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2022 SPECIAL SESSION I
Called to order at 12 m. by Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears
Prayer offered by The Reverend Dr. James G. Somerville, First Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America led by Corinne Sloan, Assistant Journal Clerk, Senate Clerk’s Office
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: quorum present
COMMUNICATION FROM GOVERNOR: Proclamation
SR 601 - offered by Senator Locke (2022 Special Session I Operating Resolution)
SR 601 - Rules suspended, committee discharged, readings and engrossment waived, taken up for immediate consideration (35‑Y 0‑N), Agreed to by Senate (35‑Y 0‑N)
House informed that the Senate is duly organized and ready to proceed
Leaves of absence granted: Senators Mason, Morrissey, and Pillion
MESSAGE FROM HOUSE: House is duly organized and ready to proceed
MESSAGE FROM HOUSE: House agreed to HJ 6001 - (Limiting legislation and establishing a schedule for conduct of business)
HJ 6001 - Rules suspended, committee discharged, readings waived, taken up for immediate consideration (34‑Y 0‑N), Surovell floor amendment withdrawn, Agreed to by Senate (37‑Y 0‑N), House informed
On motion of Senator Lucas, pursuant to HJR 6001 the Senate adjourned at 1:21 p.m. until called back by the Chair of the Rules Committee with at least 48 hours’ notice and in Honor and Memory of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.