Four bills advanced from House Committees this afternoon.
House Bill 2671 advanced from the Committee on Senior, Children, and Family Issues. House Bill 2671 would update the current statute relating to the financial exploitation of an elderly person, protected person, or incapacitated. The bill includes possible criminal penalties for the violation of a financial exploitation protective order.
House Bill 2327 advanced from the Committee on Workforce Development. House Bill 2327 would repeal the current law that makes prime contractors liable for the failure of subcontractors to make proper payments for workers’ compensation coverage.
House Bill 2256 advanced from the Committee on Political Subdivisions. House Bill 2256 would stop the collection of municipal user fees from state and county employees.
House Bill 2222 advanced from the Committee on Technology and Infrastructure. House Bill 2222 would prohibit vehicles from driving slow in the left lane of a roadway or interstate highway for more than a mile and a half without completely passing another vehicle except under certain circumstances.
