Courtesy of Twitter, here's a brief recap of today's General Assembly special session.From Adam Rhew, Chief political reporter for NBC affiliate WVIR-TV.
*"In emotional goodbye to legislature, Del. Chris Saxman (R-Staunton) says he will miss colleagues, but will no longer be away from family."
*"Senate passes bill to fix SCOTUS loophole on drug and DUI cases 36-0. House yet to vote."
*"State House passes companion bill to Senate mesaure 90-0"
From Del. David Englin
*"...listening to remarks about Del. Chris Saxman retiring - we disagree on MANY issues, but he's a terrific guy, and it's a loss for the House."
*"...enjoying tributes by Bob Brink and Ward Armstrong on the House floor to Del. Kris Amundson, who's retiring."
*"...appreciates great valedictory remarks by Del. Amundson about listening to people who don't have a voice when it comes to next year's budget."
*"...is glad we're finally discussing the substance of the Melendez-Diaz bill on the House floor."
*"...now listening to debate on bill to compensate man who was wrongly imprisoned for 22 years."
*"...wonders why the Senate always seems to recess when we need them to vote on House bill?"
Courtesy of Del. Adam Ebbin
*"Delegate Griffith offered to go through the 426 line (8 page) bill line by line. We are now discussing the bill but not line by line..."
*"Info on today's special session to deal with Melendez-Diaz Supreme Court decision from the Washington Post"
UPDATE: I've added Tim Kaine's statement in the comments section.
UPDATE #2: I've added Creigh Deeds' statement in the comments section.
UPDATE #: Rosalind Helderman adds, "The House and Senate have also passed identical bills that would provide more than $600,000 in compensation to a Hampton Roads man who spent 22 years in prison for a crime he did not commit."
