Manka Dhingra — Manka Dhingra is called during roll call.
Manka Dhingra — Senator Dhingra moved adoption of Senate Floor Resolution 8674 and spoke in support of the resolution recognizing India’s Republic Day, highlighting the contributions Indian Americans have made and continue to make to the state and country.
Mary Fosse — Name called during roll call.
Phil Fortunato — Phil Fortunato was called during roll call.
Noel Frame — Name called during roll call.
Perry Dozier — Name called during roll call.
Chris Gildon — Name called during roll call.
Keith Goehner — Name called during roll call.
Drew Hansen — Name called during roll call.
Paul Harris — Name called during roll call.
Bob Hasegawa — Name called during roll call.
Jeff Holy — Name called during roll call.
Greg Nance — Name called during roll call.
Marcus Riccelli — Name called during roll call.
Marcus Riccelli — Senator Riccelli made a series of procedural motions during the meeting, including suspending Rule 46 so Senate committees could meet during the pro forma session, dispensing with the reading of the journal and approving the previous day’s journal, referring measures from standing committee reports and introductions/referrals to the designated committees, and moving the Senate through multiple orders of business, including advancing to the third, fifth, and eighth orders of business.
Marcus Riccelli — Senator Marcus Riccelli moves that the Senate adjourn until 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27th, and the motion is immediately repeated/attributed to him.
Rebecca Saldaña — Name called during roll call.
Jesse Salomon — Name called during roll call.
Mark Schoesler — Name called during roll call.
Mark Schoesler — Identified as the sponsor of Senate Bill 6301.
Shelly Short — Name called during roll call.
Shelly Short — Shelly Short spoke in support of Senate Resolution 8674 and emphasized the importance of respecting differing opinions.
Derek Stanford — Name called during roll call.
Nikki Torres — Name called during roll call.
Yasmin Trudeau — Name called during roll call.
Javier Valdez — Name called during roll call.
Keith Wagoner — Name called during roll call.
Judy Warnick — Name called during roll call.
Lisa Wellman — Name called during roll call.
Claire Wilson — Name called during roll call.
Jeff Wilson — Name called during roll call.
SB5292 — First reading report noted the bill and its referral to the Committee on Rules.
SB6301 — First reading noted; the bill was referred to the Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs, and Elections.
Vandana Slatter — Senator Vandana Slatter spoke in support of the resolution recognizing India's Republic Day and honoring the contributions of Indian Americans in Washington. She reflected on her own experience as an immigrant and daughter of immigrants, emphasizing the importance of building a life in a new place and contributing to a community. She concluded by urging support for the resolution and affirming shared principles of humanity, justice, and equality.
Claudia Kauffman — Claudia Kauffman spoke in support of Senate Resolution 8674 and recognized India’s Republic Day, adding that as an American Indian she sees shared values and traditions between cultures, especially the emphasis on connection to life.
T'wina Nobles — Senator T'wina Nobles moves adoption of Senate Resolution 8664 and delivers extended remarks in support of youth sports. She explains that sports help young people build connection, belonging, confidence, mentorship, and teamwork, but notes that access is unequal and often shaped by zip code, income, language barriers, and identity. She also highlights that participation tends to decline as children get older, while high-quality youth sports can support mental health and wellness. Nobles emphasizes the importance of trained coaches, safety, and injury prevention, and supports adaptive and innovative sports, referencing the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. She closes by expressing excitement to bring the resolution forward.