, for the term ending April 3, 2021, as a Member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Hawkins, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9360              CRYSTAL DONNER, appointed on January 18, 2018, for the term ending April 3, 2021, as a Member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Hawkins, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9366              JAY J MANNING, appointed on November 20, 2015, for the term ending September 30, 2021, as a Member of the Eastern Washington University Board of Trustees.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia and Nelson.

 

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

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9368              GLENN A JOHNSON, appointed on February 5, 2018, for the term ending September 30, 2022, as a Member of the Community Colleges of Spokane Board of Trustees.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senator Hawkins, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Liias, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exceptions of Second Substitute House Bill No. 1298 which had been designated to the Committee on Rules and referred to the Committee on Ways & Means and House Bill No. 2582 which had been designated to the Committee on Ways & Means and referred to the Committee on Rules.

 

MOTION

 

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

 

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

 

SB 6616  by Senator Braun

AN ACT Relating to final implementation of education funding reform; amending RCW 28A.150.410, 84.52.0531, 28A.500.015, 84.56.020, 36.35.110, 28A.505.140, 28A.320.330, and 84.52.053; creating new sections; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

SB 6617  by Senators Nelson and Schoesler

AN ACT Relating to records disclosure obligations of the legislative branch; amending RCW 42.56.010, 42.56.070, 42.56.090, 42.56.100, 42.56.120, and 42.56.520; adding a new section to chapter 1.08 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 42.52 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 44.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 44.05 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 44.28 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 44.44 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 44.48 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 44.68 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 44.80 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 42.56 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 44 RCW; creating a new section; repealing RCW 42.56.560; and declaring an emergency.

 

PLACED ON 2ND READING CALENDAR.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Liias, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees or placed on the day’s calendar as designated.

 

On motion of Senator Liias and without objection, the rules were suspended and the following measures listed on the document entitled “Bill Disposition of Bills on the Floor” were referred to the Committee on Rules and placed in the Committee’s “X file”:  House Concurrent Resolution No. 4413, Senate Bill No. 5094, Senate Bill No. 5140, Senate Bill No. 5155, Senate Bill No. 5181, Senate Bill No. 5182, Senate Bill No. 5249, Senate Bill No. 5387, Senate Bill No. 5492, Senate Bill No. 5575, Senate Bill No. 5586, Senate Bill No. 5667, Senate Bill No. 5689, Senate Bill No. 5743, Senate Bill No. 5744, Senate Bill No. 5769, Senate Bill No. 5940, Senate Bill No. 5967 Senate Bill No. 6006, Senate Bill No. 6025, Senate Bill No. 6041, Senate Bill No. 6089, Senate Bill No. 6111, Senate Bill No. 6112, Senate Bill No. 6121, Senate Bill No. 6150, Senate Bill No. 6181, Senate Bill No. 6184, Senate Bill No. 6191, Senate Bill No. 6204, Senate Bill No. 6234, Senate Bill No. 6237, Senate Bill No. 6253, Senate Bill No. 6284, Senate Bill No. 6293, Senate Bill No. 6296, Senate Bill No. 6297, Senate Bill No. 6314, Senate Bill No. 6360, Senate Bill No. 6366, Senate Bill No. 6387, Senate Bill No. 6396, Senate Bill No. 6406, Senate Bill No. 6424, Senate Bill No. 6443, Senate Bill No. 6457, Senate Bill No. 6460, Senate Bill No. 6484, Senate Bill No. 6526, Senate Bill No. 6527, Senate Bill No. 6573, Senate Bill No. 5624, Senate Bill No. 6022, Senate Bill No. 6333, Senate Bill No. 6492, Senate Bill No. 5038, Senate Bill No. 5399, Senate Bill No. 5443, Senate Bill No. 5453, Senate Bill No. 5614, Senate Bill No. 5634, and Senate Bill No. 5725

 

