The House reconvened this afternoon to pass Senate Bill 347, the Firearms Act of 2015. This bill would allow citizens 21 and above to carry a weapon concealed without a permit among other measures. The amendments to the bill must be concurred by the Senate.
Five bills completed legislative action. One of these bills was Senate Bill 581 which relates to the Tourism Promotion Fund and Courtesy Patrol Fund. Another bill was Senate Bill 583 which increases the tax rate on providers of certain nursing facility services.
Eleven other bills were passed by the House. One such bill was Senate Bill 409. This bill would establish the Fair and Open Competition in Governmental Construction Act. Another bill was Senate Bill 549. This would establish classifications and salary schedules for State Police forensic lab civilian employees.
The House is in recess until 6:00 p.m. this evening
