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2022 SPECIAL SESSION I
Called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears
Prayer offered by The Reverend H. Carson Rhyne, Jr., Retired, General Presbyter and State Clerk of Presbytery of the James, Richmond, Virginia
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America led by Michael Adams, Director of Human Resources, Senate Clerk’s Office
Motion to suspend the Rules to allow Senators who have been impacted by COVID -19 to vote remotely and electronically agreed to (34-Y 0-N)
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: quorum present
Motion of Senator McDougle dispensed with reading of Journal (32‑Y 2‑N)
Leaves of absence granted: Senators Dunnavant, Edwards, Norment, and Stanley
On motion of Senator Saslaw, the Senate recessed at 10:25 a.m. to reconvene at 1:25 p.m.
The Senate reconvened at 1:25 p.m.
CALENDAR
BILLS IN CONFERENCE
HB 29 - Conference report agreed to by Senate (35-Y 1-N)
HB 30 - Conference report agreed to by Senate (31-Y 4-N), Reconsideration of Conference report agreed to by Senate (36-Y 0-N), Conference report agreed to by Senate (32-Y 4-N)
MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS
SR 602 - Agreed to by Senate block vote
SR 606 - Agreed to by Senate block vote
SR 608 - Agreed to by Senate block vote
SR 613 - Agreed to by Senate block vote
SR 614 - Agreed to by Senate block vote
SR 624 - Agreed to by Senate block vote
SR 629 - Agreed to by Senate block vote
SR 630 - Agreed to by Senate block vote
SR 631 - Agreed to by Senate block vote
COMMENDING RESOLUTIONS
SR 603 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 604 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 605 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 607 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 609 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 610 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 611 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 612 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 615 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 616 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 617 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 618 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 619 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 620 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 621 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 622 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 623 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 625 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 626 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 627 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 628 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 632 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 633 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 634 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 635 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 636 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 637 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 638 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 639 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 640 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 641 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 642 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 643 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR NO. 1
MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
SR 651 - Agreed to by Senate
COMMENDING RESOLUTIONS
SR 644 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 645 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 646 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 647 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 648 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 649 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 650 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SR 652 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
MESSAGE FROM HOUSE: the House of Delegates has agreed to HJR 6002 and requests concurrence of the Senate
HJR 6002 - Rules suspended, committee discharged, readings waived, taken up for immediate consideration (36‑Y 0‑N), Agreed to by Senate (36‑Y 0‑N), House informed
Joint order pursuant to HJR 6002
SR 653 offered by Senator Deeds
SR 653 - Rules suspended, committee discharged, readings waived, taken up for immediate consideration (36‑Y 0‑N), Engrossed, Agreed to by Senate (voice vote)
House informed that nominations have been made pursuant to HJR 6002
MESSAGE FROM HOUSE: Nominations have been made pursuant to HJR 6002 (Election of General District Court Judges)
ELECTION OF GENERAL DISTRICT COURT JUDGES
General District Court Judges
Sixth Judicial District: Peter D. Eliades (34-Y 0-N)
Nineteenth Judicial District: Michael J. Holleran (36-Y 0-N)
CALENDAR (continued)
BILL IN CONFERENCE
SB 471 - Senate requested second committee of conference (35-Y 0-N), Second conferees appointed: Senators McClellan, Pillion, and Hashmi
On motion of Senator Lucas, pursuant to HJR 6001 the Senate adjourned at 2:58 p.m. until called back by the Chair of the Rules Committee with at least 48 hours’ notice and in Honor and Memory of James Stakem.
COMMUNICATION FROM HOUSE (HN10601)
The House of Delegates has agreed to the reports of the committees of conference on the following Senate bills: SB 473, 490, 528
The House of Delegates has agreed to the reports of the committees of conference on the following House bills: HB 29, 30, 103, 349, 563, 653, 680, 1046, 1128, 1206
COMMUNICATION FROM HOUSE (HN20601)
The House of Delegates has agreed to the report of the committee of conference on the following House bill: HB 1319