Chamber Says It Is Ready to Adjourn but Awaits Formal Senate Communication

An unidentified legislative chamber paused on adjournment after members said they had informed the governor they were ready to adjourn but were awaiting formal communication from the Senate.

"We've waited upon the governor, informed him we're ready to adjourn and he said, okay," said Speaker 1, reporting that the governor had been told the chamber was prepared to end its business. Speaker 2 later said the governor "is still here" but declined to come forward, adding, "He's watching Jay Leno."

The exchange focused on procedure rather than policy. Members directed floor logistics — asking Representative Bowman and Representative Biskupski to use a microphone and requesting that Representative Holdaway's desk be held — and noted that committee service had been filled by a volunteer. Speaker 1 said the chamber had "concluded our business" and was "ready to sign," but the transcript shows that statement was cut off and does not record subsequent formal action.

At the close of the provided transcript, chamber members were "just waiting to receive the communication from the senate that they're ready to adjourn," according to Speaker 2. The transcript does not record a formal motion to adjourn, a second, or any roll-call or voice vote, and it does not show the Senate's communication or a final adjournment announcement.