The House met today at 11 a.m. and passed House Bill 4235. This bill standardizes the filing date requirements for administration of estates, 60 days.
Senate Bill 364 was read for the second time today, which means it could be amended. The bill appropriates expiring funds from the General Fund. Delegate Sponaugle proposed an amended which would transfer approximately $50 million of the expiring funds to support PEIA.
This amendment struck a chord with many delegates as they debated the potential of the amendment. Some stated appropriating these funds would be an important first step to solving the PEIA crisis. However, others stated doing so would only harm the programs already funded by the bill.
The amendment was rejected by a vote of 36 to 63.
House Bill 4189, which came to second reading today, was tabled. This bill is nearly synonymous with Senate Bill 364.
House Bill 4175, which relates to homeschooling was sent to third reading.
House Bill 4243 was sent to second reading.
The following committees will meet today:
Finance: 2 p.m.
Judiciary: 2 p.m.
Education: 2 p.m.
Government Organizations: 2 p.m.
Roads and transportation: 5 p.m.
The following committees will meet tomorrow prior to session:
Agriculture: 8 a.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Industry and Labor: 9:30 a.m.
The House will reconvene at 11 a.m. tomorrow.
