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STATE OF WASHINGTON
TERS PAMPHLET
November 4, 2008 General Election
Washington has a new election system. In each
race for partisan office, the two candidates who
received the most votes in the August Primary
advanced to the November General Election. It
is possible that the two candidates in a race will
prefer the same party.
Each candidate for partisan office may state a
political party that lie or she prefers. A candidate's
preference does not imply that the candidate is
nominated or endorsed by the party, or that the
party approves of or associates with that candidate.
The election for President and Vice President
is different. Those candidates are the official
Introduction to the
2008 General Election Voters' Pamphlet
It's your choice ... it's your voice!
This is truly an exciting time to be a voter in Washington State. Our 2008 General Election
marks the first time since 1952 with no incumbents in the race for the White House, and we in
Washington will choose statewide elected leaders and the members of Congress, legislators,
judges and local officials who will -lead us during this pivotal moment in our history. You will
play a central role in deciding our future.
We have just concluded our first use of the voter -approved Top 2 Primary that produced the slate
of candidates you see on these pages. Voters have chosen finalists based on their favorite for each
partisan office, without regard to party preference. You will note that candidates describe their
party preference, but this doesn't mean that the party endorses or identifies with the candidate.
The Top 2 Primary was not a nominating process, but rather a way for voters to winnow the
field for each office to two finalists. In some cases, finalists may share the same party preference.
Minor -party candidates were part of the primary process.
Now it's your opportunity to pick the winners!
As your chief elections official, I want to assure you that our elections process has seen dramatic
improvement since 2004, when we had the closest race for governor in history, and unprecedented
scrutiny. There have been 180 changes to state election law and 1,100 administrative rule changes,
all designed to give you confidence in the accuracy and integrity of this process we all hold dear.
The most striking improvement was creation of a statewide voter registration database that has
greatly improved our ability to keep voter registration records current and accountable. Today,
voter rolls are the cleanest they have ever been.
As a voter you now have more information than ever before. Visit us online at www.vote.wa.gov
for a variety of resources. Click on MyVote to get customized voting information. Study this
Voters' Pamphlet and check out the Video Voters' Guide and our new "I Will Vote" feature.
Thanks for participating!
Sincerely,
SAM REED
Secretary of State
Congratulations to Natasha Graves, age 10, of Tacoma whose artwork
is displayed on the cover of this Voters' Pamphlet.
Secretary of State Voter Information Hotline (800) 448-4881
TDD/TTY Hotline for the hearing or speech impaired (800) 422-8683
Table of Contents
BallotChanges.......................................................................4
Voting in Washington State....................................................5
Washington State Elections.....................................................6
Public Access to Campaign Spending.....................................7
Ballot Measure Process...........................................................8
Do You Know What They Do?...............................................9
Initiative Measure 985.......................................................... I I
Initiative Measure 1000........................................................17
Initiative Measure 1029..... -.................................................21
Complete Text of the Measures............................................25
Help America Vote Act Information
Voter Participation in Presidential Election Campaigns ........ 47
U.S. President and Vice President.........................................48
U.S. Congressional Office.........................................:..........156
State Executive Offices........................................................ 58
LegislativeOffices............................................................................ 68
What You Should Know About Judicial Offices ................... 76
Judicial Offices...................................................................... 77
Absentee Ballot Application ........................................,....... 78
Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet ............................ 79
County Elections Departments ............................................ 95
Under Section 402(a)(2) of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA), P.L. 107-252 and Washington Administrative Code,
Chapter 434-263, any person who believes that a violation of any provision of Title III of HAVA has occurred, is occurring,
or is about to occur, may file a complaint with the Office of the Secretary of State. A complaint form can be found at
www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/reform_federal.aspx or a letter containing the following information will be considered
an acceptable complaint.
A. Person making complaint
Name, address, city, state, ZIP, county, and home and work phone numbers
B. Description of the alleged violation
Please identify:
1. The facts of the alleged violation;
2. Witnesses, if any, and contact information if you have it;
3. Date and time you became aware of the alleged violation;
4. Location where the alleged violation occurred;
5. Who is responsible for the alleged violation; and
6. Other information that you think will be helpful in resolving your complaint.
All complaints must be notarized and filed with the Office of the Secretary of State no later than 30 days after the certification
of the election. Send complaint to: Secretary of State, Elections Division, PO Box 40229, Olympia, WA 98504-0229.
Address Confidentiality Program
If you are a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, or stalking who has chosen not to register
to vote because you are afraid your perpetrator will track you down through voter registration records, the
Office of the Secretary of State has a program that might be able to help you. The Address Confidentiality
Program (ACP) works together with community domestic violence and sexual assault programs in an effort
to keep crime victims safer. The ACP provides participants with a substitute mailing address that can be
used when the victim conducts business with state or local government agencies. The ACP also provides
participants with the option of confidential voter registration. All ACP participants must be referred to the
program by a local domestic violence or sexual assault advocate who can help develop a comprehensive
safety plan.
Need More Information?
For more information about the ACP and the phone number of victim resources in your community, call
the ACP toll -free at (800) 822-1065, TDD= at (800) 664-9677 or visit www.secstate.wa.gov/acp .
Visit our online voters' guide at www.vote.wa.gov
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Washington State's New Election System
Washington has a new election system. In each race for partisan office, the two candidates who received the
most votes in the August Primary advanced to the November General Election.
Changes to the Ballot
As a result of Washington's new Top 2 Primary,
your ballot for the 2008 November General
Election will be different from previous years.
Here are two changes you will see:
Candidates' stated party preference; and
Only two candidates in each partisan race.
NOTE: It is possible that the two
candidates advancing to the General
Election in a race will prefer the
same party.
Sample ballot:
State of Washington
Partisan Office
Legislative Position
Juanita Fernandez
(Prefers Sample Party)
Jamal Carver
(Prefers Sample Party)
Need more information?
What is "Party Preference"?
Each candidate for partisan office may state a
political party that he or she prefers.
A candidate's preference does not imply that the
candidate is nominated or endorsed by the party,
or that the party approves of or associates with that
candidate.
Candidates may choose not to state a political party
preference.
Candidates in the General Election
In each race, the two candidates who received the
most votes in the August Primary will appear on
your November General Election ballot.
Presidential Election
The election for President and Vice President is
different. Presidential candidates are the official
nominees of their political parties.
Why Washington has a Top 2 Primary
In 2004, Initiative 872 proposed a Top 2 Primary.
Washington voters overwhelmingly approved
I-872 but in 2005, the U.S. District Court ruled
that it was unconstitutional. The U.S. Supreme
Court overturned the lower court's ruling on March
18, 2008. The 2008 August Primary was the first
statewide primary in which Washington State voters
used the new Top 2 method.
For more information on Washington State's new election system, call the Office of the Secretary of State Voter Information Hotline
at (800) 448-4881, TDD/TTY at (800) 422-8683, or visit www.vote.wa.gov .
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Voting in Washington State
Voter Qualifications
To register to vote, you must be:
• A citizen of the United States;
• A legal resident of Washington State;
• At least 18 years old by Election Day; and
• If you have been convicted of a felony in Washington,
another state, or in federal court, you lose your right
to vote in Washington State until your civil rights are
restored.
In Washington State, you do not declare political party
membership when you register to vote.
Registration Deadlines
While you may register to vote at any time, keep in mind
that there are registration deadlines prior to each election.
You must be registered at least 30 days before an election
if you register by mail or online. If you are a new voter in
Washington State, you may register in person at your county
elections department up to 15 days before an election.
The phone number and address of your county elections
department are located in the back of this pamphlet.
How to Register to Vote
Forms are available on the Internet at www.vote.wa.gov
or at your county elections department, public libraries,
schools, and other government offices. You may also
request a form through the State Voter Information Hotline.
(See Services and Additional Assistance on this page.)
Keep Your Voter Registration Up -to -Date
If your voter registration record does not contain your
current name or address, you may not be able to vote. You can
use the online or mail -in voter registration form to let your
county elections department know when you move or change
your name. Update your record online or download a form
at www.vote.wa.gov. You must re -register or transfer your
registration at least 30 days before the election to be eligible
to vote in your new precinct.
Absentee Ballots
Absentee ballot requests must be made to your county
elections department (not the Secretary of State). No absentee
ballots are issued on Election Day except to a registered voter
who is a resident of a health care facility. A ballot may be
requested in person, by phone, mail, electronically or by a
member of your immediate family as early as 90 days before
an election.
You may also apply in writing to automatically receive an
absentee ballot before each election. An absentee ballot
request form is in this pamphlet. If you have already
requested an absentee ballot or have a permanent request for
a ballot on file, please do not submit another application.
You will receive your absentee or mail -in ballot approximately
14 days prior to the election. Upon receipt, vote your ballot.
Please do not attempt to vote again at your polling location.
Absentee and mail -in ballots must be signed and postmarked
or delivered to your county elections department on or before
Election Day.
Election Dates and Poll Hours
The General Election is November 4, 2008. Polling place
hours in King and Pierce Counties are 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Services and Additional Assistance
Contact your county elections department for help with voting
your ballot or finding your polling location. The phone number
and address of your county elections department is located in
the back of this pamphlet.
Contact the Office of the Secretary of State for:
• Voters' Pamphlets in other formats (Braille, audio
cassette, large print) or languages (Spanish, Chinese);
• Lists of initiatives and referenda; and
• Voter registration, voting, and absentee ballot information.
This information is also available at www.vote.wa.gov or call
the Voter Information Hotline, (800) 448-4881 (TDD/TTY for
the hearing- or speech -impaired only is (800) 422-8683).
Already registered? Check online to be sure!
Go to www.vote.wa.gov and click on the MyVote logo
Did you know that if you are already registered to vote, you should submit a new voter
registration form when you move or change your name? Your previous voter registration may
still be active!
Now you may view your personalized voting information using MyVote. Review your sample
ballot, your voting history, ballot drop-off locations and poll sites, and change your address.
WASHINGTON STATE ELECTIONS
ACCURATE. TRANSPARENT. ACCESSIBLE.
Washington State elections have undergone dramatic
changes in recent years. Here are just some of the
improvements from the most comprehensive set of election
reforms in Washington State history.
STATEWIDE VOTER REGISTRATION DATABASE
In 2006, Washington State's 3.3 million voter registrations
were combined into a single database. Consolidating all
39 counties considerably improved the ability to search
for duplicate registrations, felons, and deceased voters.
ACCESSIBLE VOTING UNITS
Accessible Voting Units are available in every county
beginning 20 days before each election. Voters with
disabilities are now able to independently cast secret
ballots and may verify that their selections have been
recorded properly by a paper audit trail.
BALLOT ENHANCEMENT
Previously, votes that could not be tabulated were
"enhanced" by darkening voters' marks. Now a duplicate
ballot must be created by teams of two election workers,
or referred to the county canvassing board. The original
ballot is not altered.
AUGUST PRIMARY
Washington State used to hold its Primary in CantPmbPr
making it one of the latest in the United States
the Primary to August now allows more time f
to reach military personnel and overseas resid,
gives election workers more time to prepare fo
November General Election.
COUNTY ELECTION REVIEWS
The Office of the Secretary of State is now autl,
to audit county election practices and procedu
three years.
VOTER IDENTIFICATION
State law now requires voters to provide
identification at the polls.
ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION
Citizens who have a Washington State driver's license
or state identification card may now register online.
To safeguard the accuracy and integrity of electronic
applications, security measures similar to what banks and
retailers use for online financial transactions are in place.
VOTE BY MAIL
Thirty-seven of Washington's 39 counties now vote
entirely by mail. Voting by mail is secure. Each signature
is checked against the signature in the voter registration
file. If the signature doesn't match, the vote isn't counted
until the voter is contacted and the signature is verified.
STATEWIDE STANDARDS ON WHAT IS A VOTE
Voters often make mistakes or do not follow directions
when marking their ballots. Statewide standards have
been implemented for consistent counting of ballots for
all voting systems. The standards determine what marks
may or may not be counted as votes.
Public Access to Campaign Spending Reports
Contributions to Candidates
and Political Committees
No person may make contributions to a state legislative
candidate that exceed $800 per election in which the
candidate's name is on the ballot. Contributions to state
executive candidates may not exceed $1,600 in the primary
and $1,600 in the general election. A person may give
unlimited funds to the exempt activities account of a political
party, to ballot issue committees, or to other political
committees. During the 21 days before the general election,
however, a person may contribute no more than $5,000 to
a local or judicial office candidate, political party, or other
political committee. Contributions from corporations, unions,
businesses, associations, and similar organizations are
permitted, subject to limits and other restrictions.
Registration and Reporting by
Candidates and Political Committees
No later than two weeks after an individual becomes a
candidate or a political committee is organized, a campaign
finance registration statement must be filed with the Public
Disclosure Commission (PDC) and the county elections
department. (Committees that form within three weeks of
the election must register within three business days.) The
candidate or committee treasurer is also required to report
periodically the source and amount of campaign contributions
over $25 and to list campaign expenditures. The occupation
and employer of individuals giving more than $100 to a
campaign must also be identified.
These reports may be inspected and copied at the PDC's
Olympia office, the county elections department in the
county where the candidate lives, and on the Internet (www.
pdc.wa.gov). Every candidate and political committee
participating in the election must make their campaign
books and records available for public inspection, by
Need More Information?
appointment, during the eight days before the election except
Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. Use the contact
information provided on the campaign registration to make
an appointment.
Independent Campaign Expenditures
Anyone making expenditures totaling $100 or more in
support of or in opposition to a state or local candidate
or ballot measure (not including contributions made to a
candidate or political committee) must file a report with
the PDC and their county elections department within five
days. Forms are available from the PDC and the county
elections department, or can be downloaded from the PDC
website. Finally, all political advertising must identify the
person paying for the ad and may be required to include
other information. Expenditures for independently sponsored
political advertisements that cost $1,000 or more and
appear during the last three weeks before an election must
be reported to the PDC within 24 hours of when the ad is
first presented to the public. Sponsors of electioneering
communications must electronically report expenditures
within 24 hours of the communication being presented to
the public. More information about independent ads and
electioneering communications is available from the PDC.
Federal Campaigns
Contributions to U.S. Senate and House of Representatives
candidates are regulated by federal law. An individual may
contribute a maximum of $2,300 in the primary and $2,300
in the general election to each candidate for U.S. Senator and
U.S. Representative. Corporations and unions are prohibited
from contributing from their general treasury funds to federal
campaigns. Contributions may be made from separate
segregated funds (also called political action committees or
PACs). Copies of the federal campaign finance reports are
available from the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
Contact the Public Disclosure Commission at 711 Capitol Way, Room 206, PO Box 40908, Olympia, WA 98504-
0908, or by phone (360) 753-1111, email pdc@pdc.wa.gov , or www.pdc.wa.gov . For federal campaigns, contact the
Federal Election Commission by phone at (202) 694-1100, toll -free (800) 424-9530, TDD/TTY (202) 219-3336, or visit
www.fee.gov.
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The Ballot Measure Process
The Washington State Constitution affords voters two basic methods of direct legislative power — the initiative and the
referendum. While differing in process, both initiatives and referenda have the same effect of leaving the ultimate authority
to legislate in the hands of the people.
The Initiative
The initiative process is the direct power of the voters to enact
new laws or change existing laws. It allows the electorate
to petition to place proposed legislation on the ballot. The
initiative's only limitation is that it cannot be used to amend the
Washington State Constitution.
There are two types of initiatives:
0 Initiatives to the People - Initiatives to the people, if
certified to have sufficient signatures, are submitted for
a vote of the people at the next state general election.
Initiatives to the Legislature - Initiatives to the
Legislature, if certified, are submitted to the Legislature
at its regular session each January. Once submitted,
the Legislature must take one of the following three
actions:
1) Adopt the initiative as proposed, in which case it
becomes law without a vote of the people;
2) Reject or refuse to act on the proposed initiative, in
which case the initiative must be placed on the ballot
at the next state general election; or
3) Approve an amended version of the proposed
initiative, in which case both the amended version and
the original version must be placed on the ballot at the
next state general election.
Any registered voter, acting individually or on behalf of an
organization, may propose an initiative to create a new state law
or to amend or repeal an existing statute.
To certify an initiative (to the people or to the Legislature), the
sponsor must circulate the complete text of the proposal among
voters and obtain a number of legal voter signatures equal to
8 percent of the total number of votes cast for the office of
Governor at the last regular gubernatorial election.
Initiative measures appearing on the ballot require a simple
majority vote to become law (except for gambling or lottery
measures which require 60 percent approval).
The Referendum
Washington's referendum process is intended to give voters an
opportunity to have the final say regarding laws either proposed
or approved by the Legislature. The only acts that are exempt
from the power of referendum are emergency laws — those
that are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public
peace, health or safety, and the support of state government and
its existing institutions.
There are two types of referenda:
CDReferendum Bills - Referendum bills are proposed
laws referred to the electorate by the Legislature.
0 Referendum Measures - Referendum measures are
laws recently passed by the Legislature that are placed
on the ballot because of petitions signed by voters.
Any registered voter, acting individually or on behalf of an
organization, may demand, by petition, that a law passed by
the Legislature be referred to a vote of the electorate prior to its
going into effect (emergency legislation is exempt from the
referendum process — see above).
To certify a referendum measure to the ballot, the sponsor must
circulate among voters the text of the legislative act to be referred,
and obtain a number of legal voter signatures equal to 4 percent
of the total number of votes cast for the office of Governor at
the last regular gubernatorial election.
A referendum certified to the ballot must receive a simple
majority vote to become law (except for gambling and lottery
measures which require 60 percent approval).
Please Note: The preceding information is not intended as a
substitute for the statutes governing the initiative and referendum
processes, but rather should be read in conjunction with them.
Relevant sections of law are found in Article 2, Section 1 of
the Washington State Constitution, Chapter 29A.72 RCW
and WAC 434-379. To access these sections online, visit the
Code Reviser's website at www.leg.wa.gov/CodeReviser . A
complete handbook for filing initiatives and referenda is online
at www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/pdf/Filing_Initiative_and_
Referenda_Manual_2005-2008.pdf .
Do you know what they do?
Voters are entrusted to elect candidates into many offices, perhaps without always knowing the qualifications and full
responsibility of an office. Following are the descriptions for some of the offices appearing on your ballot.
1W Federal Offices
President/Vice President
Under the U.S. Constitution, the President must be at least
35 years old and a native-born citizen of the United States. The
President's term of office is four years; no person may serve
more than two consecutive terms as President.
The President's functions, powers, and responsibilities are
defined by Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution. The chief
duty is to ensure that the laws are faithfully executed, and this
duty is performed through a system of appointed executive
agencies that$ncludes cabinet -level departments. The President
appoints all the cabinet heads and most other high-ranking
officials of the executive branch of the federal government.
The President also nominates all judges of the federal judiciary,
including the members of the Supreme Court; nominees are
subject to confirmation by the Senate. The President is the
commander in chief of the nation's armed forces, in times of
peace as well as war. The President has the power to make
treaties with foreign governments, though the Senate must
approve such treaties. Finally, the President has the power to
approve or reject (veto) the laws passed by Congress.
The Constitution stipulates that the Vice President shall
become President in the event the President dies, resigns, or
is removed from office. The Vice President also serves as the
presiding officer of the U.S. Senate.
U.S. Representative
The U.S. Constitution prescribes that a Representative must
be at least 25 years of age, have been a citizen of the United
States for seven years, and, when elected, be a resident of the
State from which he or she is chosen. A Representative's term
of office is two years; the total membership of the House is
elected in even -numbered years.
The Constitution assigns the Senate and House equal
responsibility for declaring war, maintaining the armed forces,
assessing taxes, borrowing money, minting currency, regulating
commerce, and making all laws necessary for the operation of
the government.
VState Executive Offices
Governor
The Governor is the chief executive officer of the state,
elected to serve a four-year term. The Governor's executive
branch responsibilities include appointing the- heads of
departments, agencies, and institutions. The Governor's
legislative responsibilities include reporting to the Legislature
annually on affairs of the state and submitting a budget
recommendation. The Governor may veto legislation passed
by the Legislature.
The office was created by Article III, Section 2, of the
Washington Constitution. The Governor's powers and duties
are outlined in Section 5-13 of the Constitution and RCW
43.06.
Lieutenant Governor
The Lieutenant Governor is elected independently of the
Governor and holds office for four years. The Lieutenant
Governor acts as Governor if the Governor is unable to perform
his/her official duties, and is the presiding officer of the State
Senate.
The Lieutenant Governor is elected to a four-year term.
The office was created by Article III, Section 16 of the State
Constitution.
Secretary of State
The Secretary of State is the state's chief elections officer,
chief corporation officer, supervises the State Archives,
and oversees the State Library. Primary functions include
supervising state elections and certifying election results;
filing and verifying initiatives and referendums; publishing
the state voters' pamphlet; registering and licensing corporations,
limited partnerships and trademarks; registering charitable
organizations; collecting and preserving historical records of
the state; administering the state's Address Confidentiality
Program; and filing official acts of the Legislature and
Governor.
The Secretary of State is elected to a four-year term. The office
was created by Article III, Section 17 of the State Constitution.
The duties are outlined in RCW 43.07.
State ZYeasurer
As the state's fiscal officer, the State Treasurer's principal
duties are to manage and disperse all funds and accounts; be
responsible for the safekeeping and interest on all state
investments; accounting for and making payments of interest
and principal on all state bonded indebtedness and maintaining
a statewide revenue collection system for the purpose of
expediting the deposit of state funds into the Treasury.
The State Treasurer is elected to a four-year term. The
office was created by Article III, Section 19 of the State
Constitution. The duties are outlined in RCW 43.08.
State Auditor
Working with more than 2,600 state and local governments,
the State Auditor's Office conducts independent financial,
accountability, and performance audits of all Washington
governments. The State Auditor conducts investigations of state
employee whistleblower assertions about state agencies and
also investigates reports of fraud, waste, and abuse received
through its citizen hotline. Audit and investigation results
are documented and reported to governments and the public.
The State Auditor is elected to a term of four years. The office
was created by Article III, Section 20 of the State Constitution.
The duties are outlined in RCW 43.09 and 43.88.160.
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QState Executive Offices (continued)
Attorney General
The Attorney General serves as legal counsel to the Governor,
members of the Legislature, state officials, and more than
230 state agencies, boards and commissions, colleges and
universities. The office also represents the various administrative
agencies and schools in court or administrative hearings. The
Office of the Attorney General enforces consumer protection
statutes and serves the public directly by providing information
on consumer rights and fraudulent business practices.
The Attorney General is elected to office for a four-year term.
The office was created pursuant to Article III, Section 21 of
the Washington State Constitution. The duties are outlined in
RCW 43.10.
Superintendent of Public Instruction
As head of the state educational agency and chief executive
officer of the State Board of Education, the Superintendent
is responsible for the administration of the state kindergarten
through twelfth grade education program. The regulatory
duties of the office include certification of teaching personnel,
approval and accreditation of programs, and apportionment
of state and local funds. The Superintendent also provides
assistance to school districts' school improvement area; in
statistical analysis, accounting, management, assessment, and
curriculum development.
The Superintendent is elected to a four-year term of office.
The office was created pursuant to Article III, Section 22 of
the Washington State Constitution. The duties are outlined in
RCW 28A.300.
Commissioner of Public Lands
The Commissioner of Public Lands is the head of the
Department of Natural Resources, overseeing the management
of 5 million acres of forest, agricultural, range, tidal, and shore
lands of the state. Subject to proprietary policies established
by the Board of Natural Resources, the Commissioner is
responsible for the exercise of all duties and functions of the
department.
The Commissioner is elected to a four-year term of office.
The office was created pursuant to Article III, Section 23 of
the Washington State Constitution. The duties are outlined in
RCW 43.12 and RCW 43.30.
Insurance Commissioner
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner regulates
insurance companies doing business in Washington, licenses
agents and brokers, reviews policies and rates, examines the
operations and finances of insurers, and handles inquiries and
complaints from the public.
The Insurance Commissioner is elected to a four-year term
of office. The office was created by the Legislature and the
duties are listed in RCW 48.02.060 and 48.43.
ULegislative Offices
State Senator
The State Constitution prescribes that a Senator must be a
citizen of the United States and a qualified voter in the legislative
district from which he or she was chosen. A Senator's term of
office is four years; the Senate is made up of 49 members,
one from each legislative district in the state. One-half of the
membership of the Senate is elected at the General Election
held in November of each even -numbered year.
During legislative sessions, the Legislature is called upon to:
enact or reject legislation affecting public policy in the state;
provide for the levy and collection of taxes and other revenue
to support state government and assist local government; and
appropriate funds for these purposes.
State Representative
The State Constitution prescribes that a Representative
must be a citizen of the United States and a qualified voter
in the legislative district from which he or she was chosen. A
Representative's term of office is two years; the House is made
up of 98 members, two from each legislative district in the state.
The total membership of the House is elected at the General
Election held in November of each even -numbered year.
During legislative sessions, the Legislature is called upon to:
enact or reject legislation affecting public policy in the state;
provide for the levy and collection of taxes and other revenue
to support state government and assist local government; and
appropriate funds for these purposes.
How Candidates' Names Appear on the Ballot
The order in which candidates' names appear on your ballot
is established by state law or codes.
For the general election, the names of candidates for President
and Vice President are placed in order of the political party
which received the highest number of votes in Washington
State's previous Presidential Election or, in the case of
independent or minor party candidates, in the order of their
qualification with the secretary of state (Chapter 29A.36.161,
Revised Code of Washington). The names of candidates for all
other state offices are ordered according to the number of votes
those candidates received in the primary (Chapter 434-230-
045(2)(b), Washington Administrative Code). For the primary,
a lot draw was conducted to determine the order of candidates'
names on the ballot (Chapter 434-230-045(2)(a), WAC).
Political party preferences stated by the candidates do not
affect the order in which they are listed on any ballot (Chapter
434-230-045(2)(c), WAC).
INITIATIVE MEASURE 985
Proposed by Initiative Petition
Official Ballot Title:
Initiative Measure No. 985 concerns transportation.
This measure would open high -occupancy vehicle lanes to all traffic during specified hours,
require traffic light synchronization, increase roadside assistance funding, and dedicate certain
taxes, fines, tolls and other revenues to traffic -flow purposes.
Should this measure be enacted into law?
Yes [] No []
Note: The Official Ballot Title was written by the Attorney General as required by law. The Explanatory Statement was
written by the Attorney General as required by law. The Fiscal Impact Statement was written by the Office of Financial
Management. For more in-depth fiscal analysis, visit www.ofm.wa.gov/initiatives. The complete text of Initiative
Measure 985 begins on page 25.
e Fiscal Impact Statement
Proposed I-985 Fiscal Impact Statement
Over five years, approximately $622.6 million would be redirected from projects and activities supported by state and local general
and transportation funds to congestion relief activities. This would include $224.2 million for opening carpool lanes to general traffic
during off-peak hours, $65.7 mullion for synchronizing traffic lights, $18 million for additional emergency relief and $1.4 million
for the State Auditor to monitor performance. The remaining $3121.9 million would be available for other congestion relief activities,
including expanding road capacity. Funds would not be allowed for bike paths, landscaping, wildlife crossings, park and ride lots,
ferries, trolleys, buses or rail.
General Assumptions
o Estimates are based upon such sources as trends, current appropriation levels and the last legislatively adopted 16-year
transportation financial plan.
o The following have been excluded from this analysis:
o Most federal funds, as they have regulations that govern their use.
o Revenues dedicated to outstanding bonds, as they are pledged for specific purposes.
o Tolling authority for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, as it is in a different chapter of the law than the statutes amended in
the initiative.
o Toll rate increases, which are not considered "new tolls or charges."
o Funds appropriated to agencies for distribution as grants, as opposed to direct appropriations for specific projects.
Revenue Assumptions
Estimated Revenues Deposited into the Reduce Traffic Congestion Account
Fiscal Year 2009 to 2013
Biennium
2007-09 2009-11 2011-13 Total
Red Light Traffic Cameras $ 13,043,998 $ 13,383,998 $ 13,383,998 $ 39,811,994
Transportation -Related Public Works Projects 0 4,921,505 3,895,273 8,816,778
Sales and Use Taxes on Motor Vehicles 52,453,000 237,965,000 283,526,000 .573,944,000
Toll Revenues 0 0 0 0
Total Revenue $ 652496,998 $ 256,270,503 $ 300,805,271 $ 622,572,772
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Red Light Cameras Revenue Assumptions
o Presently, no counties and 12 cities have automated traffic safety camera programs.
o Revenues decrease after the first year of use because the number of traffic violations typically decreases following the
first year of installation. Estimated revenues assume a 70 percent collection rate.
Transportation -Related Public Works Projects Revenue Assumptions
o One-half of 1 percent of state appropriations for "transportation related public works projects" would be deposited into
the Reduce Traffic Congestion Account. This requirement affects "... all state agencies, including all state departments,
boards, councils, commissions, and quasi -public corporations ..." This pertains to state entities only.
o Transportation -related public works projects would not be subject to the one-half of 1 percent allocation for public art.
Sales and Use Tax Revenue Assumptions
o The 2007-09 revenues represent seven months of collections. Future biennia represent 24 months of collections and
growth, as forecast by the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council.
Toll Revenue Assumptions
o Toll revenues would be used for "construction, operation and maintenance" of toll facilities.
o Operation of toll facilities includes Washington State Patrol enforcement, tow truck operations, emergency response and
routine maintenance.
o Tolls may be collected prior to the construction of a toll facility as long as the revenue is for the anticipated expenses
identified in a capital or financial plan.
o All projected toll revenues would be planned to be used for operations, maintenance and construction of toll facilities, so
there would be no excess revenue assumed to be available for deposit to the Reduce Traffic Congestion Account.
Assumptions on Costs to Implement I-985
Estimated Expenditures From the Reduce Traffic Congestion Account
Fiscal Year 2009 to 2013
:.Biennium
2007-09 2009-11 2011-13 Total
Traffic Light Synchronization
$ 20,935,000
$ 20,935,000
$ 23,870,000
$ 65,740,000
Red Light Traffic Cameras
14,640
0
0
14,640
Carpool Lanes
200,000
30,000,000
194,000,000
224,200,000
Sales and Use Taxes on Motor Vehicles
27,000
0
0
27,000
Washington State Auditor
200,000
600,000
600,000
1,400,000
Department of Transportation Audit Support
50,000
100,000
100,000
250,000
Emergency Roadside Response
5,636,500
6,190,800
6,190,900
18,018,200
Total Expenditure
$ 27,063,140
$ 57,825,800
$ 22.4,760,900
$ 309,649,840
Traffic Light Synchronization -- Cost to Implement Assumptions
o One-half of the signals would be synchronized in 2009 and one-half in 2010.
o Synchronization would need to be recalibrated every 2 Vh to 3 years. .
o The estimated number of signalized intersections in cities is 3,734. At an average cost of $5,000 per intersection, the
total cost to synchronize all intersections for cities would be $18.7 million, with an additional cost of $18.7 million for
recalibration.
o Approximately 362 signalized intersections are on heavily traveled arterials and streets in King, Pierce, Snohomish and
Clark counties. At an average cost of $5,000 per intersection, the total cost to synchronize all intersections for these counties
would be $1.8 million, with an additional cost of $1.8 million for recalibration.
o Approximately 405 signalized intersections are on heavily traveled arterials and streets on state-owned highways. At an
average cost of $8,500 per intersection, the total cost to synchronize all intersections on state highways would be $3.4
million, with an additional cost of $3.4 million for recalibration. The Washington State Department of Transportation
estimates an additional cost of up to $18 million for the state-owned highways only.
o Costs to take full advantage of real-time synchronization, such'as staffing of traffic operations centers and traffic -cameras,
are not included.
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Carpool Lanes -- Cost to Implement Assumptions
Opening carpool lanes to general purpose traffic during off-peak hours requires:
o Installation or modification of variable speed limit and lane use control systems for 50 miles of HOV lanes at approximately
$4 million per mile, for a total of $200 million over five years.
o Installation of access ramp gates and electronic signing at eight locations, estimated at about $2 million per location, for
a total of $16 million over five years.
o Installation of additional ramp meters, at a cost of $6 million over five years.
o Replacement of 700 HOV signs to comply with requirements, at a cost of $2.2 million.
o Implementation would be staged over the five years, in part due to the need to obtain federal approval to make changes
to HOV lanes.
o King County Metro estimates that opening carpool lanes to general purpose traffic would reduce efficiency of transit vehicles
by about 10 percent. King County's cost is estimated to be approximately $15 million over five years, due primarily to
additional fuel and labor costs. Impact to other transit districts has not been assessed, but is assumed to be the equivalent
of the King County impact.
State Auditor -- Cost to Implement Assumptions
o The State Auditor's Office would incur a one-time cost of $100,000 to $200,000 to develop the benchmarks and best
practices required, and annual monitoring and reporting costs of $200,000 to $300,000.
o The Department of Transportation would incur costs to support the State Auditor's work, at a cost of $50,000 per year.
Emergency Roadside Assistance -- Cost to Implement Assumptions
o Although I-985 requires additional funds to be spent on emergency roadside assistance, it does not specify how much of
an increase is expected. For the purpose of this analysis, additional funds are assumed to be provided to the Washington.
State Department of Transportation and the Washington State Patrol.
o The Washington State Department of Transportation estimates include an additional 10 emergency roadside assistance
vehicles and 10 full-time equivalent employees (FTEs) to respond to 17,978 incidents per biennium.
o The Washington State Patrol estimates include 13 more troopers in the central Puget Sound Region; three more FTEs
to improve accident investigations, enforcement, education and coordination with other jurisdictions; and additional
equipment for troopers and investigation staff.
Assumptions related to fund shifts and revenue losses
o Estimated revenue loss to cities from red light traffic camera infractions would be $40 million over five years.
o Not charging tolls during off-peak hours on SR-167 HOT lanes would result in a 33 percent loss of funds, or a total loss
of $3.1 million over five years.
o Washington state transit agencies are estimated to lose about $20 million over five years in federal transit funds due to the
opening of carpool lanes to general traffic during non -peak periods.
o The Washington State Arts Commission would lose $500,000 over five years.
o The state general fund would be reduced by $573.9 million over five years. The general fund is used for education, public
safety, social services and general government.
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Explanatory Statement
The law as it presently exists:
Existing law authorizes the state department of transportation and local governments to reserve all or any portion of a highway
under their respective jurisdictions for the exclusive or preferential use of public transportation vehicles or private motor
vehicles carrying no fewer than a specified number of passengers. These restricted lanes are typically called "carpool lanes"
or "high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes." The standard for restricting roads, ramps, or lanes for this purpose is whether the
limitation "will increase the efficient utilization of the highway or will aid in the conservation of energy resources." Using this
standard, the department of transportation and local governments may determine which highways, ramps, and lanes will be
reserved and what restrictions will be applied to particular sections of roadway.
The department of transportation is authorized to establish a pilot project of high -occupancy toll lanes on State Route 167 in
King County. The department is authorized to establish and to automatically adjust toll charges for use of these lanes and to
change the toll charge by time of day, level of traffic congestion, vehicle occupancy, or other appropriate criteria. Revenue
from the high -occupancy toll lanes is deposited in an account in the state treasury and may be spent only as appropriated by
the legislature. Existing law authorizes use of the funds for toll lane purposes and certain other purposes, and provides that a
reasonable proportion of the funds will be used to improve transit, vanpool, carpool, and trip reduction services in the State
Route 167 corridor.
Under existing law, the state levies and collects a tax on each retail sale in the state equal to 6.5% of the selling price and an
additional tax of three -tenths of one percent (0.3%) on each retail sale of a motor vehicle (but not retail car rentals). Existing
law does not require that any specific portion of this tax revenue be set aside for traffic congestion purposes. -
Existing law authorizes the use, of automated traffic safety cameras for issuance of notices of traffic infractions in certain
circumstances. Revenue from infractions based on the use of traffic safety cameras is deposited into the current expense fund
of the county or city using the camera.
Under existing law, all state agencies are required to set aside one-half of one percent (0.5%) of any appropriation for the
original construction of any public building for the acquisition of works of art. These funds are expended by the state arts
commission. The works of art maybe placed on public lands or may be included in exhibitions in public facilities. The arts
program does not include appropriations for buildings of a temporary nature.
The state transportation commission is authorized to determine and establish tolls and charges for the use of toll bridges and
other toll facilities, including Washington state ferries. Tolls and revenues received from the operation of any toll bridge
constructed with the proceeds of bonds are paid over to the state treasurer and deposited in trust funds set apart from all other
funds. Such funds shall be applied for the payment of principal and interest of bonds. If the bond contracts do not require
surplus revenues to be held in any particular manner, they are held and used for other purposes incidental to the construction,
operation, and maintenance of the toll bridge or. bridges for which the bonds were sold.
The effect of the proposed measure, if approved:
This measure would restrict the authority of the department of transportation and of local governments to define carpool lanes
and to determine how to manage their use. The measure would define "carpool lanes" to include high -occupancy vehicle
lanes, including express lanes, high -occupancy toll lanes, off -ramp bypass lanes, and on -ramp bypass lanes on any highway,
freeway, or roadway in the state. The measure would define the term "peak hours" to include the hours between 6:00 a.m. and
9:00 a.m. and the hours between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. All other hours would be defined as "non -
peak hours." The measure would open all carpool lanes (as defined) during non -peak hours for use by all traffic other�vise
lawfully abiding by the rules of the road. During peak hours, the use of carpool lanes would be limited to motor vehicles
carrying two or more persons, or motorcycles carrying one or more persons. Tolls could not be charged on any vehicle in a
high -occupancy toll lane during non -peak hours.
The measure would require cities and counties to synchronize the traffic lights on heavily -traveled arterials and streets within
their jurisdictions to optimize traffic flow. The state and other local governments would be required to synchronize traffic on
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Explanatory Statement (continued)
heavily -traveled arterials and streets falling within their respective responsibilities. The state auditor would be directed to
identify and establish performance benchmarks on traffic light synchronization and to investigate and track progress on these
benchmarks.
The measure would direct the department of transportation and other governmental entities to rapidly respond to traffic
accidents and other obstructions on highways, roads, and streets, and to clear these accidents and obstructions as expeditiously
as possible. The state auditor would be directed to identify and establish performance benchmarks on this requirement and to
investigate and track progress on these benchmarks.
A portion of the revenues collected through the levy of the state sales tax (15% of the amount of sales tax revenue collected
from the sale of motor vehicles, except for retail car rentals) would be placed in a Reduce Traffic Congestion Account
established by the measure.
In addition to the sales revenues, the following revenues would be placed in the new account: certain tolls and charges;
revenue from certain infractions dedicated to reducing traffic congestion; and one-half of one percent (.05%) of the money
appropriated for any transportation -related public works project. (Funds previously dedicated to the acquisition of art for
such projects would be redirected to use for traffic congestion.) Revenue from infractions detected with the use of automated
traffic safety cameras would also be deposited in the Reduce Traffic Congestion Account.
Moneys in the Reduce Traffic Congestion Account could be spent only after appropriation, and could be used for only the
following purposes: to pay for costs associated with the opening of carpool lanes to all traffic during non -peak hours; to
pay for costs associated with synchronizing traffic on heavily -traveled arterials and streets; to provide increased funding for
emergency roadside assistance; to provide funding for the activities of the state auditor in implementing the measure; and to
otherwise reduce traffic congestion. However, the fund could not be used for creating, maintaining, or operating bike paths or
lanes, wildlife crossings, landscaping, park and ride lots, ferries, trolleys, buses, monorail, light rail, or heavy rail.