On motion of Senator Liias and without objection, the rules were suspended and the following measures listed on the document entitled “Bill Disposition of Bills in Rules” and under consideration by the Committee on Rules were placed in the Committee’s “X file”:  Senate Bill No. 5013, Senate Bill No. 5015, Senate Bill No. 5016, Senate Bill No. 5033, Senate Bill No. 5034, Senate Bill No. 5080, Senate Bill No. 5087, Senate Bill No. 5090, Senate Bill No. 5091, Senate Bill No. 5120, Senate Bill No. 5127, Senate Bill No. 5132, Senate Bill No. 5135, Senate Bill No. 5154, Senate Bill No. 5164, Senate Bill No. 5188, Senate Bill No. 5236, Senate Bill No. 5245, Senate Bill No. 5255, Senate Bill No. 5295, Senate Bill No. 5315, Senate Bill No. 5139, Senate Bill No. 5323, Senate Bill No. 5345, Senate Bill No. 5386, Senate Bill No. 5393, Senate Bill No. 5411, Senate Bill No. 5418, Senate Bill No. 5431, Senate Bill No. 5441, Senate Bill No. 5447, Senate Bill No. 5448, Senate Bill No. 5456, Senate Bill No. 5457, Senate Bill No. 5491, Senate Bill No. 5508, Senate Bill No. 5524, Senate Bill No. 5542, Senate Bill No. 5558, Senate Bill No. 5592, Senate Bill No. 5594, Senate Bill No. 5639, Senate Bill No. 5641, Senate Bill No. 5648, Senate Bill No. 5652, Senate Bill No. 5657, Senate Bill No. 5684, Senate Bill No. 5695, Senate Bill No. 5702, Senate Bill No. 5729, Senate Bill No. 5741, Senate Bill No. 5754, Senate Bill No. 5777, Senate Bill No. 5780, Senate Bill No. 5785, Senate Bill No. 5819, Senate Bill No. 5847, Senate Bill No. 5913, Senate Bill No. 5925, Senate Bill No. 5936, Senate Bill No. 5993, Senate Bill No. 5994, Senate Bill No. 5997, Senate Bill No. 6001, Senate Bill No. 6005, Senate Bill No. 6031, Senate Bill No. 6035, Senate Bill No. 6036, Senate Bill No. 6042, Senate Bill No. 6043, Senate Bill No. 6044, Senate Bill No. 6056, Senate Bill No. 6074, Senate Bill No.6075, Senate Bill No. 6097, Senate Bill No. 6099, Senate Bill No. 6101, Senate Bill No. 6110, Senate Bill No. 6114, Senate Bill No. 6117, Senate Bill No. 6118, Senate Bill No. 6120, Senate Bill No. 6149, Senate Bill No. 6153, Senate Bill No. 6165, Senate Bill No. 6198, Senate Bill No. 6208, Senate Bill No. 6212, Senate Bill No. 6217, Senate Bill No. 6227, Senate Bill No. 6228, Senate Bill No. 6246, Senate Bill No. 6256, Senate Bill No. 6258, Senate Bill No. 6262, Senate Bill No. 6265, Senate Bill No. 6266, Senate Bill No. 6270, Senate Bill No. 6271, Senate Bill No. 6280, Senate Bill No. 6312, Senate Bill No. 6325, Senate Bill No. 6331, Senate Bill No. 6338, Senate Bill No. 6339, Senate Bill No. 6345, Senate Bill No. 6373, Senate Bill No. 6384, Senate Bill No. 6389, Senate Bill No. 6421, Senate Bill No. 6458, Senate Bill No. 6467, Senate Bill No. 6487, Senate Bill No. 6489, Senate Bill No. 6490, Senate Bill No. 6515, Senate Bill No. 6516, Senate Bill No. 6539, Senate Bill No. 6547, Senate Bill No. 6565, Senate Bill No. 6575, Senate Bill No. 6576, Senate Bill No. 6589, Senate Joint Memorial No. 8000, Senate Joint Memorial No. 8009, Senate Joint Memorial No. 8015, Senate Joint Resolution No. 8201, Senate Joint Resolution No. 8213, and Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8403

