This afternoon, the House convened to begin the 4th Extraordinary Session of 2009 by adopting House Resolution 401 to honor Senator Robert C. Byrd. In addition to honoring him as the longest serving member of Congress, the resolution also declares November 18, 2009 as The Honorable Robert C. Byrd Day.
The House also introduced and read a first time, 11 bills including House Bill 407, relating to pension benefits for municipal police officers and firefighters.
Another bill introduced this afternoon was House Bill 404, relating to the motor fuel excise tax.
The Committee on Pensions and Retirement will meet in Room 212W immediately following the floor session.
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Finance- 12:00 p.m.- 460M.
Government Organization- 12:00 p.m.- 215E.
Judiciary – 12:00 p.m.- 410M.
The House will reconvene this evening at 4:00 p.m.
