Today in the House 11 bills completed the legislative process and 24 bills advanced to third reading for the next floor session.
Each completed piece of legislation was sent to the Governor’s office and is awaiting his signature. A brief sampling of the bills completed are listed below.
House Bill 2750 would make the commission of sexual assault or abuse an additional consideration a judge may use when issuing an order to temporarily or permanently remove a child from the home. House Bill 3205 would provides any individual convicted of a criminal offense and sentenced to confinement in a regional jail a reduction in the sentence for successful completion of rehabilitation or education programs.
Also completed, Senate Bill 349 would require an agent that has a bitter taste to be placed in engine coolants and antifreeze. Senate Bill 538 would establish the Learn and Earn Cooperative Education Program between eligible community and technical colleges.
Additionally, seven other bills were completed today and are available through the link below.
The following committees will meet today:
Judiciary– 1:30 p.m.- 410E
Finance– 2:30 p.m.- 460M
The House will stand in brief recess until 5:30 p.m.
UPDATE
A brief evening session in the House yielded the completion of one piece of legislation and numerous committee reports were received.
House Bill 2971 will make technical changes to section 11 of the State Code in order to conform to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. This bill will also make a technical change to the application of the term “durable medical equipment”.
Upon completion, the bill was sent to the Governor and is now awaiting his signature.
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Finance– 9:30 a.m.- 460M
The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.
