Friday, November 29, 2013
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"[D]emocracies have ever been spectacles of turbulence and contention; have ever been found incompatible with personal security, or the rights of property; and have, in general, been as short in their lives as they have been violent in their deaths." --James Madison, Federalist No. 10, 1787
Thursday, November 28, 2013
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"I do recommend and assign Thursday ... next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be.” –George Washington (October 3, 1789)
Friday, November 22, 2013
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It’s Friday of Committee Assembly Week and I’m really looking forward to getting home. The first meeting of the day was Government Operations and Elections where we’re hearing comments on the Advisory Votes, Help America Vote Act and Public Records Requests.
Later today I’ve got a Local Government Committee where we’re being updated on Department of Ecology rulemaking, Public Records Requests, State Building Code Council, Voluntary Stewardship Programs, and a summary of the Growth Management Act review that occurred over the summer.
After a long week in Olympia, I’m ready to get home to my family. I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving.
Later today I’ve got a Local Government Committee where we’re being updated on Department of Ecology rulemaking, Public Records Requests, State Building Code Council, Voluntary Stewardship Programs, and a summary of the Growth Management Act review that occurred over the summer.
After a long week in Olympia, I’m ready to get home to my family. I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving.
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theolympiareport.com/state-revenue-growing-but-not...plans
"Last year’s budget pumped an additional $1 billion into K-12 education, but it did so largely by diverting money from other programs and using temporary accounting gimmicks." - Rep Ross Hunter
Finally, a little honesty.
"Last year’s budget pumped an additional $1 billion into K-12 education, but it did so largely by diverting money from other programs and using temporary accounting gimmicks." - Rep Ross Hunter
Finally, a little honesty.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
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It’s Thursday morning of Committee Assembly week and my day started with a General Government Appropriations Subcommittee meeting. We’re getting briefed by WDFW, Dept. of Ag and Chief Information Officer on several budget issues and program updates. The full Appropriations Committee meets later today to get briefed on LEAN Management, Higher Education and ObamaCare (Affordable Care Act).
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
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It’s Wednesday in Olympia and I have several meetings today. Yesterday’s meeting of the Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee was very interesting. The purpose of the committee is to hear citizen petitions alleging an agency rule exceeds statutory authority. In addition to what would be a typical consistency issue, the Committee also has jurisdiction to consider the adequacy of an agency’s small business economic impact statement. This is a new committee for me and it only meets during the interim.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
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I’m back in Olympia today to start a week of meetings. The Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee is meeting today at 3:30 PM which is significant because it’s been several years since the last time the committee met. It seems like I was just here … wait I was, for the Third Special Session and rumors abound that a Fourth Special Session is in the immediate future. Stay tuned …
Thursday, November 14, 2013
"The nature of the encroachment upon American constitution is such, as to grow every day more and more encroaching. Like a cancer; it eats faster and faster every hour. The revenue creates pensioners, and the pensioners urge for more revenue. The people grow less steady, spirited and virtuous, the seekers more numerous and more corrupt, and every day increases the circles of their dependents and expectants, until virtue, integrity, public spirit, simplicity and frugality become the objects of ridicule and scorn, and vanity, luxury, foppery, selfishness, meanness, and downright venality swallow up the whole of society." --John Adams, to the Inhabitants of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay, 1775
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
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State Rep. Dave Taylor Talks 10 Cent Gas Tax Increase:: katsfm.com/state-rep-dave-taylor-talks-10-cent-gas...rease
Thanks to Todd Lyons and KATS 94.5 FM for having me on this morning.
Thanks to Todd Lyons and KATS 94.5 FM for having me on this morning.
Monday, November 11, 2013
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On this Veterans Day, I thank all the men and women who have served in defense of this great Nation. God bless you and your families.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
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Yakima Herald Republic | Moxee lawmaker, others visit Utah in support of tea party conservative:: www.yakimaherald.com/home/1642170-8/moxee-lawmaker...rt-of
Saturday, November 9, 2013
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Here are the comments Representatives Shea, Overstreet and I made during the debate on House Bill 2088.
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After spending several hours on the Floor today waiting to take action on House Bill 2088 and Senate Bill 5952 we finally got started. The debate on House Bill 2088 focused on the educational/training aspects of the bill and largely ignored the"permit streamlining” provisions that had been previously praised by the Governor. The fact of the matter is House Bill 2088 does absolutely nothing to streamline permitting in Washington State. We introduced House Bill 2090 yesterday that would streamline permitting for all business and property owners throughout Washington; unfortunately, the Governor doesn’t appear to be interested in actual solutions. TVW will have a recording on the debate available later today/tonight … be sure to watch the comments Representatives Shea, Overstreet and I made during the debate. House Bill 2088 passed 77 to 9 with 12 excused.
Debate on Senate Bill 5952, which is the companion bill to House Bill 2089, was all about the importance of creating a more business friendly tax structure in Washington. The fact this this bill doesn’t address the tax burden facing small business was even admitted; unfortunately, it didn’t stop the bill from moving forward. If reducing the tax burden on business is a good policy, and it is, why aren’t we doing it for all businesses? If lower taxation drives economic development and business expansion, and it does, why aren’t we doing it across the board and not limit it to one specific industry? {... Crickets ...} Kudos to Representative Jason Overstreet for hammering home the procedural problems associated with this bill. Senate Bill 5952 passed 75 to 11 with 12 excused.
We’re still waiting to hear whether we’re going to Sine Die the third Special Session or if they’ll keep it open to consider a gas tax increase later this month.
Debate on Senate Bill 5952, which is the companion bill to House Bill 2089, was all about the importance of creating a more business friendly tax structure in Washington. The fact this this bill doesn’t address the tax burden facing small business was even admitted; unfortunately, it didn’t stop the bill from moving forward. If reducing the tax burden on business is a good policy, and it is, why aren’t we doing it for all businesses? If lower taxation drives economic development and business expansion, and it does, why aren’t we doing it across the board and not limit it to one specific industry? {... Crickets ...} Kudos to Representative Jason Overstreet for hammering home the procedural problems associated with this bill. Senate Bill 5952 passed 75 to 11 with 12 excused.
We’re still waiting to hear whether we’re going to Sine Die the third Special Session or if they’ll keep it open to consider a gas tax increase later this month.
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In typical fashion, the House broke for lunch at 11:45 and we are now waiting to begin Floor Action. The Senate passed both their bills earlier today and are now waiting on the House to take action. Stay tuned …
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Day 3 of the third Special Session of 2013 and we’re on the floor to consider House Bill 2088 and House Bill 2089. We arrived to proposed amendments to both bills which we are reviewing now. It could be a long, drawn out day as negotiations continue on these two bills. Stay tuned …
Friday, November 8, 2013
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After spending two hours waiting for everyone to decide what they wanted to do, we finally moved the two bills out of Appropriations.
House Bill 2088 passed 18 to 4 with 8 excused with a "Do Pass" recommendation.
House Bill 2089 passed 17 to 5 with 8 excused with a "Do Pass" recommendation.
I voted "NO" on both bills.
Both bills will likely be amended on the Floor tomorrow. Stay tuned ...
House Bill 2088 passed 18 to 4 with 8 excused with a "Do Pass" recommendation.
House Bill 2089 passed 17 to 5 with 8 excused with a "Do Pass" recommendation.
I voted "NO" on both bills.
Both bills will likely be amended on the Floor tomorrow. Stay tuned ...
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It’s Friday, Day 2 of the Third Special Session of 2013. After spending time caucusing this morning and several other meetings, I’m in the Appropriations Committee listening to testimony on House Bill 2088 and 2089.
House Bill 2088 makes supplemental appropriations to the 2013-15 operating budget for aerospace worker education and training, and environmental permitting activities related to large aerospace facilities and makes supplemental appropriations to the 2013-15 capital budget related to facilities for aerospace worker education and training.
House Bill 2089 extends the expiration date of aerospace tax incentives to July 1, 2040, upon the siting of a significant commercial airplane manufacturing program in Washington; expands the availability of a sales and use tax exemption for the construction of facilities used to manufacture commercial airplanes; terminates the preferential business and occupation (B&O) tax rate applicable to new versions or models of commercial airplanes if final assembly, fuselage or wing assembly, or fuselage or wing fabrication, of the new model or version is sited outside the state of Washington; and requires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to specifically review employment changes in the aerospace industry every five years as part of its tax preference review process.
We also expect to take Executive Action on both of these bills in order to consider them for passage tomorrow (Saturday) on the Floor.
House Bill 2088 makes supplemental appropriations to the 2013-15 operating budget for aerospace worker education and training, and environmental permitting activities related to large aerospace facilities and makes supplemental appropriations to the 2013-15 capital budget related to facilities for aerospace worker education and training.
House Bill 2089 extends the expiration date of aerospace tax incentives to July 1, 2040, upon the siting of a significant commercial airplane manufacturing program in Washington; expands the availability of a sales and use tax exemption for the construction of facilities used to manufacture commercial airplanes; terminates the preferential business and occupation (B&O) tax rate applicable to new versions or models of commercial airplanes if final assembly, fuselage or wing assembly, or fuselage or wing fabrication, of the new model or version is sited outside the state of Washington; and requires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to specifically review employment changes in the aerospace industry every five years as part of its tax preference review process.
We also expect to take Executive Action on both of these bills in order to consider them for passage tomorrow (Saturday) on the Floor.
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"Of those men who have overturned the liberties of republics, the greatest number have begun their career by paying an obsequious court to the people, commencing demagogues and ending tyrants." –Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 1, 1787
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Thursday, November 7, 2013
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NFIB Press Release on the Special Session ...
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Wednesday, November 6, 2013
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After a whirl-wind week, I’m back in Olympia facing the third Special Session of 2013. I participated in a property rights/Agenda 21 meeting in Yelm last Wednesday that went really well. The folks seem to be fired up and are asking a lot of great questions. I traveled to Utah over the weekend with Representatives Matt Shea and Jason Overstreet to show our support for Senator Mike Lee. The rally was great and turnout was fantastic. On Monday, I traveled to the UW to speak to law students about drones and driverless vehicles. It was a great experience and hope the students enjoyed it as much as I did.
As many people know, the Governor has called the Legislature back into Special Session to consider several bills that are needed in order for the Machinists Union to ratify their contract with Boeing. I have to admit that I don’t understand why legislative action is necessary for a private union to ratify a labor contract with a private corporation. At a minimum it sets a bad precedent. I do find it ironic that the most significant opponent to our Drone Bill last year (HB 1771) aimed at protecting citizens Constitutional rights, is now coming before the Legislature seeking additional tax cuts.
As many people know, the Governor has called the Legislature back into Special Session to consider several bills that are needed in order for the Machinists Union to ratify their contract with Boeing. I have to admit that I don’t understand why legislative action is necessary for a private union to ratify a labor contract with a private corporation. At a minimum it sets a bad precedent. I do find it ironic that the most significant opponent to our Drone Bill last year (HB 1771) aimed at protecting citizens Constitutional rights, is now coming before the Legislature seeking additional tax cuts.
Monday, November 4, 2013
Thursday, October 31, 2013
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"It is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. ... For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it might cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst, and to provide for it." --Patrick Henry, speech in the Virginia Convention, 1775
Monday, October 28, 2013
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Over the past few weeks, we have heard speculation and rumors of a November Special Session to consider a phased increase to the gas tax by six to ten cents per gallon. The Freedom Agenda Team has received confirmation that negotiations have started and are ongoing, thus eliminating any speculation; if an agreement can be reached there will be a special session.
As soon as we heard the rumors, the Freedom Agenda Team began working to identify efficiencies and reforms that would offset any need for additional taxation on the citizens of Washington. After weeks of working with the nonpartisan OPR staff for the House of Representatives, we have prepared a series of bills that eliminate any need for an increase to the gas tax.
Permit Streamlining/Regulatory Reform - The Freedom Agenda Team has prepared four separate bills to address permit streamlining and regulatory reform, including reform to the State Environmental Policy Act, consistency requirements, mitigation requirements, and best management practices.
Sales Tax – The Washington State Constitution requires all revenue received from the gas tax be used exclusively for highway purposes. Under current law, sales tax collected from transportation projects (funded by the gas tax) are deposited into the General Fund and not used for transportation purposes. The Freedom Agenda Team has drafted a bill to require all state sales tax generated through transportation projects be reallocated to other transportation projects.
Prevailing Wage - Achieving full reform of prevailing wage is problematic given that the Davis-Bacon Act requires prevailing wage be paid on federally funded public works projects. What we can address is the elimination of prevailing wage on projects that aren’t federally funded and we have a bill which does that.
In addition to these bills, the Freedom Agenda Team has identified a series of budgetary reforms which would save additional taxpayers’ dollars, including eliminating state support for transit services, except for services provided to the most vulnerable.
These reforms could save the taxpayers of Washington more than $2.3 billion over 12 years, which equates to six cents per gallon. Given the amount of savings expected through these reforms, the Freedom Agenda Team is also proposing a phased decrease to the gas tax by six cents per gallon.
It’s time for a better way. The state cannot tax its way out of the problems it has created, ignoring simple, yet significant, efficiencies and reforms. It is vitally important that you contact your Representatives and House Republican Minority Leader Dan Kristiansen (360-786-7967) and let them know what you think. You can also participate in an online survey being conducted by the House Republicans at www.surveymonkey.com/s/JYWS2H2. Let your voices be heard.
As soon as we heard the rumors, the Freedom Agenda Team began working to identify efficiencies and reforms that would offset any need for additional taxation on the citizens of Washington. After weeks of working with the nonpartisan OPR staff for the House of Representatives, we have prepared a series of bills that eliminate any need for an increase to the gas tax.
Permit Streamlining/Regulatory Reform - The Freedom Agenda Team has prepared four separate bills to address permit streamlining and regulatory reform, including reform to the State Environmental Policy Act, consistency requirements, mitigation requirements, and best management practices.
Sales Tax – The Washington State Constitution requires all revenue received from the gas tax be used exclusively for highway purposes. Under current law, sales tax collected from transportation projects (funded by the gas tax) are deposited into the General Fund and not used for transportation purposes. The Freedom Agenda Team has drafted a bill to require all state sales tax generated through transportation projects be reallocated to other transportation projects.
Prevailing Wage - Achieving full reform of prevailing wage is problematic given that the Davis-Bacon Act requires prevailing wage be paid on federally funded public works projects. What we can address is the elimination of prevailing wage on projects that aren’t federally funded and we have a bill which does that.
In addition to these bills, the Freedom Agenda Team has identified a series of budgetary reforms which would save additional taxpayers’ dollars, including eliminating state support for transit services, except for services provided to the most vulnerable.
These reforms could save the taxpayers of Washington more than $2.3 billion over 12 years, which equates to six cents per gallon. Given the amount of savings expected through these reforms, the Freedom Agenda Team is also proposing a phased decrease to the gas tax by six cents per gallon.
It’s time for a better way. The state cannot tax its way out of the problems it has created, ignoring simple, yet significant, efficiencies and reforms. It is vitally important that you contact your Representatives and House Republican Minority Leader Dan Kristiansen (360-786-7967) and let them know what you think. You can also participate in an online survey being conducted by the House Republicans at www.surveymonkey.com/s/JYWS2H2. Let your voices be heard.
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Voters to weigh in on 5 tax increases Legislature passed | Local News | The Seattle Times:: seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2022138307_taxadvi....html
Thursday, October 24, 2013
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Gearing Up For 2014; The Washington Firearms Freedom Act – Washington State Tenth Amendment Center:: washington.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2013/10/gearin...m-act
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
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"[I]t is more convenient to prevent the passage of a law, than to declare it void after it has passed." --James Madison, 1787
Monday, October 21, 2013
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When the Man Comes Around, Give Him This Form | The Freedom Foundation:: myfreedomfoundation.com/blog/liberty-live/detail/w...-form
Some good information to have on hand.
Some good information to have on hand.
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"These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman." --Thomas Paine, The American Crisis, No 1., 1776
Friday, October 18, 2013
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"If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animated contest of freedom, go from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen!" --Samuel Adams, speech to the State House in Philadelphia, 1776
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Saturday, October 12, 2013
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What a great afternoon with a lot of liberty minded people. Special thanks to Scott and Liz Brumback for hosting all of us today. It was wonderful seeing some many friends and make a lot of new ones. Thanks for coming out today.
Friday, October 11, 2013
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Can You Say Income Tax? – a New Tax Reform Debate Gets a Soft Launch in the House | Washington State Wire - News of Capitol Importance:: washingtonstatewire.com/blog/washington-ranks-eith...house
I hope everyone is paying attention ... the 2014 Legislative Session is shaping up to be all about taxes and gun control.
I hope everyone is paying attention ... the 2014 Legislative Session is shaping up to be all about taxes and gun control.
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"I ... place economy among the first and most important of republican virtues, and public debt as the greatest of the dangers to be feared. ... Taxation follows that, and in its turn wretchedness and oppression." --Thomas Jefferson, Letter to William Plumer, 1816
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
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Huge Business Rift Over Proposed Gas Tax Hike | NFIB:: www.nfib.com/nfib-in-my-state/nfib-in-my-state-con...63912
In case you missed it, here's the NFIB Press Relase from last week.
In case you missed it, here's the NFIB Press Relase from last week.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
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Principles of Liberty - Skamania County WA - YouTube::
Rep Matt Shea and I were invited to Stevenson, WA last Thursday to discuss Freedom Agenda - WA, principles of liberty and the 2014 Legislative Session. It was a great event, hosted by Skamania County Sheriff Brown, with folks from Klickitat and Clark Counties attending as well.
Rep Matt Shea and I were invited to Stevenson, WA last Thursday to discuss Freedom Agenda - WA, principles of liberty and the 2014 Legislative Session. It was a great event, hosted by Skamania County Sheriff Brown, with folks from Klickitat and Clark Counties attending as well.
Friday, September 13, 2013
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To all my friends and patriots in the Tri-Cities, be aware of what's going on around you. Give them a call and tell them "no thanks".
Yakima Herald Republic | Tri-City hockey crowds to be taped for security research:: www.yakimaherald.com/news/latestnews/1498560-8/tri...urity
Yakima Herald Republic | Tri-City hockey crowds to be taped for security research:: www.yakimaherald.com/news/latestnews/1498560-8/tri...urity
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
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Override: Missouri House Votes to Nullify Federal Gun Control | Tenth Amendment CenterTenth Amendment Center:: tenthamendmentcenter.com/2013/09/11/override-misso...LFL6Q
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Colorado Lawmakers Ousted in Recall Vote Over Gun Law - www.nytimes.com:: www.nytimes.com/2013/09/11/us/colorado-lawmaker-co...&
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"Is the relinquishment of the trial by jury and the liberty of the press necessary for your liberty? Will the abandonment of your most sacred rights tend to the security of your liberty? Liberty, the greatest of all earlthy blessings -- give us that precious jewel, and you may take every things else! ... Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel."
–Patrick Henry, Speech to the Virginia Convention, 1788
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–Patrick Henry, Speech to the Virginia Convention, 1788
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
September 4, 2013 - Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom
"[T]he propitious smiles of Heaven, can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right, which Heaven itself has ordained."
–George Washington, First Inaugural Address, 1789
–George Washington, First Inaugural Address, 1789
Saturday, August 31, 2013
August 31, 2013 - Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom
Know your rights ... Title 42 United States Code, Chapter 68, Sunchapter v, Section 5207.
§5207. Firearms policies
(a) Prohibition on confiscation of firearms
No officer or employee of the United States (including any member of the uniformed services), or person operating pursuant to or under color of Federal law, or receiving Federal funds, or under control of any Federal official, or providing services to such an officer, employee, or other person, while acting in support of relief from a major disaster or emergency, may—
(1) temporarily or permanently seize, or authorize seizure of, any firearm the possession of which is not prohibited under Federal, State, or local law, other than for forfeiture in compliance with Federal law or as evidence in a criminal investigation;
(2) require registration of any firearm for which registration is not required by Federal, State, or local law;
(3) prohibit possession of any firearm, or promulgate any rule, regulation, or order prohibiting possession of any firearm, in any place or by any person where such possession is not otherwise prohibited by Federal, State, or local law; or
(4) prohibit the carrying of firearms by any person otherwise authorized to carry firearms under Federal, State, or local law, solely because such person is operating under the direction, control, or supervision of a Federal agency in support of relief from the major disaster or emergency.
(b) Limitation
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any person in subsection (a) from requiring the temporary surrender of a firearm as a condition for entry into any mode of transportation used for rescue or evacuation during a major disaster or emergency, provided that such temporarily surrendered firearm is returned at the completion of such rescue or evacuation.
(c) Private rights of action
(1) In general
Any individual aggrieved by a violation of this section may seek relief in an action at law, suit in equity, or other proper proceeding for redress against any person who subjects such individual, or causes such individual to be subjected, to the deprivation of any of the rights, privileges, or immunities secured by this section.
(2) Remedies
In addition to any existing remedy in law or equity, under any law, an individual aggrieved by the seizure or confiscation of a firearm in violation of this section may bring an action for return of such firearm in the United States district court in the district in which that individual resides or in which such firearm may be found.
(3) Attorney fees
In any action or proceeding to enforce this section, the court shall award the prevailing party, other than the United States, a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs.
(Pub. L. 93–288, title VII, §706, as added Pub. L. 109–295, title V, §557, Oct. 4, 2006, 120 Stat. 1391.)
§5207. Firearms policies
(a) Prohibition on confiscation of firearms
No officer or employee of the United States (including any member of the uniformed services), or person operating pursuant to or under color of Federal law, or receiving Federal funds, or under control of any Federal official, or providing services to such an officer, employee, or other person, while acting in support of relief from a major disaster or emergency, may—
(1) temporarily or permanently seize, or authorize seizure of, any firearm the possession of which is not prohibited under Federal, State, or local law, other than for forfeiture in compliance with Federal law or as evidence in a criminal investigation;
(2) require registration of any firearm for which registration is not required by Federal, State, or local law;
(3) prohibit possession of any firearm, or promulgate any rule, regulation, or order prohibiting possession of any firearm, in any place or by any person where such possession is not otherwise prohibited by Federal, State, or local law; or
(4) prohibit the carrying of firearms by any person otherwise authorized to carry firearms under Federal, State, or local law, solely because such person is operating under the direction, control, or supervision of a Federal agency in support of relief from the major disaster or emergency.
(b) Limitation
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any person in subsection (a) from requiring the temporary surrender of a firearm as a condition for entry into any mode of transportation used for rescue or evacuation during a major disaster or emergency, provided that such temporarily surrendered firearm is returned at the completion of such rescue or evacuation.
(c) Private rights of action
(1) In general
Any individual aggrieved by a violation of this section may seek relief in an action at law, suit in equity, or other proper proceeding for redress against any person who subjects such individual, or causes such individual to be subjected, to the deprivation of any of the rights, privileges, or immunities secured by this section.
(2) Remedies
In addition to any existing remedy in law or equity, under any law, an individual aggrieved by the seizure or confiscation of a firearm in violation of this section may bring an action for return of such firearm in the United States district court in the district in which that individual resides or in which such firearm may be found.
(3) Attorney fees
In any action or proceeding to enforce this section, the court shall award the prevailing party, other than the United States, a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs.
(Pub. L. 93–288, title VII, §706, as added Pub. L. 109–295, title V, §557, Oct. 4, 2006, 120 Stat. 1391.)
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
August 27, 2013 - Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom
"And it is no less true, that personal security and private property rest entirely upon the wisdom, the stability, and the integrity of the courts of justice."
–Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution, 1833
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–Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution, 1833
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Saturday, August 10, 2013
August 10, 2013 - Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom
Taylor on committee charged with ensuring state agencies conform to rules as intended - Daily Sun News - Sunnyside, Washington:: www.dailysunnews.com/DSNNews3.shtml
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Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
July 31, 2013 - Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom
weare1776.org/6570/rep-david-taylor/column-without...eedom
Part 2 of Initiative 594 discussion ...
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Part 2 of Initiative 594 discussion ...
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Thursday, July 25, 2013
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
July 17, 2013
"A constitution defines and limits the powers of the government it creates. It therefore follows, as a natural and also a logical result, that the governmental exercise of any power not authorized by the constitution is an assumed power, and therefore illegal."
--Thomas Paine, Constitutions, Governments, and Charters, 1805
--Thomas Paine, Constitutions, Governments, and Charters, 1805
Friday, July 12, 2013
July 12, 2013
"[I]t is more convenient to prevent the passage of a law, than to declare it void after it has passed."
--James Madison, to Thomas Jefferson, 1787
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--James Madison, to Thomas Jefferson, 1787
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Thursday, July 11, 2013
July 11, 2013
"Who are the militia? Are they not ourselves? It is feared, then, that we shall turn our arms each man against his own bosom. Congress have no power to disarm the militia. Their swords, and every other terrible implement of the soldier, are the birthright of an American... [T]he unlimited power of the sword is not in the hands of either the federal or state governments, but, where I trust in God it will ever remain, in the hands of the people."
--Tench Coxe, The Pennsylvania Gazette, 1788
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--Tench Coxe, The Pennsylvania Gazette, 1788
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Monday, July 8, 2013
July 8, 2013
I'll be on KIT 99.3 and 1280 AM today at 4:05 PM to talk about the Legislative Session.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Saturday, June 29, 2013
June 29th - 2013 Second Special Session
Friday morning and we’re on the House Floor for what hopes to be the last day in 2013. After caucusing for 90 minutes, we began voting on bills.
Second Substitute Senate Bill 5367 passed 80 to 2 with 15 excused.
Senate Bill 5644 passed 77 to 5 with 15 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5036 passed 79 to 4 with 14 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5035 (Capital Budget) passed 79 to 4 with 14 excused.
After running the Capital Budget, the Legislature reached Sine Die … let’s hope it’s for real this time. I’m looking forward to being home and thank everyone for their prayers and support over the last 6 months.
Second Substitute Senate Bill 5367 passed 80 to 2 with 15 excused.
