OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The political rancor at the state Legislature is likely to go right to the bitter end, as lawmakers can't even agree to adjourn, raising the possibility that they would instead just let the clock run out at midnight on the third special session.

Legislative leaders had previously said they would adjourn Thursday after negotiations broke down on a water rights bill that was tied to passage of a new construction budget for the state.

But House Republican leader Dan Kristiansen said that once he informed Democratic leaders that his caucus planned a procedural move to try and pull the water bill to the floor to force a vote, the Democrats have refused to take to the floor and might instead wait for the clock to run out. Democratic leaders say they're waiting for the Republican-led Senate to either pass the capital budget or adjourn, and that they won't vote on a bill that is not agreed to.

Gov. Jay Inslee said he would only call the Legislature back town for another session if they reach a deal that allows a vote on the two-year $4 billion capital budget that has already been agreed to by all four caucuses.

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