The measure would limit the use of revenue from new tolls and charges on bridges and other toll facilities. Except for tolls
relating to the Washington state ferries, revenue from new tolls that exceeds the cost of construction, operation, or maintenance
of toll facilities and new capital improvements to highways, freeways, roads, bridges, and streets, would be deposited in the
Reduce Traffic Congestion Account and spent in accordance with the above -described purposes of that account.
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Statement For Initiative Measure 985
I-985 IMPLEMENTS COMMON SENSE REFORMS BASED
ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM STATE AUDITOR
BRIAN SONNTAG'S THOROUGH INVESTIGATION
Requiring local governments to synchronize traffic lights on
heavily -traveled arterials and streets — this single reform reduces
traffic congestion 6-7%. Clearing out accidents faster — absolutely.
Opening carpool lanes to everyone during non -peak hours — it's
what other states do and illustrates that increased capacity reduces
congestion. But politicians arrogantly refuse to implement ANY
of Auditor Sonntag's recommendations.
STATE AUDITOR BRIAN SONNTAG'S 2007 REPORT:
"CITIZENS HAVE IDENTIFIED CONGESTION AS A
PRIORITY, AND THEREFORE...
... SO MUST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTA-
TION AND THE LEGISLATURE." Democrat Sonntag's per-
formance audit on transportation reported 80% of citizens wanted
"reducing traffic congestion" to be the top transportation priority.
Taxpayers pay billions in taxes and fees every year — they expect
their money to strongly support the people's top transportation
priority: reducing the time it takes to drive our vehicles from
point A to point B. Sonntag's audit and I-985 advocate getting
better use from existing streets and highways while also address-
ing chokepoints with increased capacity to significantly reduce
travel times for everyone. Approving I-985 tells politicians that
voters want this approach.
I-985 DEDICATES EXISTING TRANSPORTATION -
RELATED REVENUES THAT ARE CURRENTLY BEING
DIVERTED TO NON TRANSPORTATION SPENDING
I-985 DOESN'T RAISE TAXES, instead it dedicates red light
camera profits, a small portion of vehicle sales taxes, and "1/2010 for
reducing congestion 'for any transportation -related project (removes
"1/2010 for public art") to reducing congestion.l-985 guarantees that
tolls won't be diverted to non -transportation spending, dedicating
it instead to its project. And 1-985 empowers Auditor Sonntag to
track revenues and expenditures, helping implementI-985's reforms
and reporting regularly to the public on its progress.
WASHINGTON'S THE 5719 HIGHEST TAXED STATE IN
THE NATION — I-985 KEEPS US FROM HITTING #1
Taxpayers are tapped out. I-985 tells politicians to prioritize,
spending what we already pay more effectively. Vote Yes.
For more information, visit www.ReduceCongestion.org or
call (425) 493-8707.
Rebuttal of StatementAgainst
Opponents' proposals force taxpayers to pay more — I-985
forces politicians to spend existing revenues more effectively,
implementing immediate, cost-effective solutions.
Sonntag hired world -class transportation experts — their
professional, independent analysis showed Sonntag's reforms will
reduce congestion 15-20%, provide $3 billion boost to our states
struggling economy BENEFITING EVERYONE. I-985's opening
HOV (express, carpool, bus -only) lanes during non -peak hours
reduces congestion.
Tell politicians: don't take more from taxpayers, adopt Sonntag's
growing list of audit recommendations.
Voters' Pamphlet Argument Prepared by:
ERMA TURNER, beauty shop owner, gathered 3,288 signatures, Cle Elam;
SrEVEN BENCZE, retired warehouseman, fisherman/hunter gathered
2,567 signatures, Othello; ERIC PHU-LIPS, hiker, label company owner,
gathered 2,255 signatures, Everett; KAREN CURRY, housewife, husband Lee
(plumber), gathered 1,789 signatures, Yakima; ANDRE GARIN, retired postal
worker, bowler, gathered 1,469 signatures, Vancouver, MIKE DUNMIRE,
b.,Awui, am ui* kader. rebred 6asir� initiative volunteer, Woodinville.
Statement Against Initiative Measure 9851
VOTE NO ON I-985 BECAUSE IT TAKES AWAY MONEY
FROM THINGS WASHINGTON RESIDENTS
BADLY NEED.
I-985 is really about shortchanging local communities and
working families, not relieving congestion. I-985 siphons more than
$600 million in sales taxes over 5 years, from taxpayers all across
the state, to pay for a handful of mostly Seattle -area highways.
Paying for I-985 will either require new taxes, or cuts in schools,
criminal justice, and other priorities. The state is already facing a
budget deficit. I-985 makes a bad situation worse. Bad idea. Vote
no.
I-985 INCREASES THE COST OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECTS IN EVERY PART OF THE STATE.
I-985 takes half a percent of state money from transportation
projects everywhere in Washington for a special fund that won't
benefit local traffic. Local communities will have to pay more to
make up the difference.
People from the four corners of the state shouldn't pay more for
road projects only where congestion is worst. Unfair. Vote No.
SOUND BITES DON'T FIX TRAFFIC: INDEPENDENT
TRAFFIC ENGINEERS THINK THAT I-985 COULD
MAKE CONGESTION WORSE.
I-985 orders big changes that haven't been thought through or
tested. For example: it would open up city taus -only lanes to cars.
That would complicate traffic and make bus trips slower.
Worse, I-985 could create new crash hazards. Left-hand freeway
ramps designed only for high occupancy vehicles would be open to
more traffic, risking unexpected backups, accidents, and even ramp
closures to preserve safety. Don't make traffic worse. Vote no.
I-985 DOESN'T TELL YOU EXACTLY HOW AND
WHERE CONGESTION FUNDS WILL BE SPENT.
I-985 creates a new pot of money, but doesn't say specifically
how it will be used. Initiatives shouldn't be vague on what will be
done with your money. Demand accountability. Vote no.
For more information, visit www.NoOn985.com or call
(877) 871-8051.
Rebuttal of Statement For
Don't be fooled. I-985 Actually Makes Traffic Worse.
Read Auditor Sonniag's Report.
His experts didn't recommend monkeying with carpool lanes.
Or taking taxes from other programs to spend on a few highway
projects. (Besides, art funding's a myth; state highway money
doesn't go to art!)
With I-985, taxpayers pay more and transportation actually gets
worse.
Join traffic experts, mayors, educators, and business, civic and
union leaders. Reject bad tax policy and backwards traffic ideas.
Vote No!
Voters' Pamphlet Argument Prepared by:
JOHN STANTON, businessman and civic leader on transportation reform;
CAROL MOSER, State Transportation Commission (own, not Commission,
behalf), Richland; DOUG MACDONALD, forma Secretary, Washington
State Department of Transportation; CARY B02HWAN, Mayor, City of
Bremerton, forma Mayor, Bellevue; MIKE O'BRIEN, Chair, Sierra Club
Cascade Chapter, DENIS HAYES, environmental leader and co-founder of
Earth Day.
INITIATIVE MEASURE 1000
Proposed by Initiative Petition
Official Ballot Title:
Initiative Measure No. 1000 concerns allowing certain terminally ill competent adults to obtain
lethal prescriptions.
This measure would permit terminally ill, competent, adult Washington residents, who are
medically predicted to have six months or less to live, to request and self-administer lethal
medication prescribed by a physician.
Should this measure be enacted into law?
Yes [] No []
Note: The Official Ballot Title was written by the Attorney General as required by law. The Explanatory Statement was
written by the Attorney General as required by law. The Fiscal Impact Statement was written by the Office of Financial
Management. For more in-depth fiscal analysis, visit www.ofin.wa.gov/initiatives. The complete text of Initiative
Measure 1000 begins on page 33.
Fiscal Impact Statement
Initiative 1000 would require health care providers writing a prescription or dispensing medication under this act to file a copy of the
dispensing record with the Washington State Department of Health. The Department would be required to create and make available
to the public an annual statistical report of information collected. The Department would adopt rules on the process for collecting
this information. One-time rule -making costs are estimated at $60,000.Ongoing data collection and reporting costs are estimated at
$19,000 per biennium. Total costs for the 2009-11 biennium are $79,000.
The Department of Health will incur one-time costs in fiscal year 2010 for rulemaking. This includes the cost of conducting three
rule -making hearings across the state, associated staff and related expenses, meeting room rentals, Office of Attorney General services,
travel, printing and postage. Rule -making costs are estimated at $60,000.
Starting in fiscal year 2010, the Department of Health would have ongoing costs for staff required to collect and report the data
identified in section 15 of this act. Staff and associated costs are estimated at $19,000 for the 2009-11 biennium.
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Explanatory Statement
The law as it presently exists:
Under existing Washington law, it is a crime for any person, including a physician, to knowingly assist another person in
attempting suicide. Knowingly causing or aiding another person to attempt suicide is a class C felony. Washington's Natural
Death Act states that nothing in that Act shall be construed to condone, authorize, or approve mercy -killing or physician -
assisted suicide, or to permit any affirmative or deliberate act or omission to end life other than to permit the natural process of
dying. Death certificates are required to state the cause of death within the best knowledge or belief of the attending physician
or medical attendant, or the health officer, coroner, or prosecuting attorney having jurisdiction. A physician or other medical
license holder who is convicted of a felony related to the practice of the person's profession is subject to professional discipline,
including license suspension or revocation.
The effect of the proposed measure, if approved:
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This measure would allow a terminally ill, competent, adult Washington resident who is medically predicted to have six
months or less to live, to request and self-administer lethal medication prescribed by a physician. The attending physician
with primary responsibility for care of the patient would be required to determine that the patient has an incurable, irreversible
disease expected to cause death within six months; that the patient is competent; that the patient has demonstrated Washington
residency; that the request is voluntary; and that the patient is making an informed decision. A second, consulting physician,
would be required to confirm that the patient is terminally ill, competent, and has made an informed and voluntary decision.
The measure defines competent as having the ability to make and communicate an informed decision to health care providers.
The measure defines an informed decision as a qualified patient's decision to request and obtain a lethal prescription, based on
an appreciation of the relevant facts and after being fully informed by the attending physician of his or her diagnosis, prognosis,
the risks and probable result of ingesting the medication, and feasible alternatives.
The attending physician would be required to recommend that the patient notify the patient's next of kin, but the patient would
not be required to do so. If the attending or consulting physician believes the patient's judgment may be impaired by a psychiatric
or psychological disorder or depression, the physician would be required to refer the patient to a psychiatrist or psychologist
for counseling. Lethal medication could not be prescribed until the counselor determines that the patient's judgment is not
impaired. Immediately before writing the prescription, the attending physician would be required to verify that the patient is
making an informed decision.
The measure would require a patient to make one written and two oral requests to the attending physician for the lethal
medication. The patient would have the right to rescind the request at any time, and in any manner, regardless of his or her
mental state. The physician would be required to offer the patient an opportunity to rescind the request when the second oral
request is made. A 15-day waiting period between the first and second oral requests would be required, and a 48-hour waiting
period between the written request and the writing of the prescription would be required. The measure would require that the
written request of the patient be substantially in a form contained in the measure. The form includes a statement that the patient
is of sound mind and is making a voluntary request, has a terminal disease, has been informed of the likely effect of taking
the lethal medication and feasible alternatives, that the patient understands the right to rescind the request at any time, and an
indication of whether the patient's family has been informed.
Two persons would be required to witness the patient's written request and to attest that, to the best of their knowledge, the
patient is competent, acting voluntarily, and not being coerced. The measure would require that one witness not be a relative; not
be the patient's attending physician; not be entitled to a portion of the patient's estate; and not own, operate, or be employed by
a health care facility where the patient is a patient or resident. If the patient is an inpatient at a health care facility, one witness
would be required to be designated by the facility. The measure would require attending physicians to document compliance
with its requirements.
Persons participating in good faith compliance with the measure, including being present when a qualified patient takes the
prescribed lethal medication, would not be subject to criminal or civil liability, or professional disciplinary action. Any person
who willfully alters or forges a request for lethal medication without the patient's authorization, conceals or destroys a rescission
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Explanatory Statement (cand..,d)
with the intent to cause the patient's death, or coerces or exerts undue influence on a patient to request lethal medication or
destroy a rescission, would be guilty of a class A felony.
Provisions in wills, contracts, or agreements purporting to affect the ability to make or rescind a request for lethal medication
would be invalid. Life, health, or accident insurance or annuity policies, and rates charged for them, could not be conditioned
on or affected by making or rescinding a request for lethal medication. A qualified patient's ingestion of lethal medication would
have no effect on a life, health, or accident insurance or annuity policy.
The measure would not require a health care provider or facility that is unable or unwilling, to provide a prescription for
lethal medication. If a health care provider or facility is unable or unwilling to carry out a qualified patient's request for lethal
medication, and the patient transfers his or her care to a new provider, the prior provider would be required to transfer a copy of
the patient's relevant medical records to the new health care provider, upon the patient's request. With advance notice, a health
care facility that chooses not to participate under this measure may prohibit other health care providers from participating on
the facility's premises.
The measure would not prevent a health care provider from participating in the measure while acting outside the provider's
capacity as an employee or independent contractor. In addition, the measure would not authorize a health care provider or
facility to sanction a physician or counselor for making an initial determination that a patient has a terminal disease; informing
the patient of the medical prognosis; providing information about the measure at the patient's request; or providing information
regarding this measure or a referral to another physician at the patient's request.
State reports would refer to practices under the measure as obtaining and self-administering life -ending medication, and not as
suicide or assisted suicide. The patient's death certificate would be required to list the underlying terminal disease as the cause
of death.
The state Department of Health would be required to annually review all records maintained under the measure and to adopt
rules for collecting information relating to compliance with the measure. Health care providers that prescribe or dispense lethal
medication under the measure would be required to file a report with the Department of Health. Information collected by the
Department of Health would not be public. The Department of Health would be required to annually produce a public statistical
report of collected information.
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Statement For Initiative Measure 1000
YES ON I-1000: IT'S MY DECISION
A YES vote FOR I-1000 allows mentally competent,
terminally ill adults with six months or less to live to receive
- under strict safeguards - a prescription for life -ending
medication. This choice belongs exclusively to the terminally
ill individual. Government, politicians, religious groups and
others should not dictate these personal decisions.
TEN YEARS OF DIGNITY IN OREGON
I-1000 mirrors an Oregon Iaw that has been in place for over
10 years. The Oregon law was upheld by the U.S. Supreme
Court and approved twice by voters.
Earlier this year, The Oregonian newspaper wrote that the
law "helped elevate end -of -life care" and that "in a decade of
experience with the law, no abuses have shown up." The Seattle
Times added that "those it affects, and their families, will be
thankful for its passage."
Independent studies of Oregon's Death with Dignity law
prove that the safeguards protect patients, prevent misuse and
coercion, and allow mentally competent, terminally ill patients
the option of a peaceful, dignified death. People with terminal
cancer and AIDS would have the right to decide whether to end
their intolerable suffering.
SAFEGUARDS WORK
There are multiple safeguards in Washington's death with
dignity law. These safeguards include independently witnessed
oral and written requests, two waiting periods, mental
competency and prognosis confirmed by two physicians, and
self -administration of the medication. Only the patient - and no
one else - may administer the medication.
YES ON I-1000: DEATH WITH DIGNITY
I-1000 asks, "Who should decide these difficult end -of -life
questions?" We say the decision belongs with the patient and
their family, and no one else.
For more information, visit www.yeson1000.org or call
(206) 633-2008.
Rebuttal of Statement Against
Suffering, terminally ill adults should have the right to make
their own end -of -life choices.
Opponents of I-1000 - funded largely by one religious group
- want to impose their views on everyone.
Independent studies of Oregon's law show no abuse (www.
oregon.gov./DHS).
No one is forced to use it.
I-1000 has the same safeguards as Oregon's law.
The Washington Public Health Association, American Medical
Women's Association, thousands of doctors, nurses, disabled
people, clergy, citizens and patients endorse I-1000.
Voters' Pamphlet Argument Prepared by:
GOVERNOR BOOTH GARDNER (D); GOVERNOR DANIEL J.
EVANS (R); TOM PRESTON, MD; DOROTHY H. MANN, PhD,
M.P.H.; REV. BRUCE PARKER, D. Min.; LINDA N. OLSON, PhD,
RN.
Statement Against Initiative Measure 1000
I-1000 legalizes assisted suicide in Washington. The law is
flawed and dangerous.
I-1000 IS DANGEROUS FOR PEOPLE WHO CANNOT
AFFORD HEALTH CARE.
Adding 1- 1000 to our broken, profit -driven health care system
puts Washingtonians at risk - anyone with limited access to health
care or inadequate health insurance. In Oregon, patients have been
denied chemotherapy but offered assisted suicide instead.
I-1000 HAS NO REAL SAFEGUARDS.
I-1000 requires almost no government oversight, with no
penalties for abuse. It overrides our disclosure laws and requires
doctors to falsify death certificates.
I-1000 endangers vulnerable people. Its supposed "safeguards"
are inadequate:
• Depressed and mentally ill people can be given lethal
drug overdoses.
• Spouses and children need never be told a loved one is
being given a lethal drug overdose.
• There is no protection against coercion or financial
pressures.
OUR STATE'S LEADING PHYSICIANS'
ORGANIZATION, THE WASHINGTON STATE MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION, STRONGLY OPPOSES I-1000.
Proponents say I-1000 provides a choice when dying, but for
those who are not wealthy, it could be a choice made by insurers and
state bureaucrats; they will have the choice to steer patients toward
assisted suicide rather than provide actual end -of -life care.
DISABILITY COMMUNITY LEADERS OPPOSE I-1000.
Recent medical advances assure pain can be controlled and no
one need suffer at the end of life. I-1000 is not needed.
Dangerous assisted suicide laws have been rejected in 24
states, including here in Washington in 1991. It's time to reject
assisted suicide, again.
VOTE "NO" ON I-1000. IT'S JUST TOO DANGEROUS.
For more information, visit www.noassistedsuicide.com or
call (206) 337-2091.
Rebuttal of Statement For
The truth: Assisted suicide in Oregon isn't dignified. And its
safeguards don't work.
Credible studies show end of life suffering has increased, not
decreased in Oregon. Depressed and confused people have been
coerced into assisted suicide there.
No wonder The Oregonian calls the law: "rigged to avoid
finding answers." (3/8/05)
I-1000 offers even fewer protections than Oregon's law.
Washington's voters do want to decide difficult end -of -life
questions themselves.
That's why they'll vote NO on I-1000.
Voters' PamphletArgument Prepared by:
MARGARITA PRENTICE, State Senator and nurse; CYNTHIA
MARKUS, MD, President. Washington State Medical Association;
DUANE FRENCH, disability rights leader, Not Dead Yet -
Washington; ROSE CRUMB. RN. hospice nurse, founder Volunteer
Hospice of Clallam County: DAVID CORTINAS, publisher of LcrVoz
Hispanic Newspaper. LINDA SEAMAN. MD. FAAHPM. board
certified ftw ice and palliative medicine.
0 INITIATIVE MEASURE 1,029
Proposed by Initiative Petition
O.f, facial Ballot Title:
Initiative Measure No. 1029 concerns long-term care services for the elderly and persons with
disabilities.
This measure would require long-term care workers to be certified as home care aides based on
an examination, with exceptions; increase training and criminal background check requirements;
and establish disciplinary standards and procedures.
Should this measure be enacted into law?
Yes [] No []
Note: The Official Ballot Title was written by the Attorney General as required by law. The Explanatory Statement was
written by the Attorney General as required by law. The Fiscal Impact Statement was written by the Office of Financial
Management. For more in-depth fiscal analysis, visit www.ofm.wa.gov/initiatives. The complete text of Initiative
Measure 1029 begins on page 40.
Fiscal Impact Statement
Beginning January 1, 2010, 75 hours of training would be required for most long-term care workers, up from a maximum of 34
hours now required, depending on the worker's classification. New long-term care workers would have to pass state -financed state
and federal background checks. Any long-term care worker hired to care for elderly or disabled persons whose care is paid for by
the state would have to be state -certified as a home care aide. Approximately 20,000 new long-term care workers are hired each year.
Estimated costs are $651,000 for fiscal year 2009 and $29.7 million for 2009-11.
Assumntions for Fiscal Analysis of Initiative 1029
The number of workers who would receive training was developed using the June 2008 Caseload Forecast Council estimate of the
number of long-term care clients. Current wage information was used as the basis for wage costs, with no inflationary increases
included.
The Department of Social and Health Services would be required to create the curriculum for the 75 hours of required training, with
input from consumer and worker representatives. The training would include five hours of basic safety information and orientation
that must be completed before the long-term care worker begins employment. The remaining 70 hours must be completed within
120 days of the worker being hired and can include 12 hours of structured peer mentoring. Workers would be paid wages for the
time they attend required training classes. The cost of the new training would be $14.8 million for 2009-11. Computer system costs
would be $251,000 in fiscal year 2009 and $6.3 million in 2009-11.
The Department of Social and Health Services would obtain background checks, including fingerprints, at a cost of $2 million in
2009-11. There would be no cost to the worker for background checks. The Department of Health would obtain state background
checks on all applicants and federal background checks on applicants who have criminal records or are from out of state at a cost
of $700,000 in 2009-11. These background checks would duplicate the background checks done by the Department of Social and
Health Services as current state and federal law prohibits agencies from sharing background check information.
There would be exceptions to the 75-hour training requirement. Parents who become individual providers to care for their
developmentally disabled adult child would be required to complete 12 hours of mandatory training, and would be exempted from
the annual continuing education requirement. Individual providers who provide less than 20 hours of care per month and those
who care for their own parent or adult child with long-term care needs other than developmental disabilities would be required to
complete 35 hours of training. These individual providers would be exempted from the annual continuing education requirement
until June 30, 2014.
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6k) Fiscal Impact Statement (couauu&P
The Department of Health would certify workers who complete the required training and pass a background check within the first
150 days of employment. This analysis assumes that the Department of Health would set certification fees to cover its program
costs. Fees would be paid by workers applying for certification or renewing their certification. Workers would not be paid for the
time spent taking the certification exam. The costs of preparing and administering the new certification program would be $71,000
in fiscal year 2009 and $3.2 million in 2009-11.
The analysis reflects exceptions to the certification requirement for individuals caring for their parent or adult child and those hired
as an individual provider who works less than 20 hours per month. To maintain certification and employment, a home care worker
would be required to complete 12 hours of continuing education courses each year.
The combined costs for rule making, contract administration and curriculum development for the Department of Health and the
Department of Social and Health Services would be $329,000 in fiscal year 2009 and $2.6 million in 2009-11. The fiscal analysis of
Initiative 1029 does not include any expenses associated with implementation of Chapter 361 of the Laws of 2007, which expanded
training offered to long-term care workers beginning January 1, 2010.
Explanatory Statement
The law as it presently exists:
Long-term care workers assist the elderly and persons with disabilities in the homes of the people they assist or through
assisted living facilities, adult family homes, or state -licensed boarding homes. Long-term care workers also include respite
care providers, community residential service providers, and any other worker who directly provides home or community -
based services to the elderly or persons with functional or developmental disabilities. Long-term care workers do not include
employees of nursing homes, hospitals or other acute care facilities, adult day care centers, or adult day health care providers.
Assistance by long-term care workers may include help with eating, dressing, bathing, meal preparation, household chores and
other assistance with daily life. Long-term care workers might provide this assistance under a direct contract with the State as
an individual provider, or they might be employees of home care agencies or other facilities.
Long-term care workers are currently required to receive two types of training through the Department of Social and Health
Services. These training programs are referred to as "orientation" and "basic training," and together comprise approximately
34 hours of training. Orientation must be completed before working with elderly or disabled people, and provides introductory
information about providing care. No test is required after completing orientation. Basic training includes core knowledge and
skills that long-term care workers need to provide personal care services effectively and safely, and must be completed within
120 days after being authorized to provide services. Certain health care workers can instead take a modified form of basic
training. A competency test is required after completing basic training. Long-term care workers are also required to receive
training in first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. Each year they are also required to fulfill at least ten hours of continuing
education. Parents who receive financial assistance from the State to provide care for their developmentally disabled child are
not subject to those requirements, but must complete a separate six -hour training program.
Under recently enacted laws, some of these training requirements will increase in 2010. These include increasing the requirement
for continuing education from ten to twelve hours each year, and adding a requirement for on-the-job training or peer mentorship
and the opportunity to voluntarily take up to 65 hours of advanced training.
Long-term care workers must also be screened, through a criminal background check, to determine whether they have a criminal
history that would disqualify them from working with vulnerable persons. These checks are performed against Washington
State Patrol records in order to search for criminal convictions in Washington. If the worker has lived in Washington for less
than three years, then a fingerprint -based check is conducted through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
State law does not require that long-term care workers be licensed or certified by the State.
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Explanatory Statement (cQnanum)
The effect of the proposed measure, if approved:
This measure would require that all long-term care workers for the elderly or disabled hired after January 1, 2010, be certified by the
state Department of Health as a "home care aide" within 150 days of being hired. In order to receive this certification, the worker
would be required to complete 75 hours of training as a home care aide and pass a certification examination.
Long-term care workers would be required to satisfy the minimum training requirements proposed in the measure within 120 days
of employment. All training curriculum would be approved by the state Department of Social and Health Services. The first five
hours of the training would be completed before being eligible to provide care, including two hours of orientation to the role of
the caregiver and three hours of safety training, including basic safety precautions, emergency procedures, and infection control.
The remaining 70 hours would relate to basic training topics, including communication skills, worker self -care, problem solving,
maintaining dignity, consumer directed care, cultural sensitivity, body mechanics, fall prevention, skin and body care, long-term
care worker roles and boundaries, supporting activities of daily living, and food preparation and handling. The training must also
address matters relating to specific populations, such as mental health, dementia, developmental disabilities, young adults with
physical disabilities, and- older adults. Individual providers must be paid for time spent in training. -
After completing training, the long --term care worker must pass an examination in order to be certified as a home care aide. The
examination must include both a skills demonstration and a written or oral knowledge test.
The measure would provide exceptions to the certification and training requirement. Certain nurses and nursing assistants and
medicare -certified home health aides may receive certification by passing the examination without taking the training and, to the
extent permitted by federal law, certain reciprocity would be required between home care aide certification and nursing assistant
certification. People employed as long-term care workers prior to January 1, 2010, who have completed all current training
requirements, would also be excused from obtaining certification. Also, individuals caring only for their own parent or child, and
long-term care workers employed by supported living providers, need not be certified. Long-term care workers covered by the
certification and training requirements do include only people paid by the State or by a private agency or facility licensed by the
State to provide personal care services.
All long-term care workers would be required to receive at least 12 hours of continuing education training each year in order to retain
a certification. This annual continuing education requirement would not apply to a person caring only for his or her own child.
The measure would affect part-time workers differently than full-time workers. Before January 1, 2014, a person working 20 hours
or less providing care for one person in a calendar month would be required to receive 35 hours of training. Five of those hours must
be completed before providing care, including two hours of orientation training and three hours of safety training. Part-time workers
would also be excused from the annual continuing education requirement until January 1, 2014. The full training requirements of
the measure would apply to these part-time long-term care workers as of January 1, 2014, and the certification requirement would
apply as of July 1, 2014.
The requirement that long-term care workers be screened through criminal background checks would be broadened for all workers
hired after January 1, 2010. The background checks must include checking against FBI fingerprint identification records and against
the national sex offender registry. The State would be required to pay the costs of these background checks.
The treasure also includes training requirements for people who receive payments from the State to provide care for certain family
members. Those providing care for their own child or parent, other than to a developmentally -disabled child, must receive 35 hours
of training. Five of those hours must be completed before providing any state -paid care, including two hours of orientation training
and three hours of safety training. Parents who contract through the State to provide care for their developmentally disabled child
would be required to receive 12 hours of training within the first 120 days of so contracting.
The measure would also increase the requirement that the State offer advanced voluntary training for long-term care workers from
65 to 70 hours of voluntary advanced training, by January 1, 2011.
The measure would prohibit the State from paying for long-term care services by providers who do not comply with the requirements
of this measure. It would permit the State to terminate any contracts withproviders, or take enforcement actions against providers,
who fail to comply with the measure. The measure would also make certified long-term care workers, and the licensed agencies or
facilities that employ them, subject to State oversight and discipline, including the potential suspension or revocation of certificates
for misconduct.
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Statement For Initiative Measure 1029
All of us want safe, quality care for friends and family who
are elderly, sick, disabled, and vulnerable to injury or abuse. Yet
currently, manicurists and hairdressers have stricter training and
certification requirements than caregivers for elderly relatives and
those with disabilities.
Initiative 1029 will improve long-term care by increasing training
standards, requiring state certification, and mandating FBI criminal
background checks.
1-1029 exempts unpaid providers and those caring for their parents
and children.
YES ON I-1029: IMPROVED TRAINING WILL
MEAN MORE DEPENDABLE CARE FOR
WASHINGTON SENIORS.
Thousands of Washington residents with Alzheimer's, dementia,
and developmental disabilities receive care in their own homes.
I-1029 will increase training requirements to 75 hours and require
state certification for caregivers — equal to federal standards for
nursing homes.
YES ON I-1029: PROTECT VULNERABLE SENIORS WITH
EXPANDED FBI CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.
Most caregivers are compassionate, loving professionals but
we've all seen headlines about tragic cases of abuse and neglect. For
example, in July caregivers at an Everett adult family home were
arrested for identity theft. They stole thousands from an 83-year
old man with dementia. I-1029 will protect vulnerable seniors by
requiring nationwide FBI background checks.
YES ON I-1029: A SMART INVESTMENT THAT
HELPS SENIORS STAY AT HOME.
Home and community -based care is more cost effective than
expensive institutions, and saves taxpayers' money. I-1029 is a
responsible investment to ensure that seniors can find trained
caregivers they need to live independently in their own homes.
YES ON I-1029: BACKED BY SENIORS, NURSES,
HOME CARE WORKERS, FIREFIGHTERS, POLICE,
PROSECUTORS, AND SHERIFFS.
I-1029 is based on a bi-partisan compromise worked out to
improve care while controlling costs. It is backed by senior advocates,
thousands of nurses and home care workers, Democratic and
Republican legislators, State Council of Firefighters, Fraternal Order
of Police, and sheriffs and prosecutors across Washington State.
For more information, visit www.yesonl029.org or call
1 (888) 224-3851.
Rebuttal of Statement Against
Senior advocates, nurses and home care workers endorse I-1029.
Improved training equals improved care. 1- 1029 applies to professional
caregivers; 85% of family and intermittent caregivers are exempt.
Police, prosecutors and sheriffs endorse 1- 1029. It protects seniors
by closing loopholes and requiring nationwide FBI background
checks.
The Governor and legislators including House Republican leader
DeBolt and Senate Democratic Leader Brown endorse I-1029. It
reflects the 85 hour training recommendation of the "Governor's Task
Force." http://www.governor.wa.gov/ltcLfidefault.htm
Voters' Pamphlel Argument Prepared by:
LOUISE RYAN, Washington State Long -Term Care Ombudsman;
NANCY DAPPER, executive director, Alzheimer's Association of
Western/Central Washington; MARTY LEVINE, MD, Geriatrician,
Medical Chief, Group Health Burien; KAREN KEISER, State Senator,
Chair, Senate Health Care Committee; BLANCHE RAZO, 73, home
care client with lung disease, emphysema; KATHY GOLD, RN, nurse
who inspects long-term care facilities, Everett.
Statement Against Initiative Measure 1029
I-1029 SHOULD BE REJECTED — IT HURTS FAMILIES,
CAREGIVERS AND TAXPAYERS.
1-1029 makes it harder for families to provide care for loved
ones. It forces many families to undergo 75 hours of training,
fingerprinting and intensive background checks with FBI and
national sex offender data bases — all before receiving state support
to care for their own children or parents! Training may be difficult
to get, especially in rural areas.
Neighbors and community members providing part-time care
would face the same unnecessary requirements. Many will stop
providing care. There are already shortages of in -home and
community caregivers — we cannot afford to lose more. Non -career
caregivers help keep families together. 1-1029 makes it harder to
keep loved ones at home and out of expensive institutional care.
I-1029 DRIVES UP COSTS FOR EVERYONE.
Health care costs are already skyrocketing. It wastes tens
of millions of taxpayer dollars that could provide other vital
services.
Don't be misled — 1-1029 won't improve care. Background
checks are already required for most caregivers. A governor's
task force found no evidence that an arbitrary, 75-hour classroom
training standard improves quality. Today, training and supervision
is tailored to the diverse needs of those in our care. I-1029's rigid
requirements won't allow that.
DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN LEGISLATORS
OVERWHELMINGLY REJECTED THESE
PROPOSALS AS UNNECESSARY, INEFFECTIVE
AND TOO EXPENSIVE.
Washington has a quality care system — the National Conference
of State Legislatures named it one of the top three models for other
states to follow.
KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER! KEEP COSTS LOW!
REJECT I-1029!
For more information, visit www.communitycarecoalitionwa.
org or call 1 (877) 488-8565.
Rebuttal of Statement For
1- 1029 isn't about improving care. Background checks are already
performed. Training comparisons between jobs are misleading
campaign tactics. Independent studies confirm caregivers are well
trained.
1 1029 improves one special interest's finances. They're trying to
write the rules and then get paid by taxpayers to deliver training. We
can't afford I-1029. By wasting millions on unnecessary training,
I-1029 means less money for solving real problems.
Legislators said no. Reject this self-serving end -run around our
elected officials!
Voters' Pamphlet Argument Prepared by:
DARLENE STORTI, Board Chair, Aging Services of Washington;
JOE MAYO, President, Home Care of Washington, Spokane; HELEN
SOMMERS, State House of Representatives Appropriations Chair,
Seattle; RON RALPH, member, Advocates for Developmental
Ditiabiiities Choices, parent, Seattle; MARY MARGARET CORNISH,
Chair, Community Residential Services Association, Yakima; CRAIG
FREDRICKSON, member, Governor's Caregiver Training WOTkgroup.
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0 INITIATIVE MEASURE 985
AN ACT Relating to reducing traffic congestion on public
highways, freeways, streets, and roads: amending RCW 46.61.165,
47.66.090, 47.56.403, 82.08.020, 43.17.200, 43.46.090, 47.56.030,
47.56.160, and 47.56.170; reenacting and amending RCW
46.63,110; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; adding a
new section to chapter 36.01 RCW; adding a new section to chapter
47.01 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW; adding
a new section to chapter 46.68 RCW; creating new sections; and
providing an effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF
WASHINGTON:
POLICIES AND PURPOSES
NEW S,FCTION. See. 1. During these tough economic times,
the people deserve a common sense proposal to reduce traffic
congestion by implementing basic congestion relief strategies and
improving Washington's transportation system with better use of
existing public resources.
In 2005, the voters of Washington overwhelmingly approved
Initiative 900 granting the state- auditor the power to conduct
independent, comprehensive performance audits of state and local
governments. The auditor was hired by the people to determine
ways for government to deliver services as effectively and
efficiently as possible. Through extensive outreach with citizens,
including focus groups and town hall meetings, in 2006, the
state auditor learned that eighty percent of citizens said reducing
traffic congestion is their number one transportation priority.
Traffic congestion incurs incredible costs to citizens, businesses
and government; it is an important aspect of transportation and
is an indicator of how well the state's transportation system is
working. Reducing traffic congestion means minimizing vehicle
trip delays, the amount of time it takes a vehicle to get from point
A to point B. So the state auditor contracted with the prestigious
auditing firm of Talbot, Korvola and Warwick, LLP who brought
years of experience in performance auditing. They hired subject -
matter experts with internationally recognized experience in traffic
and congestion management. Members of the audit team had
more than two hundred years' of cumulative experience auditing.
transportation systems. In October 2007, the state auditor released
the results of their independent performance audit report "Managing
and Reducing Congestion." Their number one finding was that
traffic congestion relief is not a top priority of the department of
transportation so the audit's fundamental recommendation was:
"Commit to congestion management and reduction as a primary
goal." The anger, defensiveness, and condescending dismissal of the
report by the department of transportation, the legislature, and the
governor was swift and resolute. The new head of the department
of transportation rejected the recommendations on the day they
were released. House of representatives and senate transportation
committees refused to acknowledge the report or even hold a public
hearing as required under Initiative 900. At the public hearing held
by an unaffiliated legislative committee, legislators lashed out
at the state auditor for even broaching the topic. The governor's
chief of staff said citizens do not understand transportation and
simply take for granted what government does. Legislators quoted
from statutes that no longer existed to defend the status quo.
Some promised legislative retribution on the state auditor and
interference in future audits, which is illegal under Initiative 900.
The state auditor identified and retained internationally recognized
experts in state, federal and international transportation issues.
Their recommendations are crystal clear. This act provides voters
with the opportunity to implement the strategies recommended in
the report that will have an immediate impact on reducing traffic
congestion using existing infrastructure and resources. Upon its
approval by the voters, it is incumbent upon the department of
transportation, the legislature, and the governor to listen to the
people and make traffic congestion management and reduction the
primary goal of transportation. As State Auditor Brian Sonntag says
in his accompanying letter to the report: "Citizens have identified
congestion as a priority, and therefore, so must the Department
(of Transportation) and the Legislature." It is clear from the
establishment's reaction to this transportation performance audit
that the only way for voters to change the attitude of those in power
is to approve this act.
This measure would open carpool lanes during non -peak hours,
require synchronization of traffic lights on heavily -traveled arterials
and streets, increase funding for emergency roadside assistance,
and dedicate a portion of existing vehicle -related revenue for these
purposes.
The intent of sections 2 and 3 of this act: We all pay taxes for
our carpool lanes, so everyone should be allowed to use them at
least some of the time. This act strikes a reasonable balance by
allowing our carpool lanes to be open to everyone during non -peak
hours, meaning midday and evenings on weekdays and all day and
all night on weekends. Existing road capacity must be utilized to
maximize its effectiveness. How can we increase road capacity
and reduce traffic congestion on our most congested highways and
roadways without spending billions of dollars? By opening our
carpool lanes to everyone during non -peak hours. This will quickly,
significantly, and cost-effectively relieve traffic congestion and
increase traffic flow on our most congested highways and roadways
and illustrate that increased road capacity results in reduced traffic
congestion. These sections do not create or impose new tolls on
carpool lanes; but if tolls or charges are imposed on carpool lanes,
then these sections ensure that the toll revenue is used to reduce
traffic congestion.
The intent of sections 4 and 15(1)(b) of this act: due to the
voters' approval of Initiative 960 in 2007, any tolls or charges
must be decided and approved by a simple -majority vote of the
Legislature, not unilaterally imposed by unelected bureaucrats on
the transportation commission. Such decisions are too important
and too impactful to be made by anyone other than our elected
representatives.
The intent of sections 5 and 6 of this act: To increase traffic
flow and reduce traffic congestion, each city must synchronize the
traffic signals on heavily -traveled arterials and streets within its
jurisdiction. Heavily -traveled arterials and streets include routes
of regional and local significance and include major and secondary
arterials and streets. For heavily -traveled arterials and streets
outside of a city, the county must synchronize the traffic signals. For
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heavily -traveled arterials and streets that are the responsibility of the
state or other local government, it is the responsibility of the state
or other local government to synchronize the,traffic signals. What
is the use of having a top-notch Medic One system if it simply gets
stuck in traffic? Synchronizing traffic lights ensures increased traffic
flow, reduced traffic congestion, and better safety. Transferring
goods to and from our ports, and other freight mobility necessities,
are hampered by stop -and -go traffic at successive traffic lights.
Reducing traffic congestion and increasing traffic flow is critical for
freight mobility. Synchronization of traffic signals is a coordinated
set of timing plans for a group of signals on arterials and streets
used to facilitate smooth traffic flow. The objective of synchronizing
traffic signals is to allow progression through arterials and streets
with the fewest stops at intersections, while minimizing delay for
the side street. Synchronizing traffic lights creates more uniform
speeds along streets, increases traffic fow, reduces time delays at
intersections, and creates opportunities for traffic from side streets
to safely enter a main street. This act helps cities, counties, and
other governments fund these improvements.
The intent of section 7 of this act: Traffic accidents and other
temporary obstructions greatly hinder the smooth flow of traffic
and must be responded to and cleared as quickly as possible. This
involves coordination, communication, equipment, and manpower.
A blocked highway or roadway can result in miles of backups and
long delays. A large portion of all traffic congestion is caused by
collisions, disabled vehicles, spills, and other events that impede
the normal flow of traffic. An initial incident has the potential for
creating secondary incidents such as vehicles running out of fuel or
overheating, or collisions that occur from lane changing and rapid
braking in the initial incident's traffic backup. The quicker the initial
incident is cleared, the less time motorists and response personnel
are, exposed to traffic hazards and the possibility of a secondary
collision. The Washington state department of transportation and
other government entities and contracted companies, including
tow truck operators, must expeditiously assist in the safe, prudent,
and quick removal of vehicles and other debris involved in traffic
accidents or other temporary obstructions. The people want the
roads cleared and drivers helped as quickly as possible to reduce
traffic congestion and restore the normal flow of traffic. This act
provides increased funding for these programs.
We need to fix what we already have using the taxes we're already
paying. Taxpayers can't afford to pay for the mega -platinum option
for every mega -project, especially when it's simply to satisfy the
aesthetic preferences of Seattle's elite. A perfect example is the
decade of debate over the Alaska Way viaduct (Highway 99), a
major north -south state highway that everyone is paying for. The
people want practical, pragmatic solutions that will reduce traffic
congestion, not make it worse. Government too often has a knee-
jerk reaction: If their pick-up truck gets a flat tire, rather than
repairing the tire, they instead replace the pick-up with a Mercedes.
The people want a solution that reduces traffic congestion for the
thousands of vehicles that travel over state highways every day, but
at a minimum, it shouldn't be made worse. Taxpayers are already
paying billions of dollars in taxes and they expect and demand
improvements now, rather than promises of "less bad" decades
from now. Taxpayers want transparency and accountability with
the focus on solving the problem rather than using the problem to
leverage the public to swallow yet another tax increase. It is way
past time for the people to get something in return for the taxes
they're already paying.
The intent of sections 8 and 9 of this act: In order to reduce traffic
congestion, it is essential that existing vehicle taxes be spent on
this critical priority. Vehicle purchases generate approximately
$850 million per year in state tax revenue and using 15% of those
revenues to reduce traffic congestion is reasonable and prudent.
People who purchase vehicles want their taxes to go toward
reducing traffic congestion on our roads, streets, and highways at
the state and local level.
The intent of section 11 of this act: To provide additional revenue
for the policy requirements of this act, moneys collected from fines
and civil penalties from red light traffic cameras shall be used to
reduce traffic congestion and increase traffic flow.
The intent of sections 12 through 14 of this act: To provide
additional revenue for the policy requirements of this act, any
transportation -related public works project shall not be required
to spend a percentage of its funds on purchases of art, instead
a percentage will be dedicated to reducing traffic congestion.
Taxpayers don't have bottomless wallets so every dollar possible
must go toward the people's top priority: reducing traffic
congestion.
The intent of sections 15 through 17 of this act: These sections do
not create or impose new tolls; but if tolls or charges are imposed,
then these sections ensure taxpayers are protected. There has
been talk of simply charging people extra just to drive on existing
highways, freeways, roads, and streets, including adding global
positioning system (GPS) devices or transponders to vehicles or
other methods to collect revenue. If citizens are double -taxed, then
any tolls or charges will be used to reduce traffic congestion.
Year after year, Washington voters have repeatedly rejected the
business -as -usual, the -only -solution -is -a -tax -increase mentality.
During these tough economic times, the people deserve a common
sense proposal to reduce traffic congestion and increase traffic
flow by implementing basic traffic congestion relief strategies and
improving Washington's transportation system with better use of
existing public resources.
Reduced traffic congestion ensures a growing, thriving economy
that is essential in generating the tax revenue necessary to fund
government services.
This measure will make travel times faster immediately on our
highways and roadways, reduce traffic congestion, increase traffic
flow, increase safety and freight mobility, and result in fewer
vehicles idling thus decreasing carbon emissions, all by maximizing
the use of existing public resources.
OPENS CARPOOL LANES TO EVERYONE DURING
NON -PEAK HOURS
Sec. 2. RCW 46.61.165 and 1999 c 206 s 1 are each amended
to read as follows:
The state department of transportation and the local authorities are
authorized su 'ect tot e req ui rernents in this sect i to reserve all
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or any portion of any highway under their respective jurisdictions
as carVQQ1 lanrs, including any designated lane or ramp, for the
exclusive or preferential use of public transportation vehicles or
private motor vehicles carrying no fewer than a specified number
of passengers when ((smh)) the limitation will increase the efficient
utilization of the highway or will aid in the conservation of energy
resources. Regulations authorizing ((sneh)) exclusive or preferential
use of a highway facility (()) are effective ((at
tirrtes eir)) ordy at the specified times of day ((or)) and on the
specified days designated in this section. In order to reduce traffic
congestion, existing road capacity must be utilized to maximize its
effectiveness. On and after December 4, 2008, all carpool lanes shall
k-opened during non weak hours f" use by all traffic otherwise
lawful y jibiding by the nilpsd of this staLc. including
,RCW 46.6 l.100. This noIicy shall be in effect f.Qr any c=ool lane
effectin lanpgy 1. 2008_Udw
lanes designated {sfter January 1. 200 . on , 1-ighway, freeway,
or roadwa +din the state. Electronic and nonelectronic signage must
¢g substantially updated and expanded to ensure that drivers are
fvJly alerted tome policies required under this section_
For the puEpnses of this section:
(1) "CC pool lanes" are hi -occupancy vehicle lanes. including
egpress lanes. lanes like those establis{red under RCW 47.56.403_
ofEEmp hypms lanes. and on -ramp bypass lanes on any hi way.
eway, or roadway w the staff,
(2) "Non -peak hours" mean midday on weekdays_ evenings_on
wqek hays. and all day and all night on weekends.
(a) "Midday on weekdays" is between the hours of 9.00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m on MoadU through Friday:
(b) " Evenings m weekdays" are between the hours of 6:00 p.m.
ands .- 9_a ff}. on Monday through Thursday:
(c) "All d y and all night on weekends" is between the hours of
6_QO p m_ Qi_Friday and 6:00 a.m. on Monday_
(d) `Ptak boussare between the hours of 6.00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m, and 6:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
(3) D frig_ b.Qurs not -specified as -non -peak hours_ under_ this
sectim the_ue _c_arpool lanes by a motor vehicle is limited
to thoscaying two or -more persons, except in the case of a
iilotoreyc1Q. whighmay_use_a_camool lane if carrying one or more
persons.
(4)_A goveMMrjatal entity, authority. or agency shall not avoid
the requirements of this section by redesignating a carpool lane as
another name or designation.
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cc=ool lanes -during won -.peak hour;, a toll tDay not be charged on
any vehicle in a high -occupancy toil lane under RCW 47.56.403
during non -peak hours, and any,1011s Qr cha_rgesiosed and
enllected for such lanes during Weak hours wbigh excggdultsmsks
idmtified in section 3 of this act must
Traffic
This . ect' n dops not .. t W 46,44,080
46.61. 100 or 46 61,135, Jhus c
city streets.
Violation of a restriction of highway usage prescribed by the
appropriate authority under this section is a traffic infraction.
Sec. 3. RCW 47.66.090 and 2005 c 312 s 4 are each amended
to read as follows:
The high -occupancy toll lanes operations account is created in
the state treasury. The department shall deposit ((afl)) only those
revenues received by the department as toll charges collected from
high -occupancy toll lane users that are necessary to cover the
costs of construction and operation of the toll lano. Moneys in
this account may be spent only if appropriated by the legislature.
((
debt s
irnr of high'
ol mid carpool
vanpool, earpool, and !rip reduction services in the corridor
Ste,must be
dedicated 1—ISi!, vanpool. catpooi, and Hp reduction
)) All toll charge revenues exce dW9 these
costs_ shall _be _dedicated _to reducing traffic-C.ong=ion- and- be
deposited in the Reduce Traffic Congestion Account created in
Section 1-0-of this act.
See. 4. RCW 47.56.403 and 2005 c 312 s 3 are each amended
to read as follows:
(1) The department may provide, subjecuo the_rWuirements
of RCW 40.6.1.165. 47.66.090, and any other applicable -law, for
the establishment, construction, and operation of a pilot project
of high -occupancy toll lanes on state route 167 high -occupancy
vehicle lanes within King county. The department may issue, buy,
and redeem bonds, and deposit and expend them; secure and remit
financial and other assistance in the construction of high -occupancy
toll lanes, carry insurance, and handle any other matters pertaining
to the high -occupancy toll lane pilot project.
(2) Tolls for high -occupancy toll lanes will be established as
follows:
(a) The schedule of toll charges for high -occupancy toll lanes
must be established by the transportation commission and collected
in a manner determined by the commission.
(b) Toll charges shall not be assessed on transit buses and vanpool
vehicles owned or operated by any public agency.
(c) The department shall establish performance standards for
the state route 167 high -occupancy toll lane pilot project. The
department must automatically adjust the toll charge, using dynamic
tolling, to ensure that toll -paying single -occupant vehicle users are
only permitted to enter the lane to the extent that average vehicle
speeds in the lane remain above forty-five. miles per hour at least
ninety percent of the time during peak hours assApf e�i_n RCW
46,61.165. The toll charge may vary in amount by time of day, level
of traffic congestion within the highway facility, vehicle occupancy,
or other criteria, as the commission may deem appropriate. The
commission may also vary toll charges for single -occupant
inherently low -emission vehicles such as those powered by electric
batteries, natural gas, propane, or other clean burning fuels.
(d) The commission shall periodically review the toll charges
to determine if the toll charges are effectively maintaining travel
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time, speed, and reliability on the highway facilities.
(3) The department shall monitor the state route 167 high -
occupancy toll lane pilot project and shall annually report to the
transportation commission and the legislature on operations and
findings. At a minimum, the department shall provide facility use
data and review the impacts on:
(a)'Freeway efficiency and safety;
(b) Effectiveness for transit;
(c) Person and vehicle movements by mode;
(d) Ability to finance improvements and transportation services
through tolls; and
(e) The impacts on all highway users. The department shall
analyze aggregate use data and conduct, as needed, separate
surveys to assess usage of the facility in relation to geographic,
socioeconomic, and demographic information within the corridor
in order to ascertain actual and perceived questions of equitable
use of the facility.
(4) The department shall modify the pilot project to address
identified safety issues and mitigate negative impacts to high -
occupancy vehicle lane users.
(5) Authorization to impose high -occupancy vehicle tolls for the
state route 167 high -occupancy toll pilot project expires if either
of the following two conditions apply:
(a) If no contracts have been let by the department to begin
construction of the toll facilities associated with this pilot project
within four years of July 24, 2005; or
(b) Four years after toll collection begins under this section.
(6) The department of transportation shall adopt rules that allow
automatic vehicle identification transponders used for electronic
toll collection to be compatible with other electronic payment
devices or transponders from the Washington state ferry system,
other public transportation systems, or other toll collection systems
to the extent that technology permits.
(7) The conversion of a single existing high -occupancy vehicle
lane to a high -occupancy toll lane as proposed for SR-167 must
be taken as the exception for this pilot project.
(8) A violation of the lane restrictions applicable to the high -
occupancy toll lanes established under this section is a traffic
infraction.
(9) Procurement activity associated with this pilot project shall
be open and competitive in accordance with chapter 39.29 RCW.
REQUIRES SYNCHRONIZATION OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS
ON HEAVILY -TRAVELED ARTERIALS AND STREETS
NEW SECTION, Sec. 5. Anew section is added to chapter 35.21
RCW to read as follows:
(1) To reduce traffic congestion and increase traffic flow, each
city must synchronize the traffic lights on heavily -traveled arterials
and streets within its jurisdiction to optimize traffic flow. Heavily -
traveled arterials and streets include routes of regional and local
significance and include major and secondary arterials as defined
in RCW 35.78.010. For heavily -traveled arterials and streets
outside of a city, the county must synchronize the traffic lights to
optimize traffic flow. For heavily -traveled arterials and streets that
are the responsibility of the state or other local government, the
state or other local government must synchronize the arterials' and
streets' traffic lights to optimize traffic flow. Cities, counties, and
other governments must cooperate and coordinate their efforts in
implementing this traffic light synchronization mandate. Funding
shall be allocated from the dedicated revenue in the Reduce Traffic
Congestion Account created in section 10 of this act to assist efforts
after January 1, 2008 by cities, counties, and other governments
to synchronize traffic lights to optimize traffic flow and reduce
traffic congestion.
(2) The state auditor shall identify and establish performance
benchmarks using best practices for traffic light synchronization
to optimize traffic flow under this section. The state auditor
shall investigate and track local governments' progress on these
benchmarks and shall provide information on such progress and
other relevant information to the public on a regular basis.
NEW SECTION, Sec. 6. A new section is added to chapter 36.01
RCW to read as follows:
(1) To reduce traffic congestion and increase traffic flow, each
county must synchronize the traffic lights on heavily -traveled
arterials and streets within its jurisdiction to optimize traffic flow.
Heavily -traveled arterials and streets include routes of regional
and local significance and include major and secondary arterials
as defined in RCW 35.78.010. For heavily -traveled arterials and
streets in an incorporated city or town, the city or town must
synchronize the traffic lights to optimize traffic flow. For heavily -
traveled arterials and streets that are the responsibility of the state
or other government entity, the state or other government entity
must synchronize the traffic lights to optimize traffic flow. Cities,
counties, and other governments must cooperate and coordinate
their efforts in implementing this traffic light synchronization
mandate. Funding shall be allocated from the dedicated revenue
in the Reduce Traffic Congestion Account created in section 10 of
this act to assist efforts after January 1, 2008 by cities, counties, and
other local governments to synchronize traffic lights to optimize
traffic flow and reduce traffic congestion.
(2) The state auditor shall identify and establish performance
benchmarks using best practices for traffic light synchronization
to optimize traffic flow under this section. The state auditor
shall investigate and track local governments' progress on these
benchmarks and shall provide information on such progress and
other relevant information to the public on a regular basis.
INCREASES FUNDING FOR EMERGENCY
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
NEW SECTION Sec. 7. A new section is added to chapter 47.01
RCW to read as follows:
(1) To reduce traffic congestion and increase traffic flow, the
department of transportation and other governmental entities
must rapidly respond to traffic accidents and other obstructions on
highways, freeways, roads, and streets, and clear these accidents
and obstructions as expeditiously as possible. The department and
other governmental entities must receive increased funding for
emergency roadside assistance from the dedicated revenue in the
Reduce Traffic Congestion Relief Account created in section 10
of this act. To maximize flexibility and response times, the state,
the department, and other governmental entities may and are
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encouraged to contract out emergency roadside assistance services
to private companies, including tow truck operators.
(2) The state auditor shall identify and establish performance
benchmarks using best practices for emergency roadside assistance
under this section and shall investigate and track progress fulfilling
this requirement, providing this and other relevant information to
the public on a regular basis.
DEDICATES A PORTION OF EXISTING VEHICLE -
RELATED REVENUE TO HELP FUND THE OPENING
OF CARPOOL LANES TO EVERYONE DURING NON- .
PEAK HOURS, HELP FUND THE SYNCHRONIZATION
OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS ON HEAVILY TRAVELED
ARTERIALS AND STREETS, AND INCREASE FUNDING
FOR EMERGENCY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Sec. 8. RCW 82.08.020 and 2006 c 1 s 3 are each amended to
read as follows:
(1) There is levied and there shall be collected a tax on each
retail sale in this state equal to six and five -tenths percent of the
selling price.
(2) There is levied, and there shall be collected an additional
tax on each retail car rental, regardless of whether the vehicle is
licensed in this state, equal to five and nine -tenths percent of the
selling price. The revenue collected under this subsection shall
be deposited in the multimodal transportation account created in
RCW 47.66.070.
(3) Beginning July 1, 2003, there is levied and collected an
additional tax of three -tenths of one percent of the selling price
on each retail sale of a motor vehicle in this state, other than retail
car rentals taxed under subsection (2) of this section. The revenue
collected under this subsection shall be deposited in the multimodal
transportation account created in RCW 47.66.070.
(4) For purposes of subsections (3) and (8(8) of this section, "motor
vehicle" has the meaning provided in RCW 46.04.320, but does
not include farm tractors or farm vehicles as defined in RCW
46.04.180 and 46.04.181, off -road and nonhighway vehicles as
defined in RCW 46.09.020, and snowmobiles as defined in RCW
46.10.010.
(5) Beginning on December 8, 2005, 0.16 percent of the taxes
collected under subsection (1) of this section shall be dedicated
to funding comprehensive performance audits required under
RCW 43.09.470. The revenue identified in this subsection shall be
deposited in the performance audits of government account created
in RCW 43.09.475.
(6) The taxes imposed under this chapter shall apply to successive
retail sales of the same property.
(7) The rates provided in this section apply to taxes imposed under
chapter 82.12 RCW as provided in RCW 82.12.020.
f8)DZcfgcliv!�ly utilize existing resources to reduce traffic
congestion. beginning on December 4. 2008. fifteen percent of the
tucs cQllected under subsection (1) of this section on the retail sale
of those vitWgles taxed under subsection (3) of this section shall be
dedicated to reducing traffic congestion and deposited in the Reduce
Traffic Congestion Account. mated ill.scg&n 10 of this act. This
subsection (8) ofthis section dedicates a.portion of existing vehicle
sales tax revenue and does not raise taxes.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 9. Anew section is added to chapter 82.12
RCW to read as follows:
Beginning on December 4, 2008, fifteen percent of the taxes
collected under RCW 82.12.020 on vehicles taxed under RCW
82.08.020(3) based on the rate in RCW 82.08.020(1) shall be
dedicated to reducing traffic congestion and deposited in the Reduce
Traffic Congestion Account created in section 10 of this act.
CREATES "REDUCE TRAFFIC
CONGESTION ACCOUNT"
NEW SECTION. Sec. 10. A new section is added to chapter
46.68 RCW to read as follows:
(1) The Reduce Traffic Congestion Account is hereby created in
the state treasury as a subaccount of the motor vehicle fund. All
receipts from: The fifteen percent of sales and use taxes dedicated
in RCW 82.08.020(8) and section 9 of this act; any tolls or charges
collected under RCW 46.61.165(5) and 47.66.090; revenue from
infractions dedicated to reducing traffic congestion under RCW
43.63.110; appropriate allocated funds under section 13 of this
act; and any tolls or charges collected under RCW 47.56.030 and
47.56.170 must be deposited in the subaccount. Moneys in the
subaccount may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures
from the subaccount may be used only:
(a) To pay for costs associated with the opening of carpool lanes to
everyone during non -peak hours as required under RCW 46.61.165,
including new and modified electronic and nonelectronic signage;
lane striping, improvements, and maintenance; and shoulder
maintenance and improvements, including bumpers;
(b) To pay for costs associated with synchronizing traffic lights
on heavily -traveled arterials and streets as required under sections
5 and 6 of this act;
(c) To provide increased funding for emergency roadside
assistance as required under section 7 of this act; and
(d) To provide funding for the activities of the state auditor
required under this section and sections 5, 6, and 7 of this act.
(2) After payment of costs identified in subsections (1)(a)
through (d) of this section, any other purpose which reduces traffic
congestion by reducing vehicle delay times by expanding road
capacity and general purpose use to improve traffic flow for all
vehicles may be provided funding from the subaccount. Purposes
to improve traffic flow for all vehicles do not include creating,
maintaining, or operating bike paths or lanes, wildlife crossings,
landscaping, park and ride lots, ferries, trolleys, buses, monorail,
light rail, or heavy rail.
(3) Revenue deposited in the subaccount and not appropriated
shall be retained by this subaccount.
(4) To measure the level of compliance with the policies,
purposes, and intent of this act, the state auditor shall investigate
and track the revenues and expenditures required under this act
and shall report this and other relevant information to the public
on a regular basis.
DEDICATES REVENUE FROM RED LIGHT TRAFFIC
CAMERAS TO THE
"REDUCE TRAFFIC CONGESTION ACCOUNT"
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are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
(1) Aperson found to have committed a traffic infraction shall be
assessed a monetary penalty. No penalty may exceed two hundred
and fifty dollars for each offense unless authorized by this chapter
or title.
(2) The monetary penalty for a violation of (a) RCW 46.55.105(2)
is two hundred fifty dollars for each offense; (b) RCW 46.61.210(1)
is five hundred dollars for each offense. No penalty assessed under
this subsection (2) may be reduced.
(3) The supreme court shall prescribe by rule a schedule of
monetary penalties for designated traffic infractions. This rule shall
also specify the conditions under which local courts may exercise
discretion in assessing fines and penalties for traffic infractions.
The legislature respectfully requests the supreme court to adjust
this schedule every two years for inflation.
(4) There shall be a penalty of twenty-five dollars for failure to
respond to a notice of traffic infraction except where the infraction
relates to parking as defined by local law, ordinance, regulation, or
resolution or failure to pay a monetary penalty imposed pursuant
to this chapter. A local legislative body may set a monetary penalty
not to exceed twenty-five dollars for failure to respond to a notice
of traffic infraction relating to parking as defined by local law,
ordinance, regulation, or resolution. The local court, whether a
municipal, police, or district court, shall impose the monetary
penalty set by the local legislative body.
(5) Monetary penalties provided for in chapter 46.70 RCW
which are civil in nature and penalties which may be assessed for
violations of chapter 46.44 RCW relating to size, -weight, and load
of motor vehicles are not subject to the limitation on the amount
of monetary penalties which may be imposed pursuant to this
chapter.
(6) Whenever a monetary penalty, fee, cost, assessment, or other
monetary obligation is imposed by a court under this chapter it is
immediately payable. If the court determines, in its discretion, that a
person is not able to pay a monetary obligation in full, and not more
than one year has passed since the later of July 1, 2005, or the date
the monetary obligation initially became due and payable, the court
shall enter into a payment plan with the person, unless the person
has previously been granted a payment plan with respect to the same
monetary obligation, or unless the person is in noncompliance of
any existing or prior payment plan, in which case the court may, at
its discretion, implement a payment plan. If the court has notified
the department that the person has failed to pay or comply and the
person has subsequently entered into a payment plan and made
an initial payment, the court shall notify the department that the
infraction has been adjudicated, and the department shall rescind
any suspension of the person's driver's license or driver's privilege
based on failure to respond to that infraction. "Payment plan," as
used in this section, means a plan that requires reasonable payments
based on the financial ability of the person to pay. The person may
voluntarily pay an amount at any time in addition to the payments
required under the payment plan.
(a) If a payment required to be made under the payment plan is
delinquent or the person fails to complete a community restitution
program on or before the time established under the payment plan,
unless the court determines good cause therefor and adjusts the
payment plan or the community restitution plan accordingly, the
court shall notify the department of the person's failure to meet
the conditions of the plan, and the department shall suspend the
person's driver's license or driving privilege until all monetary
obligations, including those imposed under subsections (3) and (4)
of this section, have been paid, and court authorized community
restitution has been completed, or until the department has been
notified that the court has entered into a new time payment or
community restitution agreement with the person.
(b) If a person has not entered into a payment plan with the court
and has not paid the monetary obligation in full on or before the
time established for payment, the court shall notify the department
of the delinquency. The department shall suspend the person's
driver's license or driving privilege until all monetary obligations
have been paid, including those imposed under subsections (3) and
(4) of this section, or until the person has entered into a payment
plan under this section.
(c) If the payment plan is to be administered by the court, the court
may assess the person a reasonable administrative fee to be wholly
retained by the city or county with jurisdiction. The administrative
fee shall not exceed ten dollars per infraction or twenty-five dollars
per payment plan, whichever is less.
(d) Nothing in this section precludes a court from contracting
with outside entities to administer its payment plan system. When
outside entities are used for the administration of a payment
plan, the court may assess the person a reasonable fee for such
administrative services, which fee may be calculated on a periodic,
percentage, or other basis.
(e) If a court authorized community restitution program for
offenders is available in the jurisdiction, the court may allow
conversion of all or part of the monetary obligations due under
this section to court authorized community restitution in lieu of
time payments if the person is unable to make reasonable time
payments.
(7) In addition to any other penalties imposed under this section
and not subject to the limitation of subsection (1) of this section,
a person found to have committed a traffic infraction shall be
assessed:
(a) A fee of five dollars per infraction. Under no circumstances
shall this fee be reduced or waived. Revenue from this fee shall
be forwarded to the state treasurer for deposit in the emergency
medical services and trauma care system trust account under RCW
70.168.040;
(b) A fee of ten dollars per infraction. Under no circumstances
shall this fee be reduced or waived. Revenue from this fee shall
be forwarded to the state treasurer for deposit in the Washington
auto theft prevention authority account; and
(c) A fee of two dollars per infraction. Revenue from this fee
shall be forwarded to the state treasurer for deposit in the traumatic
brain injury account established in RCW 74.31.060.
(8)(a) In addition to any other penalties imposed under this section
and not subject to the limitation of subsection (1) of this section,
a person found to have committed a traffic infraction other than of
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RCW 46.61.527 shall be assessed an additional penalty of twenty
dollars. The court may not reduce, waive, or suspend the additional
penalty unless the court finds the offender to be indigent. If a court
authorized community restitution program for offenders is available
in the jurisdiction, the court shall allow offenders to offset all or a
part of the penalty due under this subsection (8) by participation in
the court authorized community restitution program.
(b) Eight dollars and fifty cents of the additional penalty under
(a) of this subsection shall be remitted to the state treasurer. The
remaining revenue from the additional penalty must be remitted
under chapters 2.08, 3.46, 3.50, 3.62, 10.82, and 35.20 RCW
Money remitted under this subsection to the state treasurer must
be deposited as provided in RCW 43.08.250. The balance of
the revenue received by the county or city treasurer under this
subsection must be deposited into the county or city current
expense fund. Revenue to be deposited into the csmn!y or city
=pDmted in the Reduce_'lrattic Congestion A"ount cry tea inn
section 10 of this act. Moneys retained by the city or county under
this subsection shall constitute reimbursement for any liabilities
under RCW 43.135.060.
(9) If a legal proceeding, such as garnishment, has commenced
to collect any delinquent amount owed by the person for any
penalty imposed by the court under this section, the court may, at
its discretion, enter into a payment plan.
(10) The monetary penalty for violating RCW 46.37.395 is: (a)
Two hundred fifty dollars for the first violation; (b) five hundred
dollars for the second violation; and (c) seven hundred fifty dollars
for each violation thereafter.
DEDICATES REVENUE PREVIOUSLY
ALLOCATED TO ART TO THE
"REDUCE TRAFFIC CONGESTION ACCOUNT"
NEW SECTION. Sec.12. RCW 43.17.200 and 2005 c 36 s 4 are
each amended to read as follows:
All state agencies including all state departments, boards, councils,
commissions, and quasi public corporations shall allocate, as a
nondeductible item, out of any moneys appropriated for the original
construction of any public building, except_ for _appropEiations
after December-4. 2008 for transportati.11 ,nlald public works
projects. an amount of one-half of one percent of the appropriation
to be expended by the Washington state arts commission for the
acquisition of works of art. The works of art may be placed on
public lands, integral to or attached to a public building or structure,
detached within or outside a public building or structure, part of a
portable exhibition or collection, part of a temporary exhibition, or
loaned or exhibited in other public facilities. In addition to the cost
of the works of art, the one-half of one percent of the appropriation
as provided herein shall be used to provide for the administration
of the visual arts program, including conservation of the state art
collection, by the Washington state arts commission and all costs
for installation of the works of art. For the purpose of this section,
building shall not include highway construction sheds, warehouses
or other buildings of a temporary nature.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 13. To provide additional funds for
reducing traffic congestion, all state agencies, including all state
departments, boards, councils, commissions, and quasi public
corporations shall allocate, as a nondeductible item, out of any
moneys appropriated after December 4, 2008 for any transportation -
related public works project, an amount of one-half of one percent
of the appropriation to be dedicated to reducing traffic congestion
and be deposited in the Reduce Traffic Congestion Account created
in section 10 of this act. The people find that their top priority is
reducing traffic congestion.
Sec. 14. RCW 43.46.090 and 1983 c 204 s 1 are each amended
to read as follows:
The legislature recognizes this state's responsibility to foster
culture and the arts and its interest in the viable development of
her artists and craftsmen by the establishment of the Washington
state arts commission. The legislature declares it to be a policy of
this state that a portion of appropriations for capital expenditures,
except as provided in RCW 43,17.200 and section 13 of this act.be
set aside for the acquisition of works of art to be placed in public
buildings or lands. There is hereby established a visual arts program
to be administered by the Washington state arts commission.
CRITICAL TAXPAYER PROTECTION:
PREVENTS POLITICIANS FROM DIVERTING TOLL
REVENUE TO THE GENERAL FUND;
TOLLS ON A PROJECT GET SPENT ON THE PROJECT
Sec.15. RCW 47.56.030 and 2002 c 114 s 19 are each amended
to read as follows:
(1) Except as permitted under chapter 47.46 RCW:
(a) The department of transportation shall have full charge of the
construction of all toll bridges and other toll facilities including
the Washington state ferries, and the operation and maintenance
thereof.
(b) The transportation commission shall determine and establish
the tolls and charges thereon, amsect to all applicable lawsand
shall perform all duties and exercise all powers relating to the
financing, refinancing, and fiscal management of all toll bridges
and other toll facilities including the Washington state ferries, and
bonded indebtedness in the manner provided by law. Except for
tQ11 facilities,
chargesor
d
W capital imprQvementsWfreeways-
andshget*.shall be dedicated to reducing traffic congestion and
deposited
section 10 of this &ct. Excels for Washington
facilitie. in the Ibsen re of any Capital improvements, revenue from
any_ttgw too 4m charges established after December 4, 2008, that
exceed the cost of collecting the tolls or charges shall be dedicated
tome acing traffic congestion and deposited in the Reduce Traffic
Conustion�jc, count created in section 10 of this act.
(c) The department shall have full charge of design of all toll
facilities.
(d) Except as provided in this section, the department shall
proceed with the construction of such toll bridges and other
facilities and the approaches thereto by contract in the manner of
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state highway construction immediately upon there being made
available funds for such work and shall prosecute such work to
completion as rapidly as practicable. The department is authorized
to negotiate contracts for any amount without bid under (d)(i) and
(ii) of this subsection:
(i) Emergency contracts, in order to make repairs to ferries or
ferry terminal facilities or removal of such facilities whenever
continued use of ferries or ferry terminal facilities constitutes a real
or immediate danger to the traveling public or precludes prudent
use of such ferries or facilities; and
(ii) Single source contracts for vessel dry dockings, when there
is clearly and legitimately only one available bidder to conduct
dry dock -related work for a specific class or classes of vessels.
The contracts may be entered into for a single vessel dry docking
or for multiple vessel dry dockings for a period not to exceed two
years.
(2) The department shall proceed with the procurement of
materials, supplies, services, and equipment needed for the support,
maintenance, and use of a ferry, ferry terminal, or other facility
operated by Washington state ferries, in accordance with chapter
43.19 RCW except as follows:
(a) Except as provided in (d) of this subsection, when the secretary
of the department of transportation determines in writing that the use
of invitation for bid is either not practicable or not advantageous to
the state and it may be necessary to make competitive evaluations,
including technical or performance evaluations among acceptable
proposals to complete the contract award, a contract may be entered
into by use of a competitive sealed proposals method, and a formal
request for proposals solicitation. Such formal request for proposals
solicitation shall include a functional description of the needs and
requirements of the state and the significant factors.
(b) When purchases are made through a formal request for
proposals solicitation the contract shall be awarded to the
responsible proposer whose competitive sealed proposal is
determined in writing to be the most advantageous to the state
taking into consideration price and other evaluation factors set
forth in the request for proposals. No significant factors may be
used in evaluating a proposal that are not specified in the request for
proposals. Factors that may be considered in evaluating proposals
include but are not limited to: Price; maintainability; reliability;
commonality; performance levels; life cycle cost if applicable under
this section; cost of transportation or delivery; delivery schedule
offered; installation cost; cost of spare parts; availability of parts
and service offered; and the following:
(i) The ability, capacity, and skill of the proposer to perform the
contract or provide the service required;
(ii) The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience,
and efficiency of the proposer;
(iii) Whether the proposer can perform the contract within the
time specified;
(iv) The quality of performance of previous contracts or
services;
(v) The previous and existing compliance by the proposer with
laws relating to the contract or services;
(vi) Objective, measurable criteria defined in the request for
proposal. These criteria may include but are not limited to items
such as discounts, delivery costs, maintenance services costs,
installation costs, and transportation costs; and
(vii) Such other information as may be secured having a bearing
on the decision to award the contract.
(c) When purchases are made through a request for proposal
process, proposals received shall be evaluated based on the
evaluation factors set forth in the request for proposal. When
issuing a request for proposal for the procurement of propulsion
equipment or systems that include an engine, the request for
proposal must specify the use of a life cycle cost analysis that
includes an evaluation of fuel efficiency. When a life cycle cost
analysis is used, the life cycle cost of a proposal shall be given
at Ieast the same relative importance as the initial price element
specified in the request of proposal documents. The department
may reject any and all proposals received. If the proposals are not
rejected, the award shall be made to the proposer whose proposal
is most advantageous to the department, considering price and the
other evaluation factors set forth in the request for proposal.
(d) If the department is procuring large equipment or systems
(e.g., electrical, propulsion) needed for the support, maintenance,
and use of a ferry operated by Washington state ferries, the
department shall proceed with a formal request for proposal
solicitation under this subsection (2) without a determination of
necessity by the secretary.
Sec. 16. RCW 47.56.160 and 1984 c 7 s 258 are each amended
to read as follows:
Except for revenues to be deposited in the Reduce Traffic
C'onmdon Account under RCW 47.56.030(1)(b). ((-A))all tolls or
other revenues received from the operation of any toll bridge or
toll bridges constructed with the proceeds of bonds issued and sold
hereunder shall be paid over by the department to the state treasurer.
The treasurer shall deposit them forthwith as demand deposits in
a depository or depositories authorized by law to receive deposits
of state funds. The deposit shall be made to the credit of a special
trust fund designated as the toll revenue fund of the particular toll
bridge or toll bridges producing the tolls or revenue, which fund
shall be a trust fund and shall at all times be kept segregated and
set apart from all other funds.
Sec. 17. RCW 47.56.170 and 1984 c 7. s 259 are each amended
to read as follows:
From the money deposited in each separate construction fund
under RCW 47.56.160, the state treasurer shall transfer to the
place or places of payment named in the bonds such sums as may
be required to pay the interest as it becomes due on all bonds sold
and outstanding for the construction of a particular toll bridge or
toll bridges during the period of actual construction and during the
period of six months immediately thereafter. The state treasurer
shall thereafter transfer from each separate toll revenue fund to
the place or places of payment named in the bonds such sums as
may be required to pay the interest on the bonds and redeem the
principal thereof as the interest payments and bond redemption
become due for all bonds issued and sold for the construction of the
particular toll bridge or toll bridges producing the tolls or revenues
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so deposited in the toll revenue fund. All funds so transferred for the
payment of principal or interest on bonds issued for any particular
toll bridge shall be segregated and applied solely for the payment of
that principal or interest. The proceedings authorizing the issuance
of bonds may provide for setting up a reserve fund or funds out of
the tolls and other revenues not needed for the payment of principal
and interest, as the same currently matures and for the preservation
and continuance of the fund in a manner to be provided therein.
The proceedings may also require the immediate application of
all surplus moneys in the toll revenue fund to the retirement of the
bonds prior to maturity, by call or purchase, in such manner and
upon such terms and the payment of such premiums as may be
deemed advisable in the judgment of the department.
The moneys remaining in each separate toll revenue fund after
providing the amount required for interest and redemption of bonds
as provided in this section shall be held and applied as provided
in the proceedings authorizing the issuance of the bonds. If the
proceedings authorizing the issuance of the bonds do not require
surplus revenues to be held or applied in any particular manner, they
shall be ((
the construction, opezation, mid ruainten=ce of the tuft bxidge-ior
)1 dedicated to reducint,
Account created in section 10 Qf this act
NEW SECTION. Sec.18. This act does not inhibit or prohibit the
department of transportation or any other state or local government
agency or body from allocating or expending other revenue from
other sources to fund costs associated with opening carpool lanes
to everyone during non -peak hours, synchronizing traffic lights
on heavily -traveled arterials and streets, or increasing funding for
emergency roadside assistance as required under this act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 19. The provisions of this act are to be
liberally construed to effectuate the intent, policies, and purposes
of this act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 20. Subheadings used in this act are not
any part of the law.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 21. If any provision of this act or its
application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the
remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other
persons or circumstances is not affected.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 22. This act shall be known and cited as
the Reduce Traffic Congestion Act of 2008.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 23. This act takes effect December 4,
2008.
PLEASE NOTE
In the text of the measures, any language in double
parentheses with a line through it is existing state
law and will be taken out of the law if the measure is
approved by voters. Any underlined language does
not appear in current state law but will be added to the
law if the measure is approved by voters.
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The Washington Death with Dignity Act
Section Outline
Section 1.
Definitions
Adult
Attending physician
Competent
Consulting physician
Counseling
Health care provider
Informed decision
Medically confirmed
Patient
Physician
Qualified patient
Self-administer
Terminal disease
Written Request for Medication to End Life
in a Humane and Dignified Manner
Section 2.
Who may initiate a written request for
medication
Section 3.
Form of the written request
Safeguards
Section 4.
Attending physician responsibilities
Section 5.
Consulting physician confirmation
Section 6.
Counseling referral
Section 7.
Informed decision
Section 8.
Family notification
Section 9.
Written and oral requests
Section 10.
Right to rescind request
Section 11.
Waiting periods
Section 12.
Medical record documentation requirements
Section 13.
Residency requirement
Section 14.
Disposal of unused medications
Section 15.
Reporting requirements
Section 16.
Effect on construction of wills, contracts, and
statutes
Section 17.
Insurance or annuity policies
Section 18.
Construction of Act
Immunities and Liabilities
Section 19.
Immunities --basis for prohibiting health care
provider from participation--notification--
permissible sanctions
Section 20.
Liabilities
Section 21.
Claims by governmental entity for costs incurred
Additional Provisions
Section 22.
Form of the request
Section 23.
Amendments
Section 24.
Amendments
Section 25.
Amendments
Section 26.
Short title
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Section 27.
Severability
Section 28.
Effective date
Section 29.
New chapter in Title 70
Section 30.
