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Senate votes to recess amid weather advisory, sets conditional reconvene schedule
Summary
Facing a severe-weather advisory, the Mississippi Senate voted to stand in recess and adjourn with conditional reconvene dates tied to guidance from MEMA, DPS and MDOT; the motion passed by voice vote and senators were urged to travel safely.
The Mississippi Senate voted to stand in recess until 5 p.m. and to adjourn until 4 p.m. on Monday unless the lieutenant governor, upon advisement from MEMA, DPS and MDOT, determines conditions make it unsafe to convene, in which case the body will reconvene later in the week. Senator Harkins moved the procedural measure, saying, "I move the senate stand in recess until 5PM today," and members approved the motion by voice vote.
Senators discussed travel risks and incoming severe weather reports affecting North Mississippi. The presiding officer cautioned members as they left, stating, "Please be careful going home." The motion passed with the clerk announcing, "The ayes have it," and the Senate directed the secretary to notify members of any changed convening dates by posting updates on the chamber website and via email.
