OLYMPIA -- The penultimate day of the session, or Sine Die Eve, dawned without an announcement on a deal for a supplemental budget, or all the things that might go with it, such as a plan to add statewide student tests to teacher evaluations or a way to merge the recreational and medical marijuana systems.

The Senate started its day by confirming gubernatorial appointments to the many state boards, commissions and task forces. If they are anything like yesterday's string of affirmations, some people were nominated by Gov. Chris Gregoire, and just waiting around for the official Senate Okey-Dokey.

They also adopted a resolution honoring Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter, a Medal of Honor winner and North Central High School grad.

House is set to go into caucus meetings right after convening.

Could be a long day's journey into night, both today and Thursday, if the Legislature is going to avoid going into special session for the first time since 2008.

---

---