 

MOTION

 

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

 

MOTION

 

Senator Honeyford moved adoption of the following resolution:

 

SENATE RESOLUTION

8697

 

By Senators Honeyford, Miloscia, Rolfes, Hasegawa, Saldaña, Dhingra, Pedersen, Fortunato, Chase, Keiser, Kuderer, Palumbo, and Wagoner

 

WHEREAS, The State of Washington has recognized the proud history of Filipino Americans since 2010; and

WHEREAS, The earliest documented proof of Filipino presence in the continental United States was October 18, 1587, when the first "Luzones Indios" set foot in Morro Bay, California; and

WHEREAS, The Filipino American National Historical Society recognizes the year of 1763 as the date of the first permanent Filipino settlement in the United States in St. Malo, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, Washington State contributed to this history with the recognition of the 1888 documents of Port Blakely on Bainbridge Island, at the time the largest lumber mill in the world, as listing a "Manilla," the first known employee from the Philippines in the Pacific Northwest; and

WHEREAS, Filipinos are one of the largest Asian/Pacific Islander communities in Washington State, and the third largest in the United States; and

WHEREAS, Washington State is the location of historic Filipino American communities, including Wapato, Bainbridge Island, Seattle, Auburn, Bremerton, Tacoma, Pateros, and others; and

WHEREAS, Washingtonians who have made a national contribution to American culture and society include Filipino Americans Carlos Bulosan, Roy Baldoz, Harry Bucsit, Jose Calugas, Fred and Dorothy Cordova, Pio DeCano Sr., Trinidad Rojo, Box Santos, Delores Sibonga, Silvestre Tangalan, Bernie Reyes Whitebear, Velma Veloria, Rey Pascua, and others; and

WHEREAS, The United States Congress, in 2016, passed the Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015; and

WHEREAS, The Congressional Gold Medal is one of the highest civilian awards bestowed by the United States, and represents a public expression of the United States Congress' gratitude on behalf of the nation for the distinguished contributions of two hundred sixty thousand Filipino soldiers and guerrillas during World War II in the Philippines; and

WHEREAS, The recognition and celebration of these Filipino and American heroes is continuing, defined by the work of the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project Region 8, the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, other Filipino American organizations, and others, in awarding the Gold Medals to eligible veterans; and

WHEREAS, The Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project Region 8 has set ceremonies in Olympia on April 14, 2018, in Renton on April 15, 2018, and in Wapato on April 28, 2018, to recognize Filipino and American Veterans of World War II for the states of Washington, Alaska, Idaho, and Oregon;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate call on all Washingtonians to observe and celebrate April 14, 15, and 28, 2018, as "UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL FOR FILIPINO AND AMERICAN WORLD WAR II VETERANS RECOGNITION DAYS"; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Rey Pascua, president of the Filipino-American Community of the Yakima Valley, for further distribution to the Filipino American National Historical Society, to Asian and Pacific Islander organizations, to other historical societies and government entities, and to the superintendent of public instruction.

 

Senators Honeyford and Hasegawa 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. 8697.

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

 

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

 

The President Pro Tempore welcomed and introduced representatives of the Filipino American community who were seated in the gallery:  Mr. Oscar Hilman, Brigadier General, United States Army (Retired) and Director of the Filipino American Veterans Recognition and Education Project; Mr. Rey Pascua, President of the Filipino American Community of the Yakima Valley and National Trustee of the Filipino American Historical Society, Sunnyside; Ms. Zenaida Crisostomo Slemp, President of the Jose Calugas Chapter of the Philippine Scouts and Deputy Director of the Filipino American Veterans Recognition and Education Project; Mr. Michael Itti, Executive Director Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs; Mr. Matt Pasqua, grandson of a World War II veteran; and other members of the state’s Filipino American Community.

 

MOTION

 

Senator Ranker moved adoption of the following resolution:

 

SENATE RESOLUTION

8703

 

By Senator Ranker

 

WHEREAS, Joyce Sobel was a champion for underserved children and families throughout the state of Washington and is lauded for her work as the founder of the San Juan Island Family Resource Center; and

WHEREAS, Joyce Sobel's selfless leadership and love for travel first led her to serve in the Peace Corps after college, teaching secondary education in Kenya; and

WHEREAS, Upon her arrival on San Juan Island in 1975, Joyce Sobel became an outspoken advocate for underserved children on the island, supporting the well-being of families in her community above all else; and

WHEREAS, In Friday Harbor, Washington, Joyce Sobel envisioned an organization that ensures that every household in the San Juan Island community has the basic resources to be healthy, happy, and productive; and

WHEREAS, Joyce Sobel founded the San Juan Island Family Resource Center to provide her community with quality early childhood support programs that help optimize child development and family well-being; and

WHEREAS, Joyce Sobel served the San Juan Island community outside the Family Resource Center in numerous local organizations including the League of Women Voters, Soroptimist International, and the Friday Harbor Food Bank; and

WHEREAS, Due to her tireless commitment to the women and children of San Juan Island and passionate belief in the idea that together we can do so much, Joyce Sobel was recognized as the 2004 Citizen of the Year by the San Juan Journal and the 2011 Woman Who Made a Difference by the San Juan League of Women Voters; and

WHEREAS, Joyce Sobel remained busy well into retirement, enjoying a colorful personal life celebrating the arts, protecting her vegetable garden from deer, and discussing books over a meal with the "No Guilt, Gourmet Book Club"; and

WHEREAS, Joyce Sobel is remembered by her friends and family for her role in welcoming and mentoring young families in the community, helping others find their place, and understanding people and their needs better than anyone;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honors Joyce Sobel for her lifelong commitment to the women, children, and families of San Juan Island and recognizes her enduring spirit in the lives of all those she served.

 

Senator Ranker 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. 8703.

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

 

MOTION

 

Senator Fain moved adoption of the following resolution:

 

SENATE RESOLUTION

8719

 

By Senators Fain and Schoesler

 

WHEREAS, Suzette Cooke has served the City of Kent as a leader in a series of important roles for more than 40 years; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Cooke graduated from Western Washington University with a degree in recreation administration as a founding student of Fairhaven College; and

WHEREAS, Suzette dedicated herself to the people of Kent by serving as the director of the Kent Chamber of Commerce, director of the Kent Senior Center, and recreation supervisor for athletics, arts, and people with developmental disabilities; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Cooke further worked on behalf of her community by serving three terms as a member of the state House of Representatives for Washington's 47th Legislative District; and

WHEREAS, Suzette Cooke was elected Kent's mayor in 2005; and

WHEREAS, 2017 marks the culmination of 12 years serving as mayor of the City of Kent; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Cooke showed her dedication to numerous issues by chairing the Valley Communications Center Board, the Kent Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund Board, the South County Area Transportation Board, and the King County Flood Control District Advisory Committee; and

WHEREAS, In addition to chairing four committees, Mayor Cooke served as a member on regional committees, including the Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board, Seattle-King County Economic Development Board, the South Sound Alliance; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Cooke maintained stability in the City of Kent during a period of significant population growth; and

WHEREAS, Early in Mayor Cooke's tenure she helped pave the way for the ShoWare Center, a multipurpose arena in Kent that hosts a wide variety of events that bring people in from surrounding areas to benefit the Kent community; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Cooke deftly navigated the threat of the Green River flooding due to a leak in the Howard Hanson Dam and protected the lives and livelihoods of people in the Green River floodplain; and

WHEREAS, Suzette has worked tirelessly to benefit the people of her community;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize Mayor Suzette Cooke's exceptional public service and dedication to the people of Kent.

