SENATE

JOURNAL 1

January 3, 2001

Convening Day

The Senate met at 1:00 p.m.

A quorum was present.

The prayer was offered by David P. Jones, Senate Chaplain.

Gracious God, give to each one here, senators and staff members, a transcendent capacity to perceive and do the right things, and remind them and remind us, that that will only come from you. Amen

Senator Burns led the Pledge of Allegiance.

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

Margaret Fitz - Executive secretary

Michael Kitch - Legislative Aide

Jennifer Piscatelli - Legislative Aide

Marlene Taylor - Administrative Assistant to the Democratic Leadership.

SENATE RULE - RATIFICATION OF RULES

Senator Boyce moved that the Senate ratify the necessary changes made to Senate Rule 17-A (A) as to time, from 5:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on December 22, 2000.

Adopted by the necessary 2/3 vote.

HOUSE MESSAGE

The House of Representatives is ready to meet with the honorable Senate in Joint Convention for the purpose of canvassing the votes for governor and executive council.

In recess for Joint Convention.

Out of recess.

RESOLUTION

Senator Francoeur 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 January 4, 2001 at 11:00 am.

Adopted.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

late session

Senator Hollingworth moved that the Senate adjourn until Thursday, January 4, 2001 at 11:00 a.m.

Adopted.

Adjournment.