NOON SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia

Monday, February 26, 2018

The Senate was called to order at 12:01 p.m. by the President Pro Tempore, 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 22, 2018

EHB 1128 Prime Sponsor, Representative Shea: Concerning civil arbitration. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; Braun, Ranking Member; Honeyford, Assistant Ranking Member; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Brown; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Hasegawa; Hunt; Keiser; Mullet; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker; Van De Wege; Wagoner and Warnick.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Rivers and Schoesler.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Liias, the measure listed on the Standing Committee report was referred to the committee as designated.

MOTION

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

MESSAGE FROM OTHER STATE OFFICERS

Military Department – “Local Emergency Planning Committees' Compliance with Annual Planning Requirements”, in accordance with Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1449;

Department of Social & Health Services – “Waiver Application Reimbursement for Full Cost of Stays in IMDs”, in accordance with Substitute Senate Bill No. 5883.

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 eighth order of business.

MOTION

Senator Rivers moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION

8716

By Senator Rivers

WHEREAS, Many Washington citizens have literally given the gift of life by donating organs, eyes, and tissue; and

WHEREAS, It is essential that all citizens are aware of the opportunity to save and heal the lives of others through organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation; and

WHEREAS, There are more than one hundred fifteen thousand courageous Americans awaiting a lifesaving organ transplant, with twenty-two individuals losing their lives every day because of the shortage of organs for transplant; and

WHEREAS, Every ten minutes, a person is added to the national organ transplant waiting list; and

WHEREAS, One organ donor can save the lives of up to eight people and heal many more through cornea and tissue donation; and

WHEREAS, Families receive comfort through the grieving process with the knowledge that through organ, eye, and tissue donation, another person's life has been saved or healed; and

WHEREAS, Organ donation offers transplant recipients a second chance at life, enabling them to be with their families and maintain a higher quality of life; and

WHEREAS, The families of organ, eye, and tissue donors receive gratitude from grateful recipients whose lives have been saved by transplantation; and

WHEREAS, The example set by those who choose to donate reflects the character and compassion of these individuals, whose voluntary choice saves the lives of others; and

WHEREAS, Donate Life America has designated April as National Donate Life Month;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor April as National Donate Life Month to remember those who have donated and celebrate the lives of the recipients.

Senator Rivers 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. 8716.

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

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

The President welcomed and introduced family of organ donor Mr. Russell Ray Slouffman, Jr., guest of Senator Rivers: Mr. & Mrs. Russell and Anissa Slouffman, his parents, and his sister, Miss Tionne Slouffman who were present in the gallery and recognized by the senate.

MOTION

Senator Liias moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION

8721

By Senator Frockt

WHEREAS, On April 11, 1968, the Fair Housing Act was enacted into law, recognizing that no American should have the right to purchase or rent shelter of choice abridged because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity; and

WHEREAS, The year 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of this monumental civil rights Act of Congress; and

WHEREAS, The State of Washington is committed to the mission and intent of Congress to provide fair and equal housing opportunities for all; and

WHEREAS, Equality of opportunity for all is a fundamental policy of this nation and our state; and

WHEREAS, The location that people live has a direct impact on the quality of their health, education, and access to economic opportunities; and

WHEREAS, Discriminatory housing practices create racial and economic segregation in communities that can lead to disparate outcomes in overall quality of life; and

WHEREAS, The Washington State Senate believes that access to fair housing laws have made our communities stronger and more vibrant in Washington State; and

WHEREAS, We are committed to programs that will help educate the public about the right to equal housing in the State of Washington; and

WHEREAS, We are committed to promoting housing choices and fostering inclusive communities free from housing discrimination;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize the 50th Anniversary of the federal Fair Housing Act, and thank the many people and organizations in our communities who have opened the doors of housing opportunity to all citizens.

Senator 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. 8721.

