RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Ongoing water issues in the city of Richmond is impacting the start of the Virginia General Assembly's 2025 session, with leaders deciding to "gavel in," handle only a few business items and then recess for several more days. Virginia legislators are scheduled to return to Richmond on Wednesday, Jan. 8 -- but a water crisis in the capital city will effectively delay their work. Don Scott, Speaker of the House of Delegates, said in a statement that the House will convene at noon on Wednesday, handle initial business and then recess until Monday, Jan. 13. “We are actively coordinating with local and statewide officials to support Richmond’s efforts to resolve the issue and restore water service to residents as quickly as possible," Scott said. PREVIOUS: Will Richmond’s water crisis delay the state of the 2025 General Assembly session? House clerk Paul Nardo told 8News that delegates will address two procedural resolutions -- HJ 429 and HJ 430 -- followed by "the traditional salaries and contingencies resolution [so] everyone gets paid." Then, they will recess until 9 a.m. on Monday. Nardo confirmed that Virginia's Senate will also briefly meet and then recess until Monday. "The water system [in] the city continues to be unstable and therefore problematic, which presents continuing health and safety issues," Nardo said, adding that water services at the Capitol and the General Assembly building have not yet been restored. Both the Capitol and General Assembly building will be closed through Sunday, Jan. 12.