registering 16 year olds to vote 1279

It's back and has passed the house. Needs to just stay in committee. We have enough voter fraud. If kids can't register to vote, they also can't learn how to vote.

2148

The bill is in rules. They will probably alert allies and try to release and vote before pro-life people can be alerted. Pray.

Resolution supporting Israel

The number is 4002 and was introduced last year. Pray that it will get out of committee.

Bills that need ACTION

Call hotline – 1-800-562-6000

 

1257 Notification of parents before an abortion SUPPORT

5156 Same as above but not listed as a companion bill SUPPORT

2148/6359 requiring insurance for abortion OPPOSE

1506 3rd party visitation OPPOSE

2154/6449 Restricting the practice of sexual orientation change efforts with minors OPPOSE

2080 – vacating convictions from the fish-ins SUPPORT too little too late, but still a little

Amendment 591 gun rights SUPPORT being heard in the House

Updated complete list of bills needing prayer

Prayer

Health related:

Abortion
1257 Notification of parents before an abortion SUPPORT
5156 Same as above but not listed as a companion bill SUPPORT
2127; 2139/5980; 6170 wording looks like it would allow harassment of pro-life, natural healing, etc. medical professionals OPPOSE
2148/6359 requiring insurance for abortion OPPOSE
6407 allows minors to consent to healthcare I assume abortion is meant OPPOSE

Other

2153/6073  mandatory coverage for obscure intestinal problem by the bills sponsors suspect due to incorrect usage of the colon; no special requirements for cancer, heart disease, even pregnancy OPPOSE
2419/6173 failure to follow federal guidelines not malpractice SUPPORT

BALLOT MEASURES

INITIATIVES
591 good 594 bad dueling gun control initiatives

AMENDMENTS not likely any will make it so just to make you aware

“Any amendment or amendments to this Constitution may be proposed in either branch of the legislature; and if the same shall be agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two houses, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be entered on their journals, with the ayes and noes thereon, and be submitted to the qualified electors of the state for their approval, at the next general election; and if the people approve and ratify such amendment or amendments, by a majority of the electors voting thereon, the same shall become part of this Constitution, and proclamation thereof shall be made by the governor:”
4211 requires 60% to pass an operating budget NOT NECESSARY
4212/8211 providing for government in emergency ????
4213 term limits on the legislature SUPPORT
4215 finance control NOT IMPORTANT FOR MY PURPOSES TO PRAY ABOUT WILL WATCH
4216 simple majority not 60% to pass school levies OPPOSE
8212 legislators have to pass a budget to get a raise SUPPORT
8213 2/3 to raise taxes SUPPORT
8214 keeping government from using executive privilege to avoid open government requests SUPPORT

BUDGETS/MONEY

BUDGET
2185/2244/6200 cap budget – building etc JUST PRAY WISDOM FOR THE BUDGETS
2224/6020 operating budget – most stuff
6100 transportation budget

MONEY

2092 – restrict transportation funds from being used for art SUPPORT need roads and usually occult
2104 – requires transportation contracts to be posted online  SUPPORT more transparency
2123 - adds freight mobility to goals of transportation SUPPORT You think roads for cars too
6230 - very complex sliding sales tax rate by income OPPOSE

CRIME

2102 makes it harder for a criminal to sue his victim SUPPORT
2122/5965 evaluations of prisoners held as violent sex offenders SUPPORT probably to avoid litigation
2250 making it a crime to distribute intimate images SUPPORT could take pictures from outside your window and distribute no recourse
2257 same crime different circumstances victim allowed photos for personal view not distribution SUPPORT
2324 stipulates when you can use force including deadly force against intruders SUPPORT
2475 short-barrel guns in accordance with federal law SUPPORT
2551 – legal to possess firearm during an emergency SUPPORT
2644/6339 – against human trafficking SUPPORT
2664 - protecting self, others, property from dangerous animals SUPPORT
2669 - DNA of arrestees SUPPORT
5956 - allows transfer of short-barrel guns in accordance with federal law SUPPORT
6435 – mandatory restitution by sexual predators SUPPORT

