The House reconvened this evening to pass House Bill 2016, the Budget Bill. This bill makes appopriations of public money out of the treasury in accordance with the Constitution. This sets the state’s spending for fiscal year 2016 and directs the money to the appropriate agencies.
Twelve bills were read for a second time. One bill was Senate Bill 14, the Public Charter Schools Act. The House moved the bill to third reading with amendments pending. Another bill was Senate Bill 423 and was also moved to third reading with amendments pending. This bill would amend the Aboveground Storage Tank Act.
Thirty-six bills were read for a first time.
The House also took up Senate messages. The House completed legislative action on House Bill 2283 and House Bill 2652. HB 2283 would authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate legislative rule. HB 2652 would reduce the assessment paid by hospitals to the Health Care Authority. They completed legislative action on several others.
The House is adjourned until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow
