SENATE
JOURNAL #2
January 9, 2003
Inauguration day
The Senate met at 11:00 a.m.
A quorum was present.
The Reverend David P. Jones, Chaplain to the Senate, offered the prayer.
Gracious God, you are the supreme Governor of all creation and we are your hopeful constituents. As the authority shifts within the corridors of this old building, may new opportunities rise like the tide and carry us all together toward those places where we really need to be.
Amen
Senator Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Senator Below is excused for the day.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
HOUSE MESSAGE
The House of Representatives is ready to meet in Joint Convention for the purpose of hearing the report of the Joint Committee appointed to compare and count the votes for Governor and Executive Council, for the Inauguration of the Governor and for the taking of the oath by the Executive Council.
RESOLUTION
Senator Barnes moved that the Senate meet in Joint Convention for the inauguration of the Governor.
Adopted.
In recess for Joint Convention.
Out of recess.
RESOLUTION
Senator Larsen moved that the Senate adjourn from the early session, that the business of the late session be in order at the present time and that when we adjourn, we adjourn to the Call of the Chair.
Adopted.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
late session
RESOLUTION
Senator Clegg moved that the Senate recess until the Call of the Chair for the sole purpose of introducing legislation, referring bills to committee and scheduling hearings.
Adopted.
In recess to the Call of the Chair.