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  Grades 6-8 A Day in the Life of a Legislator

Being a member of the General Assembly is a very demanding job. In addition to making laws, these legislators must also spend time doing other things, such as meeting with constituents and reviewing constituent mail. Here, for example, is a typical daily schedule for one busy member of the General Assembly.


Wednesday
  7:30 a.m. - 4th Floor Conference Room: Subcommittee on Health Care
  8:30 a.m. - Senate Room B: Senate Finance Committee Meeting
  9:45 a.m. - Office: Meeting with Secretary of Public Safety
10:00 a.m. - House Room D: Testify for Senate Bill No. 232
10:30 a.m. - 3rd Floor Conference Room: Subcommittee on State Song
11:15 a.m. - Senate Room 4: Meet with High School Students
11:30 a.m. - Capitol Steps: Meet with Girl Scout Troop #242
12:00 p.m. - Capitol: Senate and House in Session
  2:00 p.m. - Senate Room A: Senate Courts of Justice Committee Meeting
  3:00 p.m. - Office: Meeting with Mayor
  3:30 p.m. - Office: Members of the State Banking Association
  4:00 p.m. - 3rd Floor Conference Room: Subcommittee Meeting on Public Education
  5:30 p.m. - Office: Review Mail and Briefing on Thursday's Legislative Schedule
  7:00 p.m. - Speaker for the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce Meeting

If Time Permits
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Health Fair
8:30 p.m. - Museum Reception

 

 

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