Five bills advanced to third reading as the House reconvened. These bills were part of Friday’s special calendar and include House Bill 4179, which would remove the termination date of the Equal Pay Commission.
The House named six bridges through the adoption of House concurrent resolutions and also introduced 31 bills, including House Bill 4472, which would prohibit the use of of a mobile communication device to engage in text messaging or additional technologies while operating a motor vehicle, and House Bill 4479, which would establish a bill of rights for children in foster care.
Students from the Pre-K Public Employees Day Care Center led the House in the Pledge of Allegiance and entertained delegates through the singing of two songs, including “Country Roads.”
The following committees will meet Monday:
Finance-9:15 a.m.-460M
Health and Human Resources-4 p.m.-215E
Roads and Transportation-4:30 p.m.-410M
The House will reconvene at 10:45 a.m. Monday.
