1998-05-06                     Senate Journal                      Page 3805
                                 After Recess                                
                                                                               
The Senate reconvened at 5:32 p.m.                                             
                                                                               
Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate               
return to Messages from the House. Without objection, the Senate               
returned to:                                                                   
                                                                               
                           Messages from the House                           
                                                                               
Message dated May 6 was read, stating:                                         
                                                                               
The House of Representatives respectfully invites the Senate to a              
Joint Session at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 1998, for the                    
purpose of considering confirmation of the Governors appointments              
to various boards and commissions.                                             
                                                                               
Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate               
accept the House invitation to meet in Joint Session. Without                  
objection, it was so ordered.                                                  
                                                                               
The Secretary was requested to notify the House.                               
                                                                               
Message dated May 6 was read, stating the House passed and                     
transmitted for consideration:                                                 
                                                                               
                  First Reading and Reference of House Bills                 
                                                                               
HB 257                                                                       
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE                                 
FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled:                                                   
                                                                               
An Act relating to elections, to election officials                           
and election workers, to voter registration, and to                            
candidates for election; and providing for an                                  
effective date.                                                                
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee.