1. List two of the bill's sponsors.
Senators Murray, McDermott,

2. Who sponsored companion bill 1727?
Representatives Pedersen, Walsh,

3. On what date did Gov. Gregoire sign the bill?
May 18

4. How many pages in the original bill?
110

5. In the Senate Bill Report, find the names of two people who testified in support of the bill and two who opposed the bill.
Senator Murray AND Phillip Irvin

6. Based on the report's synopsis of public testimony, list one argument in support of the bill and one argument in opposition.
PRO: This legislation will equalize domestic partnerswith civil marriage. Registered domestic partners are buying homes, they are raisingchildren. Registered domestic partners need legal protection.
CON:As a citizen I am concerned that this bill will impose a value system on our publicschools that is in conflict with my values and the values that I try to teach my children.

7. Find the fiscal note for the bill. Look at the most current estimate of cost.
a. What are the estimated receipts from 2009 to 2011?
606,039

b. What are the estimated expenditures during the same period?
$1,670,070