Senator Lankin: Thank you. Let me also express my complete support for what you’re attempting to do. I have seen this measure come forward over the years, and wonder sometimes why things take so long.

I’m also very cognizant of the need for us to study proposals in-depth and ensure that there aren’t unforeseen implications. However, I wonder, given that this has been before this chamber before, if this is a case where we should move this to committee and get the study started. I am aware, reviewing the scroll notes, that there’s agreement that there would probably be an adjournment taken, but I ask you to consider whether that’s a necessary step. Are you ready with a referral to the question, should that be something that the chamber wishes? I certainly would like to see this get to committee to get us moving on this. Thank you.

Senator Patterson: Senator Lankin, your question is music to my ears. No doubt it’s an important bill that should be studied, probably by our Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee. I’d love to see them delve into it, but you’re right; timing is everything. I have limited time myself in the Senate, and I would love to see this bill make progress while I’m still with you.

So I would be most open to allowing our committee to do their important work on this bill and other bills before us in this chamber. I thank you for that suggestion and would welcome the question being called at the earliest opportunity, since it has been extant for decades in the Senate. Thank you.

(On motion of Senator Wells, debate adjourned.)