Captions, part headings, and subpart headings
not law
Section 31.
Expiration date
Initiative Measure No. 1000
AN ACT Relating to death with dignity; amending RCW
70.122.100; reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.360 and 42.56.360;
adding a new chapter to Title 70 RCW; prescribing penalties;
providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF
WASHINGTON:
THE WASHINGTON DEATH WITH DIGNITY ACT
General Provisions
NEW SECTION, Sec. 1. DEFINITIONS. The definitions in
this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly
requires otherwise.
(1) "Adult" means an individual who is eighteen years of age or
older.
(2) "Attending physician" means the physician who has primary
responsibility for the care of the patient and treatment of the patient's
terminal disease.
(3) "Competent" means that, in the opinion of a court or in the
opinion of the patient's attending physician or consulting physician,
psychiatrist, or psychologist, a patient has the ability to make and
communicate an informed decision to health care providers, including
communication through persons familiar with the patient's manner
of communicating if those persons are available.
(4) "Consulting physician" means a physician who is qualified
by specialty or experience to make a professional diagnosis and
prognosis regarding the patient's disease.
(5) "Counseling" means one or more consultations as necessary
between a state licensed psychiatrist or psychologist and a patient
for the purpose of determining that the patient is competent and not
suffering from a psychiatric or psychological disorder or depression
causing impaired judgment.
(6) "Health care provider" means a person licensed, certified, or
otherwise authorized or permitted by law to administer health care
or dispense medication in the ordinary course of business or practice
of a profession, and includes a health care facility.
(7) "Informed decision" means a decision by a qualified patient,
to request and obtain a prescription for medication that the qualified
patient may self-administer to end his or her life in a humane and
dignified manner, that is based on an appreciation of the relevant
facts and after being fully informed by the attending physician of:
(a) His or her medical diagnosis;
(b) His or her prognosis;
(c) The potential risks associated with taking the medication to be
prescribed;
(d) The probable result of taking the medication to be prescribed;
and
(e) The feasible alternatives including, but not limited to, comfort
care, hospice care, and pain control.
(8) "Medically confirmed" means the medical opinion of the
attending physician has been confirmed by a consulting physician
who has examined the patient and the patient's relevant medical
records.
(9) "Patient" means a person who is under the care of a
physician.
(10) "Physician" means a doctor of medicine or osteopathy licensed
to practice medicine in the state of Washington.
(11) "Qualified patient" means a competent adult who is a resident
of Washington state and has satisfied the requirements of this chapter
in order to obtain a prescription for medication that the qualified
patient may self-administer to end his or her life in a humane and
dignified manner.
(12) "Self-administer" means a qualified patient's act of ingesting
medication to end his or her life in a humane and dignified manner.
(13) "Terminal disease" means an incurable and irreversible disease
that has been medically confirmed and will, within reasonable medical
judgment, produce death within six months.
Written Request for Medication to End Life
in a Humane and Dignified Manner
NEW SECTION Sec. 2. WHO MAY INITIATE A WRITTEN
REQUEST FOR MEDICATION. (1) An adult who is competent,
is a resident of Washington state, and has been determined by the
attending physician and consulting physician to be suffering from a
terminal disease, and who has voluntarily expressed his or her wish
to die, may make a written request for medication that the patient
may self-administer to end his or her life in a humane and dignified
manner in accordance with this chapter.
(2) A person does not qualify under this chapter solely because of
age or disability.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. FORM OF THE WRITTEN REQUEST.
(1) A valid request for medication under this chapter shall be in
substantially the form described in section 22 of this act, signed
and dated by the patient and witnessed by at least two individuals
who, in the presence of the patient, attest that to the best of their
knowledge and belief the patient is competent, acting voluntarily,
and is not being coerced to sign the request.
(2) One of the witnesses shall be a person who is not:
(a) A relative of the patient by blood, marriage, or adoption;
(b) A person who at the time the request is signed would be entitled
to any portion of the estate of the qualified patient upon death under
any will or by operation of law; or
(c) An owner, operator, or employee of a health care facility where
the qualified patient is receiving medical treatment or is a resident.
(3) The patient's attending physician at the time the request is
signed shall not be a witness.
(4) If the patient is a patient in a long-term care facility at the time
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the written request is made, one of the witnesses shall be an individual
designated by the facility and having the qualifications specified by
the department of health by rule.
Safeguards
NEW SEC-TION. Sec. 4. ATTENDING PHYSICIAN
RESPONSIBILITIES. (1) The attending physician shall:
(a) Make the initial determination of whether a patient has a terminal
disease, is competent, and has made the request voluntarily;
(b) Request that the patient demonstrate Washington state residency
under section 13 of this act;
(c) To ensure that the patient is making an informed decision,
inform the patient of:
(i) His or her medical diagnosis;
(ii) His or her prognosis;
(iii) The potential risks associated with taking the medication to
be prescribed;
(iv) The probable result of taking the medication to be prescribed;
and
(v) The feasible alternatives including, but not limited to, comfort
care, hospice care, and pain control;
(d) Refer the patient to a consulting physician for medical
confirmation of the diagnosis, and for a determination that the patient
is competent. and acting voluntarily;
(e) Refer the patient for counseling if appropriate under section 6
of this act;
(f) Recommend that the patient notify next of kin;
(g) Counsel the patient about the importance of having another
person present when the patient takes the medication prescribed under
this chapter and of not taking the medication in a public place;
(h) Inform the patient that he or she has an opportunity to rescind
the'request at any time and in any manner, and offer the'patient an
opportunity to rescind at the end of the fifteen -day waiting period
under section 9 of this act;
(i) Verify, immediately before writing the prescription for
medication under this chapter, that the patient is making an informed
decision;
0) Fulfill the medical record documentation requirements of section
12 of this act;
(k) Ensure that all appropriate steps are carried out in accordance
with this chapter before writing a prescription for medication to enable
a qualified patient to end his or her life in a humane and dignified
manner; and
(1)(i) Dispense medications directly, including ancillary medications
intended to facilitate the desired effect to minimize the patient's
discomfort, if the attending physician is authorized under statute and
rule to dispense and has a current drug enforcement administration
certificate; or
(ii) With the patient's written consent:
(A) Contact a pharmacist and inform the pharmacist of the
prescription; and
(B) Deliver the written prescription personally, by mail or facsimile
to the pharmacist, who will dispense the medications directly to either
the patient, the attending physician, or an expressly identified agent
of the patient. Medications dispensed pursuant to this subsection shall
not be dispensed by mail or other form of courier.
(2) The attending physician may sign the patient's death certificate
which shall list the underlying terminal disease as the cause of
death.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 5. CONSULTING PHYSICIAN
CONFIRMATION. Before a patient is qualified under this chapter, a
consulting physician shall examine the patient and his or her relevant
medical records and confirm, in writing, the attending physician's
diagnosis that the patient is suffering from a terminal disease, and
verify that the patient is competent, is acting voluntarily, and has
made an informed decision.
t3EW SECTION. Sec. 6. COUNSELING REFERRAL: If, in
the opinion of the attending physician or the consulting physician,
a patient may be suffering from a psychiatric or psychological
disorder or depression causing impaired judgment, either physician
shall refer the patient for counseling. Medication to end a patient's
life in a humane and dignified mariner shall not be prescribed until
the person performing the counseling determines that the patient
is not suffering from a psychiatric or psychological disorder or
depression causing impaired judgment.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 7. INFORMED DECISION. A person
shall not receive a prescription for medication to end his or her life
in a humane and dignified manner unless he or she has made an
informed decision. Immediately before writing a prescription for
medication under this chapter, the attending physician shall verify
that the qualified patient is making an informed decision.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 8. FAMILY NOTIFICATION. The
attending physician shall recommend that the patient notify the
next of kin of his or her request for medication under this chapter.
A patient who declines or is unable to notify next of kin shall not
have his or her request denied for that reason.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 9. WRITTEN AND ORAL REQUESTS.
To receive a prescription for medication that the qualified patient
may self-administer to end his or her life in a humane and dignified
manner, a qualified patient shall have made an oral request and a
written request, and reiterate the oral request to his or her attending
physician at least fifteen days after making the initial oral request.
At the time the qualified patient makes his or her second oral
request, the attending physician shall offer the qualified patient an
opportunity to rescind the request.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 10. RIGHT TO RESCIND REQUEST.
A patient may rescind his or her request at any time and in any
manner without regard to his or her mental state. No prescription for
medication under this chapter may be written without the attending
physician offering the qualified patient an opportunity to rescind the
request.
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NEW SECTION. Sec. 11. WAITING PERIODS. (1) At least
fifteen days shall elapse between the patient's initial oral request
and the writing of a prescription under this chapter.
(2) At least forty-eight hours shall elapse between the date the
patient signs the written request and the writing of a prescription
under this chapter.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 12. MEDICAL RECORD
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS. The following shall be
documented or filed in the patient's medical record:
(1) All oral requests by a patient for medication to end his or her
life in a humane and dignified manner;
(2) All written requests by a patient for medication to end his or
her life in a humane_ and dignified manner;
(3) The attending physician's diagnosis and prognosis, and
determination that the patient is competent, is acting voluntarily, and
has made an informed decision;
(4) The consulting physician's diagnosis and prognosis, and
verification that the patient is competent, is acting voluntarily, and
has made an informed decision;
(5) A report of the outcome and determination$ made during
counseling, if performed;
(6) The attending physician's offer to the patient to rescind his
or her request at the time of the patient's second oral request under
section 9 of this act; and
(7) A note by the attending physician indicating that all
requirements under this chapter have been met and indicating the steps
taken to carry out the request, including a notation of the medication
prescribed.
NEW SECTION, Sec.13. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT. Only
requests made by Washington state residents under this chapter
may be granted. Factors demonstrating Washington state residency
include but are not limited to:
(1) Possession of a Washington state driver's license;
(2) Registration to vote in Washington state; or
(3) Evidence that the person owns or leases property in
Washington state.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 14. DISPOSAL OF UNUSED
MEDICATIONS. Any medication dispensed under this chapter that
was not self-administered shall be disposed of by lawful means.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 15. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
(1)(a) The department of health shall annually review all records
maintained under this chapter.
(b) The department of health shall require any health care provider
upon writing a prescription or dispensing medication under this
chapter to file a copy of the dispensing record and such.other
administratively required documentation with the department. All
administratively required documentation shall be mailed or otherwise
transmitted as allowed by department of health rule to the department
no later than thirty calendar days after the writing of a prescription
and dispensing of medication under this chapter, except that all
documents required to be filed with the department by the prescribing
physician after the death of the patient shall be mailed no later than
thirty calendar days after the date of death of the patient. In the event
that anyone required under this chapter to report"information to the
department of health provides an inadequate or incomplete report, the
department shall contact the person to request a complete report.
(2) The department of health shall adopt rules to facilitate the
collection of information regarding compliance with this chapter.
Except as otherwise required by law, the information collected is not
a public record and may not be made available for inspection by the
public.
(3) The department of health shall generate and make available to
the public an annual statistical report of information collected under
subsection (2) of this section.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 16. EFFECT ON CONSTRUCTION OF
WILLS, CONTRACTS, AND STATUTES. (1) Any provision in
a contract, will, or other agreement, whether written or oral, to the
extent the provision would affect whether a person may make or
rescind a request for medication to end his or her life in a humane
and dignified manner, is not valid.
(2) Any obligation owing under any currently existing contract
shall not be conditioned or affected by the making or rescinding of a
request, by a person, for medication to end his or her life in a humane
and dignified manner.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 17. INSURANCE OR ANNUITY
POLICIES. The sale, procurement, or issuance of any life, health,
or accident insurance or annuity policy or the rate charged for any
policy shall not be conditioned upon or affected by the making or
rescinding of a request, by a person, for medication that the patient
may self-administer to end his or her life in a humane and dignified
manner. A qualified patient's act of ingesting medication to end his
or her life in a humane and dignified manner shall not have an effect
upon a life, health, or accident insurance or annuity policy.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 18. CONSTRUCTION OF ACT., (1)
Nothing in this chapter authorizes a physician or any other person
to end a patient's life by lethal injection, mercy killing, or active
euthanasia. Actions taken in accordance with this chapter do not,
for any purpose, constitute suicide, assisted suicide, mercy killing,
or homicide, under the law. State reports shall not refer to practice
under this chapter as "suicide" or "assisted suicide." Consistent
with sections 1 (7), (11), and (12), 2(1), 4(1)(k), 6, 7, 9, 12 (1) and
(2), 16 (1) and (2), 17, 19(1) (a) and (d), and 20(2) of this act, state
reports shall refer to practice under this chapter as obtaining and
self-administering life -ending medication.
(2) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be interpreted to lower
the applicable standard of care for the attending physician, consulting
physician, psychiatrist or psychologist, or other health care provider
participating under this chapter.
Immunities and Liabilities
NEW SECTION. Sec. 19. IMMUNITIES --BASIS FOR
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PROHIBITING HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FROM
PARTICIPATION--NOTIFICATION--PERMISSIBLE SANCTIONS.
(1) Except as provided in section 20 of this act and subsection (2)
of this section:
(a) A person shall not be subject to civil or criminal liability
or professional disciplinary action for participating in good faith
compliance with this chapter. This includes being present when a
qualified patient takes the prescribed medication to end his or her
life in a humane and dignified manner;
(b) A professional organization or association, or health care
provider, may not subject a person to censure, discipline, suspension,
loss of license, loss of privileges, loss of membership, or other penalty
for participating or refusing to participate in good faith compliance
with this chapter;
(c) A patient's request for or provision by an attending physician
of medication in good faith compliance with this chapter does not
constitute neglect for any purpose of law or provide the sole basis
for the appointment of a guardian or conservator; and
(d) Only willing health , care providers shall participate in the
provision to a qualified patient of medication to end his or her life in
a humane and dignified manner. If a health care provider is unable
or unwilling to carry out a patient's request under this chapter, and
the patient transfers his or her care to a new health care provider, the
prior health care provider shall transfer, upon request, a copy of the
patient's relevant medical records to the new health care provider.
(2)(a) A health care provider may prohibit another health care
provider from participating under this act on the premises of the
prohibiting provider if the prohibiting provider has given notice to all
health care providers with privileges to practice on the premises and
to the general public of the prohibiting provider's policy regarding
participating under this act. This subsection does not prevent a health
care provider from providing health care services to a patient that do
not constitute participation under this act.
(b) Ahealth care provider may subject another health care provider
to the sanctions stated in this subsection if the sanctioning health care
provider has notified the sanctioned provider before participation in
this act that it prohibits participation in this act:
(i) Loss of privileges, loss of membership, or other sanctions
provided under the medical staff bylaws, policies, and procedures
of the sanctioning health care provider if the sanctioned provider is a
member of the sanctioning provider's medical staff and participates in
this act while on the health care facility premises of the sanctioning
health care provider, but not including the private medical office of
a physician or other provider;
(ii) Termination of a lease or other property contract or other
nonmonetary remedies provided by a lease contract, not including loss
or restriction of medical staff privileges or exclusion from a provider
panel, if the sanctioned provider participates in this act while on the
premises of the sanctioning health care provider or on property that
is owned by or under the direct control of the sanctioning health care
provider; or
(iii) Termination of a contract or other nonmonetary remedies
provided by contract if the sanctioned provider participates in this
act while acting in the course and scope of the sanctioned provider's
capacity as an employee or independent contractor of the sanctioning
health care provider. Nothing in this subsection (2)(b)(iii) prevents:
(A) A health care provider from participating in this act while
acting outside the course and scope of the provider's capacity as an
employee or independent contractor; or.
(B) A patient from contracting with his or her attending physician
and consulting physician to act outside the course and scope of the
provider's capacity as an employee or independent contractor of the
sanctioning health care provider.
(c) A health care provider that imposes sanctions under (b) of this
subsection shall follow all due process and other procedures the
sanctioning health care provider may have that are related to the
imposition of sanctions on another health care provider.
(d) For the purposes of this subsection:
(i) "Notify" means a separate statement in writing to. the health
care provider specifically informing the health care provider before
the provider's participation in this act of the sanctioning health care
provider's policy about participation in activities covered by this
chapter.
(ii) "Participate in this act" means to perform the duties of an
attending physician under section 4 of this act, the consulting
physician function under section 5 of this act, or the counseling
function under section 6 of this act. "Participate in this act" does not
include:
(A) Making an initial determination that a patient has a terminal
disease and informing the patient of the medical prognosis;
(B) Providing information about the Washington death with dignity
act to a patient upon the request of the patient;
(C) Providing a patient, upon the request of the patient, with a
referral to another physician; or
(D) A patient contracting with his or her attending physician and
consulting physician to act outside of the course and scope of the
provider's capacity as an employee or independent contractor of the
sanctioning health care provider.
(3) Suspension or termination of staff membership or privileges
under subsection (2) of this section is not reportable under RCW
18.130.070. Action taken under section 3, 4, 5, or 6 of this act may
not be the sole basis for a report of unprofessional conduct under
RCW 18.130.180.
(4) References to "good faith" in subsection (1)(a), (b), and (c)
of this section do not allow a lower standard of care for health care
providers in the state of Washington.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 20. LIABILITIES. (1)Apers9n who without
authorization of the patient willfully alters or forges a request for
medication or conceals or destroys a rescission of that request with
the intent or effect of causing the patient's death is guilty of a class
A felony.
(2) A person who coerces or exerts undue influence on a patient to
request medication to end the patient's life, or to destroy a rescission
of a request, is guilty of a class A felony.
(3) This chapter does not limit further liability for civil damages
resulting from other negligent conduct or intentional misconduct by
any person.
(4) The penalties in this chapter do not preclude criminal penalties
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applicable under other law for conduct that is inconsistent with this
chapter.
NEW SECTION. Sec, 21. CLAIMS BY GOVERNMENTAL
ENTITY FOR COSTS INCURRED. Any governmental entity
that incurs costs resulting from a person terminating his or her life
under this chapter in a public place has a claim against the estate
of the person to recover such costs and reasonable attorneys' fees
related to enforcing the claim.
Additional Provisions
NEW SECTION, Sec. 22., FORM OF THE REQUEST. A request
for a medication as authorized by this chapter shall be in substantially
the following form:
REQUEST FOR MEDICATION TO END MY -LIFE IN A
HUMAN AND DIGNIFIED MANNER
I................. am an adult of sound mind.
I am suffering from ................ which my attending physician
has determined is a terminal disease and which has been medically
confirmed by a consulting physician.
I have been fully informed of my diagnosis, prognosis, the nature
of medication to be prescribed and potential associated risks, the
expected result, and the feasible alternatives, including comfort care,
hospice care, and pain control.
I request that my attending physician prescribe medication that I
may self-administer to end my life in a humane and dignified manner
and to contact any pharmacist to fill the prescription.
INITIAL ONE:
.... I have informed my family of my decision and taken their
opinions into consideration.
I have decided not to inform my family of my decision.
I have no family to inform of my decision.
I understand that I have the right to rescind this request at any
time.
I understand the full import of this request and I expect to die
when I take the medication to be prescribed. I further understand that
although most deaths occur within three hours, my death may take
longer and my physician has counseled me about this possibility.
I make this request voluntarily and without reservation, and I accept
full moral responsibility for my actions.
Signed: ...............
Dated: ................
DECLARATION OF WITNESSES
By initialing and signing below on or after the date the person
named above signs, we declare that the'person making and signing
the above request:
Witness 1 Witness 2
Initials Initials
1. Is personally known to us or has
provided proof of identity;
2. Signed this request in our presence
on the date of the person's signature;
3. Appears to be of sound mind and not
under duress, fraud, or undue influence;
4. Is not a patient for whom either of us
is the attending physician.
Printed Name of Witness 1: ...................
Signature of Witness I/Date:................. .
Printed Name of Witness 2: ..............
.
Signature of Witness 2/Date: ..................
NOTE: One witness shall not be a relative by blood, marriage, or
adoption of the person signing this request, shall not be entitled to any
portion of the person's estate upon death, and shall not own, operate,
or be employed at a health care facility where the person is a patient
or resident. If the patient is an inpatient at a health care facility, one
of the witnesses shall be an individual designated by the facility.
Sec. 23. RCW 42.56.360 and 2007 c 261 s 4 and 2007 c 259 s 49
are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
(1) The following health care information is exempt from disclosure
under this chapter:
(a) Information obtained by the board of pharmacy as provided in
RCW 69.45.090;
(b) Information obtained by the board of pharmacy or the
department of health and its representatives as provided in RCW
69.41.044, 69.41.280, and 18.64.420;
(c) Information -and documents created specifically for, and
collected and maintained by a quality improvement committee under
RCW 43.70.510 or 70.41.200, or by a peer review committee under
RCW 4.24.250, or by a quality assurance committee pursuant to
RCW 74.42.640 or 18.20.390, or by a hospital, as defined in RCW
43.70.056, for reporting of health care -associated infections under
RCW 43.70.056, and notifications or reports of adverse events or
incidents made under RCW 70.56.020 or 70.56.040, regardless of
which agency is in possession of the information and documents;
(d)(i) Proprietary financial and commercial information that
the submitting entity, with review by the department of health,
specifically identifies at the time it is submitted and that is provided
to or obtained by the department of health in connection with an
application for, or the supervision of, an antitrust exemption sought
by the submitting entity under. RCW 43.72.310;
(ii) If a request for such information is received, the submitting
entity must be notified of the request. Within ten business days of
receipt of the notice, the submitting entity shall provide a written
statement of the continuing need for confidentiality, which shall be
provided to the requester. Upon receipt of such notice, the department
of health shall continue to treat information designated under this
subsection (1)(d) as exempt from disclosure;
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(iii) If the requester initiates an action to compel disclosure under
this chapter, the submitting entity must be joined as a party to
demonstrate the continuing need for confidentiality;
(e) Records of the entity obtained in an action under RCW
18.71.300 through 18.71.340;
(f) Except for published statistical compilations and reports relating
to the infant mortality review studies that do not identify individual
cases and sources of information, any records or documents obtained,
prepared, or maintained by the local health department for the
purposes of an infant mortality review conducted by the department
of health under RCW 70.05.170;
(g) Complaints filed under chapter 18.130 RCW after July 27,
1997, to the extent provided in RCW 18.130.095(1); ((arid))
(h) Information obtained by the department of health under chapter
70.225 RCW; and
t by the doartment of health under qhgp=
70.-- RCW (sections 1 through 22. 26 through 28_ and 36 of this art)
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(2) Chapter 70.02 RCW applies to public inspection and copying
of health care information of patients.
Sec. 24. RCW 42.56.360 and 2007 c 273 s 25, 2007 c 261 s 4,
and 2007 c 259 s 49 are each reenacted and amended to read as
follows:
(1) The following health care information is exempt from disclosure
under this chapter:
(a) Information obtained by the board of pharmacy as provided in
RCW 69.45.090;
(b) Information obtained by the board of pharmacy or the
department of health and its representatives as provided in RCW
69.41.044, 69.41.280, and 18.64.420;
(c) Information and documents created specifically for, and
collected and maintained by a quality improvement committee under
RCW 43.70.510, 70.230.080, or 70.41.200, or by a peer review
committee under RCW 4.24.250, or by a quality assurance committee
pursuant to RCW 74.42.640 or 18.20.390, or by a hospital, as defined
in RCW 43.70.056, for reporting of health care -associated infections
under RCW 43.70.056, and notifications or reports of adverse events
or incidents made under RCW 70.56.020 or 70.56.040, regardless of
which agency is in possession of the information and documents;
(d)(i) Proprietary financial and commercial information that
the submitting entity, with review by the department of health,
specifically identifies at the time it is submitted and that is provided
to or obtained by the department of health in connection with an
application for, or the supervision of, an antitrust exemption sought
by the submitting entity under RCW 43.72.310;
(ii) If a request for such information is received, the submitting
entity must be notified of the request. Within ten business days of
receipt of the notice, the submitting entity shall provide a written
statement of the continuing need for confidentiality, which shall be
provided to the requester. Upon receipt of such notice, the department
of health shall continue to treat information designated under this
subsection (1)(d) as exempt from disclosure;
(iii) If the requester initiates an action to compel disclosure under
this chapter, the submitting entity must be joined as a party to
demonstrate' the continuing need for confidentiality;
(e) Records of the entity obtained in an action under RCW
18.71.300 through 18.71.340;
(f) Except forpublished statistical compilations and reports relating
to the infant mortality review studies that do not identify individual
cases and sources of information, any records or documents obtained,
prepared, or maintained by the local health department for the
purposes of an infant mortality review conducted by the department
of health under RCW 70.05.170;
(g) Complaints filed under chapter 18.130 RCW after July 27,
1997, to the extent provided in RCW 18.130.095(1); ((and))
(h) Information obtained by the department of health under chapter
70.225 RCW: and
health u d ch t
-- RCW (sectipUs (sect'i through 22.26 thropgb 28 and 30
exopt as pmvided in section
(2) Chapter 70.02 RCW applies to public inspection and copying
of health care information of patients.
Sec. 25. RCW 70.122.100 and 1992 c 98 s 10 are each amended
to read as follows:
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to condone, authorize,
or approve mercy killing (( ide, or No petmi
MAY affilmatiM
to Mnrit the nat=1 process of dying)) lethal injection; or active
euthanasia.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 26. SHORT TITLE. This act may be
known and cited as the Washington death with dignity act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 27. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of
this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid,
the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other
persons or circumstances is not affected.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 28. EFFECTIVE DATE. This act takes
effect one hundred twenty days after the election at which it is
approved, except for section 24 of this act which takes effect July 1,
2009.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 29. Sections 1 through 22, 26 through 28,
and 30 of this act constitute a new chapter in Title 70 RCW.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 30. CAPTIONS, PART HEADINGS,
AND SUBPART HEADINGS NOT LAW. Captions, part headings,
and subpart headings used in this act are not any part of the law.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 31. Section 23 of this act expires July 1,
2009.
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INITIATIVE 1029
FOR QUALITY LONG-TERM CARE
AN ACT Relating to long-term care services for the elderly and
persons with disabilities; amending RCW 74.39A.009, 74.39A.340,
74.39A 350, 74.39A.050, and 18.130.040; reenacting and amending
RCW 18.130.040; adding new sections to chapter 74.39A RCW;
adding a new section to chapter 18.88A RCW; adding a new chapter
to Title 18 RCW; creating new sections; providing an effective date;
and providing a contingent effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF
WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION, Sec. 1. It is the intent of the people through this
initiative to protect the safety of and improve the quality of care to
the vulnerable elderly and persons with disabilities.
The people find and declare that current procedures to train and
educate long-term care workers and to protect the elderly or persons
with disabilities from caregivers with a criminal background are
insufficient. The people find and declare that long-term care workers
for the elderly or persons with disabilities should have a federal
criminal background check and a formal system of education and
experiential qualifications leading to a certification test.
The people find that the quality of long-term care services
for the elderly and persons with disabilities is dependent upon
the competency of the workers who provide those services. To
assure and enhance the quality of long-term care services for the
elderly and persons with disabilities, the people recognize the need
for federal criminal background checks and increased training
requirements. Their establishment should protect the vulnerable
elderly and persons with disabilities, bring about a more stabilized
workforce, improve the quality of long-term care services, and
provide a valuable resource for recruitment into long-term care
services for the elderly and persons with disabilities.
Sec. 2. RCW 74.39A.009 and 2007 c 361 s 2 are each amended
to read as follows:
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this
section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Adult family home" means a home licensed under chapter
70.128 RCW.
(2) "Adult residential care" means services provided by a
boarding home that is licensed under chapter 18.20 RCW and that
has a contract with the department under RCW 74.39A.020 to
provide personal care services.
(3) "Assisted living services" means services provided by a
boarding home that has a contract with the department under RCW
74.39A.010 to provide personal care services, intermittent nursing
services, and medication administration services, and the resident
is housed in a private apartment -like unit.
(4) "Boarding home" means a facility licensed under chapter
18.20 RCW.
(5) "Core cmmpetenaies" means basic aining_lpics. including
but not limiters to, imunicati n skills wor er self cm. prn lem
solvin2.
sensitiy' X• hody mechanics_ fall prevention, skin and hady e,
long-tprm care worker roles and boundaries, supp4rfing�ctivities
of daily living, and food preparation and handlirt
(. "Cost-effective care" means care provided in a setting of an
individual's choice that is necessary to promote the most appropriate
level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being consistent
with client choice, in an environment that is appropriate to the care
and safety needs of the individual, and such care cannot be provided
at a lower cost in any other setting. But this in no way precludes an
individual from choosing a different residential setting to achieve
his or her desired quality of life.
(((6))) kD "Department" means the department of social and
health services.
(((7))) (8) "Developmental disability" has the same meaning
in 7
(91 "Direct care worke ' means a paid caregiver who provido
direcL hands on personal care services to persons with disabilities
or the r requiring longAmiLcm-
= "Enhanced adult residential care" means services provided
by a boarding home that is licensed under chapter 18.20 RCW and
that has a contract with the department under RCW 74.39A.010 to
provide personal care services, intermittent nursing services, and
medication administration services.
(((8))) 11 "Functionally disabled person" or "person who is
functionally disabled" is synonymous with chronic functionally
disabled and means a person who because of a recognized chronic
physical or mental condition or disease, or developmental disabillLY.
including chemical dependency, is impaired to the extent of being
dependent upon others for direct care, support, supervision, or
monitoring to perform activities of daily living. "Activities of daily
living", in this context, means self -care abilities related to personal
care such as bathing, eating, using the toilet, dressing, and transfer.
Instrumental activities of daily living may also be used to assess
a person's functional abilities as they are related to the mental
capacity to perform activities in the home and the community such
as cooking, shopping, house cleaning, doing laundry, working, and
managing personal finances.
(((9))) (U "Home and community services" means adult
family homes, in -home services, and other services administered
or provided by contract by the department directly or through
contract with area agencies on aging or similar services provided
by facilities and agencies licensed by the department.
((")) "Hom c „
who has obtained cert fication_as a home care aidobythedepartment
f health.
"Individualprovider" is according to RCW
74.39A.240.
(U5 "Long-term care" is synonymous with chronic care and
means care and supports delivered indefinitely, intermittently, or
over a sustained time to persons of any age disabled by chronic
mental or physical illness, disease, chemical dependency, or a
medical condition that is permanent, not reversible or curable, or
is long-lasting and severely limits their mental or physical capacity
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for self -care. The use of this definition is not intended to expand the
scope of services, care, or assistance by any individuals, groups,
residential care settings, or professions unless otherwise expressed
by law.
((")) U66 (a) "Long-term care workers for the elderly or
persons with " workers" includes all
persons who are long-term care workers for the elderly or persons
with disabilities, including but not limited to individual providers of
home care services, direct care employees of home care agencies,
providers of home care services to persons with developmental
disabilities under Title 71 RCW, all direct care workers in state
licensed boarding homes, assisted living facilities, and adult family
homes, respite care providers, community residential service
providers, and any other direct care worker providing home or
community -based services to the elderly or persons with functional
disabilities or developmental disabilities.
(b) "Long-term care workers" do not include: (iLersons
employed in nursing homes subject to chapter 18.51 RCW,
hospitals or other acute care settings, hospice agencies subject to
chapter 70.127 RCW, adult day care centers, and adult day health
care centers; or (ii) persons who are .not ,.paid by lk state or by a
Va C state to provide
care services.
(((ice)) (_17) "Nursing home" means a facility licensed under
chapter 18.51 RCW.
((")) v „ means physical o
assistanceverbal with activitiesiv'
activitiesV1&rson's functional
disabIty.
(19)"Populatim specific competencies" means basic training
topics unique to the care needs of the population the long-term
care worker is_strying. including but not limited to, mental health.
define tis _dadopmental disabilities. young adults with physicadiabilitiea, d older adults,
(20) "Qpalified instructor" means a registered nurse or other
p ra�son with specific knowledge, training, and work experience in
the =vision of direct, hands-on personal care and other assistance
services to the elderly 'or persons with disabilities reouidne lo g-
term care.
21 "Secretary" means the secretary of social and health
services.
(((i4))) (22) "Secretary of health" means the secret of health
othe_sectetary's desigttee.
(2_31 "Training partnership" means a joint partnership or trust
(( )) that includes the office
of the governor and the exclusive bargaining representative of
individual providers under RCW 74.39A.270 with the capacity to
provide training, peer mentoring, and" -is chapter; mid educational, ea=e ({
]) workforce development, or
other services to individual providers.
((")) (24) "Tribally licensed boarding home" means a boarding
home licensed by a federally recognized Indian tribe which home
provides services similar to boarding homes licensed under chapter
18.20 RCW.
NEW SECTION, Sec. 3. A new section is added to chapter
74.39A RCW to read as follows:
All long-term care workers for the elderly or persons with
disabilities hired after January 1, 2010, shall be screened through
state and federal background checks in a uniform and timely
manner to ensure that they do not have a criminal history that
would disqualify them from working with vulnerable persons.
These background checks shall include checking against the federal
bureau of investigation fingerprint identification records system
and against the national sex offenders registry or their successor
programs. The department shall share this information with the
department of health. The department shall not pass on the cost of
these criminal background checks to the workers or their employers.
The department shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of
this section by August 1, 2009.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. (1) Effective January 1, 2010, except
as provided in section 7 of this act, the department of health shall
require that any person hired as a long-term care worker for the
elderly or persons with disabilities must be certified as a home care
aide within one hundred fifty days from the date of being hired.
(2) Except as provided in section 7 of this act, certification as a
home care aide requires both completion of seventy-five hours of
training and successful completion of a certification examination
pursuant to sections 5 and 6 of this act.
(3) No person may practice or, by use of any title or description,
represent himself or herself as a certified home care aide without
being certified pursuant to this chapter.
(4) The department of health shall adopt rules by August 1, 2009,
to implement this section.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 5. A new section is added to chapter
74.39A RCW to read as follows:
(1) Effective January 1, 2010, except as provided in section 7
of this act, all persons employed as long-term care workers for the
elderly or persons with disabilities must meet the minimum training
requirements in this section within one hundred twenty calendar
days of employment.
(2) All persons employed -as long-term care workers must
obtain seventy-five hours of entry level training approved by the
department. A long-term care worker must accomplish five of these
seventy-five hours before becoming eligible to provide care.
(3) Training required by subsection (4)(c) of this section will
be applied towards training required under RCW 18.20.270
or 70.128.230 as well as any statutory or regulatory training
requirements for long-term care workers employed by supportive
living providers.
(4) Only training curriculum approved by the department may
be used to fulfill the training requirements specified in this section.
The seventy-five hours of entry-level training required shall be as
follows:
(a) Before a long-term care worker is eligible to provide care, he
or she must complete two hours of orientation training regarding his
or her role as caregiver and the applicable terms of employment;
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INITIATIVE MEASURE 1029 (d) Maintain the official record of all applicants and persons
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(conAlittitd� with certificates;
(e) Exercise disciplinary authority as authorized in chapter
(b) Before a long-term care worker is eligible to provide care,
he or she must complete three hours of safety training, including
basic safety precautions, emergency procedures, and infection
control; and
(c) All long-term care workers must complete seventy hours of
long-term care basic training, including training related to core
competencies and population specific competencies.
(5) The department shall only approve training curriculum
that:
(a) Has been developed with input from consumer and worker
representatives; and
(b) Requires comprehensive instruction by qualified instructors
on the competencies and training topics in this section.
(6) Individual providers under RCW 74.39A.270 shall be
compensated for training time required by this section.
(7) The department of health shall adopt rules by August 1, 2009,
to implement subsections (1), (2), and (3) of this section.
(8) The department shall adopt rules by August 1, 2009, to
implement subsections (4) and (5) of this section.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 6. (1) Effective January 1, 2010, except
as provided in section 7 of this act, the department of health shall
require that all long-term care workers successfully complete a
certification examination. Any long-term care worker failing to
make the required grade for the examination will not be certified
as a home care aide.
(2) The department of health, in consultation with consumer and
worker representatives, shall develop a home care aide certification
examination to evaluate whether an applicant possesses the skills
and knowledge necessary to practice competently. Unless excluded
by section 7 (1) and (2) of this act, only those who have completed
the training requirements in section 5 of this act shall be eligible
to sit for this examination.
(3) The examination shall include both a skills demonstration
and.a written or oral knowledge test. The examination papers, all
grading of the papers, and records related to the grading of skills
demonstration shall be preserved for a period of not less than one
year. The department of health shall establish rules governing the
number of times and under what circumstances individuals who
have failed the examination may sit for the examination, including
whether any intermediate remedial steps should be required.
(4) All examinations shall be conducted by fair and wholly
impartial methods. The certification examination shall be
administered and evaluated by the department of health or by a
contractor to the department of health that is neither an employer
of long-term care workers or private contractors providing training
services under this chapter.
(5) The department of health has the authority to:
(a) Establish forms, procedures, and examinations necessary to
certify home care aides pursuant to this chapter;
(b) Hire clerical, administrative, and investigative staff as needed
to implement this section;
18.130 RCW; and
(f) Deny certification to applicants who do not meet training,
competency examination, and conduct requirements for
certification.
(6) The department of health shall adopt rules by August 1, 2009,
that establish the procedures and examinations necessary to carry
this section into effect.
NEW SECTION Sec. 7. The following long-term care workers
are not required to become a certified home care aide pursuant to
this chapter.
(1) Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified
nursing assistants, medicare -certified home health aides, or other
persons who hold a similar health credential, as determined by the
secretary of health, or persons with special education training and
an endorsement granted by the superintendent of public instruction,
as described in RCW 28A.300.010, if the secretary of health
determines that the circumstances do not require certification.
Individuals exempted by this subsection may obtain certification as
a home care aide from the department of health without fulfilling the
training requirements in section 5 of this act but must successfully
complete a certification examination pursuant to section 6 of this
act.
(2) A person already employed as a long-term care worker
prior to January 1, 2010, who completes all of his or her training
requirements in effect as of the date he or she was hired, is not
required to obtain certification. Individuals exempted by this
subsection may obtain certification as a home care aide from the
department of health without fulfilling the training requirements in
section 5 of this act but must successfully complete a certification
examination pursuant to section 6 of this act.
(3) All long-term care workers employed by supported living
providers are not required to obtain certification under this
chapter.
(4) An individual provider caring only for his or her biological,
step, or adoptive child or parent is not required to obtain certification
under this chapter.
(5) Prior to June 30, 2014, a person hired as an individual
provider who provides twenty hours or less of care for one person
in any calendar month is not required to obtain certification under
this chapter.
(6) A long-term care worker exempted by this section from the
training requirements contained in section 5 of this act may not be
prohibited from enrolling in training pursuant to that section.
(7) The department of health shall adopt rules by August 1, 2009,
to implement this section.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 8. A new section is added to chapter
74.39A RCW to read as follows:
(1) Effective January 1, 2010, a biological, step, or adoptive parent
who is the individual provider only for his or her developmentally
disabled son or daughter must receive twelve hours of training
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relevant to the needs of adults with developmental disabilities
within the first one hundred twenty days of becoming an individual
provider.
(2) Effective January 1, 2010, individual providers identified in
(a) and (b) of this subsection must complete thirty-five hours of
training within the first one hundred twenty days of becoming an
individual provider. -Five of the thirty-five hours must be completed
before becoming eligible to provide care. Two of these five hours
shall be devoted to an orientation training regarding an individual
provider's role as caregiver and the applicable terms of employment,
and three hours shall be devoted to safety training, including basic
safety precautions, emergency procedures, and infection control.
Individual providers subject to this requirement include:
(a) An individual provider caring only for his or her biological,
step, or adoptive child or parent unless covered by subsection (1)
of this section; and
(b) Before January 1, 2014, a person hired as an individual
provider who provides twenty hours or less of care for one person
in any calendar month.
(3) Only training curriculum approved by the department may
be used to fulfill the training requirements specified in this section.
The department shall only approve training curriculum that:
(a) Has been developed with input from consumer and worker
representatives; and
(b) Requires comprehensive instruction by qualified
instructors.
(4) The department shall adopt rules by August 1, 2009, to
implement this section.
Sec. 9. RCW 74.39A.340 and 2007 c 361 s 4 are each amended
to read as follows:
(I) The departmen"f-health shall ensure that all long-term
care workers shall complete twelve hours of continuing education
training in advanced training topics each year. This requirement
applies beginning on January 1, 2010.
(2) Completion of continuing education as, requiLQd in this section
gnI iie—tQmaintainine home cafe aide certification under
this act.
(3) Unless voluntarily certified as a home care aide under this
act, subsection W of this section _dou.nQt apply to:
provider(a) An individual l
gyp. or adoptive child; and
individual(b) Before June 30,2014. a Wmon hired as an v'
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calendar month.
(4) Onlytm>tung curriculum Up ved 6y the department may
be used to fulfill d1r, trainingEe&Luirements specified i1i his 5P&lion.
The deep==t Shall only ag_prove training curriculum that:
fa) Has been dgveloped with -input from consumer and worker
representatives; and
(b) Reauires comprehensive instruction by oualified
instructors.
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Sec.10. RCW 74.39A.350 and 2007 c 361 s 5 are each amended
to read as follows:
The department shall offer, directly or through contract, training
opportunities sufficient for a long-term care worker to accumulate
((si"#rve)) seventy hours of training within a reasonable time
period. For individual providers represented by an exclusive
bargaining representative under RCW 74.39A.270, the training
opportunities shall be offered through ((aemitr t with)) the training
partnership established under RCW 74.39A.360. Training topics
shall include, but are not limited to: Client rights; personal care;
mental illness; dementia; developmental disabilities; depression;
medication assistance; advanced communication skills; positive
client behavior support; developing or improving client -centered
activities; dealing with wandering or aggressive client behaviors;
medical conditions; nurse delegation core training; peer mentor
training; and advocacy for quality care training. The department
may not require long-term care workers to obtain the training
described in this section. This requirement to offer advanced
training applies beginning January 1, ((2010)) 2011.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 11. A new section is added to chapter
18.88A RCW to read as follows:
By August 1, 2009, the department of health shall develop, in
consultation with the nursing care quality assurance commission and
consumer and worker representatives, rules permitting reciprocity
to the maximum extent possible under federal law between home
care aide certification and nursing assistant certification.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 12. A new section is added to chapter
74.39A RCW to read as follows:
(1) The department shall deny payment to any individual
provider of home care services who has not been certified by the
department of health as a home care aide as required under this act
or, if exempted from certification by section 7 of this act, has not
completed his or her required training pursuant to this act.
(2) The department may terminate the contract of any individual
provider of home care services, or take any other enforcement
measure deemed appropriate by the department if the individual
provider's certification is revoked under this act or, if exempted
from certification by section 7 of this act, has not completed his or
her required training pursuant to this act.
(3) The department shall take appropriate enforcement action
related to the contract of a private agency or facility licensed by
the state, to provide personal care services, other than an individual
provider, who knowingly employs a long-term care worker who
is not a certified home care aide as required under this act or,
if exempted from certification by section 7 of this act, has not
completed his or her required training pursuant to this act.
(4) Chapter 34.05 RCW shall govern actions by the department
under this section.
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(5) The department shall adopt rules by August 1, 2009, to
implement this section.
NEW SECTION, Sec. 13. (1) The uniform disciplinary act,
chapter 18.130 RCW, governs uncertified practice, issuance of
certificates, and the discipline of persons with certificates under this
chapter. The secretary of health shall be the disciplinary authority
under this chapter.
(2) The secretary of health may take action to immediately
suspend the certification of a long-term care worker upon finding
that conduct of the long-term care worker has caused or presents
an imminent threat of harm to a functionally disabled person in
his or her care.
(3) If the secretary of health imposes suspension or conditions
for continuation of certification, the suspension or conditions
for continuation are effective immediately upon notice and shall
continue in effect pending the outcome of any hearing.
(4) The department of health shall take appropriate enforcement
action related to the licensure of a private agency or facility
licensed by the state, to provide personal care services, other than
an individual provider, who knowingly employs a long-term care
worker who is not a certified home care aide as required under
this chapter or, if exempted from certification by section 7 of this
act, has not completed his or her required training pursuant to this
chapter.
(5) Chapter 34.05 RCW shall govern actions by the department
of health under this section.
(6) The department of health shall adopt rules by August 1, 2009,
to implement this section.
See.14. RCW 74.39A.050 and 2004 c 140 s 6 are each amended
to read as follows:
The department's system of quality improvement for long -tern
care services shall use the following principles, consistent with
applicable federal laws and regulations:
(1) The system shall be client -centered and promote privacy,
independence, dignity, choice, and a home or home -like environment
for consumers consistent with chapter 392, Laws of 1997.
(2) The goal of the system is continuous quality improvement
with the focus on consumer satisfaction and outcomes for
consumers. This includes that when conducting licensing or
contract inspections, the department shall interview an appropriate
percentage of residents, family members, resident case managers,
and advocates in addition to interviewing providers and staff.
(3) Providers should be supported in their efforts to improve
quality and address identified problems initially through training,
consultation, technical assistance, and case management.
(4) The emphasis should be on problem prevention both in
monitoring and in screening potential providers of service.
(5) Monitoring should be outcome based and responsive to
consumer complaints and based on a clear set of health, quality of
care, and safety standards that are easily understandable and have
been made available to providers, residents, and other interested
parties.
(6) Prompt and specific enforcement remedies shall also be
implemented without delay, pursuant to RCW 74.39A.080, RCW
70.128.160, chapter 18.51 RCW, or chapter 74.42 RCW, for
providers found to have delivered care or failed to deliver care
resulting in problems that are serious, recurring, or uncorrected,
or that create a hazard that is causing or likely to cause death or
serious harm to one or more residents. These enforcement remedies
may also include, when appropriate, reasonable conditions on a
contract or license. In the selection of remedies, the safety, health,
and well-being of residents shall be of paramount importance.
(7) ( , Al long-teini
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term rarer workers shall he screened through ba ftmuad cheer
in a unifonn and timely manner to ensure that they do not have
a criminal histQU that would disqualify them from _y_ [h
vulnerable persons This information will be shared with the
dwa=nt of health to advance the pmrposes f is act.
(8) No provider or ((staff)) long-term care worker. or prospective
provider or ((staff)) long-term care worker, with a stipulated
finding of fact, conclusion of law, an agreed order, or finding of
fact, conclusion of law, or final order issued by a disciplining
authority, a court of law, or entered into a state registry finding
him or her guilty of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment
of a minor or a vulnerable adult as defined in chapter 74.34 RCW
shall be employed in the care of and have unsupervised access to
vulnerable adults.
(9) The department shall establish, by rule, a state registry
which contains identifying information about ((personal-eam
aides)) long-term care workers identified under this chapter
who have substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, financial
exploitation, or abandonment of a vulnerable adult as defined in
RCW 74.34.020. The rule must include disclosure, disposition
of findings, notification, findings of fact, appeal rights, and fair
hearing requirements. The department shall disclose, upon request,
substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or
abandonment to any person so requesting this information. This
information will alno be shared witb the department of b9alth to
V t this act.
(10)(
Marcht,2002;)) Until December31 2 , individual providers
and home care agency providers must satisfactorily complete
department -approved orientation, basic training, and continuing
education within the time period specified by the department in
rule. The department shall adopt rules by March 1, 2002, for the
implementation of this section
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deny payment to an individual provider or a home care provider
who does not complete the training requirements within the time
limit specified by the department by rule.
(11) UntiLDeember31, 2009 in an effort to improve access
to training and education and reduce costs, especially for rural
communities, the coordinated system of long-term care training
and education must include the use of innovative types of learning
strategies such as internet resources, videotapes, and distance
learning using satellite technology coordinated through community
colleges or other entities, as defined by the department.
(12) The department shall create an approval system by March 1,
2002, for those seeking to conduct department -approved training.
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(13) The department shall establish, by rule, ((training,))
background checks((;)) and other quality assurance requirements
for ((personal aides)) longterm care workers who provide in -
home services funded by medicaid personal care as described in
RCW 74.09.520, community options program entry system waiver
services as described in RCW 74.39A.030, or chore services as
described in RCW 74.39A.110 that are equivalent to requirements
for individual providers.
(14) Under existing funds the department shall establish
internally a quality improvement standards committee to monitor
the development of standards and to suggest modifications.
(15) Within existing funds, the department shall design, develop,
and implement a long-term care training program that is flexible,
relevant, and qualifies towards the requirements for a nursing
assistant certificate as established under chapter 18.88ARCW. This
subsection does not require completion of the nursing assistant
certificate training program by providers or their staff. The long-
term care teaching curriculum must consist of a fundamental
module, or modules, and a range of other available relevant training
modules that provide the caregiver with appropriate options that
assist in meeting the resident's care needs. Some of the training
modules may include, but are not limited to, specific training on
the special care needs of persons with developmental disabilities,
dementia, mental illness, and the care needs of the elderly. No less
than one training module must be dedicated to workplace violence
prevention. The nursing care quality assurance commission shall
work together with the department to develop the curriculum
modules. The nursing care quality assurance commission shall
direct the nursing assistant training programs to accept some or
all of the skills and competencies from the curriculum modules
towards meeting the requirements for a nursing assistant certificate
as defined in chapter 18.88A RCW. A process may be developed to
test persons completing modules from a caregiver's class to verify
that they have the transferable skills and competencies for entry into
a nursing assistant training program. The department may review
whether facilities can develop their own related long-term care
training programs. The department may develop a review process
for determining what previous experience and training may be used
to waive some or all of the mandatory training. The department of
social and health services and the nursing care quality assurance
commission shall work together to develop an implementation plan
by December 12, 1998.
Sec. 15. RCW 18.130.040 and 2007 c 269 s 17, 2007 c 253 s
13, and 2007 c 70 s 11 are each reenacted and amended to read
as follows:
(1) This chapters applies only to the secretary and the boards
and commissions having jurisdiction in relation to the professions
licensed under the chapters specified in this section. This chapter
does not apply to any business or profession not licensed under the
chapters specified in this section.
(2)(a) The secretary has authority under this chapter in relation
to the following professions:
(i) Dispensing opticians licensed and designated apprentices
under chapter 18.34 RCW;
(ii) Naturopaths licensed under chapter 18.36A RCW;
(iii) Midwives licensed under chapter 18.50 RCW;
(iv) Ocularists licensed under chapter 18.55 RCW;
(v) Massage operators and businesses licensed under chapter
18.108 RCW;
(vi) Dental hygienists licensed under chapter 18.29 RCW;
(vii) Acupuncturists licensed under chapter 18.06 RCW;
(viii) Radiologic technologists certified and X-ray technicians
registered under chapter 18.84 RCW;
(ix) Respiratory care practitioners licensed under chapter, 18.89
RCW;
(x) Persons registered under chapter 18.19 RCW;
(xi) Persons licensed as mental health counselors, marriage
and family therapists, and social workers under chapter 18.225
RCW;
(xii) Persons registered as nursing pool operators under chapter
18.52C RCW;
(xiii) Nursing assistants registered or certified under chapter
18.88A RCW;
(xiv) Health care assistants certified under chapter 18.135
RCW;
(xv) Dietitians and nutritionists certified under chapter 18.138
RCW;
(xvi) Chemical dependency professionals certified under chapter
18.205 RCW;
(xvii) Sex offender treatment providers and certified affiliate
sex offender treatment providers certified under chapter 18.155
RCW;
(xviii) Persons licensed and certified under chapter 18.73 RCW
or RCW 18.71.205;
(xix) Denturists licensed under chapter 18.30 RCW;
(xx) Orthotists and prosthetists licensed under chapter 18.200
RCW;
(xxi) Surgical technologists registered under chapter 18.215
RCW;
(xxii) Recreational therapists;
(xviii) Animal massage practitioners certified under chapter
18.240 RCW; ((and))
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(xxiv) Athletic trainers licensed under chapter 18.250 RCW;
an
r#ifierl under chapter 18. -- RCW U
neW r YPr created ]n SeCtlOn 18 of thl$ act),
(b) The boards and commissions having authority under this
chapter are as follows: 9
(i) The podiatric medical board as established in chapter 18.22
RCW;
(ii) The chiropractic quality assurance commission as established
in chapter 18.25 RCW;
(iii) The dental quality assurance commission as established
in chapter 18.32 RCW governing licenses issued under chapter
18.32 RCW and licenses and registrations issued under chapter
18.260 RCW;
(iv) The board of hearing and speech as established in chapter
18.35 RCW;
(v) The board of examiners for nursing home administrators as
established in chapter 18.52 RCW;
(vi) The optometry board as established in chapter 18.54 RCW
governing licenses issued under chapter 18.53 RCW;
(vii) The board of osteopathic medicine and surgery as established
in chapter 18.57 RCW governing licenses issued under chapters
18.57 and 18.57A RCW;
(viii) The board of pharmacy as established in chapter 18.64
RCW governing licenses issued under chapters 18.64 and 18.64A
RCW;
(ix) The medical quality assurance commission as established
in chapter 18.71 RCW governing licenses and registrations issued
under chapters 18.71 and 18.71A RCW;
(x) The board of physical therapy as established in chapter 18.74
RCW;
(xi) The board of occupational therapy practice as established
in chapter 18.59 RCW;
(xii) The nursing care quality assurance commission as established
in chapter 18.79 RCW governing licenses and registrations issued
under that chapter;
(xiii) The examining board of psychology and its disciplinary
committee as established in chapter 18.83 RCW; and
(xiv) The veterinary board of governors as established in chapter
18.92 RCW.
(3) In addition to the authority to discipline license holders, the
disciplining authority has the authority to grant or deny licenses
based on the conditions and criteria established in this chapter and
the chapters specified in subsection (2) of this section. This chapter
also governs any investigation, hearing, or proceeding relating
to denial of licensure or issuance of a license conditioned on the
applicant's compliance with an order entered pursuant to RCW
18.130.160 by the disciplining authority.
(4) All disciplining authorities shall adopt procedures to ensure
substantially consistent application of this chapter, the Uniform
Disciplinary Act, among the disciplining authorities listed in
subsection (2) of this section.
Sec.16. RCW 18.130.040 and 2008 c ... (Fourth Substitute House
Bill No. 1103) s 18 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) This chapter applies only to the secretary and the boards
and commissions having jurisdiction in relation to the professions
licensed under the chapters specified in this section. This chapter
does not apply to any business or profession not licensed under the
chapters specified in this section.
(2)(a) The secretary has authority under this chapter in relation
to the following professions:
(i) Dispensing opticians licensed and designated apprentices
under chapter 18.34 RCW;
(ii) Naturopaths licensed under chapter 18.36A RCW;
(iii) Midwives licensed under chapter 18.50 RCW;'
(iv) Ocularists licensed under chapter 18.55 RCW;
(v) Massage operators and businesses licensed under chapter
18.108 RCW;
(vi) Dental hygienists licensed under chapter 18.29 RCW;
(vii) Acupuncturists licensed under chapter 18.06 RCW;
(viii) Radiologic technologists certified and X-ray technicians
registered under chapter 18.84 RCW;
(ix) Respiratory care practitioners licensed under chapter 18.89
RCW;
(x) Persons registered under chapter 18.19 RCW;
(xi) Persons licensed as mental health counselors, marriage
and family therapists, and social workers under chapter 18.225.
RCW;
(xii) Persons registered as nursing pool operators under chapter
18.52C RCW;
(xiii) Nursing assistants registered or certified under chapter
18.88A RCW;
(xiv) Health care assistants certified under chapter 18.135
RCW;
(xv) Dietitians and nutritionists certified under chapter 18.138
RCW;
(xvi) Chemical dependency professionals certified under chapter
18.205 RCW;
(xvii) Sex offender treatment providers and certified affiliate
sex offender treatment providers certified under chapter 18.155
RCW;
(xviii) Persons licensed and certified under chapter 18.73 RCW
or RCW 18.71.205;
(xix) Denturists licensed under chapter 18.30 RCW;
(xx) Orthotists and prosthetists licensed under chapter 18.200
RCW;
(xxi) Surgical technologists registered under chapter 18.215
RCW;
(xxii) Recreational therapists;
(xxiii) Animal massage practitioners certified under chapter
18.240 RCW; ((and))
(xxiv) Athletic trainers licensed under chapter 18.250 RCW;
and
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chapter are as follows:
(i) The podiatric medical board as established in chapter 18.22
RCW;
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(ii) The chiropractic quality assurance commission as established
in chapter 18.25 RCW;
(iii) The dental quality assurance commission as established
in chapter 18.32 RCW governing licenses issued under chapter
18.32 RCW and licenses and registrations issued under chapter
18.260 RCW;
(iv) The board of hearing and speech as established in chapter
18.35 RCW;
(v) The board of examiners for nursing home administrators as
established in chapter 18.52 RCW;
(vi) The optometry board as established in chapter 18.54 RCW
governing licenses issued under chapter 18.53 RCW;
(vii) The board of osteopathic medicine and surgery as established
in chapter 18.57 RCW governing licenses issued under chapters
18.57 and 18.57A RCW;
(viii) The board of pharmacy as established in chapter 18.64
RCW governing licenses issued under chapters 18.64 and 18.64A
RCW;
(ix) The medical quality assurance commission as established
in chapter 18.71 RCW goveming4icenses and registrations issued
under chapters 18.71 and 18.71A RCW;
(x) The board of physical therapy as established in chapter 18.74 RCW;
(xi) The board of occupational therapy practice as established
in chapter 18.59 RCW;
(xii) The nursing care quality assurance commission as established
in chapter 18.79 RCW governing licenses and registrations issued
under that chapter;
(xiii) The examining board of psychology and its disciplinary ,
committee as established in chapter 18.83 RCW; and
(xiv) The veterinary board of governors as established in chapter
18.92 RCW.
(3) In addition to the authority to discipline license holders, the
disciplining authority has the authority to grant or deny licenses.
The disciplining authority may also grant a license subject to
conditions.
(4) All disciplining authorities shall adopt procedures to ensure
substantially consistent application of this chapter, the Uniform
Disciplinary Act, among the disciplining authorities listed in
subsection (2) of this section.
NEW SECTION. See.17. The definitions in RCW 74.39A.009
apply throughout [chapter 18. RCW (the new chapter created
in section 18 of this act)] unless the context clearly requires
otherwise.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 18. Sections 4, 6, 7, 13, and 17 of this
act constitute a new chapter in Title 18 RCW.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 19. The provisions'of this act are to .be
liberally construed to effectuate the intent, policies, and purposes
of this act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 20. If any provision of this act or its
application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the
remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other
persons or circumstances is not affected.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 21. This act may be known and cited as
the better background checks and improved training for long-term
care workers for the elderly and persons with disabilities initiative
of 2008.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 22. Section 11 of this act takes effect
September 1, 2009.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 23. Section 15 of this act does not take
effect if section 18, chapter ... (Fourth Substitute House Bill No.
1103), Laws of 2008 is signed into law by April 6, 2008.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 24. Section 16 of this act takes effect if
section 18, chapter ... (Fourth Substitute House Bill No. 1103),
Laws of 2008 is signed into law by April 6, 2008.
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Libertarian Party of Washington State
www.wagreens.us
10522 Lake City Way NE, Ste C 103
Seattle, WA 98125
,(206) 571-1946
officemanager@bIpwa.org
www.lpwa.org/voter
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(Democratic Party Nominee)
Obama for America
1310 Mercer Street
Seattle, WA 98109
Telephone: 877-WACHANGE
Website: www.wa.barackobama.com
Current Occupation/Employer: United States Senator
Education: Graduated from Columbia University and Harvard
Law School where he was elected President of the Harvard Law
Review by his fellow students.
Elected Experience: Served 8 years as Illinois State Senator;
Currently a U.S. Senator
Family: Senator Obama and his wife Michelle are proud parents
of two daughters, Sasha, 7 and Malia, 10.
Significant Career Experience: Two decades ago, Senator
Obama walked away from a career on Wall Street to work as
a community organizer where he helped rebuild communities
devastated by plant closings. He went on to become a civil rights
lawyer and a Constitutional Law Professor at the University of
Chicago.
At this defining moment in our nation's history, we have an
opportunity to keep the American promise alive. Through hard
work, we can pursue our individual dreams but still come together
as one American family to ensure the next generation can pursue
their dreams as well.
I'm running for President to turn the page on the failed politics of
the past: politics that divide us instead of unite us, politics where
lobbyists write the laws and where the interests of the wealthiest
few are put before those of hard-working Americans.
From declining wages to the cost of gas, families are struggling. As
president, I'll bring Democrats and Republicans together to solve
the problems we face. I'll invest in affordable, renewable sources of
energy to create millions of jobs, reduce our dependence on foreign
oil, and protect the planet. I'll end tax breaks to corporations that
ship jobs overseas and put a middle-class tax cut into the pockets
of working families, struggling homeowners, and seniors who
deserve a secure retirement.
(Democratic Party Nominee)
Vice President i3 agrap i al in£0rmaion
Current Occupation/Employer: United States Senator
Education: Graduated from the University of Delaware and
Syracuse University Law School
Elected Experience: New Castle County Councilman (Delaware),
currently a U.S. Senator
Family: Married to Jill Jacobs and has three grown children: Beau,
Hunter and Ashley. Beau currently serves as Delaware's Attorney
General; a captain in the 261" Signal Brigade of the Delaware
National Guard, he will be deployed to Iraq this October. Ashley
is a social worker and Hunter is an attorney. He also has five
grandchildren: Naomi, Finnegan, Roberta Mabel, Natalie, and
Robert Hunter.
Significant Career Experience: Attorney, county councilman,
and constitutional law professor.
I'll ensure that men and women receive equal pay for equal work.
I'll ensure all Americans have access to quality, affordable health
care, just like the plans Members of Congress give themselves.
I'll invest in early childhood education, recruit a new generation
of teachers and make college affordable for anyone who wants to
go. I'll end [lie war in Iraq responsibly — a war 1 opposed from the
start— and finish the fight against al Qaeda and the Taliban. I'll lock
down loose nuclear weapons, and uphold our sacred commitment
to veterans and their families.
We can no longer pit Blue States against Red States. To -overcome
the challenges we face as a nation, we must unite in common
cause and work together to restore the promise that makes America
great.
John McCain
.; (Republican Party Nominee)
McCain — Palin 2008
- PO Box 16118
Arlington, VA 22215
Website: www.johnmccain.com
k
Current Occupation/Employer: U.S. Senator
Education: Graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy
Elected Experience: U.S. House of Representatives; U.S. Senate
Family: Wife Cindy; seven children
Significant Career Experience: Naval aviator; Navy Liaison to
U.S. Senate.
John McCain has a remarkable record of leadership and has always
put our country first. He has been a consistent leader in the fight to
reform Washington, eliminate wasteful government spending and
lower taxes. John McCain will also continue his fight to achieve
strategic energy independence from foreign oil and get our economy
back on track.
In war and peace, I have been a dedicated servant of our country.
Whenever I faced an important choice between our country's
interests, party politics or, special interests, I chose our country.
I will continue to put our country first by ushering in a new, era
of reform, prosperity and peace. If I'm elected President, the era
of the permanent campaign will end. The era of problem solving
will begin. Washington is broken, and I intend to fix it. All you've
ever asked of government is that it stand on your side, not in your
way.
I will stand by your side to grow this economy, create more
jobs and get America moving again. I will aggressively push to
develop alternative energies while expanding our use of existing
Sarah Palin
(Republican Party Nominee)
Vice Przgkwnt BiogrAo ral Information
Current Occupation/Employer: Governor of Alaska
Education: The University of Idaho
Elected Experience: Governor of Alaska; Mayor of Wasilla
Family: Husband Todd; five children
Significant Career Experience: During her first legislative ses-
sion, Governor Palin's administration passed two major pieces of
legislation — an overhaul of the state's ethics laws and a competitive
process to construct a gas pipeline. She created Alaska's Petroleum
Systems Integrity Office to provide oversight and maintenance of
oil and gas equipment, facilities and infrastructure, and the Climate
Change Subcabinet to prepare a climate change strategy for Alaska.
She serves as Chair of the Oil & Gas Compact Commission and
Chair of the National Governors Association Natural Resources
Committee.
energy resources here at home. As President, I intend to'provide
future generations of Americans with a safer, more peaceful world
than the one we inherited. We will achieve energy security and
ensure that healthcare is affordable and available for all. It is
incumbent on America, more than any other nation on earth, to
lead in building the foundations for a stable and enduring peace.
I will put an agenda of reform, prosperity and peace for America
before any partisan interest or special interest. I will keep that
promise every hour of every day I am in office.
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Ralph Nader
(Independent Candidate)
Nader for President 2008
PO Box 34103
Washington, DC 20043
Telephone: (202) 471-5833
Email: contact@votenader.org
Website: www.votenader.org
Current Occupation/Employer: Consumer Advocate
Education: AB magna cum laude from the Woodrow Wilson
School of International Affairs at Princeton University. He
received an LLB with distinction from Harvard Law School.
Significant Career Experience: Instrumental in the passage
of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Freedom of
Information Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Clean Air
Act, and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Founder of hundreds of non-profit organizations, including Public
Citizen, the Pension Rights Center, the Public Interest Research
Groups, and the Center for the Study of Responsive Law. Named
one of Time magazine's "100 Most Influential Americans in. the
Twentieth Century."
Chances are, your quality of life is better because of Ralph
Nader.
The cars we drive, the air we breathe and the water we drink
are all safer because of his forty years of public service. Called
America's most important private citizen, Nader has built up a
legislative'record of progressive reform that eclipses most modern
presidents.
He has saved lives, opened minds, implemented solutions, and
inspired citizens to build a better world. He has tirelessly worked
for justice for all, and is known for his ethics, integrity, and
independence.
It's time for real progressive change.
It's lirne to break the stranglehold that corporations and their
lobbyists have on our government and Shift the Power in this
country from the few back to the many.
It's time to end the current "pay or die" healthcare system and adopt
universal, single -payer healthcare..
Matt Gonzalez
`i (Independent Candidate)
Vice President fflogjaphical Information
Current Occupation/Employer: Civil Rights Attorney
Education: He received a Bachelor's degree from Columbia
College, Columbia University, '1987, and a Juris Doctor from
Stanford Law School in 1990.
Elected Experience: San Francisco Board of Supervisors (2000-
2005); Board President (2003-2005).
Significant Career Experience: .Implemented the highest
minimum wage in the country in San Francisco. Successfully
fought for electoral reform (Instant Run -Off Voting). Oversaw
an economy with a budget of $6 billion. In 2003, narrowly lost
campaign for San Francisco Mayor as a Green Party candidate.
It's time to end the war and occupation of Iraq and bring all of our
soldiers home in a rapid, responsible withdrawal, to be completed
within six months.
It's time to reclaim our Bill of Rights and repeal attacks on our civil
liberties like the so-called PATRIOT Act, imprisonment without
charges, systemic torture, and warrantless domestic spying.
It's time to cut the wasteful and bloated military budget and invest
instead in a public works program to fix our crumbling public
schools, libraries, public transit, and create millions of good -paying
jobs that can't be exported.
It's time to end ".pull down" corporate trade agreements like
NAFTA, and predicate all.trade policy on the defense of worker's
rights and the environment.
It's time for a leader with the political will to implement these
majoritarian redirections for our country. A leader who will never
talk down to you, never pander to you, never betray you.
It's time for Ralph Nader.
Gloria La Riva .
(Socialism & Liberation Party Nominee)
Socialism & Liberation
1122 E Pike #1289
Seattle, WA 98122
Telephone: (206) 367-3820
Email: seattle@VotePSL.org
Website: www.VotePSL.org
CurrentOccupation/Employer: President,Typographical Sector,
Media Workers Union, Local 39521, CWA (Communication
Workers of America)
Education: Brandeis University
Elected Experience: Union president since 2002. Peace and
Freedom Party nominee, California governor, 1994. 1998.
Elected National Committee member, Party for Socialism and
Liberation.
Significant Career Experience: Labor, progressive, community
organizer for 35 years. Led union drive, Rochester, NY, 1979.
Organizer, speaker at mass anti -war, immigrant rights rallies.
Volunteer, ANSWER Coalition (Act Now to Stop War and End
Racism). Coordinated medical shipments, traveled to Iraq to
oppose U.N./U.S. sanctions. Traveled to New Orleans after
Hurricane Katrina and Iowa after flooding. Coordinator, National
Committee to Free the Cuban Five.
Eugene Puryear and I are candidates of the Party for Socialism
and Liberation. The PSL is a party of the working class —the vast
majority. Our party is active in many struggles that affect working
people.
The United States is the richest country in the world. Every person
should have the right to free health care, education, job training,
childcare, affordable food and housing, and a good job with full
benefits. Under capitalism, the wealth created by workers is unjustly
controlled by the rich. Their economic decisions are based on
maximizing profits, regardless of the cost to people or the planet.
The PSL stands for putting peoples' needs first. We stand against
racism, national oppression and for full rights for immigrants.
We oppose sexism and support women's reproductive rights. We
stand for full equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
community. The PSL supports affirmative action, bilingual
education and disability rights, and opposes police brutality, mass
imprisonment and the death penalty. We stand for a system that is
environmentally sustainable.
Eugene Puryear
(Socialism & Liberation Party Nominee)
Current Occupation/Employer: Student; community organizer
in Washington, D.C.; progressive activist on national and
international issues.
Education: Howard University
Elected Experience: Elected National Committee member, Party
for Socialism and Liberation
Significant Career Experience: Organizer, speaker at mass anti-
war rallies in Washington. D.C.; volunteer with the ANSWER
Coalition (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism); activist in the
movement to Free the Jena 6 of Louisiana; member of Coalition
to Save Our Neighborhood Schools, which opposes public school
closures; member of Coalition for Peace, which organizes annual
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Peace Walk; Editorial Board
member and contributor, Liberation newspaper and Socialism
and Liberation journal
The PSL calls for an immediate end to the Iraq and Afghanistan
wars, the blockade of Cuba, and all U.S. interventions, sanctions
and "free" trade agreements. We, want a foreign policy based on
friendship and equality, not imperialist domination.
The PSL calls for a rollback in energy prices and nationalization
of the energy and utility companies.
Workers are asked to vote every four years for who will oppress
them for the next four years. Real change comes not as a gift from
politicians, but when the people organize to fight for their rights.
The PSL provides a true alternative to the Democrats and
Republicans who represent the interests of the military -industrial
complex, banks and Big Oil.
Vote Socialism and Liberation — Vote La Riva/Puryear!
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James E. Harris
(Socialist Workers Party Nominee)
Socialist Workers 2008 Campaign
5418 Rainier Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
Telephone: (206) 323-1755
Email: seattleswp@speakeasy.net
Website: www.themilitant.com
Significant Career Experience: James Harris, 60, is a socialist
who has been an activist in the fight for Black rights and in the
union movement for decades. He is a meatpacker and a member
of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCWI.
Harris supports full legalization for all immigrants. He is for the
immediate withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Iraq, Afghanistan
and everywhere else. Harris is an active campaigner for the
immediate release from prison of the Cuban 5, who are Cuban
revolutionaries who have been framed up and imprisoned by the
U.S. government for the past 10 years.
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The biggest capitalist financial crisis since the Great Depression of
the 1930s is taking a grinding toll on workers and farmers worldwide.
Today the billionaire ruling families and their spokespeople in the
U.S. are trumpeting the success of their many -year long efforts to
undermine our wages, job conditions and living standards. They're
celebrating the ground taken in further weakening our unions —
workers' first line of defense.
What lies ahead for working people will be many years of escalating
antilabor assaults, scapegoating of immigrants, and increasing class
battles. The Socialist Workers campaign offers a course of action
for workers and farmers to defend ourselves and our toiling allies
against the devastating consequences of capitalism's deepening
world disorder and to advance our own class interests.
Join us in campaigning for the working-class alternative, running
against the capitalist class!
The Socialist Workers Campaign supports workers' efforts to
organize unions and to extend and use union power to defend
working people.
Alyson Kennedy
(Socialist Workers Parry Nominee)
Significant Career Experience: Alyson Kennedy, 57, is a garment
worker. A socialist and trade union fighter for more than three
decades, she is a member of the Socialist Workers Party's National
Committee. Kennedy has worked in coal mines in Alabama,
Colorado, Utah, and West Virginia. She joined the United Mine
Workers of America (UMWA) in 1981. From 2003 to 2006 Kennedy
was a leading militant in a union organizing battle at the Co -Op coal
mine outside Huntington, Utah. She joined with truckers protesting
high fuel costs and participated on the front lines of struggles to
defend immigrant workers from government assault.
The unions must organize the unorganized. The fight for immediate
legalization of all undocumented workers, with no penalties or
conditions, is a matter of life and death for unions today.
The Socialist Workers candidates demand regular cost -of -living
increases in all wages and benefits as well as federal legislation
to shorten the workweek with no cut in pay to spread available
work to all.
The working-class needs our own political party based on a fighting
union movement, to contest against the Democrats, Republicans
and other capitalist parties.
We must build a revolutionary movement of millions to replace
the state power and class rule of a tiny minority. We must establish
a workers and farmers government that can abolish capitalism,
reorganize society in the interests of the vast majority, and join in
the worldwide struggle for socialism.
Bob Barr
(Libertarian Parry Nominee)
Bob Barr for President
PO Box 725007
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Atlanta, GA 31139
Telephone: 1 (800) BOB-BARR
Email: info@BobBarr2008.com
Website: www.BobBarr2008.com
Pr�cirient 13i0 ical lnfor lion
Current Occupation/Employer: Attorney, Law Offices of Edwin
Marger
Education: Graduate of Georgetown University Law Center; MA
in International Affairs from George Washington University; BA
from University of Southern California
Elected Experience: U.S. Congressman
Family: Married to Jeri Barr, two children
Significant Career Experience: Analyst for the Central
Intelligence Agency, 1971-1978; United States Attorney for the
Northern District of Georgia,1986-1990; Elected to U.S. House of
Representatives, 1995-2003; Board Member of the National Rifle
Association, 1997-present
Throughout his distinguished career, Bob Barr has proven that he
is the leaderAmericans need to restore confidence of the American
people in the future of their nation. Both working for the American
people as a Congressman from Georgia and afterwards partnering
with groups dedicated to protecting civil liberties, Bob has shown
a commitment to shrinking government and giving power back to
the people.
Americans know that the answer to today's problems is not more
government, and Bob will work tirelessly to cut taxes, reduce
government spending and restore our civil liberties lost during the
Bush administration. Having seen the true nature of government
from inside and out, only Bob Barr has the qualifications, the
passion, and the commitment to work for the American people in
their interest --not the government's.
Wayne A. Root
(Libertarian Party Nominee)
Current Occupation/Employer: small business owner
Education: B.A. in Political Science from Columbia University
Family: Married to Debra Root, four children
Significant Career Experience: Host and anchorman on Financial
News Network,1989-1991; Contributing Sports Editor of The Robb
Report magazine, 1989-1990; Author of the business book The
Joy of Failure!, 1997; Chairman and CEO of his small business,
2000-present; Contributing Editor to Millionaire magazine, 2006-
2007
Since leaving Congress where he served as the vanguard of the
Second Amendment, Bob worked to increase individual liberty and
privacy rights through such organizations as the Kennedy School of
Government at Harvard University and the American Conservative
Union as the 21s` Century Liberties Chair for Freedom and Privacy.
For his work on protecting the privacy and civil liberties of all
Americans, legendary New York Times columnist William Safire
dubbed Bob "Mr. Privacy."
If there is one candidate who consistently comes down on the side
of the American people's rights, it is Bob Barr. Bob knows the
answer is less government, and has proven that he will deliver the
real change necessary to lead America into a new era of prosperity
and freedom.
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Chuck Baldwin
(Constitution Party Nominee)
Baldwin 2008
5500 Division
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
Telephone: (616) 534-5861
Email: contact@baldwin2008.com
Website: www.baldwinO8.com
Current Occupation/Employer: Founder and pastor of Crossroad
Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida, radio talk show host of Chuck
Baldwin Live for 10 years, columnist, author.
Education: Attended Midwestern Baptist College, graduated from
Liberty Bible Institute at Liberty University and holds a master's
degree from Christian Bible College. Baldwin holds two honorary
doctor of divinity degrees —from Christian Bible College and
Trinity Baptist College.
Family: Chuck and his wife Connie have three children and six
grandchildren.
Significant Career Experience: Baldwin is a past chair of
the Florida Moral Majority and 2004 Constitution Party Vice
Presidential Candidate.
As president, I would measure every issue in light of the
Constitution. I would start the process of bringing our troops home
from Iraq and Afghanistan and the more than 130 countries in which
they are stationed.
I would honor our veterans by ensuring them the best and most
timely medical care. If I were President, I would also do everything
in my power to locate all MIA's and POW's.
Instead of guarding borders around the world, I would make sure
our borders at home are sealed and work to end the practice of
hiring of illegal aliens. There would no longer be taxpayer— funded
education, medical care or other benefits for those here unlawfully.
I would encourage Congress to pass Congressman Ron Paul's
Sanctity of Life Act. This bill would declare that unborn babies are
persons under the law. In addition, under the authority of Article.
III. Section. 2. of the U.S. Constitution, it would remove abortion
from the jurisdiction of the Court.
Darrell L. Castle
(Constitution Party Nominee)
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Yja Emidtnt Biographical Information
Current Occupation/Employer: Attorney in private practice with
firms in Memphis, TN, St. Louis, MO, and Kansas City, MO.
Education: B.A. in History and Political Science, East Tennessee
State University; J.D. degree, Memphis State University Law
School (University of Memphis).
Family: Wife of 30 years, Joan, one grown daughter.
Significant Career Experience: 2"d Lieutenant in the United States
Marine Corps, Viet Nam veteran; Constitution Party of Tennessee
State Chairman, Instructor of the Institute on the Constitution
course; Member, Board of Directors of the Conservative Caucus;
Past Chairman of the National Veterans Coalition; Founder, Mia's
Children, outreach ministry to homeless children, Bucharest,
Romania.
I would defend the Constitutional rights of gun owners and
homeschoolers which have suffered egregious attacks on their
rights.
I would work to overturn the so-called Patriot Act, which has gutted
significant portions of our Constitution.
I would end all so-called "free trade" agreements like NAFTA,
and GATT. The NAFTA Superhighway and the proposed North
American Union would no longer be a threat to American
sovereignty.
There is no reason for us to be dependent upon OPEC. We must
begin drilling for the domestic oil we know exists and build more
refineries and nuclear power plants. Gas prices would reflect the
wisdom of relying on our own natural resources.
Americans are counting on a return to limited, Constitutional
government.
Cynthia McKinney
(Green Party Nominee)
Power To The People Committee,
Cynthia McKinney for President
PO Box 311759
Atlanta, GA 31131-1759
Website: www.RunCynthiaRun.org/
President Biogranhicai Information
Current Occupation/Employer: Global Human Rights and
Peace Activist, Public Speaking, Lecturer, and Researcher.