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

MOTION

Senator Liias moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION

8722

By Senators Liias, Carlyle, Pedersen, Keiser, Frockt, Nelson, Takko, and Van De Wege

WHEREAS, Nordic peoples emigrated to the Pacific Northwest for the beauty of our landscape, which reminded them of the fjords and forests of their native land; and

WHEREAS, After over 150,000 Nordic immigrants settled in the Pacific Northwest between 1890 and 1910, Washington has one of the highest populations of people of Nordic descent in the United States and the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle has become the Scandinavian culture capitol of the West; and

WHEREAS, Nordic Americans have had a huge influence on Washington business and culture that continues to this day, such as the founding of Swedish Hospital – the only hospital west of the Mississippi to offer cancer care before 1932 – and the Nordstrom department store – which has become the third largest retailer in the United States; and

WHEREAS, Nordic culture and history continues to be an integral part of Washington life and the Nordic Heritage Museum is the premier institution for learning about the impacts they have had on the region; and

WHEREAS, The Nordic Heritage Museum has been serving Western Washington from the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle since 1980, to, "Honor the legacy of immigrants from the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden"; and

WHEREAS, The Nordic Heritage Museum seeks to, "Share Nordic culture with people of all ages and backgrounds by exhibiting art and objects, preserving collections, providing educational and cultural experiences, and serving as a community gathering place"; and

WHEREAS, The Nordic Heritage Museum houses 77,000 items in their permanent collection and has rotating exhibits highlighting different areas of Scandinavian culture, new and old, and the progress that they have made for all Americans; and

WHEREAS, The focus on Nordic folk art, textiles, and crafted items shows a methodical and hardworking people who are in touch with their distinctive roots; and

WHEREAS, The Nordic Heritage Museum uses many Nordic design aesthetics and concepts to integrate Nordic sensibility and ideals, like environmental sustainability, while also building expanded exhibition and educational spaces to better serve the community; and

WHEREAS, The Nordic Heritage Museum reopens in their new location and building on May 5, 2018, to celebrate and honor the contributions Nordic peoples have made to American culture;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize and honor the opening of the new Nordic Heritage Museum.

Senator 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. 8722.

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

MOTION

At 12:14 p.m., on motion of Senator Liias, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President for the purposes of awaiting fiscal standing committee reports which were to be read in later in the day.

EVENING SESSION

The Senate was called to order at 9:28 p.m. by President Pro Tempore Keiser.

MOTION

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

SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

February 26, 2018

SB 6007 Prime Sponsor, Senator Takko: Extending the expiration date of the public utility tax exemption for certain electrolytic processing businesses. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

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

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 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 Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6189 as recommended by Committee on Transportation be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; Billig; Carlyle; Darneille; Fain; 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; Rivers; Schoesler; Wagoner and Warnick.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

SB 6317 Prime Sponsor, Senator Van De Wege: Increasing commercial fishing license fees for nonresidents. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; 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 26, 2018

SB 6593 Prime Sponsor, Senator Ranker: Relating to higher education. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6593 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 Honeyford, Assistant Ranking Member; Becker; Brown; Schoesler; Wagoner and Warnick.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Bailey; Fain and Rivers.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

SHB 1022 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety: Enhancing crime victim participation in the criminal justice system process. 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.

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

SHB 1063 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs: Allowing federally recognized tribes with lands held in trust in a county that is west of the Cascade mountain range that borders Puget Sound with a population of at least one hundred eighteen thousand, but less than two hundred fifty thousand, persons to enter into agreements regarding fuel taxes. Reported by Committee on Transportation

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

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Fortunato and Walsh.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

SHB 1151 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Gaming: Clarifying residency requirements for licensed marijuana businesses. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hunt; Keiser; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler; Van De Wege and Wagoner.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Assistant Ranking Member; Bailey; Becker; Brown; Hasegawa; Mullet and Warnick.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

SHB 1188 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Concerning the use of child passenger restraint systems. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Saldaña, Vice Chair; Chase; Cleveland; Dhingra; Liias; McCoy; Takko and Wellman.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators King, Ranking Member and Sheldon.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Fortunato; Walsh and Zeiger.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 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 Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Labor & Commerce. 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; Schoesler; Wagoner and Warnick.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

2SHB 1325 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Concerning the evaluation and prioritization of capital budget projects at the public two-year and four-year institutions of higher education. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; 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.

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

E2SHB 1332 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Concerning dangerous objects on county roads and bridges. 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; Sheldon; Takko; Walsh; Wellman and Zeiger.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

2SHB 1377 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Improving students' mental health by enhancing nonacademic professional services. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; Braun, 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.

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

2ESHB 1388 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Changing the designation of the state behavioral health authority from the department of social and health services to the health care authority and transferring the related powers, functions, and duties to the health care authority and the department of health. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

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

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Assistant Ranking Member and Schoesler.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 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 Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Hunt; Keiser; Mullet; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker and Van De Wege.

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

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

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

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

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

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

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; Braun, Ranking Member; Honeyford, Assistant Ranking Member; Bailey; Billig; Brown; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hunt; Mullet; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker; Schoesler; Van De Wege; Wagoner and Warnick.

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

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

SHB 1539 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Regarding a curriculum for the prevention of sexual abuse of students. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Ways & Means. 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 26, 2018

2SHB 1541 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Addressing prescription drug cost transparency. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Ways & Means. 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; Rivers; Schoesler; Wagoner and Warnick.

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

SHB 1558 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Authorizing membership in the Washington public safety employees' retirement system for employees who provide nursing care to, or ensure the custody and safety of, offender, probationary, and patient populations in institutions and centers. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Hunt; Keiser; Mullet; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker; Van De Wege and Warnick.

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

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

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

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Hunt; Keiser; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker; Van De Wege and Warnick.

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

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

E2SHB 1561 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning open educational resources. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; 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 26, 2018

E2SHB 1570 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning access to homeless housing and assistance. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Human Services & Corrections. 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; Schoesler; Wagoner and Warnick.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Fain and Rivers.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

E2SHB 1622 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning the state building code council. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: 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 Senator Honeyford, Assistant Ranking Member.

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

SHB 1656 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Concerning a community aviation revitalization loan program. Reported by Committee on Transportation

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

HB 1715 Prime Sponsor, Representative Riccelli: Addressing meal and rest breaks and mandatory overtime for certain health care employees. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

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

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Bailey; Fain; Mullet; Rivers; Schoesler and Wagoner.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

EHB 1742 Prime Sponsor, Representative Stambaugh: Modifying the motor vehicle transporter's license to accommodate automotive repair facilities. Reported by Committee on Transportation

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 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 Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; Braun, Ranking Member; Honeyford, Assistant Ranking Member; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Brown; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hunt; Mullet; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker; Schoesler; Van De Wege; Wagoner and Warnick.

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

E2SHB 1783 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning legal financial obligations. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Law & Justice. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Hunt; Keiser; Mullet; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker; Rivers and Van De Wege.

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

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

E4SHB 1827 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Expanding the current and future educator workforce supply through evidence-based strategies to improve and incentivize the recruitment and retention of highly effective educators, especially in high-need subject, grade-level, and geographic areas, and to establish a cohesive continuum of high quality professional learning from preparation programs to job embedded induction, mentoring, collaboration, and other professional development opportunities. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

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

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

E2SHB 1831 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Revising resource limitations for public assistance. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

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

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

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Bailey and Wagoner.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

EHB 1849 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sells: Addressing compliance with apprenticeship utilization requirements. 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; Sheldon; Takko; Walsh and Wellman.

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

E2SHB 1851 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government, Elections & Information Technology: Concerning accountability and transparency in government contracting. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Hasegawa; Hunt; Keiser; 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; Schoesler; Wagoner and Warnick.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Fain and Mullet.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

E2SHB 1889 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety: Creating an office of the corrections ombuds. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Ways & Means. 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 26, 2018

2SHB 1896 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Expanding civics education in public school. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Ways & Means. 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; Van De Wege; Wagoner and Warnick.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

SHB 2001 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Concerning taxes on in-state broadcasters. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

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

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

E2SHB 2006 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Providing cities and counties flexibility with existing resources. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Frockt, Vice Chair; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Hunt; Keiser; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker; Van De Wege and Warnick.