 

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. 8719.

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

 

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

 

The President Pro Tempore welcomed and introduced the Honorable Suzette Cooke, former Mayor, City of Kent and her mother Ms. Virginia Allen who were seated in the gallery and recognized by the senate.

 

MOTION

 

Senator Fain moved adoption of the following resolution:

 

SENATE RESOLUTION

8718

 

By Senator Fain

 

WHEREAS, The Miss Auburn Scholarship Program is the leading community-based scholarship competition of its kind in Washington State; and

WHEREAS, The Miss Auburn Scholarship pageant is an official preliminary to the Miss Washington and Miss America pageants; and

WHEREAS, The Miss Auburn Scholarship Program is a dynamic educational program that provides opportunities for young women to expand their quest for knowledge and acquire skills to better equip them for future opportunities; and

WHEREAS, Twenty year old Whitney Van Vleet was crowned Miss Auburn out of a pool of nine remarkable contestants; and

WHEREAS, Sixteen year old Olivia Thomas was crowned Miss Auburn's Outstanding Teen; and

WHEREAS, Whitney is a student at Pacific Lutheran University studying Criminal Justice; and

WHEREAS, After completing her graduate degree Whitney aspires to one day become a major crimes detective in Auburn; and

WHEREAS, Whitney has participated in over twelve live-theater productions in the Auburn community and can sing in five languages; and

WHEREAS, Whitney has trained seven guide dogs for the organization Guide Dogs for the Blind and she competed on the platform of Guide Dogs for the Blind emphasizing the importance of community service; and

WHEREAS, Whitney sang a very powerful rendition of "O Mio Babbino Carro" by Puccini in Italian to demonstrate her talent; and

WHEREAS, Olivia is a Junior at Auburn Mountainview High School and a six-year National Honor Society member; and

WHEREAS, Olivia hopes to obtain a Doctor of Medicine degree and go on to become a pediatrician working overseas; and

WHEREAS, Olivia is a talented vocalist and has performed in theater for 11 years including a part in a movie; and

WHEREAS, Olivia competed on the platform of Mental Illness Awareness and Suicide Prevention and has been counselor to kids at several camps in Auburn; and

WHEREAS, Olivia spent time raising money for the Auburn Humane Society and successfully raised over $400;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize and support the good work of the Miss Auburn Scholarship Program; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the Miss Auburn Scholarship Program, Whitney Van Vleet, Miss Auburn 2018, and Olivia Thomas, Miss Auburn Outstanding Teen 2018.

 

Senator Fain 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. 8718.

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

 

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

 

The President Pro Tempore welcomed and introduced Miss Auburn 2018, Miss Whitney Van Vleet, Miss Olivia Thomas, Miss Auburn Outstanding Teen 2018, and their chaperone Ms. Antoinette Manthey, who were seated in the gallery and recognized by the senate.

 

MOTION

 

Senator Schoesler moved adoption of the following resolution:

 

SENATE RESOLUTION

8717

 

By Senator Schoesler

 

WHEREAS, Bill Chaves went to Saint Thomas University, earning a degree in Sports Administration before eventually earning two master's degrees, one in Health, Physical Education, and Leisure, and a second one in Sports Management; and

WHEREAS, After serving as Sports Information Director at Quinnipiac University, Assistant Athletic Director at University of Massachusetts — Amherst, the Northeastern University's Director of External Affairs for the athletic department, and Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs at Baylor University; and

WHEREAS, In 2007, Mr. Bill Chaves took over leadership of the Athletic Department of Eastern Washington University and, under that leadership, the entire Eagle family experienced the magical 2010 football season where the Eastern Washington University Eagles won the Division 1 FCS National Championship; and

WHEREAS, During his time as Athletic Director, the University has enjoyed unparalleled success on and off the field and has become known as a department where student-athletes, coaches, assistants and all involved are considered and treated as "family"; and

WHEREAS, During Mr. Chaves 10 years at EWU he was twice awarded the National Athletic Director of the Year Award and served on numerous Big Sky Conference and National Collegiate Athletic Association committees, including the prestigious NCAA Division I Council and as chair of the NCAA Administration Cabinet; and

WHEREAS, Chaves also provided the initial idea for an intimidating red football field, now known as the Inferno, which became an icon for the university and gave Eastern the first red turf in America; and

WHEREAS, Aside from fostering athletic greatness, Chaves has also placed a high importance on academic achievement, as Eastern in 2010 won its first Big Sky Conference Presidents' Cup award for athletic success, graduation rates, and overall grade point average, and Eastern quickly jumped to the top of the Presidents' Cup academic standings with an average grade point average of 3.24; and

WHEREAS, Eastern also won the Presidents' Cup in 2015 and 2016 and the 297 students currently involved in Eastern athletics now hold an average GPA of 3.37; and

WHEREAS, Student-athletes at Eastern have earned numerous Big Sky Player of the Year and National honors during Chaves' time at EWU, and Chaves has hired several coaches who have gone on to be individually recognized for their achievement and dedication to Eastern sports and student-athletes; and

WHEREAS, Chaves has started numerous fundraising initiatives to keep up with other Division I schools, and most recently was able to install new videoboards in Roos Field and Reese Court, and has upgraded seating options in Reese Court and locker rooms for the university's 14 athletic programs; and

WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Chaves, Eastern has added a new Student-Athlete Academic Success Center at the EWU Special Events Pavilion, provided a new throwing area for the track and field program, and improved the strength and conditioning center; and

WHEREAS, The Eagle Athletic Fund reached a record milestone of over 2,000 members, and Chaves has negotiated media agreements for Eastern radio and TV broadcasts, as well as third-party sponsorship sales agreements that help support EWU athletics; and

WHEREAS, Chaves has helped fund Eastern athletics through scheduling football games against several NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision schools, including Washington, Washington State, Oregon, and Oregon State, which marks the first time in over a century that Eastern has played its in-state rivals on the gridiron;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate honor Bill Chaves and his family for their dedication to the Eastern Washington University community, collegiate academics, and the future of Washington sports; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Bill Chaves and the Eastern Washington University Athletics Department.

 

Senator Schoesler 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. 8717.

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

 

MOTION

 

Senator Warnick moved adoption of the following resolution:

 

SENATE RESOLUTION

8710

 

By Senators Warnick, Schoesler, and Short

 

WHEREAS, Washington agriculture generates $10.16 billion annually and is a cornerstone of the Washington state economy; and

WHEREAS, The Washington Future Farmers of America Association members' continuous efforts culminated in four chapters being named as national finalists in the National Chapter Awards Program, which recognizes the top ten chapters in the nation in four qualifying areas out of the eight thousand five hundred sixty-eight chapters nationwide; and

WHEREAS, Washington FFA members contribute to the nationally generated $4.4 billion through Supervised Agricultural Experience programs, which are an extension of classroom instruction; and

WHEREAS, National FFA Week is celebrated annually nationwide during the week of George Washington's birthday, in celebration of his legacy as an agriculturalist and to emphasize the importance of the foundation of agriculture to FFA members; and

WHEREAS, The FFA motto, "Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve" gives direction and purpose to students who take an active role in succeeding in agricultural education; and

WHEREAS, FFA promotes citizenship, volunteerism, patriotism, and cooperation through approximately four hundred eighty-two thousand service hours that equates to an economic impact of over $10.9 million nationally; and

WHEREAS, Agricultural education and FFA ensure a steady supply of young professionals to meet the growing needs of science, business, and technology in the agricultural industry; and

WHEREAS, Agricultural education is the original science, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM, education model, and agricultural education is celebrating one hundred one years as a result of the Smith-Hughes Act influencing more than fifty thousand Washington students enrolled in agricultural education courses annually; and

WHEREAS, Washington FFA Week is recognized by approximately eleven thousand members statewide;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize Washington FFA members and their distinction in the agricultural field during the celebration of FFA Week, February 17th through 24th, 2018.