Senate Bill 5644 passed 77 to 5 with 15 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5036 passed 79 to 4 with 14 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5035 (Capital Budget) passed 79 to 4 with 14 excused.
After running the Capital Budget, the Legislature reached Sine Die … let’s hope it’s for real this time. I’m looking forward to being home and thank everyone for their prayers and support over the last 6 months.
Friday, June 28, 2013
June 28th - 2013 Second Special Session
As the House begins its debate on the negotiated budget, I think it’s important to inform the citizens of Washington about a few of the provisions in it. First and foremost, the most important thing to remember in all the news articles and reports is that the revenue forecast projects an additional $2.0 billion in revenue. Now, understanding the state has $2.0 billion more to spend than the last biennium, let’s compare the Washington State Republican Party’s Platform to the negotiated, compromise Operating Budget the House. The Preamble to the State Party Platform specifically calls for"low taxes” yet the proposed Operating Budget includes two tax increases totaling approximately $246.8 million. Section 7 of the State Party Platform recognizes the"unalienable right of human life, from conception to natural death, yet the compromise budget includes between $16 and $25 million to Planned Parenthood for services, including publicly funded abortions and Plan B. Section 9 of the State Party Platform calls for the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare); unfortunately, the compromise budget fully implements Obamacare in Washington State. While these are more than enough reason to vote no on the negotiated budget, there’s more.
The budget also relies on the sweeping of funds and temporary transfers to balance the budget to the tune of approximately $500 million. In addition, the budget relies on an additional $2.3 billion in federal dollars … that’s right, the state has decided to rely on the federal government to fund programs. I guess they forgot the federal government currently faces approximately $150 trillion in unfunded liabilities.
I’ll be voting no on this budget as it fails to reduce government, lower taxes or expand freedom for the citizens of Washington State.
The budget also relies on the sweeping of funds and temporary transfers to balance the budget to the tune of approximately $500 million. In addition, the budget relies on an additional $2.3 billion in federal dollars … that’s right, the state has decided to rely on the federal government to fund programs. I guess they forgot the federal government currently faces approximately $150 trillion in unfunded liabilities.
I’ll be voting no on this budget as it fails to reduce government, lower taxes or expand freedom for the citizens of Washington State.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
June 27th - 2013 Second Special Legislative Session
After a prolonged break after the passage of the Gas Tax, we’re back on the House Floor to consider passage of several bills. Not surprisingly, the first bill we ran (1971) is another tax increase … (sigh).
Second Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1971 passed 77 to 15 with 5 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5891 passed 90 to 2 with 5 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5912 passed 92 to 0 with 5 excused.
After breaking for caucus, we voted on Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1955 (Transportation Projects funded through the gas tax) which passed 52 to 40 with 5 excused.
After breaking for dinner, we were given a list of 11 bills to caucus on and consider on the House Floor. These bills were …
House Bill 1450 passed 81 to 8 with 8 excused.
Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5157 passed 89 to 0 with 8 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5679 passed 87 to 2 with 8 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5718 passed 90 to 0 with 7 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5804 passed 86 to 4 with 7 excused.
Senate Bill 5409 passed 80 to 10 with 7 excused.
Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5892 passed 55 to 36 with 6 excused.
House Bill 2043 passed 54 to 36 with 7 excused.
After a 13 hours day, we’re headed home for the night.
Second Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1971 passed 77 to 15 with 5 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5891 passed 90 to 2 with 5 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5912 passed 92 to 0 with 5 excused.
After breaking for caucus, we voted on Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1955 (Transportation Projects funded through the gas tax) which passed 52 to 40 with 5 excused.
After breaking for dinner, we were given a list of 11 bills to caucus on and consider on the House Floor. These bills were …
House Bill 1450 passed 81 to 8 with 8 excused.
Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5157 passed 89 to 0 with 8 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5679 passed 87 to 2 with 8 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5718 passed 90 to 0 with 7 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5804 passed 86 to 4 with 7 excused.
Senate Bill 5409 passed 80 to 10 with 7 excused.
Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5892 passed 55 to 36 with 6 excused.
House Bill 2043 passed 54 to 36 with 7 excused.
After a 13 hours day, we’re headed home for the night.
Here's what the press is saying about the budget deal ...
Budget announcement in tweets | Washington Policy Center:: www.washingtonpolicy.org/blog/post/budget-announce...weets
"As you can see from the below tweets of reporters, the just concluded press conference with Governor Inslee and budget writers announcing the details of the 2013-15 budget agreement leaves lots to the imagination of what exactly lawmakers are being asked to vote on and have on the Governor's desk by 5 p.m."
https://chumly.com/n/1d79771
Budget announcement in tweets | Washington Policy Center:: www.washingtonpolicy.org/blog/post/budget-announce...weets
"As you can see from the below tweets of reporters, the just concluded press conference with Governor Inslee and budget writers announcing the details of the 2013-15 budget agreement leaves lots to the imagination of what exactly lawmakers are being asked to vote on and have on the Governor's desk by 5 p.m."
https://chumly.com/n/1d79771
June 27th - 2013 Second Special Session
Thursday morning and we were back on the House Floor for possible action on legislation. It sounds official … there’s a budget deal that could be voted on Friday night or Saturday morning. We have yet to be briefed on what’s in the negotiated budget and we have not been provided a copy as of yet. I hope we’ll be provided an opportunity to actually review the agreement before we vote on it. We were provided a list of five bills that could run and after caucusing until 11:30 AM, we broke for lunch. One of the bills on the list was reconsideration of the 10-1/2 cent gas tax increase that failed to pass yesterday.
After returning from lunch, the first action item was a motion to reconsider the Gas Tax (ESHB 1954), which passed 51 to 41 with 5 excused. The gas tax was passed 51 to 41 with 5 excused … I guess there was enough arm twisting to get the bill passed. It will be interesting to see what those members get for changing their vote to"yes”.
Here’s the vote count on the Gas Tax…
ESHB 1954
Transportation revenue
House vote on Final Passage on Reconsideration
6/27/2013
Yeas: 51 Nays: 41 Absent: 0 Excused: 5
Voting Yea: Representatives Appleton, Bergquist, Blake, Carlyle, Clibborn, Cody, Farrell, Fey, Fitzgibbon, Freeman, Goodman, Green, Habib, Hansen, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Jinkins, Kagi, Kirby, Liias, Lytton, Maxwell, McCoy, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Moscoso, Ormsby, Orwall, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Pollet, Reykdal, Riccelli, Roberts, Ryu, Santos, Sawyer, Seaquist, Sells, Springer, Stanford, Sullivan, Tarleton, Tharinger, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wylie, Zeiger, and Mr. Speaker
Voting Nay: Representatives Alexander, Angel, Buys, Chandler, Condotta, Dahlquist, DeBolt, Dunshee, Fagan, Haigh, Haler, Hargrove, Harris, Hawkins, Hayes, Holy, Hurst, Klippert, Kochmar, Kretz, Kristiansen, MacEwen, Magendanz, Manweller, Nealey, Orcutt, Overstreet, Parker, Pike, Ross, Schmick, Scott, Shea, Short, Smith, Stonier, Taylor, Vick, Walsh, Warnick, and Wilcox
Absent:
Excused: Representatives Crouse, Hope, Johnson, Rodne, and Takko
More to come as the day progresses.
After returning from lunch, the first action item was a motion to reconsider the Gas Tax (ESHB 1954), which passed 51 to 41 with 5 excused. The gas tax was passed 51 to 41 with 5 excused … I guess there was enough arm twisting to get the bill passed. It will be interesting to see what those members get for changing their vote to"yes”.
Here’s the vote count on the Gas Tax…
ESHB 1954
Transportation revenue
House vote on Final Passage on Reconsideration
6/27/2013
Yeas: 51 Nays: 41 Absent: 0 Excused: 5
Voting Yea: Representatives Appleton, Bergquist, Blake, Carlyle, Clibborn, Cody, Farrell, Fey, Fitzgibbon, Freeman, Goodman, Green, Habib, Hansen, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Jinkins, Kagi, Kirby, Liias, Lytton, Maxwell, McCoy, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Moscoso, Ormsby, Orwall, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Pollet, Reykdal, Riccelli, Roberts, Ryu, Santos, Sawyer, Seaquist, Sells, Springer, Stanford, Sullivan, Tarleton, Tharinger, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wylie, Zeiger, and Mr. Speaker
Voting Nay: Representatives Alexander, Angel, Buys, Chandler, Condotta, Dahlquist, DeBolt, Dunshee, Fagan, Haigh, Haler, Hargrove, Harris, Hawkins, Hayes, Holy, Hurst, Klippert, Kochmar, Kretz, Kristiansen, MacEwen, Magendanz, Manweller, Nealey, Orcutt, Overstreet, Parker, Pike, Ross, Schmick, Scott, Shea, Short, Smith, Stonier, Taylor, Vick, Walsh, Warnick, and Wilcox
Absent:
Excused: Representatives Crouse, Hope, Johnson, Rodne, and Takko
More to come as the day progresses.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
June 26th - 2013 Second Special Session
We began the day at 10:00 AM on the House Floor for possible action on bills. After Caucusing for 90 minutes, we ran three bills and broke for lunch. These bills were …
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1306 passed 73 to 14 with 10 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1866 passed 84 to 3 with 10 excused.
House Bill 2068 passed 80 to 7 with 10 excused.
At 2:30 PM, we started debate on final passage of the Transportation Tax (Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1954). The 10-1/2 cent per gallon gas tax increase FAILED 48 to 42 with 7 excused for lack of a Constitutional Majority. Seven Democrats voted no and after breaking for caucus one of them made a motion to reconsider the bill tomorrow. As I like to say,"Nothing is dead in Olympia until the session ends.
After the motion of reconsideration was sustained, we broke for the day.
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Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1306 passed 73 to 14 with 10 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1866 passed 84 to 3 with 10 excused.
House Bill 2068 passed 80 to 7 with 10 excused.
At 2:30 PM, we started debate on final passage of the Transportation Tax (Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1954). The 10-1/2 cent per gallon gas tax increase FAILED 48 to 42 with 7 excused for lack of a Constitutional Majority. Seven Democrats voted no and after breaking for caucus one of them made a motion to reconsider the bill tomorrow. As I like to say,"Nothing is dead in Olympia until the session ends.
After the motion of reconsideration was sustained, we broke for the day.
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013
June 25th - 2013 Second Special Session
It’s Tuesday morning and the House convened at 10:00 AM for possible action on bills. After a remarkably short caucus, we started voting on bills at 10:45 AM. We passed 4 bills and then broke for caucus and lunch. The four bills we passed were …
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1978 passed 82 to 2 with 13 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1986 passed 82 to 3 with 12 excused.
House Bill 1988 passed 87 to 0 with 12 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1957 passed 83 to 5 with 9 excused.
After breaking for lunch, we started considering amendments to the proposed Transportation Funding Package. The funding package relies on a 10-1/2 cent fuel tax increase, increases fees and bonding of projects. All told the fuel tax increase amounts to a $3.76 billion dollar tax increase, the various fees amount to $2.74 billion and bonding of projects adds another $3.5 billion. Among the amendments proposed by the House Republicans were two amendments to remove the Emergency Clause from these bills. One amendment removed the Emergency Clause and the other removed it and replaced it with a Referendum Clause. As many people know, an emergency clause eliminates the ability of the public to place a referendum on the November ballot. In other words, the Democrat Majority doesn’t believe the voters of Washington should be allowed the opportunity to approve or reject the tax increase.
Although rarely done, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1954 and Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1955 were amended on Second Reading and placed on the Third Reading Calendar for action as early as tomorrow. House Rule 12 requires budget bills to sit on the bar for 24 hours before being considered for final passage on Third Reading, unless waived by the Speaker without objection or a 2/3 majority vote of the House.
We broke for caucus again and then ran two more bills before adjourning for the day.
House Bill 2079, which never received a public hearing and was never referred to a committee, passed 56 to 34 with 7 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1872 passed 58 to 32 with 7 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1978 passed 82 to 2 with 13 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1986 passed 82 to 3 with 12 excused.
House Bill 1988 passed 87 to 0 with 12 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1957 passed 83 to 5 with 9 excused.
After breaking for lunch, we started considering amendments to the proposed Transportation Funding Package. The funding package relies on a 10-1/2 cent fuel tax increase, increases fees and bonding of projects. All told the fuel tax increase amounts to a $3.76 billion dollar tax increase, the various fees amount to $2.74 billion and bonding of projects adds another $3.5 billion. Among the amendments proposed by the House Republicans were two amendments to remove the Emergency Clause from these bills. One amendment removed the Emergency Clause and the other removed it and replaced it with a Referendum Clause. As many people know, an emergency clause eliminates the ability of the public to place a referendum on the November ballot. In other words, the Democrat Majority doesn’t believe the voters of Washington should be allowed the opportunity to approve or reject the tax increase.
Although rarely done, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1954 and Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1955 were amended on Second Reading and placed on the Third Reading Calendar for action as early as tomorrow. House Rule 12 requires budget bills to sit on the bar for 24 hours before being considered for final passage on Third Reading, unless waived by the Speaker without objection or a 2/3 majority vote of the House.
We broke for caucus again and then ran two more bills before adjourning for the day.
House Bill 2079, which never received a public hearing and was never referred to a committee, passed 56 to 34 with 7 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1872 passed 58 to 32 with 7 excused.
June 25th - 2013 Second Special Legislative Session
Rule 12 of the 2013-14 Legislative Manual for the House of Representatives requires 24 hours to pass before a budget bill can be placed on the Third Reading Calendar for final passage. This requirement can be waived by a 2/3rd vote of the House or a suspension of the rules.
You know what's in the pending 2013-15 budget, right? | Washington Policy Center:: www.washingtonpolicy.org/blog/post/you-know-whats-...right
"With a 2013-15 budget deal "imminent" one of the remaining questions left to be answered is whether lawmakers and the public will be provided adequate time to review the details before a vote on final passage occurs. We believe at a minimum the time provided for budget transparency should be at least 24 hrs."
You know what's in the pending 2013-15 budget, right? | Washington Policy Center:: www.washingtonpolicy.org/blog/post/you-know-whats-...right
"With a 2013-15 budget deal "imminent" one of the remaining questions left to be answered is whether lawmakers and the public will be provided adequate time to review the details before a vote on final passage occurs. We believe at a minimum the time provided for budget transparency should be at least 24 hrs."
June 25th - 2013 Second Special Legislative Session
Rule 12 of the 2013-14 Legislative Manual for the House of Representatives requires 24 hours to pass before a budget bill can be placed on the Third Reading Calendar for final passage. This requirement can be waived by a 2/3rd vote of the House or a suspension of the rules.
You know what's in the pending 2013-15 budget, right? | Washington Policy Center:: www.washingtonpolicy.org/blog/post/you-know-whats-...right
"With a 2013-15 budget deal "imminent" one of the remaining questions left to be answered is whether lawmakers and the public will be provided adequate time to review the details before a vote on final passage occurs. We believe at a minimum the time provided for budget transparency should be at least 24 hrs."
You know what's in the pending 2013-15 budget, right? | Washington Policy Center:: www.washingtonpolicy.org/blog/post/you-know-whats-...right
"With a 2013-15 budget deal "imminent" one of the remaining questions left to be answered is whether lawmakers and the public will be provided adequate time to review the details before a vote on final passage occurs. We believe at a minimum the time provided for budget transparency should be at least 24 hrs."
Monday, June 24, 2013
June 24th - 2013 Second Special Legislative Session Day 13
It’s Monday and we’re on the House Floor at 1:00 PM for possible action on bills. At 4:08 PM we began consideration of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5897. It passed 78 to 7 with 12 excused. After the bill passed, the House immediately adjourned for the day. After a little over three hours of waiting to consider bills, we ran 1 bill for the day. Your government at work …
Friday, June 14, 2013
June 13th and 14th - 2013 Second Special Legislative Session Days 2 and 3
Welcome to the Second Special Legislative Session of 2013, where some things never change. We started the day and spent the next 2 hours waiting for the Democrat Majority to decide what they want to do. The first bill we ran was House Bill 2075, which was yet another Estate Tax (Death Tax) bill that passed 53 to 33 with 11 excused. This is the third time we voted on a version of the Death Tax bill this year.
After running the bill the Death Tax bill went to ease and we were told to be back at 2:00 PM. At 4:30 PM we remained at ease and were told to be on the floor at 6:00 PM, only to sit around until 11:20 PM without doing anything.
We finally ran a bill, Senate Bill 5296, to reform the Model Toxics Control Account (MTCA) which has the potential to be a huge economic development tool for local jurisdictions. It only took 137 days in session, but we passed a great"jobs” bill. The bill passed 67 to 18 with 12 excused. All the no votes were Democrats.
We adjourned at midnight. Let’s recap today’s busy day on the House Floor … 15 hours, 2 bills.
After running the bill the Death Tax bill went to ease and we were told to be back at 2:00 PM. At 4:30 PM we remained at ease and were told to be on the floor at 6:00 PM, only to sit around until 11:20 PM without doing anything.
We finally ran a bill, Senate Bill 5296, to reform the Model Toxics Control Account (MTCA) which has the potential to be a huge economic development tool for local jurisdictions. It only took 137 days in session, but we passed a great"jobs” bill. The bill passed 67 to 18 with 12 excused. All the no votes were Democrats.
We adjourned at midnight. Let’s recap today’s busy day on the House Floor … 15 hours, 2 bills.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
June 11th - 2013 First Special Legislative Session Day 30
At 3:30 today the First Special Session of the 2013 Legislature came to a close. I say "first" because we start the Second Special Sessional tomorrow at 10:00 AM with a Pro Forma Session and expect the first actual votes to happen on Thursday, Day 2 of the Second Special Session. Here's a summary of what a 30-day Special Session looks like ... 4 days with the House in Session, a total of 12 bills voted on, 10 of which occured on one day.
Monday, June 10, 2013
June 10th - 2013 First Special Session Day 29
We were called back to Olympia for another day on the House Floor waiting for the Democrat Majority to decide what they want to do. We were able to adopt a Resolution honoring Trooper Sean M. O'Connell Jr who was killed in the line of duty in May, but have done little else. There are only four bills on the Floor Calendar, so it could be a short day and we have no idea how long we’ll be here.
We ran the Capital Budget as amended to only address those projects passed over the last three biennia through re-appropriated funds. In other words, the projects contained in the amended Capital Budget have already been bonded and are on-going. Unfortunately, we have no idea where these projects are in the process or whether all of them have been started. The Capital Budget also includes millions of dollars for land purchases, yet we have no idea which of the purchases are pending, in process or simply on the state’s wish list. House Bill 1089 passed 83 to 10 with 4 excused.
And now we’re done for the day … amazing.
We ran the Capital Budget as amended to only address those projects passed over the last three biennia through re-appropriated funds. In other words, the projects contained in the amended Capital Budget have already been bonded and are on-going. Unfortunately, we have no idea where these projects are in the process or whether all of them have been started. The Capital Budget also includes millions of dollars for land purchases, yet we have no idea which of the purchases are pending, in process or simply on the state’s wish list. House Bill 1089 passed 83 to 10 with 4 excused.
And now we’re done for the day … amazing.
Time to pay attention and prepare for battle.
Venture capitalist files new Wash. gun control bill | www.king5.com Seattle:: www.king5.com/news/politics/Venture-capitalist-fil....html
"Seattle venture capitalist Nick Hanauer will file a proposed gun control bill with the Washington legislature on Monday. The bill proposes to close a loophole in Washington's current background check law."
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Venture capitalist files new Wash. gun control bill | www.king5.com Seattle:: www.king5.com/news/politics/Venture-capitalist-fil....html
"Seattle venture capitalist Nick Hanauer will file a proposed gun control bill with the Washington legislature on Monday. The bill proposes to close a loophole in Washington's current background check law."
https://chumly.com/n/1d0598d
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Thursday, June 6, 2013
June 6th - 2013 First Special Session Day 25
Here we are on Day 25 of the First Special Legislative Session and we’re finally running bills. With the exception of the one bill we ran last Thursday (May 30th) these are the first bills we’ve run all Special Session.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1947 passed 68 to 25 with 4 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1961 passed 87 to 6 with 4 excused.
House Bill 2042 passed 84 to 9 with 4 excused.
Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2016 passed 71 to 22 with 4 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1971 passed 74 to 18 with 5 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 2036 passed 52 to 35 with 10 excused.
House Bill 2068 passed 79 to 9 with 9 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2069 passed 83 to 5 with 9 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1057 passed 53 to 35 with 9 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 2034 passed 52 to 40 with 5 excused.
After a long 13 plus hour day on the House Floor, we managed to pass a total of ten bills and I voted"no” on all of them. In summary, the House passed tax increases, extended assessments, further implemented Obamacare, increased court fees, shifted state tax dollars to federal dollars, and passed another operating budget … not a great day for the taxpayers of Washington.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1947 passed 68 to 25 with 4 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1961 passed 87 to 6 with 4 excused.
House Bill 2042 passed 84 to 9 with 4 excused.
Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2016 passed 71 to 22 with 4 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1971 passed 74 to 18 with 5 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 2036 passed 52 to 35 with 10 excused.
House Bill 2068 passed 79 to 9 with 9 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2069 passed 83 to 5 with 9 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1057 passed 53 to 35 with 9 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 2034 passed 52 to 40 with 5 excused.
After a long 13 plus hour day on the House Floor, we managed to pass a total of ten bills and I voted"no” on all of them. In summary, the House passed tax increases, extended assessments, further implemented Obamacare, increased court fees, shifted state tax dollars to federal dollars, and passed another operating budget … not a great day for the taxpayers of Washington.
June 6th - 2013 Special Legislative Session Day 25
We’re on the Floor this morning for what could be a long day of waiting. The Democrat Majority has placed eleven bills on the Calendar for possible action over the next couple of days, but we really don’t know what their plan is. By all accounts, thus far, they don’t have a strategy to reach agreements before the end of the First Special Session, meaning a Second Special Session is looking like a real possibility.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
June 5th - 2013 First Special Legislative Session
In today’s House Appropriations Committee meeting we’re hearing House Bill 2034 and House Bill 2069. House Bill 2034 eliminates the preferential B&O tax rate of 0.275 percent for travel agents and tour operators; eliminates the preferential B&O tax rate of 0.138 percent for resellers of prescription drugs; repeals the sales and use tax exemption for bottled water; changes the nonresident sales and use tax exemption for tangible personal property into a remittance program; narrows the high technology tax credit for research and development; expires the high technology sales and use tax deferral program on July 1, 2013; narrows the use tax exemption for extracted fuel produced by an extractor or manufacturer during the extracting or manufacturing activity; provides new funding formula allocations to support increased instructional hours for secondary students, for the Transitional Bilingual Instruction Program, and increased staffing for counselors and family engagement coordinators; specifies an implementation schedule for increased instructional hours under Basic Education; directs the State Board of Education to adopt a 24-credit graduation requirement framework to take effect with the graduating class of 2018; and appropriates $168.6 million for K-12 and $78.7 million for higher education.
House Bill 2069 modifies the eligibility criteria for the Medical Care Services and the Aged, Blind or Disabled Programs and requires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to determine eligibility for the Essential Needs and Housing Services Program.
We’re also scheduled to consider House Bill 1057 for Executive Action, which is the Democrats original proposed Operating Budget.
House Bill 2069 modifies the eligibility criteria for the Medical Care Services and the Aged, Blind or Disabled Programs and requires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to determine eligibility for the Essential Needs and Housing Services Program.
We’re also scheduled to consider House Bill 1057 for Executive Action, which is the Democrats original proposed Operating Budget.
June 5th - 2013 First Special Legislative Session
Well I'm back in Olympia today for an Appropriations Committee Meeting to hear a couple of bills and to possibly take Executive Action on at least one. We're also scheduled to be on the House Floor tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday. It doesn’t sound like any real progress has been made on the budget, but there are several bills NTIB (necessary to implement the budget) on the calendar.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Good heavens, what's next?
City of Seattle to melt guns into 'peace plaques' as part of children's contest - Seattle Political Buzz | www.examiner.com:: www.examiner.com/article/city-of-seattle-to-melt-g...ntest
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City of Seattle to melt guns into 'peace plaques' as part of children's contest - Seattle Political Buzz | www.examiner.com:: www.examiner.com/article/city-of-seattle-to-melt-g...ntest
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
April 30, 2013
The 2013 Regular Legislative Session has come to an end and I’m home for a little while. The Governor will be calling the Legislature back to Olympia on May 13th for the first Special Session of 2013. I say"first” because there’s already speculation that multiple Special Sessions may be necessary. In the meantime, I’ll be enjoying my time at home getting caught up on all the work I have around the house.
If you haven’t visited"Freedom Agenda - WA” on Facebook, check it out. We will continue to post updates on that page, so please like the page and share it with your friends. The more people that follow that page, the easier it is to spread freedom and liberty across Washington State.
If you haven’t visited"Freedom Agenda - WA” on Facebook, check it out. We will continue to post updates on that page, so please like the page and share it with your friends. The more people that follow that page, the easier it is to spread freedom and liberty across Washington State.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
April 27th - 2013 Regular Legislative Session Day 104
It’s Saturday here in Olympia and we’re on the Floor to possibly vote on a few bills or maybe not. The Floor Session started at noon and the Democrat Majority broke for lunch from 1:00 until 2:30. Yes you read that correctly, we worked for an hour and had a 1.5 hour lunch break. If anyone has any question as to why we’re going to Special Session, there you have it.
We ran the following bill from the Regular Floor Calendar:
House Bill 2058 passed 92 to 1 with 5 excused.
And now the session ended at 2:45 PM. What a waste of time.
We ran the following bill from the Regular Floor Calendar:
House Bill 2058 passed 92 to 1 with 5 excused.
And now the session ended at 2:45 PM. What a waste of time.
Libertarian Party of Washington Calls on Legislature to Repeal Medicaid Expansion, Nullify Affordable Care Act | Washington State Wire - News of Capitol Importance
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"Washington State Wire is an independent nonpartisan news gathering organization focusing on Washington state government and the policies that affect Washington residents’ daily lives."
I've had a few people ask me why I voted against the House Democrat Operating Budget ... well, one of the reasons is the Medicaid Expansion that is contained in the budget. It's also in the Senate's Budget. Here's a great piece explaining the proposed expansion.
"Washington State Wire is an independent nonpartisan news gathering organization focusing on Washington state government and the policies that affect Washington residents’ daily lives."
I've had a few people ask me why I voted against the House Democrat Operating Budget ... well, one of the reasons is the Medicaid Expansion that is contained in the budget. It's also in the Senate's Budget. Here's a great piece explaining the proposed expansion.
Friday, April 26, 2013
April 26th - 2013 Regular Legislative Session Day 103
It’s Friday in Olympia and we have three days of Regular Session left. It is physically impossible to end the session on time, so Special Session will start Monday or shortly thereafter. As I’ve mentioned several times, this session has been very, very different and it has only gotten stranger over the past several days. We didn’t work last Friday, Saturday or Sunday (strange) and have been done around 4:00 PM every day this week. Typically, we’re running until 10:00 or 11:00 PM this time of year. The Democrat Majority is doing everything they can to make a show of acting busy … folks, we are not busy and they are wasting time and taxpayers money pretending to be. To top it all off, yesterday the Senate announced they were done and it was time for the Democrat Majority in the House to get their act together … the House Democrats response, gavel the day to an end. Ugh! I wonder if Olympia is nice in July.
We still have a couple bills on the Concurrence/Dispute Calendar and several on the Regular Floor Calendar.
Bills from the Concurrence/Dispute Calendar:
Substitute House Bill 1183 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
House Bill 1471 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5236 was returned to Second Reading for amendment and passed 70 to 26 with 2 excused.
Bills from the Regular Floor Calendar:
House Concurrent Resolution 4405 passed 94 to 1 with 3 excused.
House Concurrent Resolution 4406 passed 91 to 4 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1539 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5843 passed 67 to 29 with 2 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5072 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2056 passed 95 to 1 with 2 excused.
We still have a couple bills on the Concurrence/Dispute Calendar and several on the Regular Floor Calendar.
Bills from the Concurrence/Dispute Calendar:
Substitute House Bill 1183 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
House Bill 1471 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5236 was returned to Second Reading for amendment and passed 70 to 26 with 2 excused.
Bills from the Regular Floor Calendar:
House Concurrent Resolution 4405 passed 94 to 1 with 3 excused.
House Concurrent Resolution 4406 passed 91 to 4 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1539 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5843 passed 67 to 29 with 2 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5072 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2056 passed 95 to 1 with 2 excused.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
April 25th - 2013 Regular Legislative Session Day 102
It’s Thursday and we’re back on the House Floor to vote on the few remaining bills left on the Concurrence/Dispute Calendar and the Regular Floor Calendar. The bills left on the Floor Calendar include the Capital Budget, State General Obligation Bonds, a bill related to Education Employee Compensation, and a bill related to the Text of Ballot Measures. It’s the time of year that"stinky” bills come forward and get acted on. The taxpayers, property owners and voters of Washington State need to remain vigilant for the last 4 days of Regular Session and any Special Session that may occur.
Regular Floor Calendar:
House Bill 2042 passed 88 to 8 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2044 passed 67 to 29 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2045 passed 52 to 44 with 2 excused.
Senate Bill 5337 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5193 passed 96 to 2.
Concurrence/Dispute Calendar:
Second Substitute House Bill 1723 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 63 to 35.
Substitute House Bill 1821 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 98 to 0.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5221 was returned to Second Reading for amendment and passed 98 to 0.
Senate Bill 5510 was returned to Second Reading for amendment and passed 98 to 0.
Substitute Senate Bill 5705 was returned to Second Reading for amendment and passed 98 to 0.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5666 to agree with the Conference Committee passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 1130 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 2 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1552 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 92 to 5 with 1 excused.
Regular Floor Calendar:
House Bill 2042 passed 88 to 8 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2044 passed 67 to 29 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2045 passed 52 to 44 with 2 excused.
Senate Bill 5337 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5193 passed 96 to 2.
Concurrence/Dispute Calendar:
Second Substitute House Bill 1723 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 63 to 35.
Substitute House Bill 1821 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 98 to 0.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5221 was returned to Second Reading for amendment and passed 98 to 0.
Senate Bill 5510 was returned to Second Reading for amendment and passed 98 to 0.
Substitute Senate Bill 5705 was returned to Second Reading for amendment and passed 98 to 0.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5666 to agree with the Conference Committee passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 1130 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 2 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1552 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 92 to 5 with 1 excused.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
April 24th - 2013 Regular Legislative Session Day 101
It’s Wednesday morning and we’re on the House Floor to vote on bills. There really aren’t a lot of bills to run from the calendars, but there are several bills in play that came out of committee yesterday. The rumor is we could Sine Die as early as Friday (instead of Sunday), but we’ll see. I have to admit that I’m looking forward to being home, at least for a little while until the Special Session gets cranked up.
We ran the following bills the Concurrence/Dispute Calendar:
Second Substitute Senate Bill 5213 was returned to Second Reading for a new amendment and passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5267 was returned to Second Reading for a new amendment and passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1253 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 90 to 7 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5211 was returned to Second Reading for a new amendment and passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Second Substitute Senate Bill 5732 was returned to Second Reading for a new amendment and passed 94 to 3 with 1 excused.
We also debated the Democrat Majority’s idea of good governance … just short of $1.0 billion tax increase. The tax increases will impact businesses throughout Washington State and will mean higher prices and job losses. We ran two important amendments to try and protect the people’s right to Referendum. The first amendment would have required the tax increases be put to a vote of the people and remove the emergency clause. The amendment failed 46 to 51. The second amendment would have simply removed the emergency clause which allows individuals to petition the state for a referendum. That amendment also failed 47 to 50. Substitute House Bill 2038 passed 50 to 47 with 1 excused. Interestingly, Speaker Chopp allowed 5 members of his Democrat Caucus off by voting no to avoid the backlash from their voters.
We ran the following bills the Concurrence/Dispute Calendar:
Second Substitute Senate Bill 5213 was returned to Second Reading for a new amendment and passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5267 was returned to Second Reading for a new amendment and passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1253 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 90 to 7 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5211 was returned to Second Reading for a new amendment and passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Second Substitute Senate Bill 5732 was returned to Second Reading for a new amendment and passed 94 to 3 with 1 excused.
We also debated the Democrat Majority’s idea of good governance … just short of $1.0 billion tax increase. The tax increases will impact businesses throughout Washington State and will mean higher prices and job losses. We ran two important amendments to try and protect the people’s right to Referendum. The first amendment would have required the tax increases be put to a vote of the people and remove the emergency clause. The amendment failed 46 to 51. The second amendment would have simply removed the emergency clause which allows individuals to petition the state for a referendum. That amendment also failed 47 to 50. Substitute House Bill 2038 passed 50 to 47 with 1 excused. Interestingly, Speaker Chopp allowed 5 members of his Democrat Caucus off by voting no to avoid the backlash from their voters.
April 24th - 2013 Regular Legislative Session Day 101
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
April 23rd - 2013 Regular Legislative Session Day 100
After spending the morning in the Appropriations Committee, I’m back on the House Floor voting on bills from the Concurrence/Dispute Calendar.
Substitute House Bill 1242 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1245 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 95 to 2 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1466 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 81 to 16 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1612 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 89 to 8 with 1 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 1764 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 93 to 4 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1779 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 87 to 10 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1941 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1412 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 90 to 7 with 1 excused.
We also receded from the House Amendment and returned to Second Reading to consider a new amendment on Second Substitute Senate Bill 5595. It passed 58 to 39 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1242 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1245 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 95 to 2 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1466 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 81 to 16 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1612 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 89 to 8 with 1 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 1764 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 93 to 4 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1779 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 87 to 10 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1941 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1412 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 90 to 7 with 1 excused.
We also receded from the House Amendment and returned to Second Reading to consider a new amendment on Second Substitute Senate Bill 5595. It passed 58 to 39 with 1 excused.
April 23rd - 2013 Regular Legislative Session Day 100
Tuesday morning and I’m back in the Appropriations Committee to consider 12 bills for Executive Action. I’m really not sure how to properly explain the significance of Committee Meetings being held the last week of the Regular Session. It’s not just the Appropriations Committee; it’s also the Finance and Transportation Committees as well. The fact that the Democrat Majority in the House is still moving bills this late in the session clearly demonstrates a level of dysfunction I haven’t seen before.
The bills being considered for Executive Action include …
House Bill 1935, House Bill 2029, House Bill 2033, House Bill 2042, House Bill 2043, House Bill 2044, House Bill 2045, House Bill 2046, House Bill 2047, House Bill 2050, House Bill 2051, and Second Substitute Senate Bill 5794.
The bills being considered for Executive Action include …
House Bill 1935, House Bill 2029, House Bill 2033, House Bill 2042, House Bill 2043, House Bill 2044, House Bill 2045, House Bill 2046, House Bill 2047, House Bill 2050, House Bill 2051, and Second Substitute Senate Bill 5794.
Monday, April 22, 2013
April 22nd - 2013 Regular Legislative Session Day 99
The weekends are never long enough and I’m back in Olympia. I started my day taping a radio show and then returned to the Capital for an Appropriations Committee hearing. After lunch, we’re back on the Floor this afternoon voting on the Concurrence/Dispute Calendar.
Substitute House Bill 1001 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 87 to 7 with 4 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1068 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 94 to 1 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1076 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1093 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1114 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 89 to 6 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1144 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 88 to 7 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1178 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 85 to 10 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1194 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 77 to 18 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1207 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 60 to 35 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1265 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1284 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1334 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1336 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 89 to 6 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1341 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 1416 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1445 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 92 to 3 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1472 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1474 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 1493 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0- with 3 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1519 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 90 to 5 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1525 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 94 to 1 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1556 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 83 to 12 with 3 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 1566 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 83 to 12 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1633 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 83 to 12 with 3 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 1642 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 86 to 0 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1645 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 91 to 4 with excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1679 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 88 to 7 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1688 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1736 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 92 to 3 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1737 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1774 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 90 to 5 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1800 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 1826 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 86 to 9 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1846 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1883 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 93 to 2 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1968 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
We also ran House Bill 2024 which passed 85 to 10 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1001 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 87 to 7 with 4 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1068 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 94 to 1 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1076 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1093 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1114 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 89 to 6 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1144 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 88 to 7 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1178 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 85 to 10 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1194 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 77 to 18 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1207 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 60 to 35 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1265 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1284 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1334 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1336 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 89 to 6 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1341 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 1416 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1445 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 92 to 3 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1472 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1474 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 1493 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0- with 3 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1519 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 90 to 5 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1525 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 94 to 1 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1556 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 83 to 12 with 3 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 1566 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 83 to 12 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1633 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 83 to 12 with 3 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 1642 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 86 to 0 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1645 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 91 to 4 with excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1679 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 88 to 7 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1688 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1736 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 92 to 3 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1737 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1774 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 90 to 5 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1800 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 1826 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 86 to 9 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1846 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1883 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 93 to 2 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1968 to concur with the Senate Amendment passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
We also ran House Bill 2024 which passed 85 to 10 with 3 excused.
April 22nd - 2013 Regular Legislative Session Day 99
Monday, day one of the final week of the 2013 Regular Legislative Session and we’re back in the Appropriations Committee hearing 11 bills. Folks, this is not a good sign for ending on time. House Bill 1935 requires a General Fund transfer to the Recreation Access Pass Account in the amount equal to the sales of Discover Passes and day-use permits for the preceding year; requires a General Fund transfer to the State Parks Renewal and Stewardship Account in the amount equal to the total fees waived under the Park Passes program during the preceding year; and determines that vehicles displaying a State Parks special license plate are not required to display the Discover Pass or day-use permit within a state park.
House Bill 2029 eliminates the Washington Economic Development Commission, and transfers responsibilities related to Innovation Research Teams and the Entrepreneurs-in- Residence program to the Department of Commerce (Department); eliminates Innovate Washington, and transfers most responsibilities and all assets to the Department; eliminates the Washington Global Health Technologies and Product Development Competitiveness Program board, and transfers program responsibilities to the Life Sciences Discovery Fund Authority; and eliminates the Washington Tourism Commission from statute.
House Bill 2033 allows the Secretary of State to include the full text of a statewide measure in the voters' pamphlet or provide information about how to view or obtain the full text of the measure.
House Bill 2042 delays the rebase of non-capital rate components from July 1, 2013 to July 1, 2015 and extends the sunset of two rate add-ons, comparison and acuity, from June 30, 2013 to June 30, 2015.
House Bill 2043 suspends Initiative 732 Cost-of-Living Adjustments for K-12 and applicable higher education system staff for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years and suspends adjustments to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification bonus for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years.
House Bill 2044 delays the payment of family leave insurance benefits until the Legislature appropriates funding and enacts an implementation date and delays the due dates of annual reports to the Legislature on the family leave insurance program until one year after the enacted implementation date of benefits.
