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WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE

Legislative Digest No. 8

SIXTIETH LEGISLATUREThursday, January 18, 2007 11th Day - 2007 Regular Session

SENATE SB 5309 SB 5310 SB 5311 SB 5312 SB 5313 SB 5314 SB 5315SB 5316 SB 5317 SB 5318 SB 5319 SB 5320 SB 5321 SB 5322SB 5323 SB 5324 SB 5325 SB 5326 SB 5327 SB 5328 SB 5329SB 5330 SB 5331 SB 5332 SB 5333 SB 5334 SB 5335 SB 5336SB 5337 SB 5338 SB 5339 SB 5340 SB 5341 SB 5342 SB 5343SB 5344 SB 5345 SB 5346 SB 5347 SB 5348 SB 5349 SB 5350SB 5351 SB 5352 SB 5353 SB 5354 SB 5355 SB 5356 SB 5357SB 5358 SB 5359 SB 5360 SB 5361 SB 5362 SB 5363 SB 5364SB 5365 SB 5366 SB 5367 SB 5368 SB 5369 SB 5370 SB 5371SB 5372 SJR 8214 SJR 8215 SCR 8403

HOUSE HB 1095-S HB 1312 HB 1313 HB 1314 HB 1315 HB 1316 HB 1317HB 1318 HB 1319 HB 1320 HB 1321 HB 1322 HB 1323 HB 1324HB 1325 HB 1326 HB 1327 HB 1328 HB 1329 HB 1330 HB 1331HB 1332 HB 1333 HB 1334 HB 1335 HB 1336 HB 1337 HB 1338HB 1339 HB 1340 HB 1341 HB 1342 HB 1343 HB 1344 HB 1345HB 1346 HB 1347 HB 1348 HB 1349 HB 1350 HB 1351 HB 1352HB 1353 HB 1354 HB 1355 HB 1356 HB 1357 HB 1358 HB 1359HB 1360 HB 1361 HB 1362 HB 1363 HB 1364 HB 1365 HB 1366HB 1367 HB 1368 HB 1369 HB 1370 HB 1371 HB 1372 HB 1373HB 1374 HB 1375 HJM 4002 HJR 4206

This publication includes digest and history for bills, joint memorials, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, initiatives, and substitutes. Engrossedmeasures may be republished if the amendment makes a substantive change.

Electronic versions of Legislative Digests are available at http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/digests.aspx?year=2007.

House Bills

by House Committee on Health Care &Wellness (originally sponsored by

Representatives Barlow, Hinkle, Appleton, Green,Ormsby, Schual-Berke, Cody, Blake, B. Sullivan, Hurst,O'Brien, Clibborn, Morrell, Conway, Kenney, Linville,Rolfes, Moeller, and Dunn; by request of GovernorGregoire)Implementing the part D drug copayment program.

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)Provides that, subject to available funds, effective July

1, 2007, the department may offer medicare part Dprescription drug copayment coverage to dual eligiblemedical assistance and medically needy beneficiaries.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 15 Executive session in committee.

HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill besubstituted, do pass.

Jan 16 Referred to Appropriations.Jan 18 Scheduled for public hearing in

committee. (Subject to change)

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by Representatives Hudgins and Hankins; byrequest of Utilities & Transportation

CommissionModifying provisions concerning transportation providers.

Revises provisions concerning transportationproviders.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Transportation.

by Representatives Eddy, Hankins, andKenney; by request of Utilities &

Transportation CommissionTransferring the authority to intervene on behalf of railroadshippers to the department of transportation.

Transfers the authority to intervene on behalf of railroadshippers to the department of transportation.

Repeals RCW 81.28.250.X


by Representatives Morris, Crouse, Linville,and Anderson; by request of Utilities &

Transportation CommissionModifying gas and hazardous liquid pipeline provisions.

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Repeals RCW 80.28.205, 80.28.207, 80.28.210,80.28.212, 80.28.215, and 81.88.150.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Technology,

Energy & Communications.

by Representatives Hudgins, Lovick, andDickerson; by request of Washington State

Patrol, Department of Licensing, and Washington TrafficSafety CommissionModifying motorcycle driver's license endorsement andeducation provisions.

Revises motorcycle driver's license endorsement andeducation provisions.X


by Representatives Hudgins, Lovick, Hankins,and Kenney; by request of Washington State

Patrol, Department of Licensing, and Washington TrafficSafety CommissionAuthorizing police officers to impound vehicles operatedby drivers without specially endorsed licenses.

Authorizes police officers to impound vehiclesoperated by drivers without specially endorsed licenses.X


by Representatives Lantz, Hinkle, Kenney,Springer, Skinner, Darneille, Williams,

Upthegrove, Chase, Dickerson, and OrmsbyProviding public access to county law libraries.

Provides public access to county law libraries.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Judiciary.

by Representatives Hunt, Wood, Conway,Williams, Chandler, Green, Moeller, and

MorrellLicensing soil scientists.

Finds that in order to protect life, property, and health,and to promote public welfare it is in the public interest toregulate the practice of soil science to: (1) Define thepractice of soil science as a profession by establishingminimum standards of ethical conduct and professionalresponsibility and by establishing professional educationand experience requirements; and

(2) Prevent abuses in the practice of soil science byuntrained or unprincipled individuals.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Commerce &

Labor.

by Representatives O'Brien, Pearson,Dickerson, Blake, Kenney, and Ormsby; by

request of Department of CorrectionsProtecting employees, contract staff, and volunteers of acorrectional agency from stalking.

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Protects employees, contract staff, and volunteers of acorrectional agency from stalking.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Public Safety &

Emergency Preparedness.

by Representatives Ahern, Haler, McCune,Dunn, Pearson, McDonald, and Ormsby

Concerning the statute of limitations on certain sexoffenses against minors.

Amends RCW 9A.04.080 relating to the statute oflimitations on certain sex offenses against minors.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Public Safety &

Emergency Preparedness.

by Representatives Ahern, O'Brien, Warnick,Miloscia, McCune, Haler, Kretz, Roach,

Ericksen, Chandler, Dunn, Kristiansen, Pearson, Condotta,and HurstEstablishing parental notification requirements forabortion.

Provides that, except in a medical emergency, or exceptas provided in this act, if a pregnant woman is less thaneighteen years of age and not emancipated, or if she hasbeen adjudged an incapacitated person, a physician shallnot perform an abortion upon her unless at least forty-eighthours before the abortion, in the case of a woman who isless than eighteen years of age, he or she first notifies oneof her parents; or, in the case of a woman who is anincapacitated person, he or she first notifies one of herguardians. In the case of a pregnancy that is the result ofincest where the father is a party to the incestuous act, thephysician need only notify the pregnant woman's mother orguardian.

Provides that any person who performs an abortionupon a woman who is an unemancipated minor orincapacitated person to whom this act applies either withknowledge that she is a minor or incapacitated person towhom this act applies, or with reckless disregard ornegligence as to whether she is a minor or incapacitatedperson to whom this act applies, and who intentionally,knowingly, or recklessly fails to conform to anyrequirement of this act is guilty of unprofessional conductand his or her license for the practice of medicine andsurgery shall be suspended for a period of at least threemonths.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Health Care &

Wellness.

by Representatives McCoy, Grant, Sells, Cody,Conway, Schual-Berke, Roberts, Pettigrew,

Lantz, Kagi, Moeller, Chase, Green, Kenney, Simpson,Darneille, Dickerson, Hankins, Santos, Ormsby, andFlanniganDefining disability in the Washington law againstdiscrimination.

Finds that the Washington state supreme court, in McClarty v. Totem Electric, 157 Wn.2d 214, 137 P.3d 844(2006), overstepped its constitutional role of deciding cases

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and controversies before it, and engaged in judicialactivism by significantly rewriting the state law againstdiscrimination. By failing to answer the question uponwhich the court had granted review, by disregarding aproperly adopted state rule, by needlessly overturning thecourt's own recent precedent, and by importing into statelaw a substantive rule adapted from federal statute, thecourt has effectively legislated from the bench.

Finds that the law changed by the court is of significantimportance to the citizens of the state, in that it determinesthe scope of application of the law against discrimination,and that the court's deviation from settled law wassubstantial in degree. The legislature reaffirms its intentthat the law against discrimination affords to Washingtonresidents protections that are wholly independent of thoseafforded by the federal Americans with disabilities act of1990, and rejects the opinion stated by the majority in McClarty v. Totem Electric.X


by Representatives McIntire, Pettigrew,Pedersen, and Dunn

Providing excise tax relief for certain limited purposepublic corporations, commissions, and authorities.

Provides excise tax relief for certain limited purposepublic corporations, commissions, and authorities.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Finance.

by Representatives Hunter, Lovick, Alexander,Simpson, Ericks, Dickerson, Dunn, Morrell,

McDonald, Conway, Linville, Wallace, and Schual-BerkeProviding sales and use tax exemptions for prescribeddurable medical equipment used in the home and prescribedmobility enhancing equipment.

Provides sales and use tax exemptions for prescribeddurable medical equipment used in the home and prescribedmobility enhancing equipment.X


by Representatives Dickerson, Roach,Simpson, O'Brien, Eddy, Hurst, Kenney,

Ericks, and OrmsbyEstablishing the retirement age for members of theWashington state patrol retirement system.

Provides that, beginning July 1, 2007, any activemember who has obtained the age of sixty-five years shallbe retired on the first day of the calendar month nextsucceeding that in which the member has attained the ageof sixty-five. However, the requirement to retire at agesixty-five does not apply to a member serving as chief ofthe Washington state patrol.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Appropriations.

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by Representatives P. Sullivan, Roach, Hurst,Simpson, McCoy, O'Brien, and McDonald

Authorizing record checks for employees and applicantsfor employment at bureau of Indian affairs-funded schools.

Authorizes record checks for employees and applicantsfor employment at bureau of Indian affairs-funded schools.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to State

Government & Tribal Affairs.

by Representatives Santos, Skinner, Hunt,Green, Miloscia, McDermott, Anderson,

Hudgins, Hasegawa, Darneille, Haigh, Wallace, Hankins,Pettigrew, and KenneyConcerning materialpersons.