 

Senator Warnick 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. 8710.

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

 

MOTION

 

Senator Warnick moved adoption of the following resolution:

 

SENATE RESOLUTION

8711

 

By Senators Warnick, Schoesler, and Short

 

WHEREAS, The Washington Future Farmers of America Association currently supports approximately eleven thousand student members throughout the state of Washington in nine regional FFA districts; and

WHEREAS, Washington agriculture alone generates $10.16 billion along with another $20.1 billion in food processing, totaling $30.26 billion, making it a pivotal necessity within the Washington state economy; and

WHEREAS, Washington FFA members' continuous efforts culminated in four chapters being named national finalists in the National Chapter Award Program, which recognizes the top ten chapters in the nation out of eight thousand five hundred sixty-eight chapters nationwide; and

WHEREAS, Washington FFA members contribute to the $4.4 billion generated nationally through Supervised Agricultural Experience programs, which are an extension of classroom instruction; and

WHEREAS, The Washington FFA Convention and Expo brings together approximately three thousand students to compete in Career and Leadership Development Events where students are evaluated on skills ranging from communications to mechanics. Students work in teams or as individuals; and

WHEREAS, Teachers, administrators, and industry representatives gather at the Washington FFA Convention and Expo to celebrate FFA student success and educational achievement while providing insight for their future in agricultural related careers; and

WHEREAS, The Washington FFA Convention and Expo recognizes student success through Career and Leadership Development Events as well as the work completed in the students' Supervised Agricultural Experiences and Chapter Projects by awarding four State Star Awards and nearly two hundred State Degrees; and

WHEREAS, The Education Expo that takes place at the Washington FFA Convention and Expo invites representatives of industry and businesses from across the state of Washington to speak with students about how their education and FFA experiences can prepare them for career success; and

WHEREAS, Each year, a team of six Washington FFA State Officers defer a year of education to serve the Washington FFA Association as student representatives and on the final day of the State Convention the 2018-2019 State Officers will be elected to serve and support Washington FFA members and the Washington agricultural industry;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate commend the Washington FFA Association for preparing its members to be successful in the agricultural industry by promoting their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success and recognize their hard work and dedication at the eighty-eighth Washington FFA Convention and Expo, which will be held May 10th through 12th, 2018.

 

Senator Warnick 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. 8711.

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

 

MOTION

 

At 1:01 p.m., on motion of Senator Liias, the Senate adjourned until 12:30 o'clock p.m. Friday, February 23, 2018.

 

KAREN KEISER, President Pro Tempore of the Senate

 

BRAD HENDRICKSON, Secretary of the Senate

 

 

 

 

 

 



 


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GUESTS

Allen, Ms. Virginia, mother of Ms. Suzette Cooke, retired Mayor of Kent          16

Cooke, Ms. Suzette, retired Mayor of Kent and former Washington State Representative           16

Hilman, Mr. Oscar, Brigadier General, U.S. Army (Retired), Director, Filipino American Veterans Recognition & Education Project............ 15

Itti, Mr. Michael, Executive Director, Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs................................................................. 15

Manthey, Ms. Antoinette, Miss Auburn chaperone            16

Pascua, Mr. Rey, President, Yakima Valley Filipino American Community and National Trustee, Filipino American National Historical Society.... 15

Pasqua, Mr. Matt, grandson of WWII veteran 15

Slemp, Ms. Zenaida Crisostomo, President, Jose Calugas Chapter of the Philippine Scouts and Deputy Director, Filipino American Veterans Recognition & Education Project          15

Thomas, Miss Olivia, Miss Auburn Outstanding Teen 2018         16

Van Vleet, Miss Whitney, Miss Auburn 2018 16