MORNING SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia, Monday, April 9, 2012

The Senate was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by President Owen. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President that all Senators were present with the exception of Senator Tom.

The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard consisting of Senate Security Staff Becky Gilpin and Gary Humbock, presented the Colors. Senator Shin offered the prayer.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Eide, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.

MOTION

There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the first order of business.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

April 7, 2012

EHB 2821 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dickerson: Concerning children's safe products. Reported by Committee on Environment

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Nelson, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Chase; Fraser and Pridemore.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Honeyford.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

April 7, 2012

HB 2824 Prime Sponsor, Representative Eddy: Addressing comprehensive funding for education by developing a plan for full funding and by freeing certain existing revenues for support of the basic education program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Murray, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Zarelli; Parlette; Baumgartner; Brown; Harper; Hatfield; Holmquist Newbry; Honeyford; Kastama; Padden and Schoesler.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Eide, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated.

MOTION

At 10:07 a.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President.

EVENING SESSION

The Senate was called to order at 9:30 p.m. by President Owen.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Eide, Rule 15 was suspended for the remainder of the day for the purpose of allowing continued floor action.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Senate Rule 15 establishes the floor schedule and calls for a lunch and dinner break of 90 minutes each per day during regular daily sessions.

MOTION

At 9:30 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President.

The Senate was called to order at 11:07 p.m. by President Owen.

MOTION

At 11:08 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate adjourned until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2012.

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate