Convened 12:09 P.M., JANUARY 11, 2006

Call to Order by the Secretary of the Senate

Invocation

Roll Call by Districts

Election of the President Pro Tem

Nominating Speech by Senator Brian Frosh

Nominating Speech by Senator Nathaniel McFadden

Seconding Speech by Senator Jennie Forehand

Seconding Speech by Senator Paula Hollinger

Senator Ida Ruben elected President Pro Tem Adopted (47-0)

Oath of Office Administered to President Pro Tem, Senator Ida Ruben

Remarks by the President Pro Tem, Senator Ida Ruben

Election of the President of the Senate

Nominating Speech by Senator Thomas Middleton

Seconding Speech by Senator Uylsses Currie

Seconding Speech by Senator Rona Kramer

Senator Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. elected President of the Senate

Adopted (44-3)

Oath of Office Administered to Senator Miller

Remarks by the President, Senator Mike Miller, Jr.

Introduction and Remarks by United States Senator Barbara Mikulski

Introduction and Remarks by United States Representative Steny Hoyer

Introduction of Guests

Orders

Rule Changes with the Exception of Rule 116 Adopted

(47-0)

Rule 116 Special Order until 1/18 Adopted

Desk Officers Adopted (47-0)

Monies Adopted

Employees Adopted

Announcement by the President Adopted

Announcement by the Minority Leader

Messages

Message From the House of Delegates

Message to the House of Delegates

Message to the Executive

Message from the Executive (Recess Appointments)

Vetoed Bills Special Order until 1/12 Adopted

Introductory Bills

SB 1 - SB 59 First Reading

Introduction of Honored Guests

Announcements

Introduction of the Governor

Remarks by the Governor

Introduction of the Lieutenant Governor

Announcements

Introduction and Remarks by United States Senator Paul Sarbanes

Introduction of Honored Guests

Announcements

Quorum: 47

Adjourned 1:27 p.m., until Jan 12, 2006 at 10:00 A.M.