MORNING SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia, Friday, December 9, 2011

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

MOTION

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

MOTION

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

MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR

GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

December 8, 2011

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.

PHYLLIS L. GLEASMAN, appointed November 21, 2011, for the term ending September 30, 2016, as Member, Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 15 (Wenatchee Valley College).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

MOTION

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

MOTION

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

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

SB 5987 by Senator Hargrove

AN ACT Relating to delaying implementation of provisions regarding evaluations of persons under the involuntary treatment act; amending 2010 c 280 s 5 (uncodified); and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

SB 5988 by Senators Hobbs, Litzow, Fain, Keiser, Frockt, Chase and Kline

AN ACT Relating to making imperative changes to the foreclosure fairness act to ensure mediators' participation; amending RCW 61.24.163 and 61.24.169; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance.

SB 5989 by Senators Carrell, Kline, Roach, Holmquist Newbry, Regala, Swecker, Morton, Becker, Baumgartner, Schoesler, Delvin and Chase

AN ACT Relating to restricting access to evidence in prosecutions of sexual exploitation of children; amending RCW 9.68A.001; adding a new section to chapter 9.68A RCW; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 5990 by Senators Haugen, King and Eide

AN ACT Relating to state flower special license plates; reenacting and amending RCW 46.18.200, 46.17.220, 46.68.420, and 46.18.060; and adding a new section to chapter 46.04 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Frockt, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated.

MOTION

At 10:02 a.m., on motion of Senator Frockt, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon, Monday, December 12, 2011.

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate