Sunday, November 17, 2024
Sunday, November 17, 2024

Controlled Substance Bill Completes Legislation

The House reconvened today at 11 a.m. and passed four bills, completing legislative action.

Senate Bill 514, which completed legislative action, will correct a reference in State Code, clarifying the controlled substances that are to be reported when a prescription is filled, or when the controlled substance is dispensed by a medical services provider.

Other bills completing legislative action include Senate Bill 553, which will extend the time for certain members of the Teachers Retirement System to purchase full credit for service in the Teachers Defined Contribution System, and Senate Bill 349, which will require licensed or registered child care centers to have an annually updated, written plan for evacuation in case of an emergency.

Also, the House honored the life of former Delegate Gene M. Ashley who passed away in May of 2009. Family members were escorted by several current delegates, including his son Delegate Bob Ashley, to receive the resolution.

The following committees will meet today:
Energy, Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business- immediately following session in 460M
Government Organization- 30 min. after session 215E
Finance- 45 min. after session 460M
Judiciary- 1 p.m. 410M

The following committees will meet Monday:
Education- 9 a.m. 434M
Judiciary-9 a.m. 410M
Finance- 9:30 a.m. 460M

The House will reconvene today at 3 p.m.

UPDATE:
The House reconvened briefly at 3 p.m. to receive committee reports. The reports were referred to appropriate committees.

The House will reconvene at 11 a.m. Monday

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