Senator Klemish moves senate files to unfinished business and adjourns Iowa Senate until March 23

Senator Klemish moved that the list of senate files and the house files attached and emailed earlier that morning be placed on the Senate’s unfinished business calendar, and with no objections the chair so ordered.

The move came during a short opening session that included a prayer offered by Senator Shipley and introductions of visitors, including Dr. Tia Hicks, principal of Harrison Elementary in Davenport, and a leadership group from Fort Dodge sponsored by the Growth Alliance.

After the files were moved, Senator Klemish moved that the Senate adjourn until Monday, March 23 at 1:00 p.m. A voice vote was taken; an audible “aye” was recorded and the chair declared the motion prevailed. No roll-call votes or formal debate on bills were recorded during the session.

Other routine items during the opening included the approval of the journal as printed and an announcement by Senator Weiner that Democrats would caucus in Room 24. The chair welcomed the guests, saying, “You are very welcome to the Iowa Senate.”

The Senate will reconvene on the date set by the adjournment motion; no additional committee actions or legislative votes were recorded in the transcript of this brief session.