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Washington Senate dispenses with journal, refers bills (including SB 5880 to Ways and Means), receives gubernatorial appointment and adjourns
Summary
On Jan. 16, 2026, the Washington State Senate met for its fifth legislative day, approved the previous day's journal by unanimous consent, referred several measures to committees (notably sending SB 5880 to Ways and Means), received gubernatorial appointment No. 9,246, and adjourned until Jan. 19 at 12:30 p.m.
The Washington State Senate convened for its fifth legislative day on Jan. 16, 2026. After Secretary Sarah Bannister read routine entries from the journal, Senator Richeli moved that "the reading of the journal be dispensed with and the journal of the previous day's business be approved." The President announced, "Hearing no objections, so ordered," and the motion carried by unanimous consent.
The Senate then moved through routine orders of business and the Secretary read reports of standing committees and transmitted measures, including Senate Bill 5,855. Senator Richeli moved that the measures on the day's committee…
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