ENVIRONMENT –AGENDA 21

1950 – renewable water/energy SUPPORT
2093 – use federal environmental standards only none added by state SUPPORT
2112/6058 – hydro power renewable SUPPORT? currently water power is not considered renewal may be part of energy swap
2143/6184 – bans GMO salmon from WA SUPPORT already label farm or wild
2151 – state takeover of local trail systems OPPOSE
2183 – UW study to conserve energy OPPOSE
2186/5995 – easier to do sewers environmentally SUPPORT
2234 -  more power to master plan people OPPOSE
2261 – must identify science behind fish and wildlife actions SUPPORT
2262 – same for ecology SUPPORT
2288/5983 – limit the power of growth management boards SUPPORT
2312/6417 – big brother in action to make business pay Agenda 21 suspected OPPOSE
2425/6187  Agenda 21 lingo  OPPOSE
2478  - voluntary compliance water standards for ranchers SUPPORT
2630 - label GMO fish SUPPORT
2654 - UW climate change groups OPPOSE
2676 – more water renewable SUPPORT ?
5983 – limit GMA boards SUPPORT
5992 – allows hydo power to be considered renewable energy SUPPORT
6028  - energy produced by solid waste is renewable energy  SUPPORT
6052 - rec land purchases must be cleared by the leg SUPPORT
6194 - allow a way for cities to opt out of Growth Management Acts SUPPORT
6207/2631 - protects private landowners SUPPORT
6343 - no GMO salmon SUPPORT
6349 - restricts eminent  domain SUPPORT
6372 - growth management hearings board members competent  Cheryl Pflug bill 2

FAMILY

1506 3^rd party visitation OPPOSE
2174/6247  giving parents rights to raise kids the way they want to within reason SUPPORT
2190 forbidding female genatalia mutilation MY CONCERN HERE IS NOT THE OBVIOUS, HIS IS CRUEL, BUT HOW MUCH IS HAPPENING HERE AND IS THIS GOING TO LEAD TO ALSO FORBIDDING CIRCUMCISION Pray for wisdom, I hope I am wrong and the practice of harming girls can be outlawed safely
2154/6449 Restricting the practice of sexual orientation change efforts with minors OPPOSE
2559/6364 no parental rights for rapist SUPPORT

GOVERNMENT

1817 - bill passed first day of session to give financial to children brought here illegally and now grown OPPOSE there is a shortage of funds for deserving kids already, I feel for them too and yes it is our fault they are here as the government not only doesn’t enforce the law, but encourages them to come. Just not the way to fix it
2080 – vacating convictions from the fish-ins SUPPORT too little too late, but still a little
2105 – requires public bodies to post the agenda online 24 hours before the meeting SUPPORT
2121/5964 – train public employees for open records SUPPORT
2192/6045 – easier permitting SUPPORT
2220 – Obamacare fiasco cover up? Pray
2272 – forbid state to help feds collect data on citizens without a warrant SUPPORT
2274 – unions for attorney generals OPPOSE
2289 – traffic tickets to legislators during session, just not appear until afterwards SUPPORT
2299 – local governments can opt out of prevailing wage requirements SUPPORT
2319 – legal notice on website -   OPPOSE should not have to monitor websites to get information
2322 – forbidding local governments from stopping marijuana shops in their jurisdiction OPPOSE
2369 - requires 72 hours before a hearing, must have hearing in session being voted on, no title only bills, etc. SUPPORT
2525 – public money for Supreme Court candidates OPPOSE
2552 – makes paid signature gathering harder OPPOSE usually enforcing current laws sufficient
2561 – ballots received not postmarked by election day, exceptions for military SUPPORT
2586 – cameras in ballot processing area SUPPORT
2606 - restricting the storing of data from traffic and other general  surveillance recording devices SUPPORT
2623 - steps to take to prevent getting the run around by state agencies SUPPORT
2638 - force local governments to accept pot stores OPPOSE
5988 – restricting political fundraising if a budget is not in place SUPPORT
6088 – reducing the state supreme court to 7 members OPPOSE
6098 – tightening campaign reporting for NGO’s  (if applied across the board good, if only against conservative orgs no) Pray
6118 – restricting use of foreign law if it conflicts with constitutional rights SUPPORT
6130 – public employee collective bargaining meetings must be open SUPPORT
6183 - collective bargaining sessions must be open SUPPORT
6303 - Cheryl Pflugg bill 1. If incumbent withdraws ability to file a replacement SUPPORT
6305 - 401K not pension for elected officials SUPPORT
6323 – change PDC to reflect both parties SUPPORT
6350 – damages to parties damaged by violation of the state Constitution SUPPORT
6433 – forbidding discrimination due to creed SUPPORT

MISCELLANEOUS

2178 – regulate private drones SUPPORT
2179 – regulate government drones SUPPORT
6078 – native American heritage day a legal holiday GOOD TO SUPPORT IST NATION, NEED ANOTHER HOLIDAY?
6172 limits government surveillance SUPPORT

PROPERTY RIGHTS

2150 – reduce liability for letting others use land for recreation SUPPORT
2180  - control of personal data posted online by poster  SUPPORT
2271 – recovering damages for suits that cause delay in a building project for that purpose SUPPORT
2588 - Obamacare treatment of business on steroids. Punish employers who have a lot of part time employees exempting them from penalties. The state has found a way.
6053 union members can donate to charity in lieu of some union fees if use is against personal religious beliefs SUPPORT
6087 – protection of farms from state over-regulation SUPPORT
6089 – forbidding eminent domain for economic reasons SUPPORT
6125 – can’t take property by eminent domain to transfer to agency of another state SUPPORT
6329 make business hire disabled by the numbers OPPOSE

SCHOOLS

2133 maintaining privacy of student records SUPPORT
2282 meddling with private preschools, possibly a problem for Christ centered ones OPPOSE
2313/6161 Common core for WA OPPOSE
2377/6127 voluntary rating program for preschools PRAY not sure I trust this
2441 simple majority to pass levies OPPOSE
5960 change teacher evaluations to match federal guidelines DON’T LIKE FEDERAL CONTROL
6106 making charter schools rate teachers like public schools OPPOSE

Hearings for last week of January

HEARINGS

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6098 Jan 27 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Governmental Operations at 10:00 AM
6172 Jan 27 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 1:30 PM
6305 Jan 27 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM

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6045 Jan 28 Scheduled for public hearing and executive session in the Senate Committee on Trade & Economic Development at 8:00 AM.
6194 Jan 28 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Governmental Operations at 10:00 AM.
6087 Jan 28 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Water & Rural Economic Development at 10:00 AM.
2299  Jan 28 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM.

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2234 Jan 29 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government at 8:00 AM.
2288 Jan 29 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government at 8:00 AM.
2478 Jan 29 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Environment at 1:30 PM.
2644 Jan 29 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Public Safety at 1:30 PM

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2559 Jan 30 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 8:00 AM.
6183 Jan 30 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Governmental Operations at 10:00 AM
6303 Jan 30 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Governmental Operations at 10:00 AM
2377 Jan 30 Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human
Services at 10:00 AM.
2322 Jan 30 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Government Accountability & Oversight at 10:00 AM.
2638 Jan 30 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Government Accountability & Oversight at 10:00 AM
6187 Jan 30 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment & Telecommunications at 1:30 PM.
2244  Jan 30 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 1:30 PM.

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2250 & 2257 Jan 31 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Public Safety at 8:00 AM.
2644 scheduled same time or the 29^th at 1:30
2654 Jan 31 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Environment at 8:00 AM. 
2192 Jan 31 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Government Operations & Elections at 8:00 AM.
2525 Jan 31 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Government Operations & Elections at 8:00 AM
5956 Jan 31 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM.
6118 Jan 31 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM
6433 Jan 31 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM

 

 

renewable energy bills

There are competing plans some costing more money than others. Suspect the bills will change as they go  through the process. Pray that God's plan wins.

dueling 1st Amendment measures House hearing

Both 591 & 594 will be heard Jan 28 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 1:30 PM

6449 Senate version of 2451

This bill will drop on Monday. It is the one forbidding sexual orientation counseling of minors. Nooooooooooooo!

2148 has a companion bill 6359

The bill will be introduced tomorrow and assigned a committee.

minimum wage

The state wants to raise the starting salaries by formula instead of letting market forces work. Private industry deals with it by moving the business, hiring fewer workers, not hiring entry level workers, etc. The government has to cut somewhere else. Too many examples to list. Need to follow the example the legislature was so pleased Boeing followed. No guaranteed pension, less raises than desired.
 There are also bills that would provide a training wage, etc.
Pray for wisdom to actually provide jobs, not pay off contributors.

March for Life

Don't forget to come of pray for the March for Life at the Capital. Before and after the 12-1 main event.

Hearing Schedule for Next Week - Includes Monday

 

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2282 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM.

5995 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Governmental Operations at 10:00 AM.

6053 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Commerce & Labor at 1:30 PM.

6073 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Commerce & Labor at 1:30 PM

21

2092 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM

2224 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM

2262 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Environment at 10:00 AM

5965 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections at 10:00 AM.

22

2451 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM.

6088 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 1:30 PM.

6089 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 1:30 PM

6125 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 1:30 PM

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5980 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health Care at 10:00 AM.

6052 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Parks at 1:30 PM

6078 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Governmental Operations at 10:00 AM.

6170 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health Care at 10:00 AM

6207 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Parks at 1:30 PM.

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2261 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM.

2274 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM.

2312 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Environment at 8:00 AM

Bill list to pray for --- very very long

I have a long list because, although a lot of bills will go no where, we want to pray the good bills to have hearings and the bad bills not to have them. Pick a topic to work on, do one a day, or what ever the Lord tells you. More bills will come up. 2148 abortion, 2154 family, 2080 government probably most important.

Prayer

Health related:

Abortion

2127; 2139/5980; 6170 wording looks like it would allow harassment of pro-life, natural healing, etc. medical professionals OPPOSE

2148 requiring insurance for abortion OPPOSE

Other

2153/6073  mandatory coverage for obscure intestinal problem by the bills sponsors suspect due to incorrect usage of the colon; no special requirements for cancer, heart disease, even pregnancy OPPOSE

2419/6173 failure to follow federal guidelines not malpractice SUPPORT

BALLOT MEASURES

INITIATIVES

591 good 594 bad dueling gun control initiatives

AMENDMENTS not likely any will make it so just to make you aware

“Any amendment or amendments to this Constitution may be proposed in either branch of the legislature; and if the same shall be agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two houses, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be entered on their journals, with the ayes and noes thereon, and be submitted to the qualified electors of the state for their approval, at the next general election; and if the people approve and ratify such amendment or amendments, by a majority of the electors voting thereon, the same shall become part of this Constitution, and proclamation thereof shall be made by the governor:”

4211 requires 60% to pass an operating budget NOT NECESSARY

4212/8211 providing for government in emergency ????

4213 term limits on the legislature SUPPORT

4215 finance control NOT IMPORTANT FOR MY PURPOSES TO PRAY ABOUT WILL WATCH

4216 simple majority not 60% to pass school levies OPPOSE

8212 legislators have to pass a budget to get a raise SUPPORT

8213 2/3 to raise taxes SUPPORT

8214 keeping government from using executive privilege to avoid open government requests SUPPORT

FAMILY

2174/6247  giving parents rights to raise kids the way they want to within reason SUPPORT

2190 forbidding female genatalia mutilation MY CONCERN HERE IS NOT THE OBVIOUS, HIS IS CRUEL, BUT HOW MUCH IS HAPPENING HERE AND IS THIS GOING TO LEAD TO ALSO FORBIDDING CIRCUMCISION Pray for wisdom, I hope I am wrong and the practice of harming girls can be outlawed safely

2154 Restricting the practice of sexual orientation change efforts with minors OPPOSE

SCHOOLS

2133 maintaining privacy of student records SUPPORT

2282 meddling with private preschools, possibly a problem for Christ centered ones OPPOSE

2313/6161 Common core for WA OPPOSE

2377/6127 voluntary rating program for preschools PRAY not sure I trust this

2441 simple majority to pass levies OPPOSE

5960 change teacher evaluations to match federal guidelines DON’T LIKE FEDERAL CONTROL

6106 making charter schools rate teachers like public schools OPPOSE

CRIME

2102 makes it harder for a criminal to sue his victim SUPPORT

2122/5965 evaluations of prisoners held as violent sex offenders SUPPORT probably to avoid litigation

2250 making it a crime to distribute intimate images SUPPORT could take pictures from outside your window and distribute no recourse

2257 same crime different circumstances victim allowed photos for personal view not distribution SUPPORT

2324 stipulates when you can use force including deadly force against intruders SUPPORT