House Bill 2045 removes formulas that counties could choose from in requesting payment in lieu of real property taxes (PILT) for game lands owned by the Department of Fish and Wildlife and reside within the county's jurisdiction and establishes a $1.01 per acre rate, increasing by one percent each calendar year beginning in 2015, for counties electing to receive PILT.
House Bill 2046 transfers $575 million from the Budget Stabilization Account to the State General Fund.
House Bill 2047 directs the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to adapt the statewide assessment system in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics in the 2014-15 school year using assessments developed by a multistate consortium; ends the Geometry end-of-course test after the 2012-13 school year; provides that, beginning with the graduating class of 2015, students must meet the state standard for graduation in ELA rather than in reading and writing; and directs the SPI also to adopt the consortium-developed College and Career Readiness assessments in ELA and mathematics, to be used as an alternative assessment for students who attempt the state assessment at least once, but not to be required for graduation.
House Bill 2050 requires county jails to certify to the Department of Corrections (DOC) the number of days of early release time an offender has lost or not earned during presentence time served in jail, rather than the amount of time earned and requires the DOC to adjust an offender's rate of early release for presentence time served in jails to be consistent with the rate applicable to DOC offenders.
House Bill 2051 requires specified Basic Education allocations to be increased in equal annual increments beginning in the 2013-14 school year through the 2017-18 school year; adjusts allocations to be provided for maintenance, supplies, and operating costs to reflect updated data; phases in increased salary allocations for classified and administrative staff in biennial increments based on market rate salaries identified in a 2012 study; specifies an implementation schedule for increased instructional hours under Basic Education; directs the State Board of Education to adopt a 24-credit graduation requirement framework to take effect with the graduating class of 2018; creates a legislative Task Force on Career Education Opportunities, and requires a report by December 15, 2013; and directs that the state expenditure limit not be rebased for Fiscal Year 2014 through 2018 based on the previous year's actual expenditures.
House Bill 2029 eliminates the Washington Economic Development Commission, and transfers responsibilities related to Innovation Research Teams and the Entrepreneurs-in- Residence program to the Department of Commerce (Department); eliminates Innovate Washington, and transfers most responsibilities and all assets to the Department; eliminates the Washington Global Health Technologies and Product Development Competitiveness Program board, and transfers program responsibilities to the Life Sciences Discovery Fund Authority; and eliminates the Washington Tourism Commission from statute.
House Bill 2033 allows the Secretary of State to include the full text of a statewide measure in the voters' pamphlet or provide information about how to view or obtain the full text of the measure.
House Bill 2042 delays the rebase of non-capital rate components from July 1, 2013 to July 1, 2015 and extends the sunset of two rate add-ons, comparison and acuity, from June 30, 2013 to June 30, 2015.
House Bill 2043 suspends Initiative 732 Cost-of-Living Adjustments for K-12 and applicable higher education system staff for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years and suspends adjustments to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification bonus for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years.
House Bill 2044 delays the payment of family leave insurance benefits until the Legislature appropriates funding and enacts an implementation date and delays the due dates of annual reports to the Legislature on the family leave insurance program until one year after the enacted implementation date of benefits.
House Bill 2045 removes formulas that counties could choose from in requesting payment in lieu of real property taxes (PILT) for game lands owned by the Department of Fish and Wildlife and reside within the county's jurisdiction and establishes a $1.01 per acre rate, increasing by one percent each calendar year beginning in 2015, for counties electing to receive PILT.
House Bill 2046 transfers $575 million from the Budget Stabilization Account to the State General Fund.
House Bill 2047 directs the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to adapt the statewide assessment system in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics in the 2014-15 school year using assessments developed by a multistate consortium; ends the Geometry end-of-course test after the 2012-13 school year; provides that, beginning with the graduating class of 2015, students must meet the state standard for graduation in ELA rather than in reading and writing; and directs the SPI also to adopt the consortium-developed College and Career Readiness assessments in ELA and mathematics, to be used as an alternative assessment for students who attempt the state assessment at least once, but not to be required for graduation.
House Bill 2050 requires county jails to certify to the Department of Corrections (DOC) the number of days of early release time an offender has lost or not earned during presentence time served in jail, rather than the amount of time earned and requires the DOC to adjust an offender's rate of early release for presentence time served in jails to be consistent with the rate applicable to DOC offenders.
House Bill 2051 requires specified Basic Education allocations to be increased in equal annual increments beginning in the 2013-14 school year through the 2017-18 school year; adjusts allocations to be provided for maintenance, supplies, and operating costs to reflect updated data; phases in increased salary allocations for classified and administrative staff in biennial increments based on market rate salaries identified in a 2012 study; specifies an implementation schedule for increased instructional hours under Basic Education; directs the State Board of Education to adopt a 24-credit graduation requirement framework to take effect with the graduating class of 2018; creates a legislative Task Force on Career Education Opportunities, and requires a report by December 15, 2013; and directs that the state expenditure limit not be rebased for Fiscal Year 2014 through 2018 based on the previous year's actual expenditures.
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
April 18th - 2013 Regular Legislative Session Day 95
It’s Thursday and after a number of Committee Meetings this morning we’re on the House Floor voting on bills …
Substitute House Bill 1957 passed 90 to 5 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1978 passed 93 to 1 with 4 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1986 passed 87 to 7 with 4 excused.
House Bill 1988 passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5152 passed 76 to 18 with 4 excused.
House Bill 1287 passed 64 to 29 with 5 excused.
House Bill 1421 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
House Bill 1437 passed 92 to 1 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1634 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
We’re also running bills from the Concurrent/Dispute Calendar …
Substitute House Bill 1115 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1116 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 1134 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 82 to 12 with 4 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1216 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 89 to 5 with 4 excused.
House Bill 1277 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 73 to 21 with 4 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1291 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1381 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 1394 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1432 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1541 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
House Bill 1547 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1652 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 83 to 11 with 4 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 1808 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1957 passed 90 to 5 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1978 passed 93 to 1 with 4 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1986 passed 87 to 7 with 4 excused.
House Bill 1988 passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5152 passed 76 to 18 with 4 excused.
House Bill 1287 passed 64 to 29 with 5 excused.
House Bill 1421 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
House Bill 1437 passed 92 to 1 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1634 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
We’re also running bills from the Concurrent/Dispute Calendar …
Substitute House Bill 1115 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1116 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 1134 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 82 to 12 with 4 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1216 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 89 to 5 with 4 excused.
House Bill 1277 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 73 to 21 with 4 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1291 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1381 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 1394 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1432 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1541 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
House Bill 1547 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1652 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 83 to 11 with 4 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 1808 to concur with the Senate Amendments passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
April 17th - 2013 Regular Legislative Session Day 94
Wednesday morning on the House Floor and we’re running bills …
Substitute Senate Bill 5456 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5182 passed 96 to 1 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5715 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5264 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5476 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5681 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5263 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5437 passed 84 to 13 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5099 passed 96 to 1 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5211 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5078 passed 86 to 10 with 2 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5002 passed 60 to 37 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5052 passed 91 to 6 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5092 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5297 passed 83 to 14 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5705 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5748 passed 82 to 15 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5256 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Today is Opposite House Cutoff, which means we’re in the home stretch …
Substitute Senate Bill 5456 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5182 passed 96 to 1 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5715 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5264 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5476 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5681 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5263 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5437 passed 84 to 13 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5099 passed 96 to 1 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5211 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5078 passed 86 to 10 with 2 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5002 passed 60 to 37 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5052 passed 91 to 6 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5092 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5297 passed 83 to 14 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5705 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5748 passed 82 to 15 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5256 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Today is Opposite House Cutoff, which means we’re in the home stretch …
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
April 16th - 2013 Regular Legislative Session Day 93
Tuesday morning and we’re on the House Floor for what will likely be a long day. We’ll be running the House Transportation Budget first thing this morning, followed by a long list of bills.
Substitute House Bill 1864 (Transportation Budget) passed 68 to 28 with 2 excused.
After breaking for Caucus, we’re now running bills again …
Substitute Senate Bill 5702 passed 95 to 1 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5709 passed 96 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5565 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5744 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5104 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5195 passed 75 to 21 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5206 passed 95 to 1 with 2 excused.
Second Substitute Senate Bill 5213 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5287 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5305 passed 94 to 2 with 2 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5315 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Senate Bill 5411 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5416 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5434 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5449 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5480 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5551 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Second Substitute Senate Bill 5595 passed 58 to 38 with 2 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5601 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5666 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5669 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Second Substitute Senate Bill 5732 passed 93 to 3 with 2 excused.
Senate Bill 5809 passed 92 to 4 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5603 passed 82 to 15 with 2 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5591 passed 88 to 8 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5105 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
House Bill 1961 passed 91 to 5 with 2 excused.
House Bill 1971 passed 73 to 23 with 2 excused.
House Bill 1982 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2002 passed 85 to 11 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2016 passed 75 to 21 with 2 excused.
House Bill 1920 passed 54 to 42 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2018 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5405 passed 82 to 15 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1864 (Transportation Budget) passed 68 to 28 with 2 excused.
After breaking for Caucus, we’re now running bills again …
Substitute Senate Bill 5702 passed 95 to 1 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5709 passed 96 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5565 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5744 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5104 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5195 passed 75 to 21 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5206 passed 95 to 1 with 2 excused.
Second Substitute Senate Bill 5213 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5287 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5305 passed 94 to 2 with 2 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5315 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Senate Bill 5411 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5416 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5434 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5449 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5480 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5551 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Second Substitute Senate Bill 5595 passed 58 to 38 with 2 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5601 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5666 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5669 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Second Substitute Senate Bill 5732 passed 93 to 3 with 2 excused.
Senate Bill 5809 passed 92 to 4 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5603 passed 82 to 15 with 2 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5591 passed 88 to 8 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5105 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
House Bill 1961 passed 91 to 5 with 2 excused.
House Bill 1971 passed 73 to 23 with 2 excused.
House Bill 1982 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2002 passed 85 to 11 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2016 passed 75 to 21 with 2 excused.
House Bill 1920 passed 54 to 42 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2018 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5405 passed 82 to 15 with 2 excused.
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Monday, April 15, 2013
April 15th - 2013 Regular Legislative Session Day 92
I was able to get home over the weekend and went to the Yakima County Lincoln Day Dinner. It was really great seeing all our friends and supporters. It’s Monday morning and we’re back on the House Floor voting on a long list of bills. We’ve hit that point in the session where we’ll be sitting around a lot, waiting for the Democrats to decide what they want to do.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5607 passed 84 to 11 with 3 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5008 passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Senate Bill 5030 passed 85 to 10 with 3 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5045 passed 82 to 13 with 3 excused.
Senate Bill 5056 passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5095 passed 94 to 1 with 3 excused.
Second Substitute Senate Bill 5197 passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Senate Bill 5343 passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5369 passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Senate Bill 5496 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5396 passed 78 to 19 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5593 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5630 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5770 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5806 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Senate Joint Memorial 8001 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5329 passed 68 to 29 with 1 excused.
Second Engrossed Senate Bill 5701 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5149 passed 93 to 4 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5180 passed 76 to 21 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5113 passed 92 to 5 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5136 passed 96 to 1 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5258 passed 72 to 25 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5344 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5359 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5362 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5399 passed 78 to 19 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5444 passed 91 to 6 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5472 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5491 passed 93 to 4 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5510 passed 95 to 2 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5559 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5577 passed 96 to 1 with 1 excused.
After 10.5 hours on the House Floor, we are finally done for the day/night.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5607 passed 84 to 11 with 3 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5008 passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Senate Bill 5030 passed 85 to 10 with 3 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5045 passed 82 to 13 with 3 excused.
Senate Bill 5056 passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5095 passed 94 to 1 with 3 excused.
Second Substitute Senate Bill 5197 passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Senate Bill 5343 passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5369 passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Senate Bill 5496 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5396 passed 78 to 19 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5593 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5630 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5770 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5806 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Senate Joint Memorial 8001 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5329 passed 68 to 29 with 1 excused.
Second Engrossed Senate Bill 5701 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5149 passed 93 to 4 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5180 passed 76 to 21 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5113 passed 92 to 5 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5136 passed 96 to 1 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5258 passed 72 to 25 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5344 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5359 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5362 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5399 passed 78 to 19 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5444 passed 91 to 6 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5472 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5491 passed 93 to 4 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5510 passed 95 to 2 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5559 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5577 passed 96 to 1 with 1 excused.
After 10.5 hours on the House Floor, we are finally done for the day/night.
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Friday, April 12, 2013
April 12th - 2013 Regular Legislative Session Day 89
After spending the morning in Caucus discussing a number of bills, we broke for lunch and then considered several bills for passage.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5236 passed 53 to 42 with 3 excused.
Senate Bill 5797 passed 94 to 1 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5082 passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5110 passed 57 to 37 with 4 excused.
Senate Bill 5302 passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5316 passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5324 passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5332 passed 54 to 40 with 4 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5568 passed 94 to 4 with 4 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5615 passed 73 to 21 with 4 excused.
Second Substitute Senate Bill 5624 passed 57 to 38 with 3 excused.
Senate Bill 5692 passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5723 passed 94 to 2 with 2 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5767 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5849 passed 84 to 12 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Concurrent Resolution 8401 passed 84 to 11 with 1 absent and 2 excused.
After debating and passing these bills, we returned to Caucus to discuss all the proposed amendments to the Democrat Operating Budget. There were 27 proposed amendments to the budget, with 10 of the proposed amendments ultimately withdrawn from consideration. The Democrat’s House Operating Budget is predicated on a $1.3 billion tax increase and $2.1 billion in growth, totaling a $3.445 Billion increase over the 2011-13 Biennium. Many of our citizens would enjoy a 1% increase to their personal budgets, yet the State Operating Budget is growing by approximately 11%.
The House Republicans put forth a series of amendments aimed at reducing regulations and increasing economic development, yet each and every one of those amendments were defeated. These amendments included 90-day permitting by state agencies and a rule-writing moratorium. I guess a rule-writing moratorium was acceptable to former Governor Gregoire (yes, she issued an Executive Order requiring as much), but not to the House Democrats.
I am saddened to report the House Democrat Operating Budget, tax increases and all, passed 54 to 43 with 1 excused. Folks the no votes on the budget represent a bipartisan"no” vote, while the"yes” vote was 100% Democrat.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5236 passed 53 to 42 with 3 excused.
Senate Bill 5797 passed 94 to 1 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5082 passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5110 passed 57 to 37 with 4 excused.
Senate Bill 5302 passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5316 passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5324 passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5332 passed 54 to 40 with 4 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5568 passed 94 to 4 with 4 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5615 passed 73 to 21 with 4 excused.
Second Substitute Senate Bill 5624 passed 57 to 38 with 3 excused.
Senate Bill 5692 passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5723 passed 94 to 2 with 2 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5767 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5849 passed 84 to 12 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Concurrent Resolution 8401 passed 84 to 11 with 1 absent and 2 excused.
After debating and passing these bills, we returned to Caucus to discuss all the proposed amendments to the Democrat Operating Budget. There were 27 proposed amendments to the budget, with 10 of the proposed amendments ultimately withdrawn from consideration. The Democrat’s House Operating Budget is predicated on a $1.3 billion tax increase and $2.1 billion in growth, totaling a $3.445 Billion increase over the 2011-13 Biennium. Many of our citizens would enjoy a 1% increase to their personal budgets, yet the State Operating Budget is growing by approximately 11%.
The House Republicans put forth a series of amendments aimed at reducing regulations and increasing economic development, yet each and every one of those amendments were defeated. These amendments included 90-day permitting by state agencies and a rule-writing moratorium. I guess a rule-writing moratorium was acceptable to former Governor Gregoire (yes, she issued an Executive Order requiring as much), but not to the House Democrats.
I am saddened to report the House Democrat Operating Budget, tax increases and all, passed 54 to 43 with 1 excused. Folks the no votes on the budget represent a bipartisan"no” vote, while the"yes” vote was 100% Democrat.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
April 11th - 2013 Regular Legislative Session Day 88
We’re on the House Floor again this morning voting on a number Senate Bills.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5053 passed 96 to 1 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5810 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5025 passed 89 to 8 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5142 passed 67 to 30 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5165 passed 72 to 25 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5212 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5215 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5235 passed 81 to 16 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5274 passed 96 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5308 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5389 passed 95 to 2 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5267 passed 87 to 10 with 1 excused.
At 3:30 today, the House Appropriations Committee will begin considering the House Democrat Budget for Executive Action. We expect it to be a long hearing.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5053 passed 96 to 1 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5810 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5025 passed 89 to 8 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5142 passed 67 to 30 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5165 passed 72 to 25 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5212 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5215 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 5235 passed 81 to 16 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5274 passed 96 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5308 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5389 passed 95 to 2 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5267 passed 87 to 10 with 1 excused.
At 3:30 today, the House Appropriations Committee will begin considering the House Democrat Budget for Executive Action. We expect it to be a long hearing.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
April 10th - 2013 Regular Legislative Session Day 87
We spent the morning getting briefed on the proposed striking amendment to the Senate Operating Budget (ESSB 5034), which amounts to the House Democrat Majority’s proposed budget. We were also briefed on the latest draft of the Capital Budget, most of which remains unclear given the recent Federal District Court dealing with fish passage.
I’m now in the House Appropriations Committee meeting hearing the Democrat’s proposed Operating Budget, embodied in a striking amendment. The Democrat’s proposed budget totals $34,845.7 Billion for Fiscal Year 13-15, which is approximately $3,554.7 Billion more than the Fiscal Year 2011-13 budget or an 11% increase to the state General Fund. The Democrat’s proposed budget was released to the public at 12:30 PM this afternoon and three hours later we’re receiving testimony on it.
We’ve been told the Democrats plan on taking Executive Action to move the bill out of committee tomorrow (Thursday) with the plan being to pass the Operating Budget off the House Floor sometime on Friday. That means from the time the proposed budget was released to the public and subsequently passed on the House Floor, the total amount of time the public was provided to review and comment was less than 60 hours.
I’m now in the House Appropriations Committee meeting hearing the Democrat’s proposed Operating Budget, embodied in a striking amendment. The Democrat’s proposed budget totals $34,845.7 Billion for Fiscal Year 13-15, which is approximately $3,554.7 Billion more than the Fiscal Year 2011-13 budget or an 11% increase to the state General Fund. The Democrat’s proposed budget was released to the public at 12:30 PM this afternoon and three hours later we’re receiving testimony on it.
We’ve been told the Democrats plan on taking Executive Action to move the bill out of committee tomorrow (Thursday) with the plan being to pass the Operating Budget off the House Floor sometime on Friday. That means from the time the proposed budget was released to the public and subsequently passed on the House Floor, the total amount of time the public was provided to review and comment was less than 60 hours.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
April 9th - 2013 Regular Legislative Session Day 86
We’re on the House Floor today running a bunch of bills. For the most part, these all are Republican Senate bills.
Substitute Senate Bill 5021 passed 92 to 0 with 6 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5022 passed 92 to 0 with 6 excused.
Senate Bill 5046 passed 92 to 0 with 6 excused.
Senate Bill 5050 passed 92 to 0 with 6 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5077 passed 70 to 22 with 6 excused.
Senate Bill 5102 passed 92 to 0 with 6 excused.
Senate Bill 5114 passed 91 to 2 with 5 excused.
We broke for lunch and are back on the House Floor voting on bills again.
Substitute Senate Bill 5135 passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5148 passed 84 to 10 with 4 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5153 passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Senate Bill 5161 passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Senate Bill 5186 passed 89 to 5 with 4 excused.
Senate Bill 5207 passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5210 passed 93 to 3 with 4 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5221 passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5227 passed 94 to 4 with 4 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5282 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5352 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
Senate Bill 5355 passed 89 to 4 with 5 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5400 passed 92 to 1 with 5 excused.
Senate Bill 5417 passed 87 to 6 with 5 excused.
Senate Bill 5446 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5458 passed 65 to 28 with 5 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5459 passed 90 to 3 with 5 excused.
Senate Bill 5465 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
Senate Bill 5466 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5484 passed 83 to 10 with 5 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5507 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5517 passed 81 to 12 with 5 excused.
Senate Bill 5541 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5556 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5616 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
Senate Bill 5627 passed 71 to 22 with 5 excused.
Senate Bill 5674 passed 81 to 12 with 5 excused.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5699 passed 87 to 6 with 5 excused.
Senate Bill 5712 passed 90 to 3 with 5 excused.
Senate Bill 5751 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5761 passed 57 to 36 with 5 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5774 passed 89 to 4 with 5 excused.
Senate Bill 5786 passed 90 to 3 with 5 excused.
Senate Joint Memorial 8005 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5021 passed 92 to 0 with 6 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5022 passed 92 to 0 with 6 excused.
Senate Bill 5046 passed 92 to 0 with 6 excused.
Senate Bill 5050 passed 92 to 0 with 6 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5077 passed 70 to 22 with 6 excused.
Senate Bill 5102 passed 92 to 0 with 6 excused.
Senate Bill 5114 passed 91 to 2 with 5 excused.
We broke for lunch and are back on the House Floor voting on bills again.
Substitute Senate Bill 5135 passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5148 passed 84 to 10 with 4 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5153 passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Senate Bill 5161 passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Senate Bill 5186 passed 89 to 5 with 4 excused.
Senate Bill 5207 passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5210 passed 93 to 3 with 4 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5221 passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5227 passed 94 to 4 with 4 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5282 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5352 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
Senate Bill 5355 passed 89 to 4 with 5 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5400 passed 92 to 1 with 5 excused.
Senate Bill 5417 passed 87 to 6 with 5 excused.
Senate Bill 5446 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5458 passed 65 to 28 with 5 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5459 passed 90 to 3 with 5 excused.
Senate Bill 5465 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
Senate Bill 5466 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5484 passed 83 to 10 with 5 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5507 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5517 passed 81 to 12 with 5 excused.
Senate Bill 5541 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5556 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5616 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
Senate Bill 5627 passed 71 to 22 with 5 excused.
Senate Bill 5674 passed 81 to 12 with 5 excused.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5699 passed 87 to 6 with 5 excused.
Senate Bill 5712 passed 90 to 3 with 5 excused.
Senate Bill 5751 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5761 passed 57 to 36 with 5 excused.
Substitute Senate Bill 5774 passed 89 to 4 with 5 excused.
Senate Bill 5786 passed 90 to 3 with 5 excused.
Senate Joint Memorial 8005 passed 93 to 0 with 5 excused.
Monday, April 8, 2013
April 8th - 2013 Regular Legislative Session Day 85
We received word today that the House Appropriations Committee will be hearing the Operating Budget on Wednesday at 3:30 PM. Here’s the best part … we’re not hearing the budget passed by the Senate last week, we’re hearing a striking amendment that encompasses the House Democrat’s budget AND the proposed striking amendment won’t be available for public review until 12:30 on Wednesday. This will be a 400-plus page bill and 3 hours for the public and legislators to review it. How’s that for open government?
April 8th - 2013 Regular Legislative Session Day 85
Monday morning and we’re in the Appropriations Committee considering six bills for Executive Action. Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5176, Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5237, Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5244, Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5329, Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5405, and Second Substitute Senate Bill 5732. It could be a short day in Appropriations, but we’ll see how many new amendments pop up.
I spent the weekend in Olympia, while Molly and Tiffany were in Pullman for a volleyball tournament. I was able to get one budget read and a few errands ran, but I would have rather spent the weekend with my girls. With 21 days left in the 2013 Regular Legislative Session, we’re likely going to get pretty busy and we’re starting to hear rumors of a Special Session.
I spent the weekend in Olympia, while Molly and Tiffany were in Pullman for a volleyball tournament. I was able to get one budget read and a few errands ran, but I would have rather spent the weekend with my girls. With 21 days left in the 2013 Regular Legislative Session, we’re likely going to get pretty busy and we’re starting to hear rumors of a Special Session.
Friday, April 5, 2013
April 5th - 2013 Regular Legislative Session Day 82
The six bills we will be considering for Executive Action in the Appropriations Committee are House Bill 2016, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5176, Substitute Senate Bill 5195, Senate Bill 5337, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5480, and Second Substitute Senate Bill 5732.
April 5th - 2013 Regular Legislative Session Day 82
The next six bills we will be hearing include, Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5237 assigns responsibilities to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to continue implementation of a Comprehensive Literacy Plan and support school districts in reading and early literacy; requires school districts to provide a system of instruction and services in reading and early literacy that includes screening and diagnostic assessments, use of evidence-based instructional strategies, continuous use of data, partnerships with community organizations, and family engagement; makes the third grade reading assessment an accountability measure for these efforts; directs the State Board of Education (SBE) to monitor results and progress in third grade reading and submit its findings to the OSPI biennially; and requires the OSPI to submit recommendations based on the SBE report by December 1 of each even-numbered year.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5329 updates the criteria used by the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to identify persistently lowest-achieving schools to conform to revised federal rules and guidance, to be applied equally to both Title I and non-Title I schools; permits state as well as federal funds to be used for school improvement in a Required Action District (RAD); replaces a requirement that a RAD use one of four federal intervention models with a requirement for use of a school improvement model approved by the SPI; authorizes the State Board of Education to designate a RAD that has implemented a required action plan for at least three years and has not made adequate progress to a new Level II RAD process; directs that the SPI work with the school board to develop a Level II Plan that includes specified interventions and conditions binding on the district; provides a process and authority for the SPI to direct actions if the school board does not agree to a Level II Plan, or if the Level II Plan is not implemented as specified; directs the SPI to design a system of support, assistance, and intervention that applies equally to Title I and non-Title I schools if funds are available, and is implemented in the 2014-15 school year; and establishes a legislative task force to oversee implementation and monitor outcomes from the educational accountability system.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5405 expands the criteria which allow youth who age out of foster care to become eligible for extended foster care services and makes the eligibility subject to funds appropriated; requires the Department of Social and Health Services to provide written notice of and explanation of availability of extended foster care services to youth in foster care between the ages of 17 years and 17 years and six months; and applies the provisions of the act prospectively.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5551 establishes standards for the appointment of an evaluator to conduct competency evaluations when performance targets for the completion of evaluations of in-custody defendants are not being met in a county; requires the Department of Social and Health Services (Department) to reimburse the county for the costs of the appointed evaluator in an amount that is at least equivalent to the amount for evaluations conducted by the Department, subject to amounts appropriated for this specific purpose; and requires the Office of the State Human Resources Director to gather and report on market salary data for psychologists and psychiatrists employed by the state.