Education: BA, University of Southern California, Los Angeles;
Masters from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts
University; currently a Doctoral Candidate at the University of
California, Berkeley.
Elected Experience: Served six terms in the U.S. Congress and
two terms in the Georgia General Assembly.
Family: Proud mother to a son, Coy, daughter of Billy and Leola
McKinney
Significant Career Experience: Has taught at multiple post
secondary colleges.
Cynthia McKinney served 12 years in the United States Congress
where she proved to be a courageous voice for the voiceless
peoples of the nation and the world, speaking truth to power. She
authored legislation that would have: eliminated federal subsidies
for corporations taking jobs overseas; instituted a national livable
wage; repealed the Military Tribunals Act; provided for national
forest protection and restoration; eliminated the use of depleted
uranium weapons; denied federal assistance to law enforcement
agencies violating human rights; allowed 9/11/2001 victims the
right to participate in the Victims Compensation Fund and sue
those responsible; and impeached Bush, Cheney, and Rice.
McKinney successfully extended Agent Orange benefits an
additional 25 years; authorized the USDA disparity study that
demonstrated USDA discrimination against minority farmers,
and directed the Pentagon to study how it handled conscientious
objection.
Rosa Clemente
(Green Party Nominee)
Vice President Ripgraphical Information
Current Occupation/Employer: Community Organizer, trainer,
lecturer, independent journalist and Hip -Hop, activist.
Education: Graduated with a BA from the State University of
New York, Albany and an MPS from Cornell University.
Elected Experience: No previous publicly elected positions.
Family: Married with a young daughter, Alicia Maria.
Significant Career Experience: Academic research focused on
National Liberation struggles, a youth representative at the 2001
United Nations World Conference against Xenophobia, Racism
and Related Intolerance in South Africa; in 2003, helped form and
coordinate the first ever National Hip Hop Political Convention
(drawing 3000 attendees).
Cynthia will implement radical common sense solutions to
America's myriad problems. With a view toward the long term,
she asks us all to be willing to do some things we've never done
before in order to have some things we've never had before.
The Power to the People Committee is Cynthia's way of proving
what Bobby Kennedy said so long ago: "Each time a man stands
up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out
against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope; and crossing
each other from a million different centers of energy and daring,
those ripples build a current which can sweep down the mightiest
walls of oppression and resistance."
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Rick Larsen
(Prefers Democratic Parry)
Citizens to Elect Rick Larsen
PO Box 326
4
Everett, WA 98206
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Telephone: (425) 259-1866
Email: rick@ricklarsen.org
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Website: www.ricklarsen.org
Biographical Information
CurrentOccupation/Employer: U.S. Representative Washington
02
Education: Bachelors degree in political science from Pacific
Lutheran University, Masters in Public Affairs from the University
of Minnesota
Elected Experience: Snohomish County Council 1997 - 1999
Family: Married to Tha Karlen, two children, Robert and Per
As your representative in Congress for the past eight years, I
have built a record of accomplishments for Snohomish, Skagit,
Island, San Juan, Whatcom and King County communities. This
year, the Democratic Party nominated me for re-election so I can
continue fighting for you in Congress and delivering results to
strengthen our economy, support local law enforcement and make
sure veterans get the support they deserve.
My number one goal is to invest in our community to create jobs.
As a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure committee,
I have delivered federal dollars for local roads and transit and
improved safety, such as Hwy 2 improvements. Investing in roads,
ferries and infrastructure strengthens our economy — for every
$1 billion of federal funding invested in transportation roughly
47,000 new jobs are created.
Because many local veterans must travel all the way to Seattle
for basic medical care, I pushed the VA to open a community -
based outpatient clinic in Northwest Washington. The VA has
opened a temporary clinic for our veterans and a permanent
clinic is coming soon. I will continue my work to strengthen
education opportunities for veterans and make sure we honor our
commitment to those who have served.
As co-chair of the House Meth Caucus, I helped pass landmark
legislation making it more difficult for drug dealers to get the
ingredients they need to make meth. This bill greatly reduced
the number of meth labs in Washington state and made our
neighborhoods safer places to live. I will keep working in
Congress to support local law enforcement and local efforts to
fight drugs and crime.
I ask for your vote so I can continue representing you in Congress
and delivering results for our community.
Rick Bart
., (Prefers Republican Parry)
- Citizens To Elect Rick Bart
PO Box 1367
Marysville, WA98270-1367
Telephone: (360) 733-9426
Email: RickBart@ElectRickBart.com
Website: www.ElectRickBart.com
BR' ggra nh ieal In for mat i an
Current Occupation/Employer: Retired Sheriff, Snohomish
County
Education: Bachelor of Arts, Seattle University; Associate
Degree, Shoreline Community College; Graduate, FBI National
Academy
Elected Experience: Snohomish County Sheriff (1995-2008)
Family: Rick and Wendy Bart live in Arlington, Washington.
Wendy is Executive Director, Marysville YMCA. 7 children and
6 grandchildren.
Candidate Statement
This campaign for Congress is about trust; getting things done and
leadership. During the 12 years as the elected Snohomish County
Sheriff, I made the tough decisions necessary to put citizens first.
As your next Congressman, I pledge to continue this.
Right now, most people don't trust Congress. Why? Because nothing
is being done to solve this nation's most pressing problems.
After 8 years in office, my opponent says he needs 2 more years
to fix Social Security and Medicare, ensure affordable health care
and financial security for every American, and to solve our nation's
energy crisis. Isn't 8 years enough?
The finger pointing and same old political posturing by Congress
these past several years has done a great disservice to all of us.
Inaction by Congress to reduce our escalating national debt, to
Significant Career Experience: U.S. Air Force Veteran. President,
Families and Friends of Violent Crime Victims; Big Brothers
and Big Sisters; Mt. Baker National Forest Resource Advisory
Committee; Greater Trinity Children's Learning Center; Marysville
Rotarian. Former Executive Board, National Sheriff Association;
Fight Crime Invest in Kids State Advisory Committee; Snohomish
County Methamphetamine Action Team. Established Snohomish
County Youth Methamphetanune Summit in 2001.
eliminate our dependence on foreign oil and failure to resolve our
health care crisis is threatening to bankrupt America's families
and businesses and our workforce, putting our nation's economic
security at risk and seriously threatening our quality of life.
As our next Congressman, I will work to reduce our national debt,
eliminate our dependence on foreign oil and resolve our nation's
health care crisis in a bi-partisan way. After years of bickering and
excuses, Americans deserve better. We must pay down the national
debt. We must develop American oil and natural gas resources in an
environmentally sensitive way. We must invest in the development
of alternative energy resources. We must ensure Social Security is
available to our children and grandchildren.
I ask for your vote so we can change Congress.
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{11age I qf2) Governor
(Partisan Office, 4-year term)
Christine Gregoire
(Prefers Democratic Party)
People for Chris Gregoire
PO Box 2771
Seattle, WA 98109
Telephone: (206) 382-2008
Email: chris@chrisgregoire.com
Website: www.chrisgregoire.com
Blograpliical In€ormadon
Current Occupation/Employer: Governor, Washington State
Education: J.D., Gonzaga University, 1977; B.A., University of
Washington, 1969
Elected Experience: Attorney General, 1992-2004
e
Family: First Mike is Governor Gregoire's biggest supporter and a
great father to their daughters, Courtney and Michelle. The Gregoire
family just welcomed their new son-in-law Scott.
Candidate Statement
The failed policies of the Bush Administration have left Washington
and all of America facing tough times.
Yet, we're better prepared than most states to weather this storm
because of the fiscally responsible and far-sighted leadership of
Governor Chris Gregoire.
• Gregoire's prudent budgeting eliminated the $2.2 billion deficit
she inherited, and she created the state's Rainy Day Fund to protect
against tough times.
• Gregoire helped create over 200,000 new jobs and more new
business start-ups than any other state, even in the face of national
credit and energy crises.
• With family budgets strained, Gregoire passed the 1 % cap on
property taxes and opposes a state income tax.
As tough economic times created pressure to forego our priorities,
Governor Gregoire refused to sacrifice our children's health,
education and safety.
• As a legislator, Dino Rossi tried to slash health care for 46,000
low-income children, but Gregoire stopped those cuts and expanded
health care coverage to 84,000 additional children.
Significant Career Experience: Governor Gregoire is a proven
leader who has gotten results for Washingtonians by protecting
our communities; providing health care for adults and children;
investing in education; creating jobs and improving our environment
and quality of life. As Attorney General, she successfully fought
to clean up Hanford, stop identity thieves and led the fight to hold
tobacco companies accountable.
• When overcrowded prisons and Rossi's plan to release criminals
early threatened our safety, Gregoire built 4,000 new prison beds,
required electronic ankle bracelets and,increased jail sentences for
sex offenders, resulting in the lowest crime rate in 14 years.
• As Chair of the Ways & Means Committee, Rossi wrote a budget
that slashed voter -approved funding to lower class size and pay
our teachers, but Gregoire listened to voters and invested in our
children's education.
In these tough times, we need her kind of leadership to continue
taking on tough challenges and getting real results for Washington
families.
The alternative?
A George Bush Republican who will take our state backward by
supporting tax cuts for the wealthy, cutting children's health care,
opposing comprehensive stem cell research and a woman's right
to choose.
On November 4', vote Gregoire for Governor, and keep our state
moving forward.
Dino Rossi
(Prefers G.O.P. Party)
Dino Rossi for Governor
PO Box 52908
Bellevue, WA 98015
Telephone: (425) 498-2008
Email: info@dinorossi.com
Website: www.dinorossi.com
Current Occupation/Employer: Commercial Real Estate
Education: B.A., Business Management, Seattle University
Elected Experience: Washington State Senate, 1996-2003
Family: Dino Rossi, the youngest of seven children raised by a
Seattle public schoolteacher and a beautician with Italian, Irish and
Tlingit Alaskan Native heritage, grew up in Mountlake Terrace.
Dino and his wife Terry now live in Sammamish with their four
children.
Dino Rossi — A governor who will fix some problems... for a
change.
Governors in other states are controlling spending - but not here.
While unemployment rises and families tighten their belts, state
government spends more money creating a growing $2.7 billion
deficit. The incumbent's answer: more tax increases.
Dino Rossi is a businessman. He'll watch our tax dollars like a hawk
and cut waste, because the answer to Washington's challenges isn't
always to spend more tax money, but to spend our money wisely.
Washingtonians must be safe. More than 1300 convicted sex
offenders threaten families here because the state allowed them to
register as "homeless," so they can't be tracked. Over 3100 violent
felons were released early from prison. Dino will take action his
first day in office to change these policies.
Other Governors are reforming education and helping prepare
students for global competition. More money is spent in education
each year here, but fewer than half of our students can pass all parts
of the WASL exam. The incumbent still supports the WASL test
Significant Career Experience: In 2003, as Chair of the Senate
Ways & Means Committee, he built a bipartisan coalition to balance
the largest budget deficit in state history without raising taxes while
still protecting the poor and vulnerable. He was the GOP nominee
for Governor in 2004.
with no math and science requirement. Dino Rossi will replace the
WASL with a proven standardized test modeled after successful
exams from other states and require students to meet fair, and
rigorous standards.
Other states are making progress fixing traffic congestion. Here,
the incumbent raised gas taxes to the nation's highest but commute
times just get longer, while critical transportation projects are over
budget and years behind schedule. Dino Rossi's specific plan will
fix nine major traffic chokepoints without more taxes and provide
incentives to purchase environmentally friendly hybrid and electric
vehicles.
Christine Gregoire says we should be satisfied — Dino Rossi knows
Washington state can do so much better.
Let's fix some problems for a change ... vote Dino Rossi.
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Brad Owen
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Citizens for Lieutenant Governor
Brad Owen
PO Box 1426
Shelton, WA 98584
Telephone: (360) 349-4641
Email: bradowen@msn.com
Biographical Information
Current Occupation/Employer: Lieutenant Governor, State of
Washington
Education: Graduate of Frankfurt American High School,
Franldurt, Germany; Honorary Doctorate Walla Walla University
Elected Experience: Lieutenant Governor 1997-present, State
Senate 1983-1997, State House of Representatives 1976-1983,
City of Shelton Finance Commissioner•1976-1980
Family: Married to wife Linda, 3 daughters, 3 adopted sons 2 from
Korea, 13 grandchildren
Significant Career Experience: Boeing worker, Small Businessman
for 22 years, Founder, Manager and President of Strategies for
Youth since 1989
Marcia McCraw
(Prefers Republican Parry)
Marcia McCraw for Lt. Governor
300 Queen Anne Avenue #709
Seattle, WA 98109
Telephone: (206) 286-1498
Email: marcia@ttiarciamccraw4ltgov.com
Website: www.marciamccraw4ltgov.com
Current Occupation/Employer: Licensed .to practice law:
Washington; New York; California and Hawaii. Specialize in health
care; hospitality; business law.
Education: Cornell University; Hong King University; Western
New England College School of Law. Speak fluent Mandarin
Chinese; conversational French; Spanish and Japanese
Elected Experience: Makiki Council, Honolulu, Hawaii
Family: Divorced; two adult children
Significant Career Experience: Administrative Law Judge,
New York State Dept. of Labor; Director, Legal Affairs - Aegis
Living; Director of Administration AFM Hospitality Co; Volunteer/
Community: USO Puget Sound Board; AIPAC; U.S. Holocaust
Memorial Museum Council; United Way of King County; YWCA;
Brad Owen is an accomplished leader who gets things done! He
was elected as Washington State's fifteenth lieutenant governor in
1996 and reelected by large majorities in his last two campaigns.
Brad Owen is dedicated to making Washington a state for healthy
kids and,safe communities. He has made substance abuse prevention
and child welfare a top priority of his office. As president of
Strategies of Youth, he travels throughout the state with his musical,
multi media program to deliver positive messages about substance
abuse and bullying awareness to youth. He partnered with the
National Shooting Sports Foundation to promote Project ChildSafe,
which distributed 240,000 free safety gunlocks throughout the state
and is co-chair of Washington State Mentors.
Brad Owen is a strong advocate for economic development. He
has traveled throughout the world promoting Washington StaWs
products and economy. He was recently awarded the Spanish
order of knighthood by order of the King of Spain for his work in
promoting economic development, education, culture and peace.
Brad Owen is an avid sportsman and environmentalist. He will
continue to work to maintain our unique lifestyle that centers on
our love for the outdoors.
Weitzmann Institute of Science and Technology; Pacific Science
Center; Woodland Park Zoological Society
If you elect me Lt. Governor of Washington, I will support open
and transparent government conducting the official duties fairly
and honestly.
I will use public service to promote what is, best in Washington.
I have lived in Asia and worked in international trade. Trade and
tourism offer great benefits to the people of Washington. Whether
they grow apples or wheat, bottle wine, build airplanes or write
code, people in these businesses are the Backbone of Washington.
I will work to keep them strong.
You .may have noticed that when any problem surfaces, Olympia
mandates expensive programs.
My community experience has shown me that we have the
opportunity to incorporate the power of volunteerism into our state.
Using technology and thousands of willing volunteer organizations,
we can create a statewide database that matches willing volunteers
and those who need our help -- the aged, the homeless, at -risk youth,
every good cause.
Let's put the energy of Washingtonians to work now.
I'm running for Lieutenant Governor to work with you to renew
Washington. It is time to change one party rule in Olympia and
embrace diversity and balanced opinion.
I ask for your support and vote.
A
Significant Career Experience: Served as Assistant Secretary
of State. Served as Director of the Governor's Urban Affairs and
Sam Reed
Constitutional Reform Commissions.
(Prefers Republican Parry) Candidate tat m nt
Citizens for Sam Reed As your Secretary of State, Sam Reed knows that there is no
PO Box 522 greater responsibility than ensuring the integrity of our elections.
Olympia; WA 98507' He protected voter privacy, fought for the citizens' right to control
Email: HQ@SamReed.org their electoral process, preserved and made more accessible
Website: www.SamReed.org our state's historical 'resources, and made government more
responsive, responsible and accessible tathe people.
Biographical Information
Current Occupation/Employer: Secretary of State since 2001
Education: Attended Washington State University and earned
a Bachelor's Degree in Social Studies and Master's Degree in
Political Science.
Elected Experience: Two terms as Secretary of State, and five
terms as Thurston County Auditor.
Family: Sam and Margie have been married for more than 40
years and have two children and two grandchildren. Secretary
Reed, whose family lived in Washington in territorial days,
grew up in Wenatchee. His family moved to Spokane where he
graduated from Lewis and Clark High School.
Jason Osgood
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Friends of Jason Osgood
PO Box 30805
Seattle, WA 98113-0805
Telephone: (206) 524-4108
Email: info@jasonosgood.com
Website: www.jasonosgood.com
Biographical Information
Current Occupation/Employer: MedPlus, Inc.
Elected Experience: Precinct Committee Officer
Family: I'm proud of my son, an Eagle Scout, who is in high
school.
Significant Career Experience: Co-founder of Washington
Citizens for Fair Elections. Nationally recognized advocate for
election integrity. Opinion blogger focusing on elections and open
government. Served many years as a poll inspector and observer.
Over the next four years, Sam will use the State Library, State
Archives, and State Elections Division to bring you the most
comprehensive election information in the country. He will work
to preserve and make accessible our history, heritage, genealogy,
and culture through innovative technology. He will continue
to bring a new level of government transparency and customer
service. '
"In my first two terms as your Secretary of State, I worked hard
to champion the most extensive election reforms since statehood,
develop the first Digital Archives in the nation, and save the 155-
year old Washington State Library. We have more work to do to
restore our faith in democracy, renew trust in government, and
preserve our history. I ask for your continued support and for
your vote. Together we can continue the effort to build a better
Washington!" — Sam Reed '
Volunteered for Audubon Society, various environmental causes.
Candidate Stat .ment
The Secretary of State is Washington's Chief Elections Officer.
This person is responsible for protecting the fundamentals of
democracy — our ballots and ballot boxes.
I seek•your vote, as the incumbent has compromised his duty to
Washington voters:
Protect Voter Privacy
The incumbent' put. a barcode on our ballots. This allows anyone
who requests the raw data to track how you voted. This is a gross
violation of our voter privacy.
He did this in 25 counties. We fought and stopped him in King
County with an ordinance. As :Secretary of State, I will ban these
barcodes statewide and restore the sanctity of the secret ballot.
Election Integrity
The incumbent approves models of vote counting machines that
make it impossible to verify the accuracy of our elections. Many
studies have exposed these machines as risky and flawed. Using
these machines leaves our democracy at the mercy of vendors like
Diebold.
Over twenty years experience developing software. This includes As Secretary of State and a technology expert, I will immediately
project management, requirements analysis, design, implementation, conduct a top -down review of our voting machines, as done in
training, human resources, group facilitation, quality assurance, and California. I will make the vendors either shape up or ship out!
testing. My current product improves patient care, controls costs.
This is a typically complex project., requiring balancing the interests Washington needs a new Secretary of State — because our elections
of many stakeholders. are too important to risk.
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Allan Martin
(Prefers Republican Party)
Committee to Elect Allan Martin
PO Box 4282
Tumwater, WA 98501
Telephone: (360) 754-7761
Email: allan@allanmartin.org
Website: www.AUanMartin.org
Biographical Information
Current Occupadon/Employer: Assistant State Treasurer
Education: Washington State University, BA in Social Sciences,
magna cum laude.
Family: Married to Sue Martin. Three adult children.
Significant Career Experience: Allan Martin served as Chelan
County Treasurer 1993 — 1998. As Deputy State Treasurer for
Debt Management, 1999 to 2007, he implemented two successful
programs that lower borrowing costs for Washington communities,
oversaw the issuance of $13 billion in bonds and served as
Secretary to the State Finance Committee. Since 1999 he has
served on the Washington State Housing Finance Commission.
His finance career began as a community banker working with
first-time homebuyer programs and builder loans.
Jim McIatir,
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Citizens for Jim McIntire
PO Box 21941
Seattle, WA 98111
Telephone: (206) 382-4531
Email: info@jimmcintire.com
Website: www.jimmcintire.com
Current Occupation/Employer: • State Representative, 461' District;
1998-current • Economist, Navigant Consulting, Inc.; 1999-current
• Faculty, UW Evans School of Public Affairs; 1983-current
Education: • PhD, Economics, UW • Master of Public Policy, Univ.
Michigan • BA, Macalester
Elected Experience: • State Representative, 461 District;1998-current
Family: • Three children; graduated Seattle Public Schools
Significant Career Experience: • Chair, Economic and Revenue
Forecast Council, 2003-currant • Chair, House Finance Commit-
tee, 2003-06 • Director, UW Fiscal Policy Center; 1993-98 • Chair,
Washington Community. Economic Revitalization Board; 1994-98
• Chair, Common Ground (nonprofit housing developer) 1992-98
• Fiscal Policy Advisor, Governor Booth Gardner;1985-88 • Research
Scientist, Battelle; 1983-85,
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As your current Assistant State Treasurer — the Treasurer's top
deputy — I'm honored to receive bipartisan support for State
Treasurer. Retiriiig State Treasurer Mike Murphy, a Democrat,
says "I enthusiastically endorse Allan Martin." Other bipartisan
endorsements include 45 current and former County Treasurers
— Republicans and Democrats — from across the state. These
treasurers know that this office — one of the largest banking
Operations in our state — is too important to sacrifice professional
management for partisan politics or on-the-job training.
My experience running the daily operation of the office demon-
strates my proven ability to manage and invest your tax dollars
prudently and wisely. My professional experience is well balanced
- in public office and private industry, and with experience both
in Olympia and the local level. I worked in community banking
prior, to being elected Chelan County Treasurer. in 1993. Since
joining the State Treasurer in 1998,1 implemented innovative and
successful programs to provide low-cost .borrowing for school
districts and local governments. Being State Treasurer is about
integrity, expecting excellence, and delivering it.
My wife Sue and 1, both lifelong Washingtonians, are now asking
for the best endorsement of all: your vote for Allan Martin for
State Treasurer. Thank you:
Candidate, Statemen
The only, candidate with private, public, and academic experience,
State Representative Jim McIntire brings 30 years of hands-on financial
leadership and a needed focus on public accountability to the office of
State Treasurer.
The Right Expen,'ence:
Chair of the Washington Economic and Revenue Forecast Council,
McIntire demands that forecasts be non -partisan and accurate.
McIntire chaired fourbi-partisan fiscal committees m the Legislature. As
Finance Committee Chair, Jim won audits of spending and tax breaks.
He sponsored voter -approved "Rainy Day" fund legislation.
A private -sector economist, McIntire helps businesses and investors
succeed.
A 25-year UW faculty member, McIntire teaches graduate students in
public administration.
The Right Values:
Voters elect the Treasurer to keep the office accountable. The Treasurer
must protect taxpayers and build equity with sound investments, not
simply maintain a bureaucracy.
A consistent voice for financial accountability, Jim will reform the office
to allow thorough audits and work with the Governor and Legislature
on a responsible, long term finance plan.
The Right Choice:
Endorsements: Washington Education Assn, State Labor Council,
Credit Union League, NARAL, Washington Technology Industry, 5
Governors, former Treasurer Dan Grimm, Auditor Brian Sonntag, a
bi-partisan legislative majority, major county treasurers and assessors,
dozens of business and community leaders.
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Brian Sonntag
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Sonntag2008.com
i - * 6824 19" Street W
University Place, WA 98466
Telephone: (253) 279-3258
Email: sonntag2008@harbomet.com
Website: www.sonntag2008.com
BioEC jlitallnformation
Current Occupation/Employer: State Auditor.
Education: University of Puget Sound 1971-1972; Tacoma
Community College 1970-71; Certified Government Financial
Manager; TCC Distinguished Alumni Award 2007.
Elected Experience: Pierce County Clerk, Pierce County Auditor,
State Auditor.
Family: Wife Jann — five sons and three grandchildren. Brian's
father, Jack, County Auditor 1948-1969. Brother, Dick, served on
Tacoma City Council and Tacoma School Board. Brother, Jack, a
teacher, coach, administrator, Tacoma School District.
Significant Career Experience: National Auditors Performance
Audit Committee; received Newspaper Publishers' Freedom's
Light Award and Municipal League's Warren G. MagnusonAward;
board member Washington Coalition for Open Government, United
J. Richard (Dick)
McEntee
(Prefers Republican Party)
Citizens for Dick McEntee
3800 Bridgeport Way W Ste A, PMB 410
University Place, WA 98466
Telephone: (253) 988-7727
Email: info@dickmcentee.com
Website: www.dickincentee.com
Biographical Information
Current Occupation/Employer: Vice President and Government
Compliance Officer for Edmonds Investment Advisory firm. Man-
agement Consulting Company CEO.
Education: Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, Villanova Univer-
sity. American Management Association and IBM Certificates in
Management, Finance and Information Technology.
Elected Experience: Fircrest City Council; Economic Develop-
ment Corporation of Pierce County; Governor Gardner's Food
Processing Advisory Commission; 2811 District Leader; University
Place Public Safety Commission.
Family: Dick and his late wife Kathy have 6 children and 12 grand-
children. Washington Family of the Year, Knights of Columbus.
Significant Career Experience: Executive, Nalley's Fine Foods;
served Nation in US Army; St. Joseph Hospital Trustee; President,
Way, Boys and Girls Club; YMCA volunteer, youth baseball and
basketball coach.
Candidate Statement
"Areal champion for Washington's taxpayers. Trust, Independence,
Integrity, accountability. That's Brian," former Governor Booth
Gardner.
Brian defines accountability as "government that is open, accessible,
responsive, listens to people and tells them the truth." These are the
fundamental issues for this office.
Sonntag received the Newspaper Publisher's "Freedom's Light
Award" for making government open and responsive. Fought to
advance rights and protections of state employee whistleblowers.
Used performance audits to identify $3.2 billion in cost savings
and unnecessary spending, and an additional $320 million in
uncollected state debt.
The News Tribune called Brian "a high -profile champion of
government openness and accountability." The Seattle Times says
he "has risen to meet the higher -and -higher expectations he has set
for his own office and public agencies. Sonntag is a public servant
in the truest sense of the terse. Sonntag deserves re-election."
Sonntag actively engages citizens throughout Washington getting
ideas to make government better. Governing magazine called this
a "one -of -a -kind effort to bring citizens back into the decision -
making fold."
Thanks for your overwhelming support in the Primary! Your trust
means a lot.
Please hire Brian Sonntag, your State Auditor.
national trade association; President, Human Life; Treasurer,
County Republican Party.
In their 2000 endorsement, The Bremerton Sun wrote, "we found
McEntee's stand on performance audits more attractive than
Sonntag's."
Voters passed Initiative 900 in 2005. Now, the Auditor has amassed
over $30 million of our tax dollars —some spent trying to conduct
performance audits — sadly, results are a minuscule amount of over
$1 Billion savings available.
Those with lifetimes in politics —the Auditor (and Governor) —
know only how to collect and spend money, not earn it as citizens
must. Recommendations are hollow without two essential com-
ponents: (1) a business plan describing elements and organization
needed to achieve objectives, (2) an operating plan to carry out the
process. Merger and Acquisition professionals like McEntee know
how to get this done.
Press reports of Sonntag's failure to find major fraud should not reflect
on capable field auditors; with spiraling auditing costs, it's evidence
Of his poor leadership —we're spending more, getting less.
Dick is a proven leader in business and shaping public policy.
His lifetime of loyal and trusted government, public, church and
community service is remarkable. Refreshingly, he will serve
faithfully and not campaign for the next election.
Get truly transparent and accountable government in all offices —
Elect Dick McEntee.
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Rob McKenna
r (Prefers Republican Party)
Re -Elect AG Rob McKenna
PO Box 955
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Telephone: (206) 232-0070
Email: campaign@robmckenna.org
Website: www.robmckenna.org
RioUaphical Information
Education: Law degree, University of Chicago (member, Law
Review). B.A.'s, Economics & International Studies, University
of Washington (with Honors; student body president).
Family: lob and Marilyn, his wife of 22 years, have four children.
They make their home in Bellevue and are members of St. Louise
Catholic Parish.
Significant Career Experience: Elected as Attorney General in
2004. Elected to three terms on the King County Council. Attorney,
Perkins Coie law firm. President-elect, Bellevue Community
College Foundation. Volunteer fundraiser, Eastside Domestic
Violence Program. Distinguished Eagle Scout; Executive board
member, Boy Scouts, Chief Seattle Council.
John Ladenburg
nz=i�
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Friends of John Ladenburg
�`� PO Box 1856
Tacoma, WA 98401
Telephone: (253) 241-1034
Email: info@ladenburg.org
Website: www.ladenburc,.org
Biographical Information
Current Occupation/Employer: Pierce County Executive
Education: [1967] Graduated Stadium High School, Tacoma,
Washington; [1971] Graduated Gonzaga University, Spokane,
Washington, Degree: Political Science B.A. (Honors); [1974]
Graduated Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, Degree:
Juris Doctor
Elected Experience: [1982-1986] Tacoma City Councilman;
[1986-2000] Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney; [2001 - Current]
Pierce County Executive
Family: The third of 1.6 children, John Ladenburg was born in Leav-
enworth, WA. John married his wife, Connie, 39 years ago. John
and Connie have five grown children and eight grandchildren.
Significant Career Experience: [1976-1986] Managed own
private practice in Tacoma: [1977] Admitted to United States
Supreme Court
Attorney General Rob McKenna has proven he's a skilled, capable
leader who protects Washington's families, children and consumers
from 2111 Century crime.
As Washington's top cop, McKenna increased state protection of
children from sex predators. He clamped down on identity thieves
and successfully fought the methamphetamine epidemic.
McKenna wrote the nation's first law allowing facilities where
children congregate to ban convicted sex offenders. He also
successfully fought for: • more mandatory prison time for sex
predators • stricter offender registration and • increased penalties
for child pornography possession.
Thanks in large measure to McKenna's Meth Task Force: •
ntethampheramine labs are down 90% vs. 2001 and • metb's street
price has doubled. His efforts produced new narcotics task forces
and more drug treatment. McKenna also focuses on prevention;
he has personally spoken to 30,000 students about this extremely
dangerous drug.
Since McKenna took office, Washington has dropped six spots in
ID theft rankings. Thanks to his legislation, consumers can now
freeze their credit before they become victims of identity theft.
Rob McKenna personally argued and won two U.S- Supreme Court
viefor•ies for Washington voters. Winning the Top Two primary
case means the people — not political parties — choose our election
system.
The status quo isn't working: Our state ranks among the worst
in consumer fraud, identity theft, predatory lending violations
and soaring fuel costs. Our privacy, security, and economy are
suffering.
A tough 14-year elected prosecutor, Pierce County Executive John
Ladenburg will bring hands-on experience in criminal justice and
consumer protection to an office held by someone who has never
tried a court case.
WASHINGTON IS THE 2'''D WORST STATE IN THE NATION
FOR CONSUMER FRAUD AND 9T" WORST FOR IDENTITY
THEFT: John will increase enforcement, and improve tracking
and sentencing. John's opponent takes large contributions from
payday lenders, car dealerships and insurance companies —leading
to potential conflicts of interest.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: John has a history of
defending our air, water, and climate; we need an AG who fights
for our quality of life.
SAFEGUARDING KIDS AND SENIORS: Online predators and
scam artists prey on the vulnerable. John has actual courtroom
experience representing victims and will use his sUls to punish
those who abuse kids and seniors.
PROTECTING INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS: John will fight efforts to
weaken personal and reproductive rights at the state and federal
level. 'rhe special interests have enough lawyers. John Ladenburg
will be OUR Attorney General.
Y Doug Sutherland
(Prefers Republican Party)
Committee to Re -Elect Doug Sutherland
PO Box 2375
Olympia, WA 98507
Telephone: (360) 628-8.372
Email: doug@dougsutherland.org
Website: www.dougsutherland.org
$�g��tj�al I nfarmation
Current Occupation/Employer: Public Lands Commissioner
Education: B.A. in History, Central Washington University, 2001
"Distinguished Alumni" Award
Elected Experience: Tacoma Mayor, 1982-1990; Pierce County
Executive, 1993-2000
Family: Doug and Grace have six grown children and seven
grandchildren.
Significant Career Experience: Owner, Tacoma Tent and Awning,
1971-92; Chair, Puget SoundAir Quality Authority. 1982-89; Board
member, Tacoma Urban League,1992-20W; Co -Chair, Commence-
ment Bay Cleanup Action Committee, 1994-95; Co -Chair, Salmon
Task Force, 1995-2000; James Ellis Regional Leadership Award,
1999; US County Executive of the Year, 2000; President, Western
Peter J. Goldmark
(Prefers Democratic Party)
f
—Z . tv Goldmark for Public Lands
Commissioner
- PO Box 12917
Seattle, WA 98111
Telephone: (206) 447-4169
Email: info@votepetergoldmark.com
- Website: www.votepetergoldmark.com
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Current Occupation/Employer: Wheat and cattle rancher, 35
years; wheat breeder/scientist, 20 years
Education: BA Haverford College 1967; Ph.D. Molecular Biology,
UC Berkeley, 1971.
Elected Experience: Two -term Okanogan School Board Member
Family: Together, Peter and his wife Georgia raised their five
children on the family ranch. All of his children attended Okanogan
High School. Sadly, Georgia succumbed to cancer in 2003. Peter
has since remarried and is hopeful that one or more of his children
will follow in his footsteps on the ranch.
Significant Career Experience: Former Director of the Wash-
ington Department of Agriculture, volunteer wildland firefighter,
WSU regent, and Washington State Conservation Farmer of the
Year, 1983.
States Lands Commissioner Association, 2004-05; Current board
member, Mountains to Sound Greenway
Candidate Statement
Doug Sutherland grew up in Eastern Washington working on farms
and fighting forest fires as a smokejumper, so taking care of the
land comes naturally.
Doug knows how important forest jobs are to rural communities.
He replaced outdated forest policies that previously led to massive
fires and habitat destruction. Coming from a union household, he
stands beside workers, instituting new fitness rules for firefighters
— and meeting them himself.
A former small business owner, Doug runs government like a
business because good business and environmentally responsible
stewardship go hand in hand. He led projects offering wind power
to thousands of Washington homes, removing toxins from Puget
Sound and encouraging responsible forestry so family forest
landowners can leave a legacy for their children.
His sustainable forestry plan is the first to protect old growth, dra-
matically improve forest health, and open thousands of miles of
salmon habitat in forest streams, creating thousands of jobs while
improving water quality.
A collaborative approach and diverse background earned Doug
support from leaders of both parties like Governor Dan Evans and
Democratic House Speaker Brian Ebersole.
Healthy forests, clean water and good jobs are the priorities Doug
learned growing up and are his priorities as Lands Commissioner.
Candidate Statement
A lifelong Eastern Washington rancher, Peter Goldmark will restore
integrity to the management of nearly 15 million acres of forest,
rangeland and water resources. He will bring a proven conservation
ethic —demonstrated on his own land —to maximize productivity
and sustainability for jobs, recreation and wildlife.
Renewable Energy; Local Jobs
As a scientist, Peter understands the opportunity to create green
jobs and address climate change through investments in wind,
biomass conversion, and other energy sources. Peter is committed
to reversing Bush Administration policies of dependence on foreign
oil and outsourcing of jobs.
Clean Rivers and Puget Sound
Cleaning up Puget Sound and protecting our state's waters will
require commitment. Peter will provide needed leadership to
help restore the Puget Sound and protect farms and fish across
the state.
Sustainable Management: Protecting the Public
Every year we lose valuable forestland — along with jobs and
public access —to sprawl and unsustainable logging practices.
Peter will end sweetheart deals that give away public resources
to developers and enforce existing rules that limit clear cuts on
dangerous slopes. Peter will keep our forests open for hunting,
hiking and recreation.
ENDORSED: Washington Education Association, Washington
Labor Council, Washington Conservation Voters; and Senators
Cantwell and Murray.
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Teresa (Terry) Bergeson
Dr. Teresa "Terry" Bergeson
PO Box 11910
Olympia, WA 98508
Telephone: (360) 539-4792
Email: Terry@TerryBergeson2008.com
Website: www.TerryBergeson2008.com
Current Occupation/Employer: State Superintendent of Public
Instruction
Education: B.A. in English from Emmanuel College, Master's
Degree in Counseling and Guidance from Western Michigan
University, Doctorate in Education from the University of
Washington.
Significant Career Experience: Dr. Bergeson is a former
classroom teacher, school counselor, school district administrator
and Executive Director of the Washington State Commission on
Student Learning.
Randy Dorn
People for Randy Dorn
PO Box 906
Auburn, WA 98071
Telephone: (253) 833-9253
Email: randy@randydom2008.com
Website: www.randydom2008.com
Biagranh ical Information
Current Occupation/Employer: Executive Director, Public
School Employees of Washington
Education: M.A. Education, Pacific Lutheran University, 1980;
B.A. Education, University of Idaho, 1975
Elected Experience: Seven years in State House of Representa-
tives; Chairman of House Education Committee
Family: Lives in Eatonville with his wife, Kate, a public school
librarian. They are the parents of three grown sons, one is a public
school teacher, while another is studying to be a teacher.
Significant Career Experience: Elementary and Middle School
teacher; Elementary and High School principal; Recipient:
• National Service Award — American Vocational Association
Dr. Teresa "Terry" Bergeson is a lifelong educator who has stood
for students throughout her career. She cares passionately about
our children and has courageously challenged the status quo to
help students from all walks of life achieve academic excellence
in our public schools.
Today Washington schools are accountable, with some of the most
rigorous academic standards in the nation. Terry Bergeson led
the adoption of these standards and stands firm in supporting and
strengthening them.
High standards are working; members of the class of 2008 were the
best prepared students in Washington's history. More than 92% of
students met new graduation requirements in reading and writing.
Washington leads the nation in SAT and ACT scores. Achievement
for students in all ethnic groups has improved significantly. More
rigorous and relevant career 'and technical opportunities are
available.
Just as important, Terry's caring leadership has helped create
schools that pay more personal attention to each student. She
believes every child will stay in school and meet high expectations
with the right kind of support, and she's helping our schools make
that happen.
Vote for Terry Bergeson. Protect Washington's high standards and
help all our children build strong foundations for their future.
• President's Award — Association of Washington School
Principals • Golden Gavel Award — Washington Association of
School Administrators
Candidate Statement
Terry Bergeson has had 12 years to bring reform and change to our
schools. Where are we after 12 years? Still studying how to fund
basic education. Still arguing about how to implement education
reform. It's time for a change!
The Superintendent of Public Instruction needs to be an
experienced educator and a political leader. Randy Dorn is both.
Randy was an elementary and middle school teacher and, for
10 years, an elementary and high school principal. Randy Dorn
knows the classroom.
But Randy Dorn also knows how to get things done in Olympia.
Randy served seven years in the House of Representatives and was
Chairman of the Education Committee. Today, he is the Executive
Director of Public School Employees of Washington, the state's
second largest educational employee organization.
Randy Dorn will be a forceful advocate for school funding,
reminding the legislature it is their paramount duty to fully fund a
basic education rather than relying on local levies.
And Randy Dorn will replace the WASL with a testing system that
is more fair, more understandable, and takes less time, so testing
doesn't dominate curriculum and the school calendar.
Its time for Randy Dorn. Leadership... for a change.
