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Iowa Senate holds brief morning session, adjourns to Jan. 22
Summary
After an opening prayer and a series of member announcements including Veterans Day recognition and event invitations, the Iowa Senate approved a voice motion to adjourn until Thursday, Jan. 22 at 9 a.m.
The Iowa Senate convened for a short morning session and, after ceremonial remarks and member announcements, approved a voice motion to adjourn until Thursday, Jan. 22 at 9 a.m.
Sen. Clemish, the senator from Winneshiek, moved "I move the senate adjourn until Thursday, January 22 at 9AM," and the presiding officer put the question. The chamber answered by voice; the presiding officer pronounced the motion prevailed and adjourned the senate.
The brief session opened with a prayer offered by Sen. Bussello, the senator from Polk, who invoked James 1 and asked for guidance as lawmakers addressed "the tough and weighty issues" of the session. The presiding officer then led senators in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members used the floor for routine announcements. Sen. Lofgren, the senator from Muscatine, invited colleagues to the Iowa Alliance of YMCAs event in the rotunda from 2 to 4 p.m. and described YMCA programming including childcare, preschool and swim lessons. Sen. Reichman, the senator from Lee, noted that it was "Veterans Day on the Hill," urged senators to visit the veterans in the rotunda and said the legislature needs ideas to "incentivize VSOs" and ensure veterans receive deserved compensation. Sen. Driscoll invited members to the Iowa Pork Producers Association recognition reception at the Iowa Pork Congress on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 4 to 6 p.m. on the 4th floor of the Community Choice Convention Center.
Sen. Evans introduced page Lainie Buckendall and the chamber sang "Happy Birthday." Sen. Westrich announced his 60th birthday and invited colleagues to refreshments behind the senate chamber. Sen. Sires noted that county 4‑H groups would visit the capitol at 11 a.m.
No legislative debate on bills or committee actions was recorded in the session transcript; the only formal action entered on the floor was the voice vote to adjourn. The presiding officer closed the session, stating that the senate was adjourned until Thursday, Jan. 22 at 9 a.m.
Next steps: the senate is scheduled to reconvene on Jan. 22 at 9 a.m.; no votes on legislation were taken during this brief session, and no committee actions were reported.
