During this afternoon’s floor session, the House honored Mineral County native Walter E. Jack Rollins with a citation.
Rollins was an American musician who co-wrote “Here Comes Peter Cottontail,” and “Frosty the Snowman.” Jack Rollins also wrote “Smokey the Bear” for the public-service mascot Smokey Bear, and co-wrote many country songs for artists such as Hank Snow, George Jones and Eddy Arnold.
The House also adopted House Resolution 4, which declares today “Transportation Day” at the Capitol.
A total of 46 bills were introduced including House Bill 4005, which would prohibit texting while driving.
The following Committees will meet today:
Finance – 1 P.M. 460M
Judiciary – 1 P.M. 410M
The following Committees will meet tomorrow:
Finance – 9 A.M. 460M
Judiciary – 9A.M. 410M
The House is adjourned until 11 A.M. tomorrow.