Revises materialmen to materialpersons.X



by Representatives Santos, Anderson, Green,Hunt, Miloscia, McDermott, Hasegawa,

Hudgins, Chandler, Darneille, Haigh, Hankins, Wallace,Kristiansen, Kagi, Pettigrew, Kenney, and ConwayConcerning small works roster contracting procedures.

Provides that a state agency or authorized localgovernment may adopt procedures to award small worksroster contracts to small businesses with gross revenuesunder one million dollars annually as reported on theirfederal tax return. Additional procedures may be developedto award small works roster contracts to small businesseswith gross revenues under two hundred fifty thousanddollars annually as reported on their federal tax return.

Provides that, for contracts awarded to small businesseswith gross revenues under two hundred fifty thousanddollars annually, a state agency or authorized localgovernment may waive the payment and performance bondrequirements of chapter 39.08 RCW and the retainagerequirements of chapter 60.28 RCW, and assume theliability for the contractor's nonpayment of laborers,mechanics, subcontractors, materialpersons, suppliers, andtaxes imposed under Title 82 RCW. If the state agency orauthorized local government assumes this liability, it hasthe right of recovery against the contractor for anypayments made on behalf of the contractor.X



by Representative Flannigan; by request ofDepartment of Social and Health Services

Implementing the deficit reduction act.Implements the deficit reduction act.

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by Representatives Alexander, Kenney,DeBolt, Bailey, Pettigrew, Haler, Schual-

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Berke, Upthegrove, Kessler, Kristiansen, Pearson,Anderson, Ericks, McDonald, and LinvilleModifying the requirements of small business economicimpact statements by state agencies.

Revises the requirements of small business economicimpact statements by state agencies.X



by Representatives Haigh, Kretz, Wallace,Walsh, Cody, Strow, Hinkle, Pettigrew, Priest,

and DunnChanging veterinary technician credentialing to licensure.

Changes veterinary technician credentialing tolicensure.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Agriculture &

Natural Resources.

by Representatives Pettigrew, Dunn, Miloscia,Springer, McCune, Ormsby, Kenney, Roberts,

Wood, Santos, and ChaseAddressing affordable housing development.

Declares that the purpose of this act is to: (1) Identifypublicly owned land and buildings that may be suitable forthe development of affordable housing for very low-incomeand low-income households and special needs populations;

(2) Provide a central inventory of state and otherpublicly owned land and buildings that may be suitable tobe marketed, sold, leased, or exchanged for thedevelopment of affordable housing or housing for specialneeds populations; and

(3) Facilitate the effective use of publicly ownedsurplus and underutilized land and buildings suitable forthe development of affordable housing for very low-incomeand low-income households and special needs populationsby requiring that these types of surplus property to certainpublic agencies, commissions, and local governments beoffered for an initial time period at a discount to nonprofithousing organizations and eligible public agencies for thedevelopment of affordable housing for very low-incomeand low-income households or housing for special needspopulations.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Housing.

by Representatives Hinkle, Kagi, and WalshConcerning child welfare protections.

Provides that, prior to the child returning home, thedepartment must complete the following: (1) Identify anyperson who will act as a caregiver for the child anddetermine whether the caregiver is in need of any servicesin order to ensure the safety of the child, regardless ofwhether the caregiver is a party to the dependency. Ifservices are recommended for the caregiver, and thecaregiver fails to engage in the recommended services, thechild welfare worker must promptly notify the court;

(2) Identify all adults residing in the home and conductbackground checks on those persons; and

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(3) Notify the parent in the home to which the child isbeing returned that he or she has an ongoing duty to notifythe department of any persons who are residing in the homeor acting as a caregiver for the child.

Provides that, if a child is removed from home due toallegations of abuse or neglect, returned home, andsubsequently removed and placed in out-of-home care, thecourt shall hold a permanency hearing no later than thirtydays from the date of the removal to determine theappropriate action, including a change in the permanencyplan or the filing of a termination petition. The bestinterests of the child shall be the primary consideration indetermining the appropriate action.

Requires the criminal justice training commission toimplement by January 1, 2008, a course of instruction forthe training of law enforcement officers in Washington inthe handling of child abuse or neglect complaints. Thebasic law enforcement curriculum of the criminal justicetraining commission shall include basic training instructionon child abuse and neglect issues. The course ofinstruction, the learning and performance objectives, andthe standards for the training shall be developed by thecommission and shall be required for all new lawenforcement officers.

Directs the department of social and health services, theattorney general, and the judicial branch to identify allcases in which a dependency has been established underchapter 13.34 RCW and in which the permanency planninggoals have not been achieved within fifteen months ofwhen the child was placed in out-of-home care. Theagencies shall also identify the reasons for thenoncompliance. The department, the attorney general, andthe judicial branch shall report to the appropriatecommittees of the legislature before December 1, 2007, andbefore December 1st of each year thereafter.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Early Learning &

Children's Services.

by Representatives Hinkle and WalshRequiring the petitioner in a child welfare case to providethe court with relevant documentation.

Requires that, in any proceeding under chapter 13.34RCW, if the petitioner submits a report containing anyrecommendations, opinions, evaluations, or assertions tothe court, the petitioner must provide the court withdocumentation relating to the recommendation, opinion,evaluation, or assertion, that is available to the petitionerand of which the petitioner is aware, including but notlimited to psychological evaluations, service reports,visitation reports, foster parent reports, medical reports, andother reports relevant to that particular court hearing.X



by Representatives Hinkle, Walsh, and LinvilleCreating a pilot program to utilize a team approach to childwelfare cases.

Requires that, to the extent funding is appropriated inthe operating budget, the department shall establish a pilotprogram to improve child welfare casework through thedevelopment of a team approach to casework by December

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1, 2007. The pilot program shall extend through December31, 2010, to the extent that funding is provided.

Requires the department to measure the performanceand outcomes of the program, including changes in any ofthe following: Reunifications, child abuse or neglect re-referrals, continuances or delays in the court case, progressin dependency cases, caseworker satisfaction, retention,and safety. The department shall report its preliminaryfindings to the legislature by December 2009 and a finalreport by December 2010.X



by Representatives Morris, Anderson, and B.Sullivan

Developing guidelines for plant, animal, and humantherapy research conducted in the state.

Declares that the policy of the state of Washingtonshall be as follows: (1) That research involving thederivation and use of human embryonic stem cells, humanembryonic germ cells, and human adult stem cells from anysource, including somatic cell nuclear transplantation, shallbe permitted after full consideration of the ethical andmedical implications of this research.

(2) That research involving the derivation and use ofhuman embryonic stem cells, human embryonic germcells, and human adult stem cells, including somatic cellnuclear transplantation, shall be reviewed by the humanstem cell research advisory committee, created in this act.

Requires a physician, surgeon, or other health careprovider delivering fertility treatment to provide his or herpatient with timely, relevant, and appropriate informationto allow the individual to make an informed and voluntarychoice regarding the disposition of any human embryosremaining following the fertility treatment.

Requires an individual to whom information isprovided under this act to be presented with the option ofstoring any unused embryos, donating them to anotherindividual, discarding the embryos, or donating theremaining embryos for research.

Provides that an individual who elects to donateembryos remaining after fertility treatments for researchmust provide written consent.

Prohibits a person from knowingly, for valuableconsideration, purchase or sell embryonic or cadavericfetal tissue for research purposes under this act.X


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by Representatives Kenney, Skinner, Hunter,Priest, Darneille, Ericks, Pettigrew, Hankins,

Lantz, Fromhold, Walsh, Williams, Kessler, Haler,Morrell, Barlow, McCoy, Appleton, Ormsby, Springer,Campbell, Moeller, Lovick, Rolfes, Hasegawa, Flannigan,Hudgins, Hunt, Green, Chase, Dunshee, Simpson, Roberts,O'Brien, Rodne, Dickerson, Quall, Goodman, Linville,Hurst, Santos, and WallaceRequiring insurance coverage for colorectal cancerscreening.

Requires insurance coverage for colorectal cancerscreening.X

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by Representatives P. Sullivan, Newhouse, B.Sullivan, and Santos

Authorizing the Washington beer commission to receivegifts, grants, and endowments.

Authorizes the Washington beer commission to receivegifts, grants, and endowments.X



by Representatives Pearson, Kristiansen,Orcutt, Kretz, Hinkle, Ross, Ahern, Anderson,

and McCuneAuthorizing an emergency preparedness pilot program forflood control.

Finds that: (1) The prevention of flood damage topublic and private property is a matter of public concern;

(2) Projects that prevent and minimize flood damagemay be planned and approved in advance of the time that aflood occurs. However, there are also emergenciesrequiring immediate project approval; and

(3) Many projects designed to protect public andprivate property from flood damage are not approved due toconflicts with existing permitting and regulatoryrequirements.

Finds that a pilot program must be developed forprojects in select water resource inventory areas todemonstrate and evaluate methods for authorizing floodcontrol projects that protect public and private property,protect or enhance habitat, and protect fish life.X


Natural Resources.

by Representatives Pearson, Moeller, O'Brien,Lovick, and Upthegrove

Establishing standardized chemical dependencyassessment protocols.

Establishes standardized chemical dependencyassessment protocols.X


by Representatives Simpson, Curtis, Ericks,and Alexander

Limiting the regulation of the practice of massage bypolitical subdivisions.

Finds that licensed massage practitioners should betreated the same as other health professionals under Title 18RCW and that additional registrations or licenses regulatingmassage or massage practitioners are not authorized.


-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Local

Government.

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by Representatives Takko, Bailey, Springer,Skinner, Blake, Haler, Miloscia, McIntire,

Ericks, Chase, Pearson, Kenney, and DunnClarifying the use of existing lodging tax revenues fortourism promotion.

Amends RCW 67.28.080 relating to clarifying the useof existing lodging tax revenues for tourism promotion.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Community &

Economic Development & Trade.

by Representatives Takko and Armstrong; byrequest of Washington State Patrol

Adding a physical examination requirement for certificateof ownership applications.

Includes a physical examination requirement forcertificate of ownership applications.X


by Representatives Lovick, Rodne, Hudgins,Upthegrove, and Campbell; by request of

Washington State PatrolProviding a window tint exemption for law enforcementvehicles.

Provides a window tint exemption for law enforcementvehicles.X


by Representatives Wood, Condotta,Kristiansen, Lantz, Dickerson, Morrell,

McCune, and Conway; by request of GamblingCommissionProhibiting minors from participating in gamblingactivities.

Declares that it is unlawful for any person under the ageof eighteen to play in authorized gambling activities,including, but not limited to, punchboards, pull-tabs, orcard games, or to participate in fund-raising events. Personsunder the age of eighteen may play bingo and amusementgame activities only as provided in commission rules.X


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by Representatives Wood, Conway, andMoeller; by request of Gambling Commission

Allowing the exclusion of certain people from licensedgambling premises.

Declares that the exclusion of certain persons fromgambling premises that conduct licensed gamblingactivities is necessary to carry out the policies of chapter9.46 RCW and to effectively maintain the strict regulationof gambling.

Authorizes the commission to, by rule, provide for theestablishment of a list of persons who are to be excludedfrom licensed gambling premises. The list may include anyperson whose presence on the gambling premises is

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determined by the commission to pose a threat to theinterests of this state, to licensed gambling, or both.

Requires the commission's rules to define the standardsfor exclusion and must include standards relating topersons: (1) Who are career or professional offenders orinvolved in organized crime;

(2) Who have been convicted of a criminal violation ofa gambling law of any state or of the United States, or whohave been convicted of any felony including, but notlimited to, theft, extortion, conspiracy to defraud, or anysimilar offense involving, or in connection with, anygambling activity; or

(3) Who have been excluded under similar involuntaryexclusion laws or rules of any other state or nation thatregulates gambling.

Provides that, race, color, creed, national origin orancestry, gender, or other discriminatory reasons shall notbe used to place any person upon the list of exclusion.

Provides that a person on the list of excluded personswho enters a gambling premises is guilty of a grossmisdemeanor punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.X


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by Representatives Schual-Berke, Kagi,Morrell, Haigh, Green, Kessler, Cody,

Appleton, Ormsby, Hunter, Kenney, O'Brien, Springer,Santos, and CampbellRequiring emergency response plans for long-term carefacilities.

Directs the department to require emergency responseplans for all long-term care facilities licensed underchapters 18.51, 18.29, and 70.128 RCW. The emergencyresponse plans shall include detailed written plans andprocedures to address potential emergencies and disasterssuch as fires, earthquakes, floods, and wind storms. Theplans must provide for an alternative source of power forthe facility. The facility shall coordinate its emergencyresponse plan with a local organization for emergencymanagement established in accordance with the statecomprehensive emergency management plan, as providedin RCW 38.52.070.X


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by Representatives Schual-Berke, Cody,Morrell, Campbell, Appleton, Moeller, Green,

Pettigrew, Chase, Kenney, Conway, and OrmsbyProtecting against unfair prescription drug practices bypharmacy benefit managers.

Establishes protections against unfair prescription drugpractices by pharmacy benefit managers.X


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by Representatives Condotta and WoodAuthorizing the sale by spirit, beer, and wine licensees ofmalt liquor in containers that are capable of holding four

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gallons or more and are registered in accordance with RCW66.28.200.

Authorizes the sale by spirit, beer, and wine licenseesof malt liquor in containers that are capable of holding fourgallons or more and are registered in accordance with RCW66.28.200.X


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by Representatives Pedersen, McDermott,Upthegrove, Moeller, Darneille, Williams,

Hasegawa, Dickerson, Hunt, Schual-Berke, Kenney,Sommers, McIntire, Ormsby, Sells, Flannigan, Santos,Appleton, Chase, Cody, Hudgins, Pettigrew, Wood, Kagi,Morris, and RobertsAddressing civil marriage equality.

Declares that civil marriage is a legal institutionrecognized by the state in order to promote stablerelationships and to protect individuals who are in thoserelationships. Civil marriage is based on a civil contractbetween two persons and does not require the sanction orinvolvement of religious institutions. Civil marriageprovides important protections for the families of thosewho are married, including not only children and otherdependents they may have, but also members of theirextended families.

Finds that strong, healthy families promote socialstability and economic growth, and that these families aresupported and protected by the mutual obligations andbenefits conferred by civil marriage licenses. On thesebases, the state therefore has a strong interest in endingdiscrimination against otherwise qualified applicants for acivil marriage license, including discrimination on the basisof sex or sexual orientation of the applicants.X


by Representatives McDermott, Jarrett,Pedersen, Moeller, Upthegrove, Clibborn,

Darneille, Simpson, Schual-Berke, Williams, Hasegawa,Dickerson, Hunt, Kenney, Sommers, McIntire, McCoy,Roberts, Hudgins, Ormsby, Sells, Kirby, Fromhold, Blake,Eickmeyer, Haigh, Lovick, Ericks, Dunshee, B. Sullivan,P. Sullivan, Wallace, Kagi, Flannigan, Kessler, Pettigrew,Wood, Quall, Conway, Hankins, Chase, O'Brien, Eddy,Appleton, Hunter, Lantz, Springer, Walsh, Grant, Takko,Goodman, Morris, Cody, Santos, Miloscia, and LinvilleProtecting individuals in domestic partnerships by grantingcertain rights and benefits.

Protects individuals in domestic partnerships bygranting certain rights and benefits.X


by Representatives Santos, Hasegawa, Haler,Appleton, Simpson, Hankins, and Wood

Postponing the requirement of proficiency on the WASLfor high school graduation.

Provides that, to meet the state academic requirementsand earn a certificate of academic achievement, students

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must achieve the following performance on the high schoolWashington assessment of student learning or an approvedalternative assessment: (1) A student in the graduatingclass of 2008, 2009, or 2010 must meet or exceed theproficient level in one out of three and meet or exceed thebasic level in two out of three of the reading, writing, andmathematics content areas;

(2) A student in the graduating class of 2011, 2012,2013, or 2014 must meet or exceed the proficient level intwo out of four and meet or exceed the basic level in twoout of four of the reading, writing, mathematics, andscience content areas;

(3) A student in the graduating class of 2015, 2016, or2017 must meet or exceed the proficient level in three outof four of the reading, writing, mathematics, and sciencecontent areas; and

(4) A student in the graduating class of 2018 or anygraduating class thereafter must meet or exceed theproficient level in all four content areas of reading, writing,mathematics, and science.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Education.

by Representative ChaseProviding incentives to recycle beverage containers.

Finds that global climate change presents an immediatechallenge to the state of Washington to move away from acarbon-based economy, and reduce its use of greenhousegas-producing fossil fuels.

Finds that beverage containers that are not recycledcontribute substantially to unnecessary waste, includingwasted raw materials, wasted electricity to create newcontainers, and litter, which takes up scarce landfill space.Therefore, the legislature finds that increased incentives torecycle beverage containers will reduce waste and reducethe use of fossil fuels.X


Natural Resources.

by Representatives Chase, Wallace, Simpson,Dunn, Morrell, and Santos

Creating a low-interest student loan program.Declares an intent to offer a low-interest loan program

with affordable and manageable repayment options tofinancially needy higher education students.

Requires the board to begin developing the program nolater than July 1, 2007, and issue the first student loans nolater than January 14, 2008.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Higher

Education.

by Representatives Chase, Campbell,Hasegawa, and Morrell

Incorporating human health analysis into environmentalreview under chapter 43.21C RCW.

Reaffirms that each person has a fundamental andinalienable right to a healthful environment and that eachperson has a responsibility to contribute to the preservationand enhancement of the environment.

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Declares that where threats of serious or irreversibledamage to people or nature exist, lack of full scientificcertainty about cause and effect may not be viewed assufficient reason for the state to postpone measures toprevent the degradation of the environment or protect thehealth of its residents.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Select Committee

on Environmental Health.

by Representatives Cody, Campbell, Chase,Kenney, Ericks, Green, Conway, and Wood

Authorizing purchase of brand name drugs when cost-effective for all state purchased health care programs.

Authorizes purchase of brand name drugs when cost-effective for all state purchased health care programs.X


Wellness.

by Representatives Green, Kessler, O'Brien,and Wood

Providing industrial insurance compensation for medical orsurgical treatment for intractable pain.

Provides that, upon request of the treating provider, thedepartment must authorize coverage for a trial on anindividual worker entitled to benefits under Title 51 RCWof an implantable medical device intended to treat chronicintractable pain otherwise approved by the United Statesfood and drug administration and considered standard ofcare throughout the interventional pain medicalcommunity.

Declares that, if, after conducting the trial under thisact, the treating provider finds individual success in curingor relieving the symptoms of the individual worker entitledto benefits under this title, the department shall determinethat the implantable medical device intended to treatchronic intractable pain is proper and necessary treatmentfor the worker under RCW 51.36.010 and shall authorizecoverage for full implantation and follow-up treatment.X


Labor.

by Representatives Miloscia, Dunn, andAnderson

Requiring performance and reasonable measures for thepurpose of growth management planning.

Requires performance and reasonable measures for thepurpose of growth management planning.X


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by Representatives Miloscia, Chase,Hasegawa, Pettigrew, Springer, Ormsby,

Roberts, Darneille, Goodman, and SantosCreating an affordable housing for all program.

Declares that a decent, appropriate, and affordablehome in a healthy, safe environment for every household

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should be a state goal and that, at a minimum, this goalmust be accomplished for every very low-incomehousehold by 2020. Furthermore, this goal includesincreasing the percentage of very low-income householdswho are able to obtain and retain housing withoutgovernment subsidies or other public support.

Finds that the support and commitment of all sectors ofthe statewide community is critical to accomplishing thestate's affordable housing for all goal.

Finds that the provision of housing and housing-relatedservices should be administered at the local level.However, the state should play a primary role in: Providingfinancial resources to achieve the goal at all levels ofgovernment; researching, evaluating, benchmarking, andimplementing best practices; continually updating andevaluating statewide housing data; developing a state planthat integrates the strategies, goals, objectives, andperformance measures of all other state housing plans andprograms; coordinating and supporting county governmentplans and activities; and directing quality managementpractices by monitoring both state and county governmentperformance towards achieving interim and ultimate goals.

Declares that the systematic and comprehensiveperformance measurement and evaluation of progresstoward interim goals and the immediate state affordablehousing goal of a decent, appropriate, and affordable homein a healthy, safe environment for every low-incomehousehold in the state by 2020 is a necessary component ofthe statewide effort to end the affordable housing crisis.

Requires the joint legislative audit and reviewcommittee to conduct a performance audit of the stateaffordable housing for all program every four years. Theaudit must include an analysis of the department'sexpenditures of funds from sources established by RCW36.22.178 (as recodified by this act) and all other sourcesdirected to the affordable housing for all program. The firstaudit must be conducted on or before December 31, 2010.Each audit must take no longer than six months or fiftythousand dollars to complete.

Directs the department of community, trade, andeconomic development to conduct a study to evaluate thepotential development of a voluntary statewide, low-income household housing waiting list database that wouldinclude information on all low-income householdsrequesting housing assistance for the purpose of connectingsuch households with appropriate housing opportunities.

Requires the department to report the results of thisstudy to the appropriate committees of the legislature byDecember 31, 2008.

Requires the department to create or purchase, andimplement by December 31, 2009, a master affordablehousing database that includes specific information aboutexisting affordable rental housing stock in the state ofWashington.

Requires the department to create a statewideaffordable homeownership database by December 31,2009, to collect and disseminate information related toavailable homeownership programs, resources, andaffordable housing throughout the state for low andmoderate-income persons, which are persons making at orbelow eighty percent of the area median income.

Requires the Washington state institute for publicpolicy to conduct a study to investigate and recommendappropriate criteria that the state and local governments canuse to determine whether or not to allocate funding to


rental voucher programs, and at what level existing orfuture voucher programs shall be funded.

Appropriates the sum of fifty thousand dollars, or asmuch thereof as may be necessary, for the fiscal yearending June 30, 2008, from the general fund to theaffordable housing for all account to be distributed by thedepartment to five housing authorities, using a selectionmethod and distribution formula to be determined by thedepartment, to implement a quality management programand prepare and submit an application to the Washingtonquality awards program by December 31, 2009.

Appropriates the sum of fifty thousand dollars, or asmuch thereof as may be necessary, for the fiscal yearending June 30, 2008, from the general fund to theaffordable housing for all account to be distributed by thedepartment of community, trade, and economicdevelopment to five community action agencies, using aselection method and distribution formula to be determinedby the department, to implement a quality managementprogram and prepare and submit an application to theWashington quality awards program by December 31,2009.

Appropriates the sum of seven million dollars, or asmuch thereof as may be necessary, for the fiscal yearending June 30, 2008, from the general fund to theaffordable housing for all account created in this act to bedistributed by the department to the participating counties,using a formula as determined by the department, to beused for county planning, data system creation, datacollection, program implementation purposes, and housingprograms eligible under RCW 36.22.178.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Housing.

by Representatives Miloscia, Chase,McDermott, Hasegawa, Pettigrew, Ormsby,

Kagi, Appleton, McIntire, and GoodmanRegarding public financing of campaigns.

Declares that the purpose of this act is to create a systemof clean elections for state office campaigns through publicfinancing, thereby focusing campaigns on issues and awayfrom the sources of campaign contributions. Publicfinancing of campaigns will limit the influence of largecontributors and special interests in political campaigns.

Provides that a candidate who wishes to receive publiccampaign funds must: (1) File an application with thecommission declaring his or her intent to participate in theprogram as candidate for political office. The applicationmust be filed before or during the qualifying period. Theapplication must identify the candidate, the office that thecandidate plans to seek, and the candidate's party, if any. Inthe application, the candidate shall affirm that only onepolitical committee, identified with its treasurer, shallhandle all contributions, expenditures, and obligations forthe publicly financed candidate and that the candidate willcomply with the requirements of this act and rules adoptedby the commission; and

(2) Obtain the minimum number of qualifyingcontributions by the end of the qualifying period.Candidates for the legislature must obtain at least twohundred qualifying contributions, candidates for governormust obtain at least four thousand qualifying contributions,and candidates for other state executive offices must obtainat least one thousand five hundred qualifying

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contributions. No payment, gift, or anything of value maybe given for a qualifying contribution. A qualifyingcontribution must be: (a) made by a resident who at thetime of the contribution resides in the electoral district ofthe office the candidate is seeking; (b) made by a personwho is not given anything of value in exchange for thequalifying contribution; (c) in the sum of five dollars,exactly; (d) received during the qualifying period by thecandidate or on behalf of the candidate; and (e) made bycheck, money order, or credit card.

Provides that, within five business days after a publiclyfinanced candidate's name is approved to appear on theprimary election ballot in a contested election, thecommission shall distribute to the account of the authorizedcommittee of each candidate who qualifies for publiccampaign funding revenue from the citizens publiccampaign fund as follows: (1) For state legislative offices,twenty-five thousand dollars;

(2) For the office of governor, five hundred thousanddollars; and

(3) For other state executive offices, fifty thousanddollars.

Requires that publicly financed candidates in contestedraces must participate in two public debates during aprimary election period and two public debates during ageneral election period. The debates shall be conducted attimes decided by the commission and in accordance withrules prescribed by the commission. Nonparticipatingcandidates shall be invited to participate in the debates.X



by Representatives Miloscia, B. Sullivan, andChase

Dedicating existing revenue to infrastructure funding.Establishes the growth management infrastructure

account to assist counties and cities in financing andconstructing those infrastructure projects needed toaccommodate growth, as identified in the capital facilitieselements of growth management plans, and dedicates aportion of the real estate excise tax to the growthmanagement infrastructure account and to the accountsused to fund the Washington wildlife and recreationprogram.X


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by Representatives Miloscia, Chase, andOrmsby

Regarding campaign finance reform.Establishes provisions relating to campaign finance

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by Representatives Miloscia, Chase,Hasegawa, McDermott, Pettigrew,

Upthegrove, Roberts, Darneille, and GoodmanMaking voter registration available at state agencies.

Provides that a person may also register to vote anytime he or she receives an in-person public service fromany state agency as defined by RCW 42.52.010(1). An in-person public service includes reporting a change ofaddress.

Requires all state agencies, as defined by RCW42.52.010(1), to have a link on the main agency web pageto the secretary of state's voter registration web page.

Requires the state agencies providing voter registrationservices to keep records of persons who: (1) Request,apply, or receive an in-person state service, includingreporting a change of address;

(2) Register to vote, transfer a voter registration, ordecline to either register to vote or transfer a voterregistration; or

(3) Request a voter registration application but do notreturn it to the agency staff.

Requires the secretary of state to produce an annualreport from this data on a county by county basis.X



by Representatives Seaquist, Rolfes, Sells,Appleton, Upthegrove, Hasegawa, Lantz,

Ericks, Green, Roberts, Dunn, Morrell, McDonald, Hurst,and WallaceProviding property tax relief for senior citizens and personsretired by reason of physical disability by increasing theincome thresholds.

Provides property tax relief for senior citizens andpersons retired by reason of physical disability byincreasing the income thresholds.X


by Representatives Kagi, Haler, Roberts,Walsh, Appleton, Hunter, McDermott, Santos,

Ormsby, Hasegawa, Kenney, Dickerson, and DarneilleProviding home visitation services for families.

Finds that a significant number of children age birth tofive years are born with two or more of the following riskfactors and have a greater chance of failure in school andbeyond: Poverty; single or no parent; no parent employedfull time or full year; all parents with disability; motherwithout a high school degree; and no parent fluent inEnglish.

Finds that parents and children involved in homevisitation programs exhibit better birth outcomes, enhancedparent and child interactions, more efficient use of healthcare services, enhanced child development, and earlydetection of developmental delays, as well as reducedwelfare dependence, higher rates of school completion andjob retention, reduction in frequency and severity ofmaltreatment, and higher rates of school graduation.

Declares an intent to promote the use of home visitationservices as an early intervention strategy to alleviate theeffect risk factors have on child development.

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by Representatives Kessler, DeBolt, Grant,Ericksen, Lantz, Rodne, Williams, Priest,

Morrell, Hunt, Appleton, Blake, Chase, Anderson,Darneille, Dickerson, Linville, Springer, Hurst, and WoodProtecting the news media from being compelled to testifyin legal proceedings.

Protects the news media from being compelled totestify in legal proceedings.X


by Representatives Simpson, Hinkle,Kristiansen, Ericks, Roberts, Dunn, and

SpringerAuthorizing fire station projects that cost less than tenthousand dollars to proceed without a formal biddingprocess.

Authorizes fire station projects that cost less than tenthousand dollars to proceed without a formal biddingprocess.X


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by Representatives Simpson, Hinkle,Armstrong, and Linville

Concerning special purpose district commissioner per diemcompensation.

Revises provisions for special purpose districtcommissioner per diem compensation.X


Government.

by Representatives Linville, Armstrong,Ericks, Grant, and Simpson

Modifying requirements for voter-approved regularproperty tax levies.

Amends RCW 84.55.050 to modify requirements forvoter-approved regular property tax levies.X


by Representatives Green, Conway, Hasegawa,Chase, Simpson, Morrell, and Wood

Regarding public workers excluded from prevailing wageson public works provisions.

Amends RCW 39.12.020 relating to public workersexcluded from prevailing wages on public worksprovisions.X


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by Representative AppletonAddressing traffic infractions involving rental vehicles.

Provides that, in the event a parking infraction is issuedby a private parking facility and is based on a vehicle'sidentification, and the registered owner of the vehicle is arental car business, the parking facility shall provide awritten notice of the infraction to the rental car businesswithin thirty days of the infraction date. The rental carbusiness receiving the written notice of the infraction shallprovide to the parking facility by return mail: (1) Astatement under oath stating the name and known mailingaddress of the individual driving or renting the vehiclewhen the infraction occurred; or

(2) A statement under oath that the business is unable todetermine who was driving or renting the vehicle at thetime the infraction occurred because the vehicle was stolenat the time of the infraction. A statement provided underthis provision must be accompanied by a copy of a filedpolice report regarding the vehicle theft.

Declares that timely mailing of this statement to theparking facility relieves a rental car business of any liabilityunder this act for the notice of infraction. In lieu ofidentifying the vehicle operator, the rental car business maypay the applicable penalty.X


by Representatives Rolfes, Appleton, Simpson,Haigh, Seaquist, and Darneille

Authorizing the acquisition and operation of tourism-related facilities by port districts.

Authorizes the acquisition and operation of tourism-related facilities by port districts.X


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by Representatives Lantz, Seaquist, Rolfes,Green, and Appleton; by request of Board For

Judicial AdministrationModifying photo enforcement of traffic infractionprovisions.

Revises photo enforcement of traffic infractionprovisions.X


by Representatives Upthegrove, Sump, Hunt,Appleton, Chase, Kenney, Simpson, Roberts,

Dickerson, Conway, and Springer; by request of GovernorGregoireCreating the Puget Sound partnership.

Creates the Puget Sound partnership.Repeals provisions of chapter 90.71 RCW.

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by Representatives B. Sullivan, Priest, Ericks,Jarrett, Morrell, Sells, Condotta, Upthegrove,

Chase, Simpson, Conway, and LinvilleCreating a joint legislative task force on aerospacemanufacturing.

Finds that the aerospace sector, as the state's largestmanufacturing and exporting industry, has made asignificant contribution to local, regional, state, andnational economies.

Finds that airports of regional significance in botheastern and western Washington have underutilizedproperty and facilities that could become substantial toolsfor economic development.

Declares an intent to examine and determine howuntapped capacity at airports of regional significance canbe used to expand manufacturing, research anddevelopment, education, and training for the aerospaceindustry.

Directs the task force to report its findings andrecommendations to the appropriate committees of thelegislature by June 30, 2008.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Community &

Economic Development & Trade.

House Joint Memorials

by Representatives B. Sullivan, Upthegrove,Rolfes, Sells, Chase, Kenney, and Linville

Requesting that Congress fund the Northwest StraitsMarine Conservation Initiative.

Requests that Congress continue to mandate and fundthe Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative toprotect, preserve, and restore the environmental health ofthe Puget Sound.X


on Puget Sound.

House Joint Resolutions

by Representatives Clibborn, Jarrett, Hunter,Eddy, Springer, Anderson, Flannigan,

Kenney, Simpson, and RodneIncreasing state indebtedness limits for transportationprojects.

Proposes an amendment to the state Constitution toincrease state indebtedness limits for transportationprojects.X


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Senate Bills

by Senators Kastama, Shin, Rasmussen, andHatfield

Creating certified capital companies to promote economicdevelopment through investment in start-up and emergingbusinesses.

Finds that new sources of prudently targeted privateequity investments would promote economic developmentby strengthening the local venture capital infrastructure,increasing access to capital for local companies, supportingemerging businesses, and creating jobs for Washingtoncitizens. Targeted venture capital has the potential to hastenthe transformation of research and development conceptsinto commercially viable products and services, expeditethe expansion of small Washington firms, enlarge thestate's tax base, and develop these businesses intosignificant contributors to the Washington economy. Thisact is intended to assist small start-up enterprises to succeedin their business and to contribute to the future ofWashington.

Provides that, upon notification of a review of this actunder the provisions of chapter 43.136 RCW, by the jointlegislative audit and review committee, the departmentshall report to the governor by January 1, 2013: (1) Thenumber of certified capital companies holding certifiedcapital;

(2) The amount of certified capital invested in eachcertified capital company;

(3) The cumulative amount that each certified capitalcompany has invested as of September 30, 2012, and thecumulative total each year thereafter;

(4) The cumulative amount that the investments of eachcertified capital company have leveraged in terms ofcapital invested by other sources of capital in qualifiedbusinesses at the same time or subsequent to investmentsmade by a certified capital company in such businesses;

(5) The total amount of tax credits granted under thisact for each year the credits have been awarded;

(6) The performance of each certified capital companywith regard to the requirements for continued certification;

(7) The classification of the companies in which eachcertified capital company has invested according toindustrial sector and size of company;

(8) The total gross number of jobs created byinvestments made by each certified capital company usingcertified capital and the number of jobs retained;

(9) The location of the companies in which eachcertified capital company has invested;

(10) The total amount invested in qualifiedmicroenterprise development organizations, the number ofsmall businesses that received financial assistance fromthese organizations and the number of jobs created andretained by such businesses;

(11) Those certified capital companies that have beendecertified, or have had their certification revoked,including the reasons for decertification or revocation; and

(12) Other information as requested by the jointlegislative audit and review committee.X

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-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Economic

Development, Trade & Management.

by Senator BrandlandExtending the time period for the collection of judgments.

Extends the time period for the collection ofjudgments.X


by Senators Brown, Zarelli, Prentice, Marr,Tom, McAuliffe, and Kilmer; by request of

Governor GregoireCreating the budget stabilization account.

Creates the budget stabilization account.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

by Senators Tom, Holmquist, Kline, Roach,Kilmer, Marr, Sheldon, Morton, Pridemore,

McCaslin, Berkey, Delvin, Shin, Rasmussen, Parlette, andStevensAddressing the issue of stolen metal property.

Declares that: (1) Because the current exemption oftransactions involving "metal junk" from the requirementsof chapter 19.60 RCW has enabled the theft of stolen metalproperty, that exemption must be removed;

(2) Uniform interpretation and enforcement of the lawsgoverning pawnbrokers and second-hand dealers can befacilitated through precise clarification of the current law,and such changes in the law should discourage those whosteal metal properties from seeking the most lenientjurisdiction in which to sell their stolen property; and

(3) Provisions must be made to ensure the appropriatedocumentation of transactions to assist law enforcementagencies to identify, recover, and return stolen property toits owner and to ensure, as reasonably as possible, thatpawnbrokers and second-hand dealers are less likely to beused as conduits for the liquidation and disposal of stolenmetal property.

Requires that, for every transaction that involvesproperty valued at more than one hundred dollars, everypawnbroker and second-hand dealer doing business in thestate shall require the party with whom a transaction maybe made to sign a declaration. The declaration must beprovided as a document separate from any other documentsrelating to a transaction and must be printed in type that isbold face, capitalized, underlined, or otherwise presented ina conspicuous manner.

Provides that the declaration must include, in theseller's own handwriting, identification of the source of theproperty that is subject to the transaction.

Requires the declaration to be signed and dated by theperson with whom the transaction is being made.

Requires the pawnbroker or second-hand dealer or hisor her employee to witness the signing and dating of thedeclaration and sign the declaration accordingly before anytransaction may be consummated.

Requires a copy of the signed declaration to be open toinspection by any commissioned law enforcement officerof the state or any of its political subdivisions, at all times

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during the ordinary hours of business, or at reasonabletimes if ordinary hours of business are not kept, and shallbe maintained wherever that business is conducted for threeyears following the date of the transaction.

Provides that every pawnbroker or second-hand dealerdoing business in the state must retain metal property,including melted metals, metal junk, and metal that is stilluseful in its original form, for no less than thirty days afterthe transaction involving that property was made.



by Senators Haugen, Schoesler, Kilmer,Hatfield, Shin, and Rasmussen

Establishing the retirement age for members of theWashington state patrol retirement system.

Provides that, beginning July 1, 2007, any activemember who has obtained the age of sixty-five years shallbe retired on the first day of the calendar month nextsucceeding that in which the member has attained the ageof sixty-five. However, the requirement to retire at agesixty-five does not apply to a member serving as chief ofthe Washington state patrol.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

by Senators Kauffman, Schoesler, Prentice,Marr, McAuliffe, Regala, Oemig, Hobbs,

Rasmussen, Franklin, Keiser, Kilmer, Jacobsen, Tom,Spanel, Shin, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Sheldon, and RoachRequiring record checks for developmental disabilitiesservice providers.

Requires all persons who provide services underchapter 71A.12 RCW and who will have unsupervisedaccess to persons with developmental disabilities arerequired to submit to a record check through theWashington state patrol criminal identification systemunder RCW 43.43.830 through 43.43.834, 10.97.030, and10.97.050, and through the federal bureau of investigation.The record check shall include a fingerprint check using acomplete Washington state criminal identificationfingerprint card.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Health & Long-

Term Care.

by Senators Schoesler, Rasmussen, Holmquist,Sheldon, Honeyford, Stevens, Clements,

Morton, Delvin, Hatfield, Kilmer, Shin, and RoachAuthorizing residents to access their property during aforest fire.

Declares that residents, landowners, and others inlawful possession and control of land in the state have theright to access their residences, forest land, and land notclassified as forest land during a forest fire or wildfire.Specifically, residents, landowners, and others in lawfulpossession and control of land have the right to access theirresidences and land in order to: (1) Conduct fire preventionor suppression activities;

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(2) Protect or retrieve any property located in theirresidences or on their land, including equipment, livestock,or any other belongings; or

(3) Undertake activities under both provisions.Requires that during the closure of any state highway,

county road, or city street under this chapter due to forestfire or wildfire, those state agencies and local governmentsauthorizing or implementing the closure shall, to themaximum extent practicable, allow and facilitate access toresidences and land as set forth in RCW 76.04.600(2).

Provides that state agencies, counties, and cities, andtheir employees and agents, are not liable for any action, orfailure to act, under this act.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Natural

Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

by Senators Kohl-Welles, Hargrove, Stevens,and Regala

Changing provisions relating to day-care insurance.Revises provisions relating to day-care insurance in

RCW 43.215.535.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Human Services

& Corrections.

by Senators Kohl-Welles, Brandland,Hargrove, Stevens, Regala, and McAuliffe

Creating additional safeguards for child care.Declares that the purpose of this act is: (1) To establish

the department of early learning;(2) To coordinate and consolidate state activities

relating to child care and early learning programs;(3) To safeguard and promote the health, safety, and

well-being of children receiving child care and earlylearning assistance; and

(4) To provide tools to promote the hiring of suitableproviders of child care by: (a) providing parents withaccess to information regarding child care providers; (b)providing child care providers with known informationregarding applicants' sexual misconduct or other abusiveconduct; (c) providing parents with child care licensingcomplaint histories regarding child care providers; and (d)requiring background checks of applicants for employmentin any child care facility licensed or regulated undercurrent law.

Provides that, in determining whether an individual isof appropriate character, suitability, and competence toprovide child care and early learning services to children,the department may consider all child abuse and neglecthistory information whether founded, unfounded, orinconclusive regarding a prospective child care provider.No unfounded allegation of child abuse or neglect asdefined in RCW 26.44.020 may be disclosed to a providerlicensed under this act.

Authorizes the department to make available on apublicly accessible web site all inspection reports andnotices of enforcement actions involving child day-carecenters and family day-care providers. The departmentshall include in the inspection report a statement of thecorrective measures taken by the center or provider.

Requires the department and an agency to, at the firstopportunity but in all cases within forty-eight hours of

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receiving a report alleging sexual misconduct or abuse byan agency employee, notify the parents of a child alleged tobe the victim, target, or recipient of the misconduct orabuse. The department and an agency shall provide parentswith information regarding their rights under the publicrecords act, chapter 42.56 RCW, to request the publicrecords regarding the employee. This information shall beprovided to all parents on an annual basis.

Provides that, for the purposes of reporting actionstaken against agency employees or licensees, the followingactions shall be posted to the department's web siteaccessible by the public: Suspension, surrender,revocation, denial, stayed suspension, or reinstatement of alicense, and any written reprimand related to abuse andsexual misconduct or abuse.X


& Corrections.

by Senators Poulsen and JacobsenParticipating in the management of Washington's portionof the Yukon to Yellowstone Rocky mountain ecosystem.

Directs the department to participate with wildlifemanagement agencies and conservation organizations inother states and provinces, comprising the Canadian Rockymountains ecoregional area, in the cooperative programs ofthe Yukon to Yellowstone conservation initiative. Wherethe Yukon to Yellowstone conservation initiative hasidentified priority species, habitats, or landscapes lyingwithin Washington state, the department shall actively seekto involve local governments, landowners, and localconservation organizations in the initiative. Thedepartment may integrate these activities with itscooperative work with other states and provinces sharingecoregional areas with Washington state.X



by Senators Berkey, Morton, and FairleyRegarding the issuance of checks by joint operatingagencies and public utility districts.

Authorizes the board to adopt a policy for the paymentof claims or other obligations of the operating agency,which are payable out of solvent funds, and may elect topay such obligations by check or warrant. However, if theapplicable fund is not solvent at the time payment isordered, then no check may be issued and payment shall beby warrant.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Government

Operations & Elections.

by Senators Franklin, McCaslin, Kline,Stevens, Prentice, Parlette, Regala, Hargrove,

Rasmussen, Murray, Jacobsen, Hewitt, Keiser, and RoachCreating an office of public guardianship as anindependent agency of the judiciary.

Provides that, in establishing an office of publicguardianship, the legislature intends to promote theavailability of guardianship services for individuals who

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need them and for whom adequate services may otherwisebe unavailable.

Reaffirms its commitment to treat liberty and autonomyas paramount values for all Washington residents and toauthorize public guardianship only to the minimum extentnecessary to provide for health or safety, or to managefinancial affairs, when the legal conditions for appointmentof a guardian are met.

Does not intend to alter those legal conditions or toexpand judicial authority to determine that any individualis incapacitated.X


by Senators Carrell, Regala, Stevens,Schoesler, Clements, and Rasmussen

Addressing child welfare.Provides that, upon receiving a report of alleged abuse

or neglect, the department shall: (1) Make reasonableefforts to learn the name, address, and telephone number ofeach person making a report of abuse or neglect under thisact. The department shall provide assurances of appropriateconfidentiality of the identification of persons reportingunder this act. If the department is unable to learn theinformation required under this act, the department shallonly investigate cases in which: (a) the department believesthere is a serious threat of substantial harm to the child; (b)the report indicates conduct involving a criminal offensethat has, or is about to occur, in which the child is thevictim; or (c) the department has a prior founded report ofabuse or neglect that is within three years of receipt of thereferral;

(2) Unless the report is screened-out or beinginvestigated by a law enforcement agency, conduct aninvestigation within time frames established by thedepartment in rule, but in no case shall the investigationextend longer than ninety days from the date the report isreceived; and

(3) Make a finding that the report of child abuse orneglect is founded or unfounded at the completion of theinvestigation.

Declares that a care provider may not be found to haveabused or neglected a child under chapter 26.44 RCW or bedenied a license pursuant to chapter 74.15 RCW and RCW74.13.031 for any allegations of failure to supervisewherein: (1) The allegations arise from the child's conductthat is substantially similar to prior behavior of the child;and

(2) The department failed to disclose that the child wasa sexually reactive youth, had high-risk behaviors, or wasphysically assaultive or physically aggressive as requiredby RCW 74.13.280.

Provides that allegations of child abuse or neglect thatmeet the provisions of this act shall be designated as"unfounded" as defined in RCW 26.44.020.X


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by Senators Berkey, Shin, Haugen, Schoesler,Hobbs, Kilmer, and Marr

Identifying sites and programs for a new institution ofhigher education in the Snohomish-Island-Skagit countyregion.

Identifies sites and programs for a new institution ofhigher education in the Snohomish-Island-Skagit countyregion.X


Education.

by Senators Morton, Honeyford, and Kohl-Welles

Strengthening social security number privacy.Requires that, prior to requesting an individual's social

security number, all private and public business enterprisesmust state that the request is not mandatory and that nopenalty for withholding this information can be exacted onthe individual by the business enterprise. All organizationsholding social security numbers that have not beenspecifically granted the authority by federal or state law topossess this information must purge their files of thesenumbers within one hundred twenty days of the effectivedate of this act.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Consumer

Protection & Housing.

by Senators Jacobsen, Shin, Rasmussen, andKohl-Welles

Authorizing leaves of absence for full-time certificated andclassified employees serving as peace corps volunteers.

Provides that school district boards of directors shallgrant leaves of absence without pay for at least two years toany full-time certificated or classified employee who servesas a volunteer in the peace corps who volunteers for thepeace corps at the time the person is a full-time employee.

Provides that, upon expiration of the leave, thecertificated or classified employee shall have the right to bereinstated to the position held before the leave was grantedat the salary rate prevailing for that position when theemployee resumes duty, without loss of seniority or sickleave. Does not apply to employees who fail to report backto their districts within ninety days after termination ofservice with the peace corps.X


K-12 Education.

by Senator JacobsenCreating a nonpartisan judicial commission.

Creates a nonpartisan judicial commission.Takes effect if the proposed amendment to Article IV,

section 3 of the state Constitution requiring the governor tofill vacancies in the supreme court in accordance withstatute is validly submitted to and is approved and ratifiedby the voters at the next general election. If the proposedamendment is not approved and ratified, this act is void inits entirety.X

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by Senator JacobsenCreating judicial nominating commissions.

Provides that, before making recommendations to thegovernor, each commission shall conduct investigations,hold public hearings, and take public testimony. Anexecutive session as prescribed by rule may be held upon atwo-thirds vote of the members of the commission in apublic hearing. Final decisions as to recommendationsshall be made without regard to political affiliation in animpartial and objective manner. Each commission shallconsider the diversity of the population and thegeographical diversity of the residences of the applicants;the primary consideration, however, shall be merit. Votingshall be in a public hearing.

Takes effect if the proposed amendment to Article IV,section 3 of the state Constitution requiring the governor tofill vacancies in the supreme court in accordance withstatute is validly submitted to and is approved and ratifiedby the voters at the next general election. If the proposedamendment is not approved and ratified, this act is void inits entirety.X


by Senator JacobsenAuthorizing the University of Washington to set buildingfees.

Authorizes the University of Washington to set buildingfees.X


Education.

by Senator JacobsenProviding financial assistance to local gas stations toprevent the release of petroleum products into theenvironment.

Provides financial assistance to local gas stations toprevent the release of petroleum products into theenvironment.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Water, Energy &

Telecommunications.

by Senator JacobsenRequiring mailed political advertising to be filed with thesecretary of state to be archived.

Requires the sponsor of a mailed political advertisingto, within two working days after the date of the mailing,file an example of the mailed political advertising with thesecretary of state for inclusion with the state archives andrecords under chapter 40.14 RCW. The sponsor is notrequired to file more than two such examples of mailedpolitical advertising regarding the same candidate or ballotmeasure in a single election cycle.X

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by Senators Poulsen, Pridemore, Kohl-Welles,Kline, and Jacobsen

Modifying the provisions of the local sales and use tax thatis credited against the state sales and use tax.

Revises the provisions of the local sales and use taxthat is credited against the state sales and use tax.X



by Senators Swecker, Pflug, Haugen, Delvin,and Hatfield; by request of Washington State

PatrolProviding a window tint exemption for law enforcementvehicles.

Provides a window tint exemption for law enforcementvehicles.X


by Senators Roach, Prentice, and RasmussenCreating a statewide automated victim information andnotification system.

Requires a statewide automated victim information andnotification system to be added to the city and county jailbooking and reporting system. The system shall: (1)Automatically notify a registered victim via the victim'schoice of telephone, letter, or e-mail when any of thefollowing events affect an offender housed in anyWashington state city or county jail or department ofcorrections facility: (a) is transferred or assigned to anotherfacility; (b) is transferred to the custody of another agencyoutside the state; (c) is given a different securityclassification; (d) is released on temporary leave orotherwise; (e) is discharged; (f) has escaped; or (g) has beenserved with a protective order that was requested by thevictim;

(2) Automatically notify a registered victim via thevictim's choice of telephone, letter, or e-mail when anoffender has: (a) an upcoming court event where the victimis entitled to be present, if the court information is madeavailable to the statewide automated victim informationand notification system administrator at the Washingtonassociation of sheriffs and police chiefs; (b) an upcomingparole, pardon, or community supervision hearing; or (c) achange in the offender's parole, probation, or communitysupervision status.X


& Corrections.

by Senators Murray, Eide, Jacobsen, Marr,Spanel, and Shin

Modifying driver's license and training provisions thataffect teenage drivers.

