By Katherine Gregg, Journal State House Bureau

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- House Speaker William J. Murphy has notified lawmakers in his chamber that the House will not return next week, as originally contemplated, but on Oct. 7 and 8.

It remains unclear what the lawmakers will do when they reconvene, and whether they will be open to considering new legislation, acting on the handful of high-profile bills that languished at the end of the regular session in June, or simply overriding vetoes.

Senate spokesman Greg Pare said Senate leaders have not yet determined whether or when they will reconvene.