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

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Fain; Mullet; Rivers and Wagoner.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

EHB 2008 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kagi: Addressing the budgeting process for core state services for children. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; Billig; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Hunt; Keiser; Mullet; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker; Rivers and Van De Wege.

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

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

E2SHB 2009 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Providing higher education support for gold star families. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; 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 26, 2018

2SHB 2015 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Modifying the lodging excise tax to remove the exemption for premises with fewer than sixty lodging units and to tax certain vacation rentals, short-term home-sharing arrangements, and other compensated use or occupancy of dwellings. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Frockt, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Fain; Hasegawa; Hunt; Keiser; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker; Schoesler; Van De Wege; Wagoner and Warnick.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Assistant Ranking Member; Brown; Darneille; Mullet and Rivers.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

HB 2087 Prime Sponsor, Representative Stambaugh: Concerning worker safety on roadways and roadsides. Reported by Committee on Transportation

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

2ESHB 2114 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Addressing protecting consumers from charges for out-of-network health services. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; Billig; 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; Bailey; Becker; Brown; Carlyle; Fain; Rivers; Schoesler; Wagoner and Warnick.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

E2SHB 2143 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Expanding opportunities for higher education students. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

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

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

E2SHB 2177 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Creating a rural county jobs program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

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

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

ESHB 2285 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Establishing a reporting process for the department of natural resources regarding certain marbled murrelet habitat information. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

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

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Bailey and Wagoner.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

ESHB 2295 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Encouraging the use of electric or hybrid-electric aircraft for regional air travel. Reported by Committee on Transportation

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

ESHB 2311 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Reducing barriers to student participation in extracurricular activities. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Hasegawa; Hunt; Mullet; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker; Rivers and Van De Wege.

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

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

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Frockt, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Assistant Ranking Member; Bailey; Becker; 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 26, 2018

SHB 2367 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Human Services: Establishing a child care collaborative task force. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Frockt, Vice Chair; 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 26, 2018

3SHB 2382 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Promoting the use of surplus public property for public benefit. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Saldaña, Vice Chair; Cleveland; Dhingra; Liias; McCoy; Takko and Wellman.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators King, Ranking Member; Chase; Sheldon and Zeiger.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Fortunato and Walsh.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

ESHB 2406 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government, Elections & Information Technology: Concerning election security practices around auditing and equipment. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections. 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; Mullet; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker; Schoesler; Van De Wege; Wagoner and Warnick.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

ESHB 2408 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Preserving access to individual market health care coverage throughout Washington state. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Health & Long Term Care. 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; Rivers; Schoesler; Wagoner and Warnick.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

SHB 2424 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Correcting the use tax exemption for self-produced fuel. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Assistant Ranking Member; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Brown; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hunt; Keiser; Mullet; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler; Van De Wege; Wagoner and Warnick.

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

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

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Ways & Means. 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; Mullet; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker; Schoesler; Van De Wege; Wagoner and Warnick.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

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

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Brown; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Hunt; Keiser; Mullet; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker; Rivers; Van De Wege; Wagoner and Warnick.

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

SHB 2515 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Updating the medicaid payment methodology for contracted assisted living, adult residential care, and enhanced adult residential care. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators 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 26, 2018

SHB 2530 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning foster youth health care benefits. 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; 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 26, 2018

SHB 2561 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Concerning temporary duties for the wildland fire advisory committee. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

2SHB 2572 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Removing health coverage barriers to accessing substance use disorder treatment services. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Ways & Means. 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 26, 2018

E2SHB 2595 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Concerning procedures in order to automatically register citizens to vote. 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; Sheldon; Takko; Walsh; Wellman and Zeiger.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

ESHB 2610 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Creating the hunger-free students' bill of rights act. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

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

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

SHB 2612 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Concerning tow truck operators. Reported by Committee on Transportation

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

SHB 2627 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Concerning authorizations of proposals for emergency medical care and service levies. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Hunt; Keiser; Mullet; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker and Van De Wege.

