The House convened today at 11 a.m. to work on bills on the House Special Calendar.
These bills were approved by the House:
- S. B. 71
- S. B. 237
- H. B. 3061
- H. B. 4207
- H. B. 4296
- H. B. 4368
- H. B. 4422
- H. B. 4424
- H. B. 4451
- H. B. 4511
- H. B. 4617
- H. B. 4618
- H. B. 4625
After hours of debate, H.B. 4625, relating to allocating a portion of any general revenue surplus accruing after a fiscal year to the Public Employees Insurance Agency Financial Stability Fund, passed the House unanimously.
Many Democratic members said they believe that more could be given to PEIA to help the state’s teachers, service personnel, and other public employees.
Republican members said the 20 percent portion that will be given to PEIA is the most reasonable solution for the state’s current crisis.
All House Bills will now be communicated to the Senate.
Committees meeting today:
Health and Human Resources will meet at 2:45 p.m. in 215E.
Finance will meet at 4 p.m. in 460M.
Judiciary will meet at 2 p.m. in 410M.
Rules will meet at 5:15 p.m. behind the Chamber.
Committees meeting tomorrow:
Judiciary will have a public hearing to discuss H. B. 2114 at 9 a.m. in the House Chamber. The Committee will meet directly after.
Government Organization will meet at 9 a.m. in 215E.
Update 7:25 p.m.
The Senate reconvened at 5:30 p.m.
Bills read a second time:
- H. B. 2843
- H. B. 2983
- H. B. 4219
- H. B. 4241
- H. B. 4289
- H. B. 4347
- H. B. 4502
- H. B. 4542
- H. B. 4607
- H. B. 4619
- H. B. 4624
Bills read a first time:
- H. B. 2889
- H. B. 4158
- H. B. 4214
- H. B. 4238
- H. B. 4444
- H. B. 4465
- H. B. 4481
- H. B. 4539
- H. B. 4546
- H. B. 4550
- H. B. 4623
The House is adjourned until 11 a.m. tomorrow.