2475 short-barrel guns in accordance with federal law SUPPORT

5956 allows transfer of short-barrel guns in accordance with federal law SUPPORT

MONEY

2092 – restrict transportation funds from being used for art SUPPORT need roads and usually occult
2104 – requires transportation contracts to be posted online  SUPPORT more transparency
2123adds freight mobility to goals of transportation SUPPORT You think roads for cars too
6230 very complex sliding sales tax rate by income OPPOSE

 BUDGETS

2185/6200 cap budget – building etc JUST PRAY WISDOM
2224/6020 operating budget – most stuff

6100 transportation budget

PROPERTY RIGHTS

2150 – reduce liability for letting others use land for recreation SUPPORT
2180  - control of personal data posted online by poster  SUPPORT
2271 – recovering damages for suits that cause delay in a building project for that purpose SUPPORT
6053 union members can donate to charity in lieu of some union fees if use is against personal religious beliefs SUPPORT
6087 – protection of farms from state over-regulation SUPPORT
6089 – forbidding eminent domain for economic reasons SUPPORT
6125 – can’t take property by eminent domain to transfer to agency of another state SUPPORT

MISCELLANEOUS

2178 – regulate private drones SUPPORT
2179 – regulate government drones SUPPORT
6078 – native American heritage day a legal holiday GOOD TO SUPPORT IST NATION, NEED ANOTHER HOLIDAY?

6172 limits government surveillance SUPPORT

ENVIRONMENT –AGENDA 21

2093 – use federal environmental standards only none added by state SUPPORT
2112/6058 – hydro power renewable SUPPORT? currently water power is not considered renewal may be part of energy swap
2143/6184 – bans GMO salmon from WA SUPPORT already label farm or wild
2151 – state takeover of local trail systems OPPOSE
2183 – UW study to conserve energy OPPOSE
2186/5995 – easier to do sewers environmentally SUPPORT
2234 -  more power to master plan people OPPOSE
2261 – must identify science behind fish and wildlife actions SUPPORT
2262 – same for ecology SUPPORT
2288/5983 – limit the power of growth management boards SUPPORT
2312 – big brother in action to make business pay Agenda 21 suspected OPPOSE
2425/6187  Agenda 21 lingo  OPPOSE
2478  - voluntary compliance water standards for ranchers SUPPORT
5983 – limit GMA boards SUPPORT
5992 – allows hydo power to be considered renewable energy SUPPORT
6028  - energy produced by solid waste is renewable energy  SUPPORT

6052 - rec land purchases must be cleared by the leg SUPPORT

6194 - allow a way for cities to opt out of Growth Management Acts SUPPORT

6207 - protects private landowners SUPPORT

GOVERNMENT

1817 - bill passed first day of session to give financial to children brought here illegally and now grown OPPOSE there is a shortage of funds for deserving kids already, I feel for them too and yes it is our fault they are here as the government not only doesn’t enforce the law, but encourages them to come. Just not the way to fix it

2080 – vacating convictions from the fish-ins SUPPORT too little too late, but still a little

2105 – requires public bodies to post the agenda online 24 hours before the meeting SUPPORT

2121/5964 – train public employees for open records SUPPORT

2192/6045 – easier permitting SUPPORT

2220 – Obamacare fiasco cover up? pray

2272 – forbid state to help feds collect data on citizens without a warrant SUPPORT

2274 – unions for attorney generals OPPOSE

2289 – traffic tickets to legislators during session, just not appear until afterwards SUPPORT

2299 – local governments can opt out of prevailing wage requirements SUPPORT

2319 – legal notice on website -   OPPOSE should not have to monitor websites to get information

2322 – forbidding local governments from stopping marijuana shops in their jurisdiction OPPOSE

2369 - requires 72 hours before a hearing, must have hearing in session being voted on, no title only bills, etc. SUPPORT

2525 – public money for Supreme Court candidates OPPOSE

5988 – restricting political fundraising if a budget is not in place SUPPORT

6088 – reducing the state supreme court to 7 members OPPOSE

6098 – tightening campaign reporting for NGO’s  (if applied across the board good, if only against conservative orgs no) Pray

6118 – restricting use of foreign law if it conflicts with constitutional rights SUPPORT

6183 - collective bargaining sessions must be open SUPPORT

6303 - 6303 Cheryl Pflugg bill. If incumbent withdraws ability to file a replacement SUPPORT

6305 - 401K not pension for elected officials SUPPORT

most important bills for prayer

2148 the bill requiring all insurance plans that cover pregnancy to cover abortion

2154 Restricting the practice of sexual orientation change efforts with minors

 

OPPOSE BOTH

proposed ballot measures

This is the only post I will make on these. I am guessing none will pass. The initiatives will be on the ballot and can be prayed for then. The Amendments will never get anywhere. But for your information.

