NOON SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia, Tuesday, June 25, 2013

The Senate was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by President Owen. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President that all Senators were present with the exception of Senators Cleveland, Kline, McAuliffe, Mullet, Murray, O’Ban, Ranker and Schlicher.

The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard consisting of Senate Staff Jennifer Arnold and Kathleen McGowan, presented the Colors. Senator Fraser offered the prayer.

MOTION

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

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate advanced to the fourth order of business.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

June 24, 2013

MR. PRESIDENT:

The House has passed:

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5897,

and the same is herewith transmitted.

BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

June 24, 2013

MR. PRESIDENT:

The Speaker has signed:

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1961,

HOUSE BILL NO. 2042,

and the same are herewith transmitted.

BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk

SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT

Pursuant to Article 2, Section 32 of the State Constitution and Senate Rule 1(5), the President announced the signing of and thereupon did sign in open session:

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5897.

SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT

Pursuant to Article 2, Section 32 of the State Constitution and Senate Rule 1(5), the President announced the signing of and thereupon did sign in open session:

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1961,

HOUSE BILL NO. 2042.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

SB 5949 by Senators Fraser and Kline

AN ACT Relating to creating a liquor tax for alcohol and drug treatment; adding a new chapter to Title 82 RCW; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, the measure listed on the Introduction and First Reading report was referred to the committee as designated.

MOTION

At 12:08 p.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President.

EVENING SESSION

The Senate was called to order at 5:37 p.m. by the acting President Pro Tempore, Senator Rolfes presiding.

MOTION

At 5:38 p.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate adjourned until 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2013.

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

HUNTER GOODMAN, Secretary of the Senate