House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of June 07, 2016
12:00:11 P.M.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:16 P.M.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:35 P.M.
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:08:44 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
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