MORNING SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, April 7, 2010

The Senate was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by President Owen. No roll call was taken.

MOTION

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

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fraser, the Senate advanced to the third order of business.

MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR

GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

March 19, 2010

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

STEPHEN L. WARNER, appointed March 19, 2010, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member, Board of Trustees, Olympic Community College District No. 3.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fraser, the appointee listed on the Gubernatorial Appointment report was referred to the committee as designated.

MOTION

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

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

SB 6891 by Senator Benton

AN ACT Relating to creating the taxpayer choice act; adding a new section to chapter 43.79 RCW; and creating new sections.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

MOTION

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

SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT

The President signed:

SENATE BILL 6220,

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6846,

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6884.

SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT

The President signed:

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 3014,

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 3201.

MOTION

At 10:03 a.m., on motion of Senator Fraser, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 8, 2010.

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate

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