House of Representatives waives readings, schedules committee meetings and adjourns until 10 a.m. tomorrow

The House of Representatives convened and opened with a prayer led by the gentleman from Harrison who asked for guidance and blessed first responders and families affected by the recent ice storm. Members then recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

During routine business, Representative Powell moved to dispense with the reading of the journal; the presiding member put the question and announced, "The ayes have it." Mister Haney asked unanimous consent to waive the reading of bill introductions; the presiding member asked if there was objection and, hearing none, agreed to dispense with the readings.

Clerk's office announcements outlined a schedule of committee meetings to convene after adjournment and tomorrow, including Corrections (Room 114), Youth and Family (Room 103), Appropriations C (Room 201A), Military Affairs (Room 204), Banking (Room 402), Gaming (Room 401) and others. The presiding member said the chamber will reconvene at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow and immediately recess to allow committees additional time; a full floor schedule is expected for Wednesday and Thursday.

Miss Ford introduced Dr. Sarah Robertson as the doctor of the day, noting Robertson's roles in anesthesiology and as an associate professor and residency program director at UMNSE. Members also made brief announcements including fundraising for a junior champion sale and a request to join in memory of the late Goodwin Duffy of District 72.

Before adjourning, a member moved that the House stand adjourned until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow. Members responded in the affirmative and the presiding member announced the ayes had it; the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.