BALLOT MEASURES

INITIATIVES

591 good 594 bad dueling gun control initiatives

AMENDMENTS not likely any will make it so just to make you aware

“Any amendment or amendments to this Constitution may be proposed in either branch of the legislature; and if the same shall be agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two houses, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be entered on their journals, with the ayes and noes thereon, and be submitted to the qualified electors of the state for their approval, at the next general election; and if the people approve and ratify such amendment or amendments, by a majority of the electors voting thereon, the same shall become part of this Constitution, and proclamation thereof shall be made by the governor:”

4211 requires 60% to pass an operating budget NOT NECESSARY

4212/8211 providing for government in emergency ????
4213 term limits on the legislature SUPPORT
4215 finance control NOT IMPORTANT FOR MY PURPOSES TO PRAY ABOUT WILL WATCH
4216 simple majority not 60% to pass school levies OPPOSE
8212 legislators have to pass a budget to get a raise SUPPORT
8213 2/3 to raise taxes SUPPORT
8214 keeping government from using executive privilege to avoid open government requests SUPPORT

Hearings on January 17th

2143  -  Banning GMO fish in WA SUPPORT

Jan 17  Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM. 

2151 - state takeover of trail system OPPOSE

Jan 17  Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Environment at 8:00 AM.

5965 - clarify evaluations of sex offenders kept longer than their sentence – probably to avoid litigation SUPPORT

Jan 17  Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM in anticipation of other legislative action.
Jan 21  Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections at 10:00 AM

6127 – flexible plan for preschool improvement  SUPPORT

There is another more rigid plan for public and private schools to oppose
Jan 17  Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 8:00 AM.

burden on private business

There are bills requiring very small businesses to do things that will create a hardship. More prayer

Wasting money

There are a lot of bills trying to add back spending that was cut, adding new programs that will cost money, dubious studies, etc. Just pray for wisdom in spending.

Behind

There are some excuses for not being as up on this as I would like.
1. They are bringing bills up without warning. There is a bill that will stop it, but the very people doing it have to vote for stopping it. More about that bill when I can get in here.
2. I do have a life and I couldn't keep up with the volume of bills. I am catching up but not there yet.
So I apologize.
Hopefully I will be caught up and have the hearings for the rest of this week up sometime tomorrow. I know I have missed some of the hearings happening tomorrow. Just can't get it done and you all have plans for tomorrow anyway. If you are at the capital you can see what is being heard and if not just pray or watch to see if I get something up before the afternoon.
Again sorry for the  delay.

2102 Jan 16th

House Committee on Judiciary at 8:00 AM
makes it harder for a convicted criminal to sue the victim of his crime SUPPORT

HB 2153 Hearing Jam 16

House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 11:00 AM
Concerning the treatment of eosinophilic gastrointestinal associated disorders
Requires all insurance companies to cover this. Guess something common among certain males. Just needs prayer.

2080 Vacating tribal fishing convictions

This bill will remove from the records a conviction for trying to get back the treaty fishing rights owed the tribes. They won in court. This was our civil rights and it would be like removing a conviction for Rosa Parks for staying at the front of the bus.
SUPPORT

schools

This is a general post not about particular bills. It looks like some of the legislators are introducing bills that require some of the issues addressed by the courts also be addressed in collective bargaining agreements. This would be a good thing. However, addressing it and getting results are not the same thing. Soooo. I would ask that there be ongoing prayer about the unions making concessions in favor of the students. Novel idea. Notice I said unions not teachers.

2148 hearing

I went to the hearing. I just signed in and left. I seemed like there were a few less people than last year. I am reading new bills and it is taking time. Hopefully on Wednesday I can get caught up and post hearings further in advance.

House Committee on Public Safety Jan 14th 2122 10AM

2122 - clarify evaluations of sex offenders kept longer than their sentence

probably to avoid legal action by the offenders

1817 from last session

This bill gives financial aid to illegal aliens. This bill was pulled out and passed by the House today. Next it goes to the Senate. OPPOSE

Senate Committee on Energy and Environment & Telecommunications 5992 jan 14 1:30

5992 – allows hydo power to be considered renewable energy SUPPORT

Senate Committee on Ways & Means 5988 Jan 14 3:30 PM

5988 – restricting political fundraising if a budget is not in place SUPPORT

House Committee on Judiciary 1:30 2150

2150 – reduce liability for letting others use land for recreation SUPPORT

House Committee on Technology & Economic Development Tues. Jan 14 1:30 2112 2183

2112 – hydro power renewable SUPPORT

2183 – UW study to conserve energy OPPOSE

House Committee on Government Operations & Elections Tues for 2105, 2121 10 AM House

2105 – requires public bodies to post the agenda online 24 hours before the meeting SUPPORT

2121 – train public employees for open records SUPPORT

2148, 2127, 2139 Monday hearing

All are being heard by the same committee Monday the 13th at 1:30PM in the House. There will be a huge crown due to 2148 so you can't miss it.
2148 is obviously bad as it requires all insurance to cover abortion if it covers pregnancy.
2127 and 2139 created oversight of medical personnel. It is reprogramming, I mean retraining, on topics the bodies choose. I suspect the topic of choice will be abortion, birth control, sexual identity, you get the picture.
Come if you can to sign in opposed to the bills. You don't have to stay. You are on record, the press looks at the people in the halls. There will be plenty of people in the overflow rooms. I go, sign in, look for someone taking pictures, pose, and go run errands. No sense wasting a drive to Olympia.

If you can't attend, call the hotline. For the 2 suspect bills, just they seem unnecessary since they have no real pressing purpose and we are supposed to be saving money. Can be used to intimidate people with unpopular views, whether prolife, natural substances v big pharma, etc.

ballot measures

Really, really long list of bills to be introduced and they waited until Friday. I am working on it.
There are 2 initiatives that if passed will not have to go to the ballot  and 3 constitutional amendments that if passed will be on the ballot.
The initiatives are competing gun control issues.
594 wants more background checks - this is not an issue, keeping track of the people they already know are dangerous doesn't happen and that is an issue.  OPPOSE

591 restricts taking of firearms without due process and forbids background checks past federal standards. SUPPORT

4211 changes the constitution to require a 3/5 vote of both houses to raise taxes like the voters keep passing but the court said we can't. SUPPORT
4213 creates term limits for legislators. This can be a mixed bag, but there are only a few people we would like to stay compared to the opposite so SUPPORT
4212 is emergency powers. I need to do more research on this one. Yes, we need to be prepared, but considering who is in power, not sure they don't already have enough power. We have survived thus far without it and through a world war when a shell landed in Oregon.

Legislative Hotline number

1-800-562-6000
Just call. They want your address and then will relay your message to all 3 of your representatives.

hearing

No bills have been introduced in the legislature. There is no list of bills being introduced on Monday. However, "in anticipation of house activity a hearing has been set for Monday the 13th  at 1:30 PM. This is a repeat of mandatory coverage of abortion 1044 from last year. NOOOOOOO.
Healthcare and Wellness Committee

Senator Shin

I am pasting a Q13 news article in part.
In his letter to the Gov. Jay Inslee, his legislative colleagues and his constituents, Shin said, ““It is with the deepest regret that I resign from the Senate. I have loved this place and the work we do here on behalf of the people of Washington. Unfortunately, I have determined with the assistance of my family that recent health problems and a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease make it impossible for me to represent my constituents in the manner they deserve.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your help and support over the years. It has been a tremendous privilege to be a member of the State Senate and work with such wonderful colleagues. I am grateful for the camaraderie, the work we accomplished, and the valuable lessons learned. I would also like to thank my wife and children for their love, support, and shared belief in the importance of service. Most of all, I would like to express my thanks to the citizens of the 21st Legislative District, who placed their trust in my stewardship for all of these years; it has been my honor and privilege to serve them for the past 17 years. I look forward to assisting the Senate in making this transition as smooth as possible.”


Read more: http://q13fox.com/2014/01/07/citing-alzheimers-diagnosis-state-sen-shin-d-edmonds-resigns/#ixzz2pnGahKza

I think Ed Murray will soon resign as well and I am still waiting to hear who will replace gary Alexander in the House.