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

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Braun, Ranking Member; Becker; Fain and Hasegawa.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

2SHB 2671 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Improving the behavioral health of people in the agricultural industry. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

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

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

SHB 2686 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Concerning high school and beyond plans. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

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

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

SHB 2692 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Concerning the minimum monthly salary paid to Washington state patrol troopers and sergeants. Reported by Committee on Transportation

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

ESHB 2701 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs: Addressing the definition of veteran. 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; Becker; Billig; Brown; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Hasegawa; Hunt; Keiser; Mullet; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker; Schoesler; Van De Wege; Wagoner and Warnick.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

HB 2709 Prime Sponsor, Representative Holy: Concerning the authority of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' plan 2 retirement board to set the salary of the executive director. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; Braun, Ranking Member; Honeyford, Assistant Ranking Member; Billig; Brown; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Hunt; Keiser; Mullet; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker; Van De Wege and Warnick.

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

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Bailey; Becker; Schoesler and Wagoner.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

E2SHB 2718 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning seizure and forfeiture procedures and reporting. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Law & Justice. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; 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 and Warnick.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Fain; Schoesler and Wagoner.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

HB 2733 Prime Sponsor, Representative Orcutt: Establishing a prescribed burn certification program at the department of natural resources. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

SHB 2748 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Modifying the learning assistance program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. 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; Mullet; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker; Schoesler; Van De Wege; Wagoner and Warnick.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

EHB 2759 Prime Sponsor, Representative Doglio: Establishing the Washington state women's commission. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

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

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Bailey and Wagoner.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

EHB 2777 Prime Sponsor, Representative Jinkins: Improving and updating administrative provisions related to the board of tax appeals. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Law & Justice. Signed by Senators 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 26, 2018

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

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

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

SHB 2786 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning membership in the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system plan 2 for firefighters employed by the department of corrections or the department of social and health services and serving at a prison or civil commitment center located on an island. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; Billig; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Hasegawa; Hunt; Keiser; Mullet; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker; Van De Wege and Warnick.

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

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

EHB 2808 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kirby: Concerning vehicle dealer licensing. Reported by Committee on Transportation

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

SHB 2809 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Concerning efficiency updates for capital budget appropriations allocated for public art. 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; Becker; Billig; Brown; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hasegawa; Hunt; Mullet; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker; Schoesler; Van De Wege; Wagoner and Warnick.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

HB 2816 Prime Sponsor, Representative Senn: Transferring the working connections and seasonal child care programs to the department of children, youth, and families. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

SHB 2833 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Transferring duties of the life sciences discovery fund. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Frockt, Vice Chair; Billig; Brown; Carlyle; Conway; Darneille; Fain; Hunt; Keiser; Mullet; Palumbo; Pedersen; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler; Van De Wege and Warnick.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Bailey and Hasegawa.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Assistant Ranking Member; Becker and Wagoner.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

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

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

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

EHB 2906 Prime Sponsor, Representative McDonald: Concerning eligibility of a surviving spouse for the property tax exemption for senior citizens and disabled persons. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 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 Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Rolfes, Chair; Frockt, Vice Chair; 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 Senators Honeyford, Assistant Ranking Member; Rivers and Schoesler.

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

EHB 2948 Prime Sponsor, Representative Graves: Concerning the responsibilities for state routes in cities or towns. Reported by Committee on Transportation

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

SHB 2951 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs: Ordering a study to determine how to increase reporting and investigation of missing Native American women. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

SHB 2970 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Establishing an autonomous vehicle work group. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Saldaña, Vice Chair; Chase; Cleveland; Dhingra; Fortunato; Liias; McCoy; Sheldon; Takko; Walsh; Wellman and Zeiger.

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

SHB 2975 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Concerning snow bikes. Reported by Committee on Transportation

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

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2018

HJM 4002 Prime Sponsor, Representative Riccelli: Requesting that state route number 395 be named the Thomas S. "Tom" Foley Memorial Highway. Reported by Committee on Transportation

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

MOTION

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

MOTION

At 9:29 p.m., on motion of Senator Liias, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock a.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2018.

KAREN KEISER, President Pro Tempore of the Senate

BRAD HENDRICKSON, Secretary of the Senate