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Revises driver's license and training provisions thataffect teenage drivers.X


by Senators Murray and JacobsenAddressing motor fuel vendors.

Provides that, by June 1, 2008, each motor fuelterminal facility and wholesaler that sells motor fuel in thisstate must be capable of operating its distribution loadingracks using an alternative generated power source for aminimum of seventy-two hours. Pending a postdisasterexamination of the equipment by the operator to determineany extenuating damage that might render it unsafe to use,the facility must have the alternate generated power sourceavailable for operation no later than thirty-six hours after anemergency or disaster as defined in RCW 38.52.010.

Requires each newly constructed or substantiallyrenovated motor fuel retail outlet, for which a certificate ofoccupancy is issued on or after January 1, 2008, to beprewired with an appropriate transfer switch, and capableof operating all fuel pumps, dispensing equipment,lifesafety systems, and payment-acceptance equipmentusing an alternative generated power source.X


by Senators Murray, Regala, Kohl-Welles,Fairley, Prentice, Kline, Pridemore, Weinstein,

Poulsen, Fraser, Jacobsen, and KeiserAddressing civil marriage equality.

Declares that it is the intent of this act to enddiscrimination in marriage based on gender and sexualorientation in Washington, to ensure that all persons in thisstate may enjoy the freedom to marry on equal terms, whilealso respecting the religious freedom rights of clergy andreligious institutions to determine for whom to performmarriage ceremonies and which marriages to recognize forreligious purposes.X


by Senators Murray, Kohl-Welles, Fairley,Prentice, Regala, Oemig, Tom, Kline, Hobbs,

Pridemore, Keiser, Berkey, Franklin, Brown, Weinstein,Rockefeller, Poulsen, Fraser, Jacobsen, Spanel, andMcAuliffeProtecting individuals in domestic partnerships by grantingcertain rights and benefits.

Protects individuals in domestic partnerships bygranting certain rights and benefits.X



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by Senators Schoesler, Fairley, Swecker,Zarelli, Pridemore, Brandland, Oemig,

Honeyford, Rasmussen, and RoachAuthorizing fire station projects that cost less than tenthousand dollars to proceed without a formal biddingprocess.

Authorizes fire station projects that cost less than tenthousand dollars to proceed without a formal biddingprocess.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Labor,

Commerce, Research & Development.

by Senators Kilmer and McCaslinAddressing traffic infractions involving rental vehicles.

Provides that, in the event a parking infraction is issuedby a private parking facility and is based on a vehicle'sidentification, and the registered owner of the vehicle is arental car business, the parking facility shall provide awritten notice of the infraction to the rental car businesswithin thirty days of the infraction date. The rental carbusiness receiving the written notice of the infraction shallprovide to the parking facility by return mail: (1) Astatement under oath stating the name and known mailingaddress of the individual driving or renting the vehiclewhen the infraction occurred; or

(2) A statement under oath that the business is unable todetermine who was driving or renting the vehicle at thetime the infraction occurred because the vehicle was stolenat the time of the infraction. A statement provided underthis provision must be accompanied by a copy of a filedpolice report regarding the vehicle theft.

Declares that timely mailing of this statement to theparking facility relieves a rental car business of any liabilityunder this act for the notice of infraction. In lieu ofidentifying the vehicle operator, the rental car business maypay the applicable penalty.X


by Senators Kilmer, Kastama, Rockefeller, andRasmussen

Authorizing the acquisition and operation of tourism-related facilities by port districts.

Authorizes the acquisition and operation of tourism-related facilities by port districts.X



by Senators Kline, Swecker, Fairley, Kohl-Welles, Shin, Pridemore, McAuliffe, Regala,

Murray, Spanel, Franklin, Rockefeller, Kauffman, andKeiserAddressing the definition of disability.

Finds that the supreme court, in its opinion in McClartyv. Totem Electric, 157 Wn.2d 214, 137 P.3d 844 (2006),overstepped the court's constitutional role of deciding casesand controversies before it, and engaged in judicial

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activism by significantly rewriting the state law againstdiscrimination.

Finds that the law changed by the court is of significantimportance to the citizens of the state, in that it determinesthe scope of application of the law against discrimination,and that the court's deviation from settled law wassubstantial in degree.

Reaffirms an intent that the law against discriminationaffords to Washington residents protections that are whollyindependent of those afforded by the federal Americanswith Disabilities Act of 1990, and rejects the opinion statedin McClarty v. Totem Electric.X


by Senators Kline, Weinstein, and HobbsSpecifying penalties for harm caused by breaches ofsecurity that compromise personal information.

Provides that a court may award damages up to theactual amount of economic damages or five hundreddollars, whichever is greater.

Declares that any violation of RCW 19.255.010 or42.56.590 constitutes an unfair or deceptive practice inviolation of chapter 19.86 RCW.X



by Senators Kline, Roach, and Kohl-WellesModifying drug court provisions.

Provides that an offender who is not referred to drugcourt after screening by a prosecutor has a right to petitionthe court for a hearing to determine eligibility forparticipation in a drug court program.X


by Senator KlineConcerning crimes against property.

Revises penalties for crimes against property.X


by Senators Kline and WeinsteinPenalizing the false or fraudulent refusal of an insuranceclaim.

Declares that it is unlawful for any person engaged inthe business of insurance, knowing it to be such, to: (1)Present, or cause to be presented, a false or fraudulentrefusal of a claim, or any proof in support of such a refusedclaim, for the payment of a loss under a contract ofinsurance; or

(2) Prepare, make, or subscribe any false or fraudulentaccount, certificate, affidavit, or proof of loss, or otherdocument or writing, with intent that it be presented or usedin support of such a refusal to pay a claim.X



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by Senators Kline, McCaslin, Fairley, Hobbs,Delvin, Rasmussen, and Roach

Changing requirements for ignition interlock devices.Provides that proof of an ignition interlock device shall

not be necessary if the applicant provides a declaration thathe or she does not own a vehicle, and is employed in aposition that requires that he or she drive an employer'svehicle during working hours.

Provides that the device shall not be required onvehicles owned by a person's employer and driven as arequirement of employment, and during working hoursonly.X


by Senators Kline and HargroveRevising the accrual of interest on judgments enteredagainst offenders.

Revises the accrual of interest on judgments enteredagainst offenders.X


by Senators Kline, McCaslin, Hargrove,Carrell, and Roach

Requiring that defendants be given notice of the possibilitythat an exceptional sentence may be imposed.

Provides that, at any time prior to the imposition ofsentence, the sentencing judge may give notice that thecircumstances presented may warrant a sentence above thestandard sentencing range. The judge shall specify, inwriting, which of the aggravating circumstances stated inRCW 9.94A.535 (2) or (3) appear to be present.

Requires that the defendant shall be informed at thetime of the plea that: (1) The sentencing judge may decideto initiate proceedings pursuant to RCW 9.94A.535 toimpose an aggravated exceptional sentence pursuant to thischapter at any time prior to the imposition of sentence; and

(2) If aggravated exceptional sentence proceedings areinitiated the defendant may withdraw the plea of guilty andenter a plea of not guilty and the prosecutor shall not bebound by the plea agreement and is relieved of anyobligation to comply with the terms of the plea agreement.X


by Senators Kline, Franklin, Kohl-Welles,Prentice, Fairley, Pridemore, and McAuliffe

Limiting prosecution of persons reporting drug overdoses.Declares that a person shall not be charged, subject to

civil forfeiture, or otherwise prosecuted for a violation ofchapter 69.50 RCW if: (1) The person was a witness to adrug overdose;

(2) The person reasonably believed that the overdosewould result in an imminent threat to the health or life ofthe overdose victim;

(3) The person reported the drug overdose to lawenforcement or summoned medical assistance at the time itwas witnessed; and

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(4) All evidence of the specific violation was gained asa result of the person's report.

Does not apply to prosecutions under RCW 69.50.415.Does not apply to prosecutions where the person who

reported the overdose sold the drugs to the victim.X


by Senators Kline, Franklin, Kohl-Welles, andWeinstein

Removing robbery 2 from the list of most serious offenses.Deletes robbery 2 from the list of most serious

offenses.X


by Senators Kline and HargroveModifying provisions affecting the unauthorized transfer oftelephone records.

Revises provisions affecting the unauthorized transferof telephone records.X


by Senators Kline and Spanel; by request ofCourt Of Appeals

Changing travel reimbursement provisions affecting judgesof the court of appeals.

Authorizes the court of appeals to adopt rules providingfor the reimbursement of work-related travel expenses froma judge's customary residence to the division headquartersof the court and back. Judges elected from or residing in thecounty in which the division is headquartered are noteligible for reimbursement under this provision. The ratesof reimbursement are as set forth in RCW 43.03.050 and43.03.060.X


by Senators Kline, Keiser, Fairley, Kohl-Welles, and Franklin

Specifying the burden of proof in disciplinary actions forhealth professionals.

Finds that the obligation of the state to protect itscitizens from negligent care is a significant state interest,and accordingly reaffirms its intent that the applicablestandard of proof in professional license disciplinaryhearings under the uniform disciplinary act is thepreponderance standard.

Finds that the preponderance standard as currentlyadopted by the department of health by rule for all healthprofessionals subject to the uniform disciplinary act,chapter 18.130 RCW, does not violate principles of dueprocess or equal protection.X


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by Senators Kline, McCaslin, Swecker, andPridemore

Changing provisions concerning municipal courts.Revises provisions relating to courts of limited

jurisdiction.Repeals RCW 3.50.055 and 3.50.070.

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-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Judiciary.Jan 19 Scheduled for public hearing in

committee. (Subject to change)

by Senators Kline, Poulsen, Weinstein,Pridemore, and Kohl-Welles

Concerning the scope of agency actions under theadministrative procedure act.

Finds that chapter 34.05 RCW, the administrativeprocedure act, promotes consistency in state agencyadministrative actions and promotes accountability to andoversight by the public of state agency actions.

Finds that the administrative procedure act providescertainty and consistency in the procedures for judicialreview of agency actions obtainable under the act and thatthe scope of agency actions subject to the act should not beunduly narrowed. In Department of Natural Resources v.State Owned Forests (Court of Appeals Division One; No.52550-7-I, November 29, 2004), the court held that a publicland resource planning decision by the department ofnatural resources was not agency action subject to theadministrative procedure act. The legislature intends by thisact to ensure that in all future planning decisions therequirements of the administrative procedure act will beapplicable.X


by Senators Kline, Kohl-Welles, Pridemore,and Weinstein

Specifying actions required for vesting of rights in land useactions.

Specifies actions required for vesting of rights in landuse actions.X



by Senators Kline, Fairley, Fraser, Kohl-Welles, Pridemore, Regala, Poulsen, Keiser,

Tom, and McAuliffeProhibiting payment of petition signature gatherers on aper-signature basis.

Prohibits payment of petition signature gatherers on aper-signature basis.X



by Senators Kline, McCaslin, Kauffman, andFairley

Modifying privileged communications provisions.

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Amends RCW 5.60.060 relating to privilegedcommunications.X


by Senators Kline, Kohl-Welles, Fairley,McCaslin, and Marr

Protecting the news media from being compelled to testifyin legal proceedings.

Provides that no judicial, legislative, administrative, orother body with the power to issue a subpoena or othercompulsory process may compel the news media to testify,produce, or otherwise disclose: (1) The identity of a sourceof any news or information or any information that wouldtend to identify the source where such source has areasonable expectation of confidentiality; or

(2) Any news or information obtained or prepared bythe news media in its capacity in gathering, receiving, orprocessing news or information for potentialcommunication to the public, including, but not limited to,any notes, outtakes, photographs, video or sound tapes,film, or other data of whatever sort in any medium nowknown or hereafter devised. This does not include physicalevidence of a crime.X


by Senators Rockefeller, Poulsen, Oemig,Marr, Pridemore, Regala, Fraser, Kline, and

McAuliffeCreating a greenhouse gas reporting study panel.

Creates a greenhouse gas reporting study panel.Declares that it is important for Washington to analyze

the various programs in order to determine the best stepsfor the state to take in order to protect its citizens and theenvironment as well as provide businesses and owners ofagriculture and forest lands the opportunity to participate inthe various carbon trading markets and programs whilereducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Requires the study panel to report the results of thisstudy, along with any recommendation for legislation, tothe governor and the appropriate standing committees ofthe legislature by November 1, 2007.X

-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 First reading, referred to Water, Energy &

Telecommunications.

by Senators Parlette, Pridemore, and HolmquistRegarding mosquito control district assessments.

Revises mosquito control district assessments.X



by Senators Jacobsen and ShinProviding for the live performance of Taps at veterans'funerals.

Provides for the live performance of Taps at veterans'funerals.X

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by Senators Jacobsen, Pridemore, Rasmussen,and Kline

Preserving farm and agricultural land through conservationfutures levies.

Preserves farm and agricultural land throughconservation futures levies.X


Rural Economic Development.

by Senator JacobsenAdding speed violations on arterial highways to the trafficsafety camera law.

Adds speed violations on arterial highways to the trafficsafety camera law.X


by Senator JacobsenRequiring the governor to appoint the director of fish andwildlife.

Requires the governor to appoint the director of fish andwildlife.X



by Senator JacobsenCreating the historically Black college fund pilot project.

Declares an intent to direct the higher educationcoordinating board to establish a pilot project that permits alimited number of students to use their state need grantawards to study at Morehouse College, HowardUniversity, Spelman College, Grambling State University,and Tuskegee University.

Provides that, by December 15, 2012, the board shallreport to the governor and appropriate committees of thelegislature on the results of the pilot project. The reportshall include a recommendation on the extent financial aidportability programs should be revised or expanded forWashington's students.X


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by Senators Haugen and Jacobsen; by requestof Department of Licensing

Authorizing the issuance of enhanced drivers' licenses andidenticards to facilitate crossing the Canadian border.

Authorizes the department to enter into a memorandumof understanding with any federal agency for the purposesof facilitating the crossing of the border between the stateof Washington and the Canadian province of BritishColumbia.

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Authorizes the department to issue an enhanced driver'slicense or identicard for the purposes of crossing the borderbetween the state of Washington and the Canadian provinceof British Columbia to an applicant who provides thedepartment with proof of: United States citizenship,identity, and state residency.X


by Senators Shin, Kastama, Kilmer, Kauffman,Clements, Berkey, and Rasmussen

Establishing the Washington trade corps fellowshipprogram.

Establishes the Washington trade corps fellowshipprogram at the University of Washington center forinternational business education and research to promoteinternational trade and award fellowships to students whohave shown significant interest in pursuing a career ininternational trade.

Appropriates the sum of two million dollars, or as muchthereof as may be necessary, for the fiscal year ending June30, 2008, from the general fund to the University ofWashington center for international business education andresearch for the purposes of this act.

Appropriates the sum of two million dollars, or as muchthereof as may be necessary, for the fiscal year ending June30, 2009, from the general fund to the University ofWashington center for international business education andresearch for the purposes of this act.

Provides that the act shall be null and void ifappropriations are not approved.X



by Senators Shin, Kastama, Berkey, Kilmer,Kauffman, Clements, and McAuliffe

Enhancing economic competitiveness through workplaceand entrepreneurial training for youth.

Enhances economic competitiveness throughworkplace and entrepreneurial training for youth.

Appropriates the sum of two million dollars, or as muchthereof as may be necessary, from the general fund to thesuperintendent of public instruction for the bienniumending June 30, 2009, for the purposes of RCW28A.300.235(2).

Appropriates the sum of two million dollars, or as muchthereof as may be necessary, from the general fund to thesuperintendent of public instruction for the bienniumending June 30, 2009, for the purposes of this act.X


K-12 Education.

by Senators Shin, Berkey, and KilmerCreating the qualified professions conditional scholarship.

Finds that encouraging outstanding students to entermathematics and science professions is of paramountimportance to the state of Washington. By creating themathematics and science professions conditionalscholarship, the legislature intends to assist in the effort to

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recruit as mathematics and science professionalsindividuals who have distinguished themselves throughoutstanding academic achievement or demonstrated theircommitment to mathematics and science professions.

Urges business, industry, and philanthropic communityorganizations to join with state government in making thisprogram successful.X


Education.

by Senators Shin, Berkey, Rasmussen, andKline

Addressing job skills training for juvenile offenders.Finds that the provision of occupational skills,

employment experience, and job placement assistance tojuvenile offenders is of particular value in reducing therecidivism rate of such offenders and reducing the potentialfor violent behavior by such offenders upon return to theircommunities.

Declares an intent that the educational and trainingneeds of all juvenile offenders in state institutions andgroup homes be met in a manner that allows the youth toobtain gainful employment upon release. It is the purposeof this act to enhance the career options and job readinessof incarcerated youth.X


K-12 Education.

by Senators Brandland, Kohl-Welles,Holmquist, Tom, and Rasmussen

Concerning record checks for school employees.Provides that the state school for the blind shall require

a record check through the Washington state patrolcriminal identification system under RCW 43.43.830through 43.43.834, 10.97.030, and 10.97.050, and throughthe federal bureau of investigation, before hiring anemployee. The record check shall include a fingerprintcheck.

Declares that contractors who are retained by the stateschool for the blind shall not be required to conduct arecord check unless the contractor will have regularlyscheduled unsupervised access to children. For the purposeof this act "contractor" means one that agrees to furnishmaterials or perform services at a specified price,particularly for grounds maintenance or construction work.

Provides that the state school for the deaf shall require arecord check through the Washington state patrol criminalidentification system under RCW 43.43.830 through43.43.834, 10.97.030, and 10.97.050, and through thefederal bureau of investigation, before hiring an employee.The record check shall include a fingerprint check.

Declares that contractors who are retained by the stateschool for the deaf shall not be required to conduct a recordcheck unless the contractor will have regularly scheduledunsupervised access to children. For the purpose of thissection "contractor" means one that agrees to furnishmaterials or perform services at a specified price,particularly for grounds maintenance or construction work.X

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K-12 Education.

by Senators Rockefeller, Swecker, Poulsen,Marr, Keiser, Shin, Kline, McAuliffe, Fraser,

Kilmer, and Murray; by request of Governor GregoireCreating the Puget Sound partnership.

Creates the Puget Sound partnership.Repeals provisions of chapter 90.71 RCW.

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-- 2007 REGULAR SESSION --Jan 17 Scheduled for public hearing in

committee. (Subject to change)First reading, referred to Water, Energy &

Telecommunications.

Senate Joint Resolutions

by Senator JacobsenRequiring that supreme court vacancies be filled accordingto statute.

Proposes an amendment to the state Constitutionrequiring that supreme court vacancies be filled accordingto statute.X


by Senator JacobsenRequiring that supreme court vacancies be filled accordingto statute.

Proposes an amendment to the state Constitutionrequiring that supreme court vacancies be filled accordingto statute.X


Senate Concurrent Resolutions

by Senator JacobsenCreating a joint select committee concerning Latinoaccessibility to higher education.

Resolves that a joint select committee on Latinoaccessibility to higher education be established, inconsultation with the Washington State commission onHispanic affairs to: (1) Increase awareness throughout theeducational pipeline about the challenges facing the Latinocommunity, to close the generational information gapwithin the Latino community;

(2) Close the generational information gap within theLatino community about the cost of and accessibility tohigher education;

(3) Investigate ways to provide an appropriate level offinancial aid to help Latinos enroll in and graduate fromWashington State institutions of higher education;

(4) Improve articulation and communication betweentwo-year and four-year institutions of higher education

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regarding higher education issues especially important tothe Latino community; and

(5) Develop and propose strategies for helping Latinostudents achieve at high academic levels.

Resolves that the committee report its findings andrecommendations to the legislature at the regular legislativesession in 2009.X


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Documents

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