FIRST DAY, JANUARY 13, 2014 1 SIXTY THIRD LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION FIRST DAY House Chamber, Olympia, Monday, January 13, 2014 The House was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by the Speaker. ballot; and extend time for gathering initiative petition signatures. The Clerk called the roll and a quorum was present. Should this measure be enacted into law? Yes 629,584 The flags were escorted to the rostrum by the Washington No 1,058,572 State Patrol Honor Guard. The Speaker led the Chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance. The prayer was offered by Pastor Greg Initiative Measure No. 522 Asimakoupoulos, Chaplain of Covenant Shores Retirement Initiative Measure No. 522 concerns labeling of genetically- Community. engineered foods. This measure would require most raw agricultural commodities, processed foods, and seeds and seed Pastor Greg Asimakoupoulos: “Gracious Creator, For the stocks, if produced using genetic engineering, as defined, to be chance to play another day, we give you thanks. For the emotions labeled as genetically engineered when offered for retail sale. that energize our Super Bowl dreams, we are grateful. Thank you, Should this measure be enacted into law? God, for fresh starts and new beginnings. Thank you, Father, for a Yes 857,511 new day. As this new legislative session dawns, enlighten these No 895,557 who hear my voice with brilliant ideas that will dispel the shadows of doubt that darken the optimism of those who have grown Advisory Votes cynical of the political process. Lift the low-lying fog of familiarity that prevents these lawmakers from seeing new Advisory Vote No. 3 possibilities. Where limited visibility clouds their view of Substitute Senate Bill 5444 cooperation and compromise, penetrate the overcast. You who The legislature eliminated, without a vote of the people, a once declared "Let there be light!" fill us with the light of day as leasehold excise tax credit for taxpayers who lease publicly-owned we seek to reflect the Son of Righteousness empowered by energy property, costing approximately $2,000,000 in the first ten years, that is found in humility, honesty, forgiveness and trust. For our for government spending. This tax increase should be: Governor, the Speaker and each representative, we ask your Repealed 737,365 blessing, gracious God. May the 12th Man loyalty that unifies our Maintained 813,990 state characterize the teamwork of these who scrimmage daily toward a common goal. Advisory Vote No. 4 In your holy name we pray, Amen.” Senate Bill 5627 The legislature imposed, without a vote of the people, an aircraft There being no objection, the House advanced to the third excise tax on commuter air carriers in lieu of property tax, costing order of business. approximately $500,000 in its first ten years, for government spending. This tax increase should be: MESSAGES FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE Repealed 724,935 Maintained 835,415 CANVASS OF THE RETURNS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION Advisory Vote No. 5 HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2013 Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1846 The legislature extended, without a vote of the people, the I, Kim Wyman, Secretary of State of the state of Washington, do insurance premium tax to some insurance for pediatric oral hereby certify that according to the provisions of RCW services, costing an amount that cannot currently be estimated, for 29A.60.250 and RCW 29A.60.260, I have canvassed the returns of government spending. This tax increase should be: the 1,772,290 ballots cast by the 3,914,786 registered voters of the Repealed 937,473 state for and against the initiatives and advisory measures, and for Maintained 612,611 those legislative and judicial offices whose jurisdiction encompasses more than one county, which were submitted to the Advisory Vote No. 6 vote of the people at the November 5, 2013, General Election as Second Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1971 received from the County Auditors. The legislature eliminated, without a vote of the people, a retail sales tax exemption for certain telephone and telecommunications Initiatives to the Legislature services, costing approximately $397,000,000 in the first ten years, for government spending. This tax increase should be: Initiative Measure No. 517 Repealed 814,968 Initiative Measure No. 517 concerns initiative and referendum Maintained 744,392 measures. This measure would set penalties for interfering with or retaliating against signature-gatherers and petition-signers; require Advisory Vote No. 7 that all measures receiving sufficient signatures appear on the Engrossed House Bill 2075 2 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE The legislature extended, without a vote of the people, estate tax IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and on certain property transfers and increased rates for estates over affixed the Seal of the State of Washington this 7th day of January, $4,000,000, costing approximately $478,000,000 in the first ten 2014. years, for government spending. This tax increase should be: Repealed 765,187 Kim Wyman Maintained 