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House opens: Chaplain Kibben offers prayer; journal approved, session adjourned until Aug. 3
Summary
At the start of the July 30, 2026 session the House observed an opening prayer led by Chaplain Kibben, approved the prior day's journal under Clause 13 of Rule 1, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and adjourned until 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 2026.
The Chair called the House to order on July 30, 2026, and announced that the opening prayer would be offered by Chaplain Kibben. In the prayer, Chaplain Kibben asked, "Who is a God like you?" and invoked themes of mercy and protection for the people and for the members' work.
Following the prayer, the Chair led the Pledge of Allegiance. Pursuant to Clause 13 of Rule 1, the Chair announced that the journal of the previous day's proceedings was approved. The Chair then stated that the House stood adjourned until 4 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026; the transcript records that adjournment and does not show further legislative business in this excerpt.
