The Senate convened at 11 a.m. today to introduce 10 bills and pass one piece of legislation.
Among the bills introduced today was Senate Bill 498, which would permit a person to possess firearms, except for shotguns and rifles, in a vehicle or conveyance without having a concealed deadly weapons permit.
Senate Bill 353 was passed, which would provide the Division of Forestry with the authority to investigate and enforce timber theft violations in state forests.
The Senate approved Senate Resolution 18, recognizing the Community Development Hub’s Communities of Achievement Program. Senate Resolutions 19 and 20 were approved as well, recognizing organ procurement organizations and the School of Osteopathic Medicine, respectively.
Senate Bills 336 and 397 had their second readings. Senate Bills 426, 450 and 470 had their first readings.
The following committees will meet today:
- Senate Health and Human Resources at 1 p.m. in 451M
- Senate Education at 2 p.m. in 451M
- Senate Judicary at 3 p.m. in 208W
The Senate is adjourned until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
