The House recognized today, January 25, 2011 as Girl Scouts Day in the Legislature. In a brief morning session, the House introduced 17 bills and passed three.
House Bill 2075, House Bill 2345 and House Bill 2521 were passed by majority vote and communicated to the Senate for further consideration. House Bill 2521 would eliminate the requirement of serving domestic violence orders by certified mail. The bill would provide for immediate publication of domestic violence orders if personal service by law enforcement has been unsuccessful.
Additionally, the House reconsidered House Bill 2001, amending the bill back to its original language as it initially passed the House. The bill was then sent to the Senate for consideration.
The House also read five bills for a second time and House Bill 2525 was read for the first time.
The following committees will meet today:
Education – 2:00 p.m. – 434M
Finance (Budget Hearing) – 1:00 p.m. – 460M
Government Organization – 1:30 p.m. – 215E
Judiciary – 1:00 p.m. – 410M
The following committees will meet Wednesday morning:
Agriculture – 8:30 a.m. – 215E
Banking and Insuance – 10:00 a.m. – 410M
Pensions and Retirement – 10:00 a.m. – 460M
Veterans Affairs – 9:00 a.m. – 460M
The House will reconvene at 11:00 a.m.