Second Substitute Senate Bill 5595 defines the Early Achievers Program and the program goals; requires the Department of Early Learning (DEL) to convene a parent and provider oversight board; outlines specific responsibilities of the DEL and the Department of Social and Health Services with regards to the Working Connections Child Care Program (WCCC); creates a legislative task force to examine certain components of the WCCC; and incorporates some of the recommendations from the Aclara Report into practice.
Second Substitute Senate Bill 5794 defines Alternative Learning Experiences (ALE) by type of course rather than by type of program; defines site-based ALE courses as providing at least 20 percent weekly in-person instructional contact; defines remote ALE courses as providing less than 20 percent weekly in-person instructional contact; uses a current definition of an online ALE course but clarifies that the primary instructional contact must be with a teacher; allocates funding for ALE courses using the statewide average Basic Education rate for high school students; adjusts provisions of the school choice laws regarding transfer of students between resident and nonresident districts to enroll in online courses; and directs the Office of Financial Management to conduct a study and create a proposal for an efficient and sustainable funding alternative for the ALE with an increased focus on educational outcomes.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5329 updates the criteria used by the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to identify persistently lowest-achieving schools to conform to revised federal rules and guidance, to be applied equally to both Title I and non-Title I schools; permits state as well as federal funds to be used for school improvement in a Required Action District (RAD); replaces a requirement that a RAD use one of four federal intervention models with a requirement for use of a school improvement model approved by the SPI; authorizes the State Board of Education to designate a RAD that has implemented a required action plan for at least three years and has not made adequate progress to a new Level II RAD process; directs that the SPI work with the school board to develop a Level II Plan that includes specified interventions and conditions binding on the district; provides a process and authority for the SPI to direct actions if the school board does not agree to a Level II Plan, or if the Level II Plan is not implemented as specified; directs the SPI to design a system of support, assistance, and intervention that applies equally to Title I and non-Title I schools if funds are available, and is implemented in the 2014-15 school year; and establishes a legislative task force to oversee implementation and monitor outcomes from the educational accountability system.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5405 expands the criteria which allow youth who age out of foster care to become eligible for extended foster care services and makes the eligibility subject to funds appropriated; requires the Department of Social and Health Services to provide written notice of and explanation of availability of extended foster care services to youth in foster care between the ages of 17 years and 17 years and six months; and applies the provisions of the act prospectively.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5551 establishes standards for the appointment of an evaluator to conduct competency evaluations when performance targets for the completion of evaluations of in-custody defendants are not being met in a county; requires the Department of Social and Health Services (Department) to reimburse the county for the costs of the appointed evaluator in an amount that is at least equivalent to the amount for evaluations conducted by the Department, subject to amounts appropriated for this specific purpose; and requires the Office of the State Human Resources Director to gather and report on market salary data for psychologists and psychiatrists employed by the state.
Second Substitute Senate Bill 5595 defines the Early Achievers Program and the program goals; requires the Department of Early Learning (DEL) to convene a parent and provider oversight board; outlines specific responsibilities of the DEL and the Department of Social and Health Services with regards to the Working Connections Child Care Program (WCCC); creates a legislative task force to examine certain components of the WCCC; and incorporates some of the recommendations from the Aclara Report into practice.
Second Substitute Senate Bill 5794 defines Alternative Learning Experiences (ALE) by type of course rather than by type of program; defines site-based ALE courses as providing at least 20 percent weekly in-person instructional contact; defines remote ALE courses as providing less than 20 percent weekly in-person instructional contact; uses a current definition of an online ALE course but clarifies that the primary instructional contact must be with a teacher; allocates funding for ALE courses using the statewide average Basic Education rate for high school students; adjusts provisions of the school choice laws regarding transfer of students between resident and nonresident districts to enroll in online courses; and directs the Office of Financial Management to conduct a study and create a proposal for an efficient and sustainable funding alternative for the ALE with an increased focus on educational outcomes.
April 5th - 2013 Regular Legislative Session Day 82
My day today is filled with a House Appropriations Committee meeting where we’ll be hearing ten bills and considering six bills for Executive Action. The first five bills include, Substitute House Bill 1971 requires retailers of prepaid wireless telephone service to collect and remit the Enhanced 911 tax; repeals the taxes funding the Washington Telephone Assistance and Telecommunications Relay Service programs and requires the programs to be funded by State General Fund appropriations; repeals the state and local sales and use tax exemption for local residential landline service; and establishes a temporary state universal communications services program.
House Bill 2022 directs the Health Care Authority to require dispensing of contraceptive drugs with up to a one-year supply provided at one time; requires contracts with managed care plans to allow on-site dispensing of prescribed contraceptive drugs at family planning clinics; and requires dispensing practices for contraceptive drugs to follow clinical guidelines.
Substitute Senate Bill 5045 creates a special permit for day spas to offer a complimentary glass of wine or beer to customers for on-premise consumption and defines "day spa" for the purposes of the special permit.
Second Substitute Senate Bill 5213 requires that contracts with managed health care systems under Medicaid include incentives for pharmacists and primary care providers to provide services to review the appropriateness and effectiveness of drugs for patients with medications for multiple chronic conditions.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5237 assigns responsibilities to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to continue implementation of a Comprehensive Literacy Plan and support school districts in reading and early literacy; requires school districts to provide a system of instruction and services in reading and early literacy that includes screening and diagnostic assessments, use of evidence-based instructional strategies, continuous use of data, partnerships with community organizations, and family engagement; makes the third grade reading assessment an accountability measure for these efforts; directs the State Board of Education (SBE) to monitor results and progress in third grade reading and submit its findings to the OSPI biennially; and requires the OSPI to submit recommendations based on the SBE report by December 1 of each even-numbered year.
House Bill 2022 directs the Health Care Authority to require dispensing of contraceptive drugs with up to a one-year supply provided at one time; requires contracts with managed care plans to allow on-site dispensing of prescribed contraceptive drugs at family planning clinics; and requires dispensing practices for contraceptive drugs to follow clinical guidelines.
Substitute Senate Bill 5045 creates a special permit for day spas to offer a complimentary glass of wine or beer to customers for on-premise consumption and defines "day spa" for the purposes of the special permit.
Second Substitute Senate Bill 5213 requires that contracts with managed health care systems under Medicaid include incentives for pharmacists and primary care providers to provide services to review the appropriateness and effectiveness of drugs for patients with medications for multiple chronic conditions.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5237 assigns responsibilities to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to continue implementation of a Comprehensive Literacy Plan and support school districts in reading and early literacy; requires school districts to provide a system of instruction and services in reading and early literacy that includes screening and diagnostic assessments, use of evidence-based instructional strategies, continuous use of data, partnerships with community organizations, and family engagement; makes the third grade reading assessment an accountability measure for these efforts; directs the State Board of Education (SBE) to monitor results and progress in third grade reading and submit its findings to the OSPI biennially; and requires the OSPI to submit recommendations based on the SBE report by December 1 of each even-numbered year.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
April 4th - 2013 Regular Legislative Session Day 81
My only Committee meeting today is in the House Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government where we’re hearing nine bills. House Bill 1888 authorizes the Director of the Department of Agriculture to issue licenses for the growing of industrial hemp; designates industrial hemp as an agricultural product which may be grown, produced, possessed, and commercially traded pursuant to the requirements of the act; creates an industrial hemp account in the State Treasury that is funded by licensing fees; and authorizes Washington State University to undertake research regarding industrial hemp production in this state.
Substitute Senate Bill 5369 recreates the Geothermal Account to receive and direct the distribution of all revenues related to geothermal resource extraction on federal lands located in Washington; updates the existing definition of "geothermal resources" to add specific inclusions and exemptions; and clarifies the relationship among geothermal resource wells and water wells.
Substitute Senate Bill 5289 authorizes the sale of the Discover Pass at a discounted rate for sales, bundling, and partnership opportunities and provides an exception for the Discover Pass requirements for motor vehicles operating on certain roads managed by the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Second Substitute Senate Bill 5540 allows the Insurance Commissioner to enter into reciprocal agreements to allow health insurance policies to be sold across state lines.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5603 establishes the Washington Coastal Marine Advisory Council within the Office of the Governor to serve as an advisory body and forum for communication on coastal marine waters issues and establishes the Washington Marine Resources Advisory Council within the Office of the Governor to coordinate and implement certain activities pertaining to the impacts of ocean acidification through June 2017.
House Bill 2024 provides that the Attorney General is not required to institute or prosecute actions on behalf of state officers against the state or a county in matters regarding the level or sufficiency of fiscal appropriations.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5105 requires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to create a list of approved housing providers; limits payment of vouchers for offenders to the providers on the list, if more than two voucher recipients will be residing per dwelling unit; requires that the DOC limit the concentration of approved housing providers in a single neighborhood and consider a locally created community impact statement before approving a provider; creates a process for local governments to request removal of a housing provider from the list; and requires the DOC to provide transition support to verify that offenders who are using the vouchers in a home with four or more individuals are participating in programs or services.
Substitute Senate Bill 5437 makes it a gross misdemeanor offense (instead of a misdemeanor) to operate a vessel under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or any drug; provides that any person who operates a vessel is deemed to have given consent to a breath or blood test when an arresting officer has reasonable grounds to believe the person was operating the vessel while under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or any drug; provides that a person, believed to have committed certain boating violations, could be issued an infraction if he or she refuses to take the breath or blood test upon the request of a police officer; and establishes specific boating safety criteria for any person who has vessels for rent, lease, charter, or use and makes a violation of such criteria a civil infraction unless it is the person's third violation, in which case it is a misdemeanor offense.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5860 provides that the Attorney General (AG) is not required to institute or prosecute actions on behalf of Superior Court judges against the state or a county with respect to fiscal issues and provides that any duty on the part of the AG to continue to prosecute an action on behalf of Superior Court judges ceases after the effective date of the act.
We may also take Executive Action on nine bills … HB 2024, ESB 5105, SSB 5369, SSB 5437, 2SSB 5540, ESB 5603, SSB 5760, and ESB 5860.
Substitute Senate Bill 5369 recreates the Geothermal Account to receive and direct the distribution of all revenues related to geothermal resource extraction on federal lands located in Washington; updates the existing definition of "geothermal resources" to add specific inclusions and exemptions; and clarifies the relationship among geothermal resource wells and water wells.
Substitute Senate Bill 5289 authorizes the sale of the Discover Pass at a discounted rate for sales, bundling, and partnership opportunities and provides an exception for the Discover Pass requirements for motor vehicles operating on certain roads managed by the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Second Substitute Senate Bill 5540 allows the Insurance Commissioner to enter into reciprocal agreements to allow health insurance policies to be sold across state lines.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5603 establishes the Washington Coastal Marine Advisory Council within the Office of the Governor to serve as an advisory body and forum for communication on coastal marine waters issues and establishes the Washington Marine Resources Advisory Council within the Office of the Governor to coordinate and implement certain activities pertaining to the impacts of ocean acidification through June 2017.
House Bill 2024 provides that the Attorney General is not required to institute or prosecute actions on behalf of state officers against the state or a county in matters regarding the level or sufficiency of fiscal appropriations.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5105 requires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to create a list of approved housing providers; limits payment of vouchers for offenders to the providers on the list, if more than two voucher recipients will be residing per dwelling unit; requires that the DOC limit the concentration of approved housing providers in a single neighborhood and consider a locally created community impact statement before approving a provider; creates a process for local governments to request removal of a housing provider from the list; and requires the DOC to provide transition support to verify that offenders who are using the vouchers in a home with four or more individuals are participating in programs or services.
Substitute Senate Bill 5437 makes it a gross misdemeanor offense (instead of a misdemeanor) to operate a vessel under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or any drug; provides that any person who operates a vessel is deemed to have given consent to a breath or blood test when an arresting officer has reasonable grounds to believe the person was operating the vessel while under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or any drug; provides that a person, believed to have committed certain boating violations, could be issued an infraction if he or she refuses to take the breath or blood test upon the request of a police officer; and establishes specific boating safety criteria for any person who has vessels for rent, lease, charter, or use and makes a violation of such criteria a civil infraction unless it is the person's third violation, in which case it is a misdemeanor offense.
Engrossed Senate Bill 5860 provides that the Attorney General (AG) is not required to institute or prosecute actions on behalf of Superior Court judges against the state or a county with respect to fiscal issues and provides that any duty on the part of the AG to continue to prosecute an action on behalf of Superior Court judges ceases after the effective date of the act.
We may also take Executive Action on nine bills … HB 2024, ESB 5105, SSB 5369, SSB 5437, 2SSB 5540, ESB 5603, SSB 5760, and ESB 5860.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
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