05/16/13 12:03 PM
The Speaker recognized Mr. Buchanan for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain.
05/16/13 12:03 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Olson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
05/16/13 12:02 PM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Shimkus demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Shimkus demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
05/16/13 12:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by Dr. Mike Landry, Sarasota Baptist Church, Sarasota, Florida.
05/16/13 12:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 16.
05/16/13 10:46 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
05/16/13 10:00 AM
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
05/16/13 10:00 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Vicky Hartzler to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
05/16/13 10:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
