TODAY ON THE FLOOR

January 12th marked the first legislative day of the 150th legislative session.

Today all members were sworn in for their legislative duties. Glenn Richardson was elected Speaker of the House by acclamation. The Speaker Pro Tempore Mark Burkhalter, Clerk Robert E. Rivers, messenger Roger Hines and, Door Keeper Phil Tucker, were also elected by way of acclamation.

The only official business discussed and voted on were House Resolutions establishing the Start of the 2009-2010 session, the adoption of the rules for the house floor, and other housekeeping provisions.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The House and Senate will convene on Wednesday, January 14 in a Joint Session to hear the “State of the State” address presented by the Honorable Governor Sonny Perdue.

THIS WEEK’S FLOOR SCHEDULE

10:00am Tuesday, January 13
9:30am Wednesday, January 14 (approximate time)
10:00am Thursday, January 15
9:00am Friday, January 16

The House will NOT convene for the week of January 19 – 23. *