803,695 Secretary of State Legislative Offices RESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVE DAVE Legislative District 7 ¬– State Senator UPTHEGROVE John Smith (Prefers Republican Party) 16,324 Brian Dansel (Prefers Republican Party) 18,873 December 15, 2013 Legislative District 26 – State Senator The Honorable Jay Inslee, Jan Angel (Prefers Republican Party) 24,112 Governor, State of Washington Nathan Schlicher (Prefers Democratic Party) 22,192 Post Office Box 40002 Olympia, WA 98504 Judicial Offices Court of Appeals, Division 3, District 2 – Judge Position 1 Dear Governor Inslee, John Gary Metro 24,933 George Fearing 58,301 I am hereby submitting my resignation from the Washington State Legislature effective at the end of the day today, December 15th, IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and 2013. affixed the seal of the state of Washington on this 4h day of December, 2013, at Olympia, the State Capital. I previously submitted a letter identifying December 31st as my final day. By way of this letter, I am moving up the effective date KIM WYMAN of my resignation. Secretary of State Sincerely, PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATION INITIATIVE TO THE LEGISLATURE NO. 591 Dave Upthegrove State Representative Pursuant to Article II, Section 1, of the Washington State 33rd District (Position 2) Constitution and RCW 29A.72.230, prior to the deadline of January 3, the Office of the Secretary of State received signature MESSAGE FROM THE KING COUNTY COUNCIL petitions submitted in support of Initiative to the Legislature No. 591, "Protect Our Gun Rights." December 17, 2013 The Office of the Secretary of State is currently examining A MOTION making an appointment to fill the vacancy in the signatures. Article II, Section 1, of the Washington State position of state representative for the 33rd legislative district. Constitution requires 246,372 valid signatures. WHEREAS , a vacancy exists in the position of state rd I hereby attach a true and correct copy of Initiative to the representative for the 33 legislative district due to the resignation Legislature No. 591. of Representative Dave Upthegrove following his election as King County councilmember representing council district five, and IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and WHEREAS , the 33rd legislative district Democratic precinct affixed the Seal of the State of Washington this 7th day of January, committee officers have met to consider candidates for the 2014. position, and WHEREAS , the King County Democratic Central Kim Wyman Committee has submitted the names of three nominees to fill the Secretary of State vacancy; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATION INITIATIVE TO THE King County: Mia Gregerson is hereby appointed to the position LEGISLATURE NO. 594 of state representative for the 33rd legislative district. Pursuant to Article II, Section 1, of the Washington State KING COUNTY COUNCIL Constitution and RCW 29A.72.230, prior to the deadline of KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON January 3, the Office of the Secretary of State received signature petitions submitted in support of Initiative to the Legislature No. Anne Noris, Clerk of the Council 594, "Background Check for Gun Sales and Transfers." RESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVE JAMIE The Office of the Secretary of State is currently examining PEDERSEN signatures. Article II, Section 1, of the Washington State Constitution requires 246,372 valid signatures. December 11, 2013 I hereby attach a true and correct copy of Initiative to the The Honorable Jay Inslee Legislature No. 594. Governor, State of Washington Legislative Building FIRST DAY, JANUARY 13, 2014 3 Olympia, WA 98504 I'm proud to accept the appointment of Senator to the 38th Legislative District and therefore officially resigning my elected Dear Governor Inslee: position as 38th District State Representative, Position 1. Pursuant to RCW 42.12.020, please accept this as my formal resignation As you are aware, Senator Ed Murray was elected as Mayor from the Washington State House of Representatives. My of Seattle and has tendered his resignation as State Senator for the resignation will be effective November 27, 2013. 43rd Legislative District. Pursuant to Article II, Section 15 of the It's been an honor and privilege to serve with my colleagues Washington State Constitution , the King County Democratic in the House of Representatives since January 1, 2003. I look Central Committee has nominated me to fill the 43rd District forward to continuing my work on behalf of the great people of Senate seat and has also made nominations for my successor in the 38th in the role of Senator. House of Representatives , contingent on my appointment by the King County Council to the Senate seat. Sincerely, In order to promote a quick and orderly succession and continuity of representation for the 43rd District in the state John McCoy legislature, I am writing to let you know that I will resign from Position 1 from the 43rd District in the House of Representatives MESSAGE FROM THE SNOHOMISH COUNTY immediately after (and contingent on) my appointment to the 43rd COUNCIL District State Senate seat.