Called to order at 12 m. by Don Scott, Speaker

Mace placed on Speaker's table by Sergeant at Arms

Prayer offered by Dr. Steve J. Collins, Appalachian School of Theology, Nickelsville [at the request of Delegate Kilgore]

Delegate Herring led the House in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America

Attendance roll call - Quorum present

Leaves of Absence granted: Delegates Garrett, Knight, Laufer, and Runion

Journal for Thursday, January 15, 2026, approved by the Speaker

Senate Communication Received - more

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AND CHANGES

Gardner, Debra D. - removed from the Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns and appointed to the Committee on Public Safety

Mundon King, Candi - removed from the Committee on Public Safety and appointed to the Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns

Bills and resolutions presented, ordered printed, and referred pursuant to House Rule 37

Resolution presented and laid on Speaker's table pursuant to House Rule 39(a)

Motion by Delegate Herring to adjourn agreed to

House adjourned at 1:29 p.m. to meet on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.