■insurance low"
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business. Commissioner Kreidler is a retired Lieutenant Colonel
in the U.S. Army Reserves.
Mike Kreidler
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Friends of Mike Kreidler
PO Box 7485
Olympia, WA 98507-7485
Telephone: (360) 704-8313
Email: Mike@MikeKreidler.com
Website: www.mikekreidler.com
flopgra ph'cal I nformat'on
Current Occupation/Employer: Insurance Commissioner, State
of Washington
Education: Bachelor of Science, Doctor of Optometry; Pacific
University • Masters Degree, Public Health; UCLA
Elected Experience: Mike Kreidler was elected Insurance
Commissioner in 2000. He was re-elected in 2004. He also served
as a school board member, state representative, state senator, and
in the U.S. Congress.
Family: Mike Kreidler and his wife Lela have been married
for more than 40 years and have three children and three
grandchildren.
Significant Career Experience: Mike worked as an optometrist
in the private sector for 20 years. He also owned a successful small
John R. Adams
(Prefers Republican Party)
1715 W Nickerson Street
Seattle, WA 98119
Telephone: (206) 283-0212
Email: adams-seagen@att.net
Website:
j ohnadams2008. seattlegeneralagency. com
Biographical LufQrmata
Current Occupation/Employer: Owner Seattle General
Agency
Education: Graduated from University of Washington / BA
Business Administration. Many specialty industry schools
Elected Experience: Eight years as director; Lake Washington
School Dist. 414
Family: My wife Starr of 39 years, two children and three
grandchildren
Significant Career Experience: Hartford Careen program 1970;
Marne underwriter 70-75; Broker at Marsh Mclennan 75-79;
Wholesale Underwriting 79-89; Own independent agency since
1989.
Mike Kreidler is a strong and independent voice who has stood
up to powerful interests as the state's top advocate for insurance
consumers.
In his first two terms, Mike Kreidler saved consumers more
than $200 million in auto and homeowners' insurance by cutting
excessive premium rates proposed by insurance companies.
His free consumer advocacy program helped consumers recover
more than $107 million for policyholders in wrongfully delayed
or denied insurance claims.
Mike Kreidler is eager to continue championing and defending the
rights of insurance consumers to receive fair treatment at a fair price.
The people of our state deserve affordable health insurance and
Mike Kreidler has a specific proposal to cover every Washington
resident, preserve choice and reduce costs. His plan will provide
peace of mind with a guaranteed level of financial security in the
event of a personal health crisis.
Mike Kreidler is a proven leader who has served the people of
Washington with dedication, fairness and hard work. That's why
he's consistently earned endorsements from consumer, labor,
business, retiree, educational, and health care organizations and
individuals across our state.
Please join them by retaining Mike Kreidler as your State
Insurance Commissioner.
Candidate Statement
Your Insurance Commissioner must be more than an
administrator.
The Commissioner should be both an advocate for consumers and
a regulator/protector of the insurance industry and possess a good
working knowledge of the applicable laws.
Let's face it; one of the reasons for higher insurance costs and fewer
options is a lack of consumer choice and resistance to change when
change is needed.
Extreme judgments contribute to the rising insurance costs that
have driven insurance companies from our state and doctors from
their practices. Average families and many businesses cannot afford
medical coverage/benefits.
We have all heard "If it isn't broke — don't fix it." It's time to wake
up! The system is broke — it does need fixing — we need a level
playing field.
Let's work for common sense and creative solutions. John is a
Viet Nam veteran with very broad life experience and sense of
fairness.
Help John Adams bring 38 years of professional experience in the
insurance business to the Commissioner's office. Give him a chance
to begin to fix a broken system.
Vote John Adams for Insurance Commissioner!!
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+� Val Stevens
} (Prefers Republican Party)
Citizens for Val Stevens
Website: www.valstevens.com
Tom.
Current Occupation/Employer: Retired; Legislator
Education: Washington public schools; college courses
Elected Experience: Elected to the State House of Representatives
in 1992 and 1994; elected to the Senate in 1996, 2000 and 2004.
Family: Val and her husband, Keith, are lifetime residents
of Washington State. They have two adult sons and six
grandchildren.
Significant Career Experience: Served as a member of the
National Board of Directors for the American Legislative
Exchange Council (ALEC). Received the Friends of the Farm
Exemplary Voting Record award from the Washington State Farm
Fred Walser
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Friends
PO Box 237
Monroe, WA 98272
Telephone: (425) 356-7702
Email: walserfb@aol.com
Website: www.fredwalser2008.com
Current Occupation/Employer: Retired
Education: B.A. Law and Justice Administration. - Central
Washington University, Two-year degree in Criminal Justice,
Everett Community College
Family: Married to Donnetta Walser for 37 years with two sons
and two grandchildren.
Significant Career Experience: Washington State Patrol Officer
— 2K6 years, retired as Lieutenant, State Patrol Detective and
Investigator for Highway fatalities, worked with Snohomish County
DUI Task Force on Highway Safety, Sultan Police Chief — I I years,
Founder and Chairman of the US 2 Safety Coalition. Has been
active in youth and public safety issues.
Bureau. Honored with the Sentinel Award from the Washington
State Law Enforcement Association. Named to the Senior Citizens
Hall of Fame.
From the start, I've stood against tax increases, especially property
tax increases. There are more than enough tax revenues to meet
the legitimate functions of government. What there isn't enough
of — is respect for people's money!
When legislation comes before me for a new government program,
it must pass three tests. First is it needed? Second, can it be done
more efficiently in the private sector, thereby creating private
sector jobs that then recontribute to the tax base? Finally, if it's
worthy of my vote, its funding must come from existing revenues,
rather than new taxes.
I've tried to prioritize our transportation dollars and get more
funding to US-2, (the highway of death). Yet, this year a pittance
of $14 million was allocated by the majority party. Ultimately, we
need to build four lanes from Highway 9 to just past Gold Bar and
the Monroe by-pass. There are other roads, like SR-9 that need to
be prioritized as well.
I will continue fighting to limit government control of your health
care decisions, which curtails your ability to choose your own
doctor and drives up costs.
It's been an honor serving you and I humbly ask for your vote
again.
In my 40 years of law enforcement, I found myself in many
situations that demanded tough leadership. I am running for
the State Senate because our state needs that toughness and
determination again.
It's time to rise to the challenges facing our state. High gas prices
demand new ideas and new leadership. Let's give people more
choices with transit, ride share programs and telecommuting
options. I will keep fighting (as I have for the last decade on
Highway 2) to improve roads and highways including Highway
9 and Highway 20.
We need to make our neighborhoods safer. I support stronger
sex offender legislation that won't release sex offenders in their
county of offense or give homeless status anywhere close to their
previous offense.
My wife, Donnetta, worked in our schools for 28 years. It's given
me firsthand knowledge of the challenges. I will always stand up
and champion our schools and our kids.
Our legislators also need to do a better job of explaining their
priorities for state government. Every project should be scrutinized
to ensure it is on time and on budget.
I will be visible and accessible in the community.
Dan Kristiansen
(Prefers R Party)
Friends of Dan Kristiansen
PO Box 2007
Snohomish, WA 98291
Telephone: (360) 563-0507
Email: dk39@clearwire.net
Website: www.dankristiansen.com
Biographical Information
Current Occupation/Employer: WA State House of Representa-
tives
Education: Shorecrest High School graduate; Shoreline
Community College
Elected Experience: Six years- WA State House of Representatives
-391 district- First elected in 2002, and have served for six years
in the WA State House of Representatives.
Family: Married 23 years with three children, ages 20, 17, and
12.
Scott Olson
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Committee to Elect Scott Olson
PO Box 552
Monroe, WA 98272
Telephone: (425) 293-9226
Email: scott2008@clearwire.net
Website: www.electscott.org
B jrgraph ical In formation
Education: BA Labor Studies, SanFrancisco State University; AA
Liberal Arts, North Seattle Community College
Elected Experience: Sultan City Council
Significant Career Experience: Over 20+ years experience
as a successful private -sector small business manager/owner.
Specifically, single-family, multi -family and commercial
construction; retail; wholesale distribution; and commercial real
estate.
I have kept my promises made when I was elected six years ago.
This includes my pledge to never vote for tax increases. High taxes,
especially property taxes, threaten our economy and jeopardize
people's right to stay in their homes. Raising taxes and imposing
burdensome regulations only diminishes overall economic vitality
and hurts everyone. This year, I was able to get funding without
increasing taxes, for needed safety improvements along US 2.
As your representative, I will continue to stand for property
rights, limited government, strengthening the family, and more
transportation infrastructure.
I humbly ask for your vote once again.
business owner, printer and joumalist, Scott's work with the Monroe
Chamber of Commerce helped produce that body's Vision 2010.
Scott is a veteran of the US Army and is active in Special Olympics
fundraising and the Miracle League program.
Scott Olson is a longtime community leader, former Sultan council
member, father and respected voice for change.
Scott will bring smart, positive leadership to Olympia and focus
on results —not partisanship.
Transportation
Scott will secure funding for Highway 2 safety —not make excuses.
He will make sure new development pays its fair share for road
and transit improvements.
Education
Scott is endorsed by education and labor leaders because he
understands that good schools today mean good jobs tomorrow.
Family: Father of two grown sons Quality of Life
Significant Career Experience: Residing in the 39th LD for Endorsed by conservation leaders and small business owners,
more than twenty years, Scott is a board member of the Monroe Scott will protect our Main St. businesses, small towns and family
Arts Council and past President of OTW Theater. A former small farms.
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Kirk Pearson
(Prefers Republican Party)
105 Pearson Lane
Monroe, WA 98272
Telephone: (360) 794-1156
Email: pearson k@verizon.net
Biographical Information
Current Occupation/Employer: State Representative
Education: Monroe High School • Attended Central Washington
University
Family: Married to Rachael • Five sons • Two grandchildren
Significant Career Experience: Special Assistant to US
Congressman Jack Metcalf (1995-2000) • Republican Leader
on House Public Safety Committee • Capital Budget Committee
■ Ecology and Parks Committee • Member of Sentencing Guide-
lines Commission • Former Monroe Planning Commissioner.
David E. Personius
(Prefers Democratic Party)
f Elect David E. Personius
11118 1381h Street NE
Arlington, WA 98223
Telephone: (360) 659-5873
/ Email: DEPers@msn.com
Current Occupation/Employer: Electrician, Sea-Tac Airport,
Port of Seattle
Education: 1973 Tahoma High School, Maple Valley, Green
River Community College, I.B.E.W. Electrical apprenticeship.
Washington State Real Estate & Finance Principals RVTI,
Washington State Life Insurance Principals RVTI
Kirk Pearson, our local Representative, has been an honest voice
for our communities, fighting for families, seniors, and the most
vulnerable members of society. He deserves our support for re-
election this year.
Kirk's priorities are:
Strengthening public safety laws to ensure the safety of our
children.
Ensuring that tax dollars are spent wisely; protecting hardworking
families from onerous tax increases.
Working for our schools; ensuring that all of Washington's children
have the opportunity'to reach their maximum potential.
Securing needed funds for safety projects on our highways.
Kirk is our local Representative and he works tirelessly for us in
Olympia.
Significant Career Experience: Member of Electricians Local
I.B.E.W. 46 since 1977, member of JATC, dispatcher, negotiations
team, shop steward. Experience in commercial fishing and Alaska
cannery work, nearly ten years repairing container cranes and
time as a small business owner.
As your state representative, I will bring my experience in
organized labor to help fulfill the promise of family wage jobs for
everyone, improved schools, public safety to keep our families
secure, protecting vital services for our most vulnerable and
working to solve our state's budget problems.
My experience as an electrician has exposed me to transportation
issues, farm and industry export-import subjects. My extended
family includes a teacher, missionaries, a police officer, an
accountant, a truck driver and a mechanic.
Change is good. Change brings hope and optimism.
Family: married to Darlene, six children, nine grandchildren, I promise to work hard and I will communicate with you.
descendant of Arlington homesteaders.
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Steve Van Luven
(Prefers Republican Party)
Steve Van Luven for Senate Committee
11269 Blue Heron Road
Samish Island, WA 98232.
Telephone: (360) 766-4048
Email: steve@stevevanluven.com
Website: www.stevevanluven.com
Biog raphi ca l Information
Education: BA Communications, MBA International
Management
Elected Experience: Steve served 17+ years in House of
Representatives • Served 7 years Chairman of House International
Trade & Economic Development Committee • Republican Chair
Higher Education Committee • Leader in providing funding 'and
housing for disabled community and farm workers • Member
of Mountaineers (44 years) • In 1997 Steve stopped closure of
Anacortes to Sidney ferry run.
Family: Born in Bellingham • Family roots are 120 years Whatcom
county, 80 years Skagit county:
Significant Career Experience: Captain, US Army Finance Corps
• Eagle Scout • Fluent in Spanish • Worked or lived in China, Japan,
Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, New York City • Business Owner
Import/Export.
Candidate Statement
Steve is an experienced legislator. He's the ONLY candidate
who knows how things work in Olympia. Rarely do voters have
an opportunity to elect a new Senator with Steve's legislative
experience. Steve has a proven track record for getting things done.
Experience counts.
Steve supports quality public schools. He's fought for additional
funding and enrollment for higher education. With Steve's
business and former legislative experience as House Economic,
Development Committee Chair, he will focus on promoting jobs
and small business, protecting workers, preserving farmland,
finding affordable health care, and working for a clean environment,
dependable transportation and lower fuel prices.
Steve's the ONLY candidate who has actually sponsored
legislation creating thousands bf jobs and stimulating Washington's
economy.
Steve opposes putting our electricity under foreign control! Steve's -
the ONLY candidate who has defended taxpayers and fought for
lower property taxes and private,property rights. He cares you're
working harder to make ends meet. He'll fight Olympia's addiction
to raising taxes.
Steve is NO on State Income Tax! His opponent is YES!
Steve is NO on increased taxes! His opponent is YES on more
taxes, having said, "He wilt be happy to raise taxes."
Steve Van Luven will be there for you.
Council • Board member,'Puget Sound Partnership •. Counselor
with at -risk high school students
Candidate Statement
For 1.5 years I have championed issues benefiting our region's
economy, environment, and communities. As an elected official,
chair of state and federal commissions, and director of organizations
dedicated to healthy communities, jobs, and our natural environment,
I will continue to turn our ideals into action.
Promoting Jobs and Farms, Controlling Taxes: I have worked to
protect family business, agriculture, and create local jobs. I will
continue this work in Olympia with specific ideas to strengthen our
economy. I'll fight for fair tax reform and demand accountability.
Protecting Our Environment: I have spent my career protecting
what is best about our region: air, water,. and open space. I will be
a champion for the environment in the Legislature.
Investing in Education: I understand the importance of strong,
Elected Experience: San Juan County Counciimember '04-'08 effective public schools and universities. In Olympia I'll be a
Family Married to Tina, a local doctor, they have a daughter leader for testing reform, small class size and access to higher
education.
Significant Career Experience: 15 years professional experience
Serving People: I have worked to expand veterans and seniors,
in the private and public sectors developing policy, community health care and fought for ferry and transportation funding. I will
development strategies, and conservation initiatives, including: build on my record in the Senate.
• Chair, San Juan County Board of County Commissioners
■ Program Officer, Pacific Region, The Ocean Foundation Endorsements: Senator Harriet Spanel; Representatives Jeff Morris,
• Chair, Washington Counties Transportation Committee • Chair, Dave Quall; Washington Education Association; Washington
Washington Coastal Counties Caucus — Representing 14 Coastal Conservation Voters; State Labor Council; many business and
Counties in Washington ■ Chair; Puget Sound Salmon Recovery community leaders.
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Kevin•Ranker
(Prefers Democratic Party)
' Citizens for Kevin Ranker
PO Box 2901
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
�. Telephone: (360) 220-5914
x - Email: info@kevinranker.com
Website: www.kevinranker.corii
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Current Occupation/Employer:
Councihnember
San Juan County
Education: BS, Evergreen State College, Coastal Ecology/
Community Development
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Dave Quall
(Prefers Democratic Party)
CITIZENS FOR QUALL
PO Box 1142
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Current Occupation/Employer: I have been a State Representa-
tive/40d, District/State of Washington for the past 16 years.
Education: I earned a B.A. and M.A. in Education from Seattle
Pacific University.
Family: I have been married to Allene for many years. We have
two daughters, Kimberly and Kay. We have six grandchildren
with four of them currently enrolled in college.
Significant Career Experience: I was in public education for 38
years as a high school history teacher, community college/high
school counselor and basketball coach.
My interpersonal skills have been an asset in serving the citizens
of the 400, District. I have received positive feedback over"the
years for my open door policy and willingness to listen to all
sides of an issue. My training as a counselor has served me well
in this capacity. It has been a privilege to serve as the Chair of
the K-12 Education Committee. My 38 years in public education
has provided the background for the many -important decisions
that are being considered to make the high school diploma more
meaningful than any time in history.
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Jeff Morris
(Prefers Democratic Parry)
momscampaign.com
2415 T Avenue #202
Anacortes, WA 98221
Email: jeff@morri'scampaign.com
Website: www.morriscampogn.com
Significant Career Experience:Jeff Morris is a fourth -generation
native of Guemes Island. Elected to the House of Representatives
in 1996 he currently is Speaker Pro-Tem. As CEO of Energy
Horizon LLC, Jeff directs international energy planning and
investments through his work as co-founder of Northwest Energy
Angels. The US DOE recognized his achievements by naming him
a "West Coast Power Player" and his work was internationally
recognized by the Canadian Government. Noted,as one of our
most prominent leaders on energy and technology policies, Jeff
speaks to hundreds of conferences each year. Jeff, Jenny and Fira
live in Mount Vernon.
f. Howard Pellett
' (Prefers'Green Party)
Citizens for Howard Pellett
PO Box 1915
Anacortes, WA 98221
Telephone: (360) 293-8128
Email: cpellett@cablerocket.com
Current Occupation/Employer: Retired IRS Agent, Green Parry
Chair and activist, president of water association and property
owners association.
It is my great privilege to represent the citizens of Skagit, Whatcom,
and San Juan counties. I am asking you for that privilege again.
I have challenged our State government to get out of the box and
approach problems differently. It is my hope that changing business
as usual will solve problems more efficiently and effectively. My
top priority is updating the definition of "basic education," I will
also continue my work in technology, energy, communications and
privacy to get you the newest technology quickly, clean energy
cheaply and protect your privacy. I hope to have your vote.
Family: Married to Carol Pellett for 48 years, five sons, seven
grandchildren, one dog, one cat.
Signif cant Career Experience: Significant IRS experience -in
uncovering and prosecution of foreign tax evasion schemes and
white collar crimes. Served as expert government Ivitness in
numerous Tax Court and District -Court cases.
We must take back our democracy. The major parties are
compromised by vested interests as has been confirmed by
researching the Public Disclosure Commission records. The
solution is publicly supported campaigns advocated by Washington
Public Campaigns who are working hard to take the money out
of politics.
Education: Bachelor of Science in business administration and I support Skagit Public Utilities District ownership (public
accounting. ownership) of our power sources and oppose the sale of Puget
Sound Electric to the foreign -owned Macquarie Conglomerate.
Elected Experience: Appointed 6 years Bothell City Planning I promise to courageously work for universal single payer health
Commission and elected 4 years Bothell City Council, elected care, clean alternative energy, world peace and diplomacy and will
Green Party Chair 8 yrs. be accountable only to 401 district citizens.
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Doug Ericksen
(Prefers Republican Party)
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Committee to Elect Doug Ericksen
PO Box 5191
Bellingham, WA 98227
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Telephone: (360) 393-2794
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Website: www.dougericksen.com
Biographical Inform adore
Current Occupation/Employer: State Legislator for Whatcom
County
Education: Sehome High School Class of 1987 • Cornell University
BA in Government Class 1991 • Western Washington University
MA in Environmental Policy and Political Science 1995
Elected Experience: Elected to State House in 1998 • Ranking
Republican on Transportation Committee 2003-2004, 2008 • Floor
Leader 2005-2006 • Deputy Leader 2007-2008
Mark Flanders
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Committee to Elect Mark Flanders
PO Box 1765
Bellingham, WA 98227-1765
Telephone: (360) 201-6599
Email: info@markflanders.us
Website: www.markflanders.us
Current Occupation/Employer: Printer. Premier Graphics/School
Specialty, Inc. (9 Years)
Education: Bellingham High Sdhool-1977, Whatcom Community
College (GED, Pioneered Independent Learning Program) Techn i-
cal Certifications, WCC 2004-2008 (GPA 3.9)
Family: Married to Audrey Mei-Yee Tsui -Flanders. Mom- Elea-
nor Flanders -Creek, stepfather- Bill Creek. Youngest of four; Will
(Terry), Stan, and Lisa.
Family: Doug and his wife Tasha are raising their two children in
Ferndale. Tasha is an English teacher at Squalicum High School.
The Ericksens enjoy youth sports, camping and gardening.
Significant Career Experience: English instructor Taichung,
Taiwan • Tour Leader for Alaska Sightseeing Cruise West
• Legislative Affairs for Washington Department of Fish and
Wildlife
Candidate Statement
Our State Representative Doug Ericksen is focused on real
solutions and providing leadership on the issues Whatcom County
cares about. As our representative in Olympia Doug has proposed
legislation to empower people, contain government, reduce
property taxes, connect our communities with bike paths and
improve our schools.
Rep. Ericksen has a proven record of success helping our farmers,
getting transportation projects completed, providing excellent
constituent services, and protecting good jobs.
Born and raised in Whatcom County, Rep. Ericksen and his wife
are raising their kids in Ferndale.
Vote for real solutions. Vote for real leadership. Vote for Doug
Ericksen.
Significant Career Experience: Age: 49. Born and raised in
Whatcom County, also lived in Seattle and New York. Traveled in
Europe, West Africa. Worked in graphic arts for 25 years, in man-
agement and production. Accomplished musician and writer. Board
of Directors Bellingham Independent Music Association. Active in
local and national politics. Avid reader and small boater.
Experience has taught me to listen well to different views, and that
good people and good ideas come, in all colors. I lead openly, in
the spirit of teamwork and respect.
"It's amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets
the credit." (Truman)
Times are tough and we face challenges in education, transporta-
tion, energy and jobs. We need to tighten our belts and prioritize
our goals. I know how to negotiate, and I know what it means to
have people count on you.
Key Endorsements: Rep. Kelli Linville, Washington Education
Association -PAC.
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Kelli Linville
(Prefers Democratic Party)
People for Linville
PO Box 5782
Bellingham, WA 98227
Telephone: (360) 739-9194
Email: linvillecampaign@live.com
Website: www.kellilinville.com
Current Occupation/Employer: State Representative, small
business owner
Education: Graduated Bellingham School District, WWU BA/
MA Speech Pathology and Audiology.
Elected Experience: Washington State Representative
Family: Husband Will Roehl, two sons Sean and Chris, two
granddaughters Hailey and Malia
Jere Hawn
(Prefers Republican Party)
People in Support of Jere Hawn
5701B Third Street
Ferndale, WA 98248
Telephone: (360) 255-1958
Email: Jere@JereHawn.com
Website: www.JereHawn.com
Current Occupation/Employer: Entrepreneur, Innovations In
Quality; Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Program
Manager, Western, Washington University; Supply Officer,
Lieutenant, United States Navy.
Education: Whatcom Community College, AA Degree; Western
Washington University, BA & MBA Degrees; Naval Post Graduate
School, BS, MIS
Family: Codi Hawn, 11; Jere R. Hawn II, 20; Sara Hawn, 19.
Famous cousin, Sarah McLachlan, "I'll Remember You"
Significant Career Experience: Communication Disorders
Specialist Bellingham Public Schools 1976-1993, Elected to the
State House of Representatives 1993-1994, Established Fast Lane
Coffee Co. 1993, State Representative 1994-Present
I have been honored to serve you for fifteen years.
My record demonstrates my belief that together we can make
government work better, use our tax dollars more effectively, and
focus on priorities important here at home: funding education,
expanding healthcare access, increasing business and worker
success, managing our forests and farms and protecting our
environmental health.
My current chairmanship of the Sub Appropriations committee
on General Government and Audit Review allows me to expand
my commitment to accountability and investment in services that
produce results.
With your support I can continue this important work.
Significant Career Experience: Jere Hawn is a Judge, Washington
State Quality Award, was a member of the Board of Examiners,
Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award; Executive Director,
Wyoming State Quality Award; received one of three Navy
Achievement Medals for winning the state Quality Award in
Florida.
This election is about change. My opponent is a part of the
leadership in Olympia that has produced the largest budget deficit
($2.7 billion) in Washington's history! On top of our property tax,
sales tax, gas tax and other taxes and fees, every family will put in
another $4,000 to balance the state's checkbook. Sending a person
responsible for this deficit back to Olympia to solve this problem
is like Chickens voting for Colonel Sanders. Please allow me to
use my expertise to weed out waste and inefficiencies. I won't ask
taxpayers to pay more for less.
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What judicial candidates can say
Two types of information are shown for each judicial candidate listed in this pamphlet:
1. A brief biography, supplied by the candidate, which includes the candidate's
background and professional experience.
2. A brief, unedited statement, written by the candidate, about why you should vote
for that individual.
Candidates' statements are governed by Canon 7 of Washington's Code of Judicial
Conduct. The Code bars judicial candidates from making statements that appear to
commit them on legal issues likely to come before them in court. The Canon also
specifies that a candidate may not make misleading or untruthful statements.
How we select judges in Washington State
Nonpartisan Election: Originally, judges in Washington State were elected in partisan
elections. This was changed in 1912 and since that time judges have been selected by
nonpartisan election.
Appointment: When a justice of the Washington State Supreme Court or a judge of the
state Court of Appeals or a superior court resigns or dies during a term of office, the
Governor appoints a new judge to fill that position. The appointed judge must run in
the next election.
All judges who complete their terms and wish to serve another must stand for a
nonpartisan election.
The importance of primary elections
Candidates for the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Superior Courts who are
unopposed or who receive more than half of the votes in a primary election are thereby
elected to the position. But if there are three or more candidates, and no one wins
more than half the votes cast, the two with the most votes must face each other in the
November general election.
Supreme Court (The successful candidate may be determined in the primary): The
state's "court of last resort," the Supreme Court hears appeals from the Court of
Appeals and other lower courts. Through its rule -making authority, it also administers
the state court system.
i Three of the court's nine justices come up for election every two years. Justices serve
1'se six -year staggered terms.
Court of Appeals (The successful candidate may be determined in the primary):
The Court of Appeals hears most of the appeals that come up from the county -level
superior courts. A total of 22 judges serve the court in three, multi -county divisions
headquartered in Seattle, Tacoma and Spokane. Candidates run in one of three county
groupings, or districts, within each division. Only voters registered within their
districts can vote for them. Judges serve staggered, six -year terms.
Superior Court (The successful candidate may be determined in the primary): Superior
courts are the state's courts of general jurisdiction. They hear felony criminal cases,
civil matters, dissolutions (divorces), juvenile cases, and appeals from courts of limited
jurisdiction. They are organized by county into 32 judicial districts. Candidates run in
the county or counties within their district, and only voters within that district can cast
ballots for them. Judges serve four-year terms.
Mary Fairhurst
Re -Elect Justice Mary Fairhurst
6963 Littlerock Road SW
Tumwater, WA 98512
Telephone: (206) 898-9841
Email: info@justicemaryfairhurst.com
Website: www.JusticeMaryFairhurst.com
Biographical Information
Current Occupation/Employer: Supreme Court Justice
Education: Law degree with high honors in 1984; BA with honors
in Political Science in 1979, both from Gonzaga University.
Legal/Judicial Experience: Supreme Court Justice, 6 years;
Washington Attorney General's Office, 16 years, specializing in
revenue, transportation, criminal justice and personnel; Supreme
Court judicial clerk, 2 years. Admitted to the Washington State Bar
Association in 1984.
Legal Education, member; Washington State Bar Association,
President and Board of Governors; Washington Women Lawyers,
President.
Candidate Statement
Since you elected me to our Supreme Court six years ago, I have
worked to improve our justice system, to make our courts efficient
and responsive, to ensure access to justice for all, and to protect
the rights of every person in Washington State.
I was raised in a loving family which placed great value on fairness,
service and the dignity of every man, woman and child.
Every day I go to work aware that my decisions affect thousands
of lives. Since joining the court I have decided over 600 cases. To
every case I have brought an open mind, fairness, common sense
and a commitment to uphold our Constitution.
We are a diverse people united by a common law and Constitution.
As a Justice, I am obligated not to any group, but to respect the
rule of law and uphold our Constitution. I am dedicated to ensuring
that we have a legal system that treats people fairly, equally and
protects the rights of everyone.
Family: Oldest of 7, Aunt of 13, Godmother of many. Endorsed by Washington State Troopers Association, Washington
State Council of Firefighters, Washington Federation of Teachers,
Significant Career Experience: Judicial Information System Washington State Labor Council, Washington Conservation Voters,
Committee, Chair; Board for Judicial Administration Public Women's Political Caucus, Justices, Judges, attorneys, community
Trust and Confidence Committee, Chair; Council on Public leaders, and people throughout Washington.
F_0§1f1'6h7JN6npart1' an afffee, 6-year term)
Candidate Statement
Charles W. Johnson
Committee to Re-elect Justice Johnson
' 1110 Capitol Way Ste 225
Olympia, WA 98501
Telephone: (253) 572-4500
Email: Johnsonj08@comcast.net
Website: www.justicecharlesjohnson.com
BiOuRphical Information
Current Occupation/Employer: Associate Chief Justice,
Washington State Supreme Court
Education: Seattle University School of Law, J.D. 1976,
University of Washington, B.A. 1974, Curtis High School,
Tacoma.
Legal/judicial Experience: Justice Charles Johnson, the most
senior member of the Washington State Supreme Court, has spent
18 years protecting individual rights, balancing the scales of
justice for those less privileged, and improving court efficiency.
For 12 years he has taught the Washington State Constitution
at Seattle University School of Law. Before joining the State
Supreme Court, Justice Johnson worked 14 years as a lawyer
helping people with every -day needs.
Justice Charles Johnson has proven he understands and protects
our rights and freedoms. For 18 years, his record shows his
commitment to protecting privacy rights and holding government
accountable, coupled with his courage and ability to decide the
difficult issues the Court faces.
Evaluated by lawyers groups, Justice Johnson rates "exceptionally
well qualified." His fairness, intellect, common sense and
impartiality are reflected by groups supporting his re-election,
including: Washington State Labor Council, Association of
Washington Business, Joint Council of Firefighters, American
Federation of Teachers, Washington Conservation Voters,
Washington State Young Democrats, Mainstream Republicans
of Washington, Joint Council of Teamsters, and Rental Housing
Association of Puget Sound.
The American Bar Association Council on Racial and Ethnic
Fairness has recognized Justice Johnson's efforts to improve
justice for all persons.
We need Supreme Court Justices like Justice Charles Johnson,
with proven experience, intelligence, integrity, fairness and
impartiality. Hard work and difficult challenges underscore his
entire life. He worked as a laborer to pay for his education and
understands the value of our time and money.
A lifetime Washington resident, Justice Johnson and his wife,
Dana, live in Gig Harbor.
For more information please visit www.justicecharlesjohnson.com.
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Debra L. Stephens
Citizens to Retain Justice Debra Stephens
PO Box 2734
Seattle, WA 98111
Telephone: (206) 898-9841
Email: info@JusticeDebraStephens.com
Website: www.JusticeDebraStephens.com
BiograpbicaLbiCQrniftfi_(ffl
Current Occupation/Employer: Justice, Washington Supreme
Court
Education: B.A. and J.D., Gonzaga University; West Valley High,
Spokane.
Legal/judicial Experience: Extensive trial and appellate practice
on both sides of Washington, including 120+ appearances before
the Washington Supreme Court. Author and speaker at 100+ legal
seminars. Appointed, then elected to Division Three of the Court
of Appeals before joining the Supreme Court.
Family: Married 19 years to Craig Stephens; two children.
Significant Career Experience: Adjunct Professor at Gonzaga
Law School since 1995, teaching state and federal Constitutional
Law, Community Property and Appellate Advocacy. School board
director from 1996-2007. Former community college instructor and
Assistant Dean of Admissions at Gonzaga.
The first woman from Eastern Washington to serve on the State
Supreme Court, Justice Debra Stephens brings unique experience
as an attorney, constitutional law scholar, and Appeals Courtjudge
to the bench. Rated "Exceptionally Well Qualified" by five separate
Bar Associations, she is committed to protecting the rights and
liberties of all Washingtonians.
Justice Stephens raised her family in Spokane while maintaining
a law practice specializing in serving victims of crimes and their
families.
On the Supreme Court, Justice Stephens is committed to upholding
and respecting our laws and constitution free from bias, with a firm
commitment to our shared values. Justice Stephens believes firmly
that the law should be grounded in common sense, and address the
needs of real people.
Active in her church and community, former chair of her local
school board and a volunteer mentor to young women, Justice
Debra Stephens brings real -world perspective and outstanding
legal qualifications to the Supreme Court.
Endorsers include former Justices Richard Guy and Faith Ireland,
dozens more former and current judges; Washington State Patrol
Troopers, State Labor Council, State Council of Firefighters,
business leaders, teachers, Conservation Voters, legal peers,
community leaders, and both Republicans and Democrats
throughout Washington.
Many of Washington's counties now conduct all elections by mail. If you are a registered voter in a county that votes by mail, you
will automatically be sent a ballot. King and Pierce counties continue to use poll sites in addition to mail to conduct elections.
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WHATCOM COUNTY
LOCAL VOTERS' PAMPHLET
General Election — November 4, 2008
Dear Whatcom County Voter:
This is an exciting year as we choose the next United States President and Vice President in
addition to federal, state, and local officialsl
In each race for partisan office, the two candidates who received the most votes in the August
Primary Election advance to the November General Election.
I encourage you to read the entire voters' pamphlet for an excellent source of information on
candidates and measures.
We are all a part of history in the making ... Your vote is our future!
Sincerely,
Shirley Forslof
Whatcom County Auditor
Table of C nts: J11"
To Vote Your Ballot ................................ 80
Accessible Voting Unit ........................... 81
Sample Ballot.....................................82-83
Where Can I Deposit My Ballot? ....:.... 84
Voter Information.............................85-86
Candidates.............................................. 87
Ballot Measures.................................88-91
Ballot Measure Complete Text ......... 92-94
Participating Jurisdictions:
Public Utility Commissioner, Whatcom County, Bellingham City, Fire Protection District Nos. 2, 6, 9, and 10, and Fire
Protection District No. 21
Published by the Whatcom County Auditor's Office: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor
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Draw a single line to connect the arrow. Do not cut or deface your ballot.
• Your ballot will not count
if you sign your name or
otherwise identify yourself
on your ballot.
• More than one vote for an
office or ballot measure
will be an overvote and no
votes for that office or ballot
measure will be counted,
unless specifically allowed
by law. '
CORRECT
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to connect the arrow
by your choice with a
single line.
Do NOT use a felt
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discard the stub.
STEP 3: Keep It Secret. Place the voted ballot in the white secrecy envelope and seal it.
STEP 4: Mailing Envelope. Place the white secrecy envelope inside the return envelope.
STEP 5: Sign the Voter Affidavit. Read and sign the voter affidavit on the back of the
return envelope.
• The return envelope must be signed by you in order for your ballot to be counted.
If you are unable to sign your name, have two people witness your mark on your
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STEP 6: Protect Your Privacy. Seal the envelope so the privacy flap covers your signature
as indicated on the envelope.
STEP 7: Mail Your Ballot. Affix first-class postage before you deposit your ballot in the mail.
• To assure your vote will be counted, your ballot needs to be postmarked
no later than Election Day or deposited in the Curbside Ballot Drop Box located
at 311 Grand Ave., by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
IF YOU MAKE A MISTAKE: Draw a line through the entire candidate's name like this:
john Bee *w --" You then have the option of making another choice, if you wish. Do not erase!
To write-in a name not on the ballot, connect the arrow and write in the name of the candidate in
the space provided.
What is an Accessible Voting Unit?
An accessible voting unit (AVU) is federally required.
It is equipped with visual and audio technology that
allows voters with impaired vision and/or physical
disabilities to vote a secret ballot. The AVU is an
accurate and secure way to vote.
Where will the AVU be located?
The AVU will be located at the Whatcom County
Auditor's Office, Whatcom County Courthouse,
311 Grand Ave., Suite 103, Bellingham, WA.
When can I vote using the AVU?
You may vote beginning Wednesday, October 15, 2008.
The AVU will be available to vote in the Auditor's
Office Mon. — Fri., 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
The AVU will be available on Election Day, Tuesday,
November 4, 2008, from 7:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Is the AVU secure?
Yes. The AVU stands alone and is not connected to the Internet or an intranet. When a vote is cast the ballot
selections are encrypted and stored within the voting unit. The ballot order is scrambled.to ensure the voter's
anonymity and leaves no connection between the voter and his or her recorded vote.
How can I be sure my vote will be counted?
The AVU displays a paper record of your selections before you cast your ballot. Your secret ballot is
electronically stored and it cannot be traced back to you.
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Sample Ballot
SAMPLE BALLOT
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
GENERAL ELECTION
NOVEMBER 4, 2008
NOT ALL DISTRICTS OR BALLOT MEASURES ON
THIS SAMPLE WILL APPEAR ON YOUR BALLOT.
ONLY THE DISTRICT AND MEASURE THAT YOU'RE
ENTITLED TO VOTE ON WILL APPEAR.
STATE MEASURES
INITIATIVE TO THE PEOPLE
Proposed by Initiative Petition
[NITIATNE MEASURE NO.996
Initiative Measure No. 985 concerns transportation.
This measure would open high -occupancy vehicle
lanes to all traffic during specified hours, require
,
traffic light synchronization, increase roadside
assistance funding, and dedicate certain taxes, fines,
tolls and other revenues to traffic -flow purposes.
Should this measure be enacted into law?
YES
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INITIATIVE TO THE PEOPLE
Proposed by Initlative Petition
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO.1000
Initiative Measure No. 1000 concerns allowing certain
terminally III competent adults to obtain lethal
prescriptions.
This measure would permit terminally ill, competent,
adult Washington residents, who are medically
predicted to have six moths or less to live, to request
and self-administer lethal medication prescribed by a
physician.
Should this measure be enacted Into law?
YES
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NO
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INITIATIVE TO THE PEOPLE
Proposed by Initiative Petition
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO.1029
Initiative Measure No. 1029 concerns long-term care
services for the elderly and persons with disabliftes.
This measure would require long-term care workers
to be certified as home care aides based on an
examination, with exceptions; increase training and
criminal background check requirements; and
establish disciplinary standards and procedures.
Should this measure be enacted into law?
YES
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WHATCOM COUNTY
CHARTER AMENDMENT NO.1
Submitted by the Whatcom County Council
The Whatcom County Council has, by Ordinance
#2007-069, proposed a charter amendment
concerning election of Council Offices. It provides
[hat, in the general election, each voter may vote for
each Council Office from each district and for The
aMarge Council Once regardless of the district in
which the voter lives, when those offices are up for
election. Each candidate must reside In the district
she/he represents, except for the at -large candidate.
Should this amendment be:
APPROVED 41111111111 04
REJECTED 40 El
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the name of the person on the line provided.
• Overvote: More than one vote for an office or ballot measure will be an
overvote and no votes for that office or measure will be counted.
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FEDERAL
Partisan Office
PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT
4 YEAR TERM Vote For One
Barack Obama/Joe Biden
DemoaatcRarry Nominees
John McCain/Sarah Palin
Republican Party Nominees
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President and
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nominee of a political party.
For other partisan offices,
each candidate may state a
political party that he or she
prefers. A candidate's
preference does not imply
that the candidate is
nominated or endorsed by
the party, or that the party
approves of or associates
with that candidate.
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CITY OF BELLINGHAM
CITY OF BELLINGHAM CHARTER AMENDMENT
RELATED TO THE TERM OF THE
COUNCIL MEMBER AT LARGE POSITION
By Bellingham City Cpuwl
The Bellingham City Council has proposed a charter
amendment concerning increasing the term of the
City Council Member at Large position If approved,
Section 202 of the Charter would be amended to
change the tern of the pngidon from 2 years to 4
years and provide that the term of the Mayor and
Council Member at Large would be staggered for
i each municipal general election.
Should this amendment be approved?
YES
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NO
FIRE DISTRICT NO.2, NO.0, NO. 9, N0. t0
PROPOSITION NO. 1
Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 2
Whatcom County Fire Protecton Distrlct No. 6
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Whatcom County Fre Protecton District No. 9
Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 10
CREATION OF REGIONAL FIRE PROTECTION
SERVICE AUTHORITY
The Beards of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom
County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 passed Joint
Resolution No. 2008-01 concerning a proposition to
create a Regional Fire Protection Service Authority.
This measure would approve the plan to create a
regional fire authority (the "Authority). The Authority
would replace Whatcom County Fire Districts 2, 6, 9
and 10 as the service provider for fire protection and
emergency medical services and would consolidate
operational and administrative services into one
governmental agency. Funding would be provided by
property taxes pursuant to the Plan; the initial levy
rate for the Authority would be $1.28 per $1,000 of
assessed value
Should this proposition be:
APPROVED
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REJECTED
FIRE DISTRICT NO_21
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO.21
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
PROPOSITION No. 1
AUTHORIZING REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY
The Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire Protection
District No: 21, Whatcom County, Washington,
adopted Resolulion No- 2008-11 authorizing a
regular property lax levy of $1.40 per $1,00D. This
proposition would authorize the District to set and
maintain a regular property tax levy of $1.40 per
$1,000 of assessed valuation for 2008 for collecllon
in 2009, and in succeeding years, subject to any
otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations.
The dollar amount of this levy would be used for the
purpose of computing the limitations for subsequent
levies under RCW 84.55.050.
Should Ihis proposal be:
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APPROVED 4M 06
REJECTED 4* Me
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If you do not wish to return your ballot by mail, the following ballot drop box locations will be available:
Ballot Drop Box Locations O en 20 Days Prior To Election Da
Whatcom County Auditor's Office
Whatcom County Courthouse HOURS: Monday — Friday
311 Grand Ave., Suite 103 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Bellingham, WA Election Day Only: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
OR
Curbside Ballot Drop Box
311 Grand Avenue
(near Courthouse Rotunda)
Bellingham, WA
OPEN: 20 Days Prior to Election
Election Day: Closes at 8:00 p.m.
Election Day ONLY - Ballot Drop Box Locations
Drop Box Hours: 7:00 a.m. — 8.00 p,m.
Blaine City Hall: 344 H Street, Blaine, WA
Everson Fire Station: 101 East Main St., Everson, WA
Ferndale Library: 2222 Main St., Ferndale, WA
Kendall Fire Station: 7528 Kendall Rd., Deming, WA
Lynden Public Library: 216 4th St., Lynden, WA
Western Washington University Viking Union, Room 714, Bellingham, WA
WWU location will also be open on Mon., 11103, from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
If You Have Not Received Your Ballot
If you have not received your ballot by October 20, 2008, please contact the Whatcorn County
Elections Division at (360) 676-6742 or TTY (360) 738-4555, Monday'through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Washington State Law Prohibits Ballots Deposited
After 8:00 p.m. on Election Day From Being Counted.
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Are You A Registered Voter?
If you are a United States citizen and are registering to vote for the first time in the State of Washington, you
will need to do so in person at the Whatcom County Auditor's Office no later than October 20, 2008, in order
to vote in the November 4, 2008 General Election.
Need a Replacement Ballot?
If your ballot is damaged or lost, a replacement ballot may be obtained by calling the Whatcom County Elec-
tions Division at (360) 676-6742 or TTY (360) 738-4555, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Your Right to Privacy
Every voter has the right to vote his or her ballot in secret. Any person attempting to vote when he or she is
not entitled, or who falsely signs the affidavit, shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment for not
more than five years or a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars, or both fine and imprisonment.
Where Are The State Measures?
State measures will appear on the General Election Ballot. The General Election will be held on November
4, 2008. A statewide voters' pamphlet, prepared by the Secretary of State's Office, will be delivered to every
household in mid -October with information on measures. This information will also be available on the
website: www.vote.wa.gQv
Candidate and Committee Statement Editing
The Local Voters' Pamphlet includes statements submitted by candidates for local offices and committees
"For" and "Against" ballot measures. Statements printed in this pamphlet are the opinions of the authors and
have not been checked for spelling, factual, or grammatical accuracy by any official government agency.
Who Is Eligible To Vote?
To register to vote, you must be:
• A United States citizen
• 18 years of age on or before the next election
• A legal resident of the State of Washington
• Not currently denied civil rights as a result of a felony conviction
How Can I Register?
A citizen may register to vote by: (1) completing the registration form online at www.vote.wa,Qov only if you
have a Washington State Driver's License or a Washington State I.D. card; (2) completing the Mail -In Voter
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Registration Form and mailing it to the preprinted return address on the form, or (3) by completing the form
in person at the Whatcom County Auditor's Office, Elections Division.
Where Can I Obtain A Form?
■ Complete the registration form online at www.vote.wa.gov only if you have a Washington State Driver's
License or a Washington State I.D. card
• Whatcom County Auditor's Office, Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 103,
Bellingham, WA
• The Mail -In Voter Registration Form can be downloaded from the Secretary of State's website:
www.secstate.wa.gov
• City and Town Halls
• Regional libraries, public schools, and City of Bellingham Fire Department
• Most state and federal agencies (Social Security, Congressional, etc.)
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Voter Information - -
When Can I Change My Voter Record?
Citizens may register to vote at any time. However, the registration must be postmarked or, received at least
30 days prior to an election in order to vote in that election.
A citizen that is not currently registered to vote in the State of Washington may register in person at the Audi-
tor's Office, Elections Division up to 15 days prior to an election.
Name Change
A name change for voter registration requires completion of a new registration form. Information indicating
the former name, address, and signature plus the new name and signature must be provided.
If Your Mai ling or Residence Address Has Changed:
Now that you have a new mailing address and/or new residential address, your voter record needs to be
updated. Updating your record is easy!
Address Change Within Whatcom County:
• Online at www.whatcomcquntyuslauditor or at www.vote.w_agoes
-OR-
Call the Elections Division at the Auditor's Office at (360) 676-6742•or TTY (360) 738-4555
Address Change Outside Whatcom County:
Online at ww v t w v
-OR-
* Call the Elections Division at the Auditor's Office in your new county of residence.
A new voter registration card will be mailed after your address change is processed.
When to Cancel Registrations
One of the challenges we face is keeping track of registered voters who have moved out of Whatcom County
or who have recently passed away.
• Your signature is required to cancel your voter registration.
• If. a family member has passed away, contact the Elections Division and a form will be mailed for you
to complete.
Questions?
If you have questions, please call the Whatcom County Auditor's Office, Elections Division at (360) 676-6742
or TTY (360) 738-4555, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
When Will Vote By Mail Ballots Be Mailed?
Vote by mail ballots are scheduled to be mailed starting October 15, 2008.
If you have not received your ballot by October 20, 2008, please contact the Whatcom County Elections
Division at (360) 676-6742 or TTY (360) 738-455,5, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
BALLOTS WITH LATE POSTMARKS CANNOT BE COUNTED
MAIL )DUE BALLOT EARLY!
Remember that your ballot needs to be postmarked no later than Election Day, November 4, 2008, to be counted.
Public Utility District No. 1, Commissioner District No. 1 _
Jeffrey L. McClure
Non -Partisan
Public Utility District No. 1,
Commissioner District No. 1
Current Occupation/Employer:
Partner, RMC Architects
Education: University of
Washington, BA Environmental Design, 1977; University
of Colorado at Denver, Master of Architecture, 1980.
Family: Married 29 years to wife Debra, two teenage
children.
Significant Career Experience: Founding partner of a
15 member architectural firm with expertise ranging from
masterplanning to the design of large scale projects in the
commercial, institutional, and public sectors.
�,41F Roderick M.
r` (Robin) Dexter
Non -Partisan
Public Utility District No. 1,
Commissioner District No. 1
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¢ Robin and his family have lived
% in Whatcom County since 1971.
a Robin is a graduate of the Envi-
ronmental Policy and Planning
program at WWU's Huxley Col-
lege and a career commercial fisherman.
Robin's regard for the PUD developed from his participation
in policy negotiations concerning water, salmon, and salm-
on habitat, and from his appreciation of how much more the
PUD #1 is than a simple provider of water and electricity.
Following a term on Governor Lowry's Water Resources fo-
rum, he became a longstanding participant in the Nooksack
Basin/WRIA 1 process at a time when the PUD acted as a
key local sponsor of the effort.
The role of PUD Commissioner requires good judgment, a
solid business background, and the ability to navigate the
intricacies of complex issues. Having owned and operated
a leading architectural firm in Whatcom County for over
25 years, Jeff McClure will provide these essential skills,
coupled with a long term vision for management of our pre-
cious resources.
The key to maintaining a successful utility is the stability
of the system. Ensuring that stability requires planning
and analysis. Whether the issue concerns water rights,
infrastructure improvements, local control of utilities, or
alternative energy sources, he will bring the same prudent
management style to all discussions.
Jeff McClure has been generous in serving his community
through participation on boards of the Whatcom Museum
Society, Lighthouse Mission, and the Bellingham City
Center Development Authority.
1223 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: 360-676-7733
E-Mail: jeff@rmcarchitects.com
Robin understands that the PUD will be cast into an increas-
ingly important role, not only as a manager of last resort for
local water systems, but in the resolution of basin wide dis-
putes over water rights, claims, and stream flows. Because
it is commonplace for Robin to be the only member of the
public to attend Commission meetings, he understands both
the PUD budget and the studies and inventories being un-
dertaken to create the foundation for the District's long term
capital well being.
3726 Broad St., Bellingham, WA 98229
Phone: (360) 733-2977
E-Mail: robindexter@comcast.net
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These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for grammar, spelling or accuracy by any government agency.
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CHARTER AMENDMENT NO.1
Submitted by the Whatcom County Council
The Whatcom County Council has, by Ordinance #2007-069, proposed a charter amendment concerning election of Council Of-
fices. It provides that, in the general election, each voter may vote for each Council Office from each district and for the at -large
Council Office regardless of the district in which the voter lives, when those offices are up for election. Each candidate must
reside in the district she/he represents, except for the at -large candidate.
Should this amendment be:
Explanatory Statement
APPROVED REJECTED
Currently, in the general election, each voter may only vote for the Council Office representing the district in which the voter resides and the
at -large Council Office, when those offices are up for election. The new law would allow, in the general election, each voter to vote for each
Council Office from each district, regardless of the district in which the voter lives, and for the at -large Council Office, when those offices are up
for election. Each candidate must reside in the district she/he represents, except for the at -large candidate —this requirement does not change.
Statement For:
Countywide general election voting will give voters more and
direct access to all county council members while still ensuring
representation from their districts. The top two primary candi-
dates will still be forwarded from their respective districts to the
general election.
Unintended consequences occurred three years ago when voters
gave up their rights to majority council access. The council
majority no longer needs to listen to all. Council decisions are
by majority but voters can't currently vote for the majority,
causing some council members to tune them out. Voters need
more council attention and support.
Presently only the largest issues affecting the most people get
the most council attention. But all voters deserve council major-
ity attention. The council is the most local government for many
residents, made up of only seven members with no more than
four running at any time. The Whatcom County Council is lo-
cal! Voters deserve direct access to all members!
The new local voters' pamphlet gives voters information
unavailable before now regarding ballot measures and council
candidates that saves candidates money and ensures more infor-
mation is available to voters. Use it to take back your rights to
make the council majority more accountable to you.
Rebuttal of Statement Against:
DIRECT REPRESENTATION is GUARANTEED by COUNTY-
WIDE VOTING! The top two candidates voted from each district
oppose each other in the general election. Council members MUST
reside in the districts they represent.
Unlike the unwieldy, district -only US Congress, Whatcom County is
small and local. Our council has only seven members. This measure
RESTORES OUR RIGHT to direct access to all council members
and PROTECTS OUR RIGHT to direct representation. Vote YES!
Statement Against:
Will people from other parts of the county elect YOUR
representative? The voters spoke, but the County Council
doesn't want to listen!' In 2005, the people overwhelmingly
overturned the OLD SYSTEM where OTHERS decided who
YOUR representatives should be. You wanted locally known
and accountable persons, who will listen to your perspective,
to represent your district. What an exciting change!
A few politicians who fear losing their jobs want to return to
the old system where OTHERS decide who YOUR represen-
tative is going to be! Your choice — and your vote — has been
challenged after just ,one local election (Charter Review is
supposed to occur every ten years). Those politicians claim
direct representation will cause territorial disputes. This is
NOT TRUE — and cannot happen. In every case, the Coun-
cil clearly knows the impact of each decision on the entire
County.
When your voice was heard in 2005, we began a FAIRER
PROCESS of electing people who represent the DIVERSITY
of Whatcom County, where you select your own representa-
tive, instead of an "elite few" who play political games. Don't
be hoodwinked now into changing the Charter. Vote NO on
Charter Amendment One!
Rebuttal of Statement For:
Four Council members who want to change the rules are up for re-
election next year. Yes, they're afraid of "unintended consequences":
that voters in their own districts won't vote for them! Their answer:
rewrite the law and hope the voters are too naive to notice.
We have separate council districts to ensure fairness and balance. No
outsiders should be allowed to vote for YOUR local representative.
We cannot allow this to happen in our democracy.
Statement For prepared by: Committee For Greater Public Participation Complete text of this measure may be found on page 92
Statement Against prepared by: Michelle Luke, Bob Wiesen, and Sam Crawford
Statements for, statements against, and rebuttals are the opinions of the authors and have not been checked for accuracy by any government agency.
CITY OF BELLINGHAM CHARTER AMENDMENT
RELATED TO THE TERM OF TH E
COUNCIL MEMBER AT LARGE POSITION
By Bellingham City Council
The Bellingham City Council has proposed a charter amendment concerning increasing the term of the City Council Member at Large
position. If approved, Section 2.02 of the Charter would be amended to change the term of the position from 2 years to 4 years and pro-
vide that the term of the Mayor and Council Member at Large would be staggered for each municipal general election.
Should this amendment be approved? YES NO
Explanatory Statement
No Statement Submitted
Statement For:
Citizen legislators in City Council positions face a daunting
learning curve. Limited staff leaves the new Council member
struggling to deal with diverse and complex issues. One has
to get good at integrating the more measured opinions of City
staff with the often emotional input of various groups. Per-
petually campaigning and showing up at every function might
win votes, but not necessarily provide the City with informed
leadership.
Changing the At -Large Council position from two to four
years allows this elected official to spend more time con-
ducting important City business and less time in a rigorous,
ever-present campaign cycle. Excellent citizen candidates
interested in serving our City rather than campaigning end-
lessly will be more attracted to a four year position. This
change saves money for the City, the candidates, and cam-
paign contributors by reducing the frequency of campaigning
and voting.
The City Council voted to present this amendment to Belling-
ham citizens for a vote this year so the At -Large tern can be
alternated with the Mayor position, maintaining the original
Charter intention of electorate accountability by providing an
election cycle of four Council Members one year followed
by the Mayor and the other three Council Members two years
later.
Rebuttal of Statement Against:
A four-year term for the City Council At -Large position pro-
vides the same term of office as other council members and is
more efficient and effective. Don't be confused by statements
that citizens will lose rights. This amendment provides that
the At -Large position and three other council members must
face re-election during one voting cycle, and the mayor and
the three other council members must face re-election the fol-
lowing voter cycle.
Vote YES on the amendment.
Statement Against:
Bellingham voters should vote NO on this Charter amend-
ment. Voters should reject this amendment because it takes
away voters' rights and is contrary to our Charter's intent.
Currently, our Charter gives voters the right to elect a major-
ity of City Council members every other year. Three mem-
bers with four-year terms, and the At -Large member with a
two-year term, are up for election every other year so voters
have the right to change a majority of Council every two
years. This amendment would take away this important voter
right by doubling the term of the At -Large position, requir-
ing four years (instead of two) before citizens could vote to
replace a majority of Council.
Doubling the term of the At -Large position would undermine
our Charter's intent and make our City Council less respon-
sive to the people. This is as important today as it was in
1972. There's been no lack of candidates running for the At -
Large position. When candidates wish to run for the office,
they're aware of the term length. Both U.S. and Washington
State Representatives have two-year terms, like Bellingham
Council's At -Large representative. This keeps our representa-
tives more accountable to citizens.
To protect voters' rights, vote NO on this amendment.
Rebuttal of Statement For:
This amendment may be more convenient for politicians but
it takes away citizens' rights. Our Charter's intent is to give
citizens the right to change a majority of Council members
every two years, not to provide a convenient alternating elec-
tion cycle for Council and the Mayor. Regular campaigning
and attending community events keep candidates closer to the
people, in touch with issues affecting our daily lives and able
to make informed decisions. Please vote NO.
Statement For prepared by: Chuck Robinson, Rebecca Johnson, and Grant Deger Complete text of this measure may be found on page 92
Statement Against prepared by: Louise Bjornson, Kenni B. Merritt and Melba Sunel
Statements for, statements against, and rebuttals are the opinions of the authors and have not been checked for accuracy by any government agency.
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Ballot Measuv
PROPOSITION NO. 1
Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 2
Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 6
Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 9
Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 10
CREATION OF REGIONAL FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AUTHORITY
The Boards of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 passed Joint Resolution No. 2008-01 concern-
ing a proposition to create a Regional Fire Protection Service Authority. This measure would approve the plan to create a regional fire
authority (the "Authority"). The Authority would replace Whatcom County Fire Districts 2, 6, 9 and 10 as the service provider for fire
protection and emergency medical services and would consolidate operational and administrative services into one governmental agency.
Funding would be provided by property taxes pursuant to the Plan; the initial levy rate for the Authority would be $1.28 per $1,000 of
assessed value.
Should this proposition be: APPROVED REJECTED
Explanatory Statement
This proposition would establish a regional fire protection service authority known as South Whatcom Fire Authority (SWFA). SWFA
would replace Whatcom County Fire Districts 2, 6, 9 and 10 in providing fire protection and emergency medical services to those areas.
SWFA will maintain necessary emergency services and efficiently consolidate the administrative, training and operational functions of
the four fire districts into one agency governed by an elected five member board with representation from each fire district on the board
of commissioners. Taxes levied by the SWFA will replace taxes currently levied by the individual fire districts.
Statement For:
It's time to combine Fire Districts 2, 6, 9, and 10 (Sudden Valley,
Geneva, Chuckanut, Lake Samish and Yew Street Road).
Why now? Over the last fifty years, our community fire protec-
tion has been provided by very dedicated neighbors serving as
volunteers. Unfortunately, over the last few years it has been
increasingly difficult to recruit and retain enough volunteers.
Why this proposal? Our fire commissioners first addressed this
challenge by working together to improve operational efficien-
cies. This next step will allow our communities to maintain reli-
able and cost efficient service by pooling our resources.
Is this a new layer of tax? No, the plan provides that the tax of
$1.28 per thousand will replace the tax collected by the fire districts.
Will we lose control of our community fire service? No, the
plan provides that a commissioner from each member community
will be elected to the new five -member commission.
Will we still have volunteers? Yes, volunteers will remain the
backbone of our protection. We will continue to augment the vol-
unteers with a limited paid staff particularly during the day when
volunteer response to emergencies is low.
Vote "YES" to maintain reliable and cost efficient community
fire service.
Rebuttal of Statement Against:
No Statement Submitted
Statement Against:
No Statement Submitted
Rebuttal of Statement For:
No Statement Submitted
Statement For prepared by: Citizens for Reliable & Efficient Community Complete text of this measure may be found on page 93
Fire Service
Statements for, statements against, and rebuttals are the opinions of the authors and have not been checked for accuracy by any government agency.
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 21
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
PROPOSITION NO.1
AUTHORIZING REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY
The Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 21, Whatcom County, Washington, adopted Resolution No. 2008-11
authorizing a regular property tax levy of $1.40 per $1,000. This proposition would authorize the District to set and maintain a regular
property tax levy of $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for 2008 for collection in 2009, and in succeeding years, subject to any other-
wise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations. The dollar amount of this levy would be used for the purpose of computing the limita-
tions for subsequent levies under RCW 84.55.050.
Should this proposal be: APPROVED REJECTED
Explanatory Statement
The fire levy is the primary source of funding for emergency services provided by Fire District 21 (North Whatcom Fire and Rescue).
The levy rate is currently $1.32477 per $1,000 of assessed value. Passage of Proposition No.l will allow the Fire District to establish a
levy rate at $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation as otherwise authorized by law. Voter approval of Proposition No. 1 will provide ad-
ditional funding for District staffing, emergency medical/paramedic services, and planned capital improvements.
Statement For:
Why a Lid Lift?
Like the rest of the U.S., the fire district is feeling the finan-
cial affects of increased fuel prices and overall cost of living.
Since levies are capped at one percent, actual taxes received
by the District can only increase that much. The small in-
crease requested will cover the unanticipated increases that
challenge the District's budget.
Why Now?
Community members have indicated they would prefer a
small increase every year as opposed to a huge jump, say
every ten years.
What It Does For Us
Voting yes provides the District with the additional funds
needed to relieve the pressure of budget restraints due to eco-
nomic inflation. The District can continue to make progress
toward its adopted service goals, planned capital improve-
ments, and necessary apparatus replacement.
What It Does For You
The District's ability to pursue its adopted service levels
means a higher level of service for our community. A "yes"
vote allows the District to pursue that goal.
The Bottom Line
The District is requesting a levy lid lift from $1.32477 to
$1.40 per $1,000. This equates to about $23.00 per year for
a $300,000 home. That's less than $2.00 per month for fast,
professional emergency response.
Rebuttal of Statement Against:
No Statement Submitted
Statement For prepared by: North Whatcom Fire Commissioners
Statement Against:
No Statement Submitted
Rebuttal of Statement For:
No Statement Submitted
Complete text of this measure may be found on page 94
Statements for, statements against, and rebuttals are the opinions of the authors and have not been checked for accuracy by any government agency.
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Ballot Measure Full Text
Continued from previous page
SPONSORED BY: CONSENT
PROPOSED BY: BRENNER
INTRODUCTION DATE: NOVEMBER 20, 2007
ORDINANCE NO.2007-069
FORWARDING CHARTER AMENDMENT 1 TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR, FOR INCLUSION ON THE 2008 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT,
TO PROVIDE THAT EACH MEMBER OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL BE ELECTED BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THE REGISTERED
VOTERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY
WHEREAS, Whatcom County is the most local form of government for over half the population of our county; and
WHEREAS, many of the Whatcom County issues determined by the County Council affect all of Whatcom County's population; and
WHEREAS, each Whatcom County district ensures candidates for county council in the general election have already met district standards by residing in the
district and being forwarded from the district as the top two candidates after the primary election; and
WHEREAS, there was no comprehensive debate last year regarding general election district -only voting versus general election county -wide voting for county
council members who have already been forwarded by their districts; and
WHEREAS, last year's election changed the Whatcom County voting process without a comprehensive debate on its merits; and
WHEREAS, there was no local voters pamphlet which would explain both sides of the issue before the measure was voted upon; and
WHEREAS, Whatcom County has now implemented a comprehensive local voters pamphlet to be able to give all voters both sides of the issue; and
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council is comprised of only seven members and each general election includes no more than four positions, which is a small
enough number to ensure voters can obtain ample information on all council candidates with the assistance of the recently instituted local voters pamphlet; and
WHEREAS, an election cycle has passed in which Whatcom County voters had the experience of district pnly voting in the general election for county council
members; and
WHEREAS, many Whatcom County voters were upset by their inability to vote for all council members who directly affect their lives and were in the last
general election; and
WHEREAS, district -only general election voting limits individual Whatcom County voters to only being able to elect a minority of council members who make
decisions that may directly affect their lives; and
WHEREAS, the ballot title of the measure that changed Whatcom County's voting process last year may have been confusing to some voters; and
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Charter allows a super majority of the Whatcom County Council to place charter amendment measures as general election
ballot questions to be voted on by all qualified registered voters of Whatcom County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED that the Whatcom County Council approves placing Charter Amendment 1 on the 2008 General Election Ballot as
specified in Exhibits A to this ordinance.
ADOPTED this 4th day of December, 2007. WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ATTEST: Dana Brown -Davis, Council Clerk; Carl Weimer, Council Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Karen N. Frakes, Civil Deputy Prosecutor; Pete Kremen, County Executive
Date: 12-12-07
WHATCOM COUNTY
CHARTER AMENDMENT NO. 1
BALLOT TITLE
SHALL SECTION 2.13 OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY CHARTER BE AMENDED TO PROVIDE THAT, FOLLOWING THE PRIMARY ELECTION, THE
TOP TWO CANDIDATES FROM EACH COUNCIL DISTRICT SHALL BE FORWARDED TO THE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT TO BE ELECTED BY
MAJORITY VOTE OF THE REGISTERED VOTERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY.
AMENDED CHARTER LANGUAGE
Section 2.13 - Election Countywide
The qualified Yotets it c=h, 1; tfid Shafl Vote 11F%Jn the cotmw meinbels in tbeix disttict only at the No vembe, gcneia4 ciection. The =didate,eceiving tile higbest
number of sliall be elected, The esindidmes stmding for the cotincil inentbe, *t lafge shall appear on the H410 in each distriet.
The registered voters of Whatcom County shall vote upon each council member position at the November general election. The candidate receiving the highest
number of votes for each position shall be elected.
Ballot Measure Full Text
RESOLUTION NO.2008-23
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A CHARTER AMENDMENT TO THE CITY VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 4, 2008
GENERAL ELECTION WHICH WOULD CHANGE THE TERM OF THE AT LARGE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER POSITION FROM A
2 YEAR TERM TO 4 YEAR TERM.
WHEREAS, the Bellingham City Charter, Article ll section 2.02 currently provides for the election of the at -Large Council member position every two (2) years;
and
WHEREAS, all other Council member positions and the position of Mayor are four (4) year terms; and
WHEREAS, changing the term of the at -Large position would result in less candidate campaigning time and expense and decreased overall election costs to the
City; and
WHEREAS, having a longer term, without the added campaign time and expense, may also increase potential candidate interest in the position; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the City for voters to have an opportunity to consider whether the term of the at -Large
Council Member should be changed to a four (4) year term;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM:
That the City Attorney is hereby directed to prepare an appropriate ballot title for submission of the following proposed charter amendment to the qualified voters of
the City of Bellingham at the November 4, 2008 general election:
SECTION 2.02 Terms of Elected Officials
This section would be amended to provide that the term of the At -Large Council Member would be changed from two (2) years to four (4) years and would read as follows:
The term of the Mayor shall be 4 years. The terms of the 6 Council Members to be elected, by wards shall be 4 years. The term of the Council Member to be elected
At- Large shall be 4 years. The terms of Council Members shall be so staggered that 3 ward Council members shall be elected at each municipal general election.
The term of the Mayor and the Council Member At -Large shall be staggered for each municipal general election.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that following finalization of the ballot title, the same shall be submitted to the Finance Director who shall cause the foregoing
proposition to be placed on the ballot in accordance with this resolution by the transmittal of the same to the Whatcom County Auditor no later than August 12, 2008.
PASSED by the Council this 21st day of July. 2008; Barbara Ryan, Council President.
APPROVED by me this 1st day of August, 2008; Daniel V. Pike, Mayor.
ATTEST. John C. Carter, Finance Director.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joan Hoisington, Office of the City Attorney.
Ballot Measure Full Text .
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-01
A JOINT RESOLUTION of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the districts. at an
election to be held on November 4, 2008, of a proposition regarding the creation of the South Whatcom Fire Authority coextensive with the boundaries of Whatcom
County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 and the approval of a fire authority plan and providing for other matters properly related thereto.
WHEREAS, over the past few years, local fire protection districts have faced constraints that have resulted in decreasing tax revenues and increasing demand for
services;
WHEREAS, these constraints have increased the challenges facing fire protection districts in providing fire protection and emergency services upon which their
citizens depend;
WHEREAS, recent changes in the law have created opportunities that could help fire protection districts meet their needs of providing fire protection and
emergency services by consolidating among several Fire Districts the resources relegated to fire protection and emergency services;
WHEREAS, this consolidation of resources, through the establishment of a Regional Fire Protection Service Authority, provides a way for the participating Fire
Districts to maximize their abilities to provide fire protection and emergency services;
WHEREAS, in order that Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 may provide the most effective fire protection and emergency services, the Boards
of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 have studied the design, financing and development of fire protection and emergency
services pursuant to RCW 52.26.040 and have created a regional fire service authority plan (the "RFA Plan") copies of which are on file with the District Secretaries
for Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10;
WHEREAS, the RFA plan proposes the formation of the South Whatcom Fire Authority whose boundaries are coextensive with Whatcom County Fire Districts
Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 and which will be funded with a fire tax levy; and
WHEREAS, the Boards of Fire Commissioners for Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 hereby certify the RFA Plan to the ballot under the
provisions of RCW 62.26.060 by placing before the voters of the proposed Regional Fire Protection Service Authority a proposition calling for the creation of the
South Whatcom Fire Authority and the approval of the RFA Plan, all in accordance with state law.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE RESPECTIVE BOARDS OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS
NOS. 2, 6, 9 AND 10 HEREBY RESOLVE as follows:
Section 1. FINDINGS AND DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSITION.
The respective Boards of Fire Commissioners for Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 hereby find that it is in the best interests of the Fire Districts
to submit to the qualified electors of the Districts at the general election to be held on November 4, 2008 a proposition regarding the creation of the South Whatcom
Fire Authority, pursuant to chapter 52.26 RCW and the approval of the South Whatcom Fire Authority Plan (the "RFA Plan").
If approved by simple majority of the voters in Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 in accordance with RCW 52.26.060, this Proposition would: (1)
create a Regional Fire Protection Service Authority, as defined in RCW 52.26.020, whose boundaries are coextensive with Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6,
9 and 10 and (2) approve the RFA Plan.
Section 2. BALLOT TITLE AND PROPOSITION
Pursuant to RCW 52.26.060, the governing bodies of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 have drafted a ballot title and request that the Whatcom
County Auditor submit to the qualified electors of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 at the election to be held on November 4, 2008 a proposition in
substantially the following form:
PROPOSITION NO. 1
[Whatcom County Fire Protection District #2]
[Whatcom County Fire Protection District #61
[Whatcom County Fire Protection District #91
[Whatcom County Fire Protection District #10]
CREATION OF REGIONAL FIRE
PROTECTION SERVICE AUTHORITY
The Boards of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 passed Joint Resolution No. 2008-01 concerning a proposition to create a
Regional Fire Protection Service Authority. This measure would approve the plan to create a regional fire authority (the "Authority"). The Authority would replace
Whatcom County Fire Districts 2, 6, 9 and 10 as the service provider for fire protection and emergency medical services and would consolidate operational and
administrative services into one governmental agency. Funding would be provided by property taxes pursuant to the Plan; the initial levy rate for the Authority
would be $1.28 per $1,000 of assessed value.
Should this proposition be:
APPROVED ..........................
REJECTED ...........................
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For purposes of receiving notice of any matters related to the ballot title, as provided in RCW 29A.38.080, the Boards of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County
Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 hereby designate Dave Ralston, Fire Chief of Whatcom County Fire District No. 2 as the individual to whom the Whatcom County
Auditor shall provide such notice.
Section 3. COPIES FILED WITH THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR
The respective District Secretaries of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 are authorized and directed, no later than August 12, 2008, to provide to
the Whatcom County Auditor a certified copy of this Resolution and to perform such other duties as are necessary or required by law to the end that the Proposition
described in this Resolution appears on the ballot at the November 4, 2008 election. All actions taken prior to the effective date of this Resolution and in furtherance
of this objective are hereby ratified and confirmed.
Section 4. IMPLEMENTATION
Chief Dave Ralston is authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE
THIS RESOLUTION shall be in full force and effect upon passage and signatures hereon.
PASSED jointly by the respective Boards of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 this 2nd day of July, 2008.
WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 2, Ron Swanson, Fire Commissioner; Dave Hanson, Fire Commissioner; Paul Guy, Fire Commissioner.
ATTEST AND CERTIFICATION: Carrie Carter, District Secretary, Whatcom County Fire District No. 2
WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 6, David Franklin, Fire Commissioner; Lynn Trzynka, Fire Commissioner; Brian Martin, Fire Commissioner.
ATTEST AND CERTIFICATION: Lesa Clark, District Secretary, Whatcom County Fire District No. 6
WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 9, Winton Wefer, Fire Commissioner; Chuck Swanson, Fire Commissioner; Mike Holl, Fire
Commissioner.
ATTEST AND CERTIFICATION: Nancy Holl, District Secretary, Whatcom County Fire District No. 9
WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 10, Robert Ekdahl, Fire Commissioner; Glen Oltman, Fire Commissioner; Tom Peterson, Fire
Commissioner.
ATTEST AND CERTIFICATION: Lesa Clark, District Secretary, Whatcom County Fire District No. 10
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WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 21
RESOLUTION NO.2008-11
A RESOLUTION of the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District 21, Whatcom County, Washington providing for the submission to
the voters of the District at a general election to be held therein on November 4, 2008, in conjunction with the State general election to be held on the same day,
a proposition authorizing a regular property tax levy of $1.40 per $1,000. This proposition would authorize the District to set and maintain a regular property tax
levy of $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for 2008 and thereafter pursuant to RCW 84.55.050 and subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate
limitations, all as more particularly set forth herein.
WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners (the "Board") of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 21, (the "District") has determined that it appears
certain money available for the Expense Fund for the calendar year 2008 would be insufficient to permit the District to meet the expenses of operation, services and
maintenance essential and necessary for the protection of the public health, life, and property of its residents during such calendar year, given the current levy rate
of $1.32477 per $1,000 of assessed value; and that it is necessary for the regular property tax levy of the District be set at $1.40 per $1,000, such levy to be made in
2008 for collection in 2009, and in succeeding years, on all taxable property within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless
specifically provided otherwise by law), in order for the Expense Fund of the District to be able to provide sufficient funds to meet those expenses; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution and the laws of the State of Washington require that the question of whether such taxes may be levied must be submitted to the
qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection.
NOW, THEREFORE,
Section 1. The Auditor of Whatcom County, Washington, as ex officio Supervisor of Elections (the "Auditor"), is requested to call and conduct an election in the
District, in the manner provided by law, to be held herein on November 4, 2008 in conjunction with the State general election to be held on the same date, for the
purpose of submitting to the voters of the District, for their approval or rejection, a proposition of whether the regular property tax levy of the District shall be set
at and maintained at $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed value; such levy to be made in 2008 for collection in 2009, and in succeeding years, on all the taxable property
within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), subject to otherwise applicable
statutory limitations; and for the dollar amount of such levies to be used for the purpose of computing the limitations for subsequent levies under RCW 84.55.050.
Section 2. Pursuant to RCW 29A.36.071, as amended, the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney is requested to prepare the concise description of the aforesaid
proposition for the ballot title in substantially the following form:
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 21
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
PROPOSITION NO.1
AUTHORIZING REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY
The Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 21, Whatcom County, Washington, adopted Resolution No. 2008-11 authorizing a regular property
tax levy of $1.40 per $1,000. This proposition would authorize the District to set and maintain a regular property tax levy of $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation
for 2008 for collection in 2009, and in succeeding years, subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations. The dollar amount of this levy would
be used for the purpose of computing the limitations for subsequent levies under RCW 84.55.050. Should this proposal be?
Approved ( )
Rejected ( )
Section 3. The Secretary of the District is directed (a) to certify to the Auditor a copy of this Resolution No. 2008-11 showing its adoption by the Board at least 84
days prior to the date of such general election; and (b) to perform such other duties as are necessary and required by law in submitting to the voters of the District at
the aforesaid election the proposition of whether such excess tax levy shall be made.
ADOPTED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 21, at an open public meeting thereof this 1Ith day of August,
2008, of which notice was given in the manner provided by law, the following Commissioners being present and voting.
ATTEST: Rich Bosman, Commissioner; Bill Salter, Commissioner; Dean Whitney, Commissioner
CERTIFICATION: T.M. Fields, District Secretary
County Elections Department Information
COUNTY
ELECTIONS
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ADDRESS
CITY'
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Adams
210 W Broadway, Ste 200
Ritzville
99169
Asotin
PO Box 129
Asotin
99402
Benton
PO Box 470
Prosser
99350
Chelan
PO Box 400
Wenatchee
98807
Clallam
223 E Fourth St, Ste 1
Port Angeles
98362
Clark
PO Box 8815
Vancouver
98666-8815
Columbia
341 E Main St
Dayton
99328-1361
Cowlitz
207 N Fourth Ave, Rm 107
Kelso
98626
Douglas
213 S Rainier St, PO Box 456
Waterville
98858
Ferry
350 E Delaware Ave #2
Republic
99166
Franklin
PO Box 1451
Pasco
99301
Garfield
PO Box 278
Pomeroy
99347
Grant
PO Box 37
Ephrata
98823
Grays Harbor
100 W Broadway, Ste 2
Montesano
98563
Island
PO Box 1410
Coupeville
98239
Jefferson
PO Box 563
Port Townsend
98368
King
919 SW Grady Way
Renton
98057
Kitsap
614 Division St
Port Orchard
98366
Kittitas
205 W Fifth Ave, Ste 105
Ellensburg
98926
Klickitat
205 S Columbus Ave, Stop 2
Goldendale
98620
Lewis
PO Box 29
Chehalis
98532-0029
Lincoln
PO Box 28
Davenport
99122
Mason
PO Box 400
Shelton
98584
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PO Box 1010
Okanogan
98840
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PO Box 97
South Bend
98586-0097
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PO Box 5015
Newport
99156
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2501 S 35ffi St, Ste C
Tacoma
98409
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PO Box 638
Friday Harbor
98250
Skagit
700 S Second St/PO Box 1306
Mount Vernon
98273
Skamania
PO Box 790
Stevenson
98648
Snohomish
3000 Rockefeller Ave
Everett
98201
MS 505
Spokane
1033 W Gardner Ave
Spokane
99260
Stevens
215 S Oak St, Rm 106
Colville
99114
Thurston
2000 Lakeridge Dr SW
Olympia
98502-
Wahkiakum
PO Box 543
Cathlamet
98612
Walla Walla
PO Box 1856/315 W Main
St Walla Walla
99362
Whatcom
311 Grand Ave, Ste 103
Bellingham
98225
Whitman
N 400 Main St
Colfax
99111
Yakima
128 N Second St, Rm 117
Yakima
98901
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