The House honored the accomplishments of women around the world and one bill completed legislation today. With the adoption of House Resolution 37, March 8, 2011 has been designated International Women’s Day at the Legislature.
Senate Bill 413 completed legislation as well. This bill would change the title of the Racing Commissioner’s secretary to executive director. The bill has been sent to the Governor’s office and is awaiting his signature.
Additionally, the House also moved seven bills to third reading for the next floor session. Among these bills, Senate Bill 234 would revise the Municipal Economic Opportunity Development District Act.
A bill that would allow non-profit research corporations affiliated with an institution of higher education to operate vehicles that have been issued special plates was read a second time today. Senate Bill 263 was sent to third reading for tomorrow’s floor session.
Senate Bill 235, Senate Bill 295, Senate Bill 349, Senate Bill 514 and Senate Bill 538 were also advanced.
The following committees will meet today:
Finance– 1:30 p.m.- 460M
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Health and Human Resources– 4 p.m.- 215E
The House will stand in brief recess until 5:30 p.m.
UPDATE
The House held a brief evening session today to receive a number of committee reports and messages from the Senate.
Along with the reports, two bills completed legislation with the concurrence of Senate amendments. House Bill 2525 would prohibit the practice of social work without a license. This bill was sent to the Governor and is awaiting his signature.
House Bill 2871 that would provide that the brownfield economic development districts must comply with local planning laws before an application will be approved has completed legislation as well.
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Judiciary– 8:30 a.m.- 410E
Finance– 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.- 460M
The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.
