Today, three bills were passed in the House. House Bill 2040 relates to when a recognizance bond is released. House Bill 2418 relates to exempting certain records of the Division of Corrections and Regional Jail Authority from the Freedom of Information Act that, if released, could aid inmates in committing unlawful acts. Finally, House Bill 2685 amends the Uniform Principal and Income Act.
In the House, 22 bills were introduced. This brings the total of bills that have been introduced since the beginning of this session to 950. One of the bills was House Bill 2930, would include volunteer firefighters within the Public Employees Insurance Act. House Bill 2936 would restore or keep intact scenic views by coal and timber operators. House Bill 2950 would create the Neighborhood Housing and Economic Stabilization Program for low-income minority neighborhoods. These bills, and others, have been referred to committees for consideration and discussion.
Today was also Women’s Day ( House Resolution 20), Disability Advocacy Day ( House Resolution 22) and Social Workers Day ( House Resolution 21) at the Legislature.
The following committees will meet today:
Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business – 1:00 p.m.- 460M
Political Subdivisions – 1:00 p.m. – 215E
Roads and Transportation – 2:00 p.m. – 215E
Senior Citizens Issues – 3:00 p.m. – 215E
Health and Human Resources – 4:00 p.m. – 215E
Health Subcommittee B – 4:00 p.m. – 252E
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Finance – 9:00 a.m. – 460M
Judiciary – 9:00 a.m. – 410M
Finance – 1:00 p.m. – 460M
Finance Subcommittee on Legislative Rules – 3:00 p.m. – 460M
Select Committee on Stimulus Utilization – 4:00 p.m. – 460M
The House will reconvene tomorrow, March 5 at 11:00 a.m.
