House Judiciary met today and discussed several bills. The first was HB 2522, which they held a public hearing on earlier this morning.
HB 2522 permits the state to enter into an interstate compact to allow registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and vocational nurses to practice across state lines with the 25 other states in the compact. It passed in committee and will be sent to the House floor.
HB 2631 prevents the dismissal of complaints that exceed time standards for disposition when the accused causes delay that results in the time overage. The bill passed and will be sent to the House floor.
HB 2373 authorizes school bus drivers to administer EpiPens, which they are trained to do, in the case of student or other school personnel having an allergic reaction. It also makes the school bus drivers immune from liability for use of an EpiPen, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct. This bill will be reported to the floor.
HB 2649 adds additional violations of law, and removes exceptions for certain lesser included crimes, that could cause the forfeiture of a participant’s retirement plan. This bill will be reported to the floor.
HB 2898 authorizes the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to request and obtain criminal background information about prospective employees of the Legislature. The bill will be reported to the floor.
HB 2916 authorizes entities to authorize ambulance crew members, firefighters, rescue squad members and emergency service personnel to carry firearms. The bill will be reported to the floor.
HB 2930 allows a Powerball winner to be anonymous if they elect to be anonymous.
