Thursday, March 28, 2024
Thursday, March 28, 2024

House Sends Two Bills to Governor

Today, the House passed, Senate Bill 459, which would authorize rules of the School Building Authority and the Higher Education Policy Commission. The House also concurred in making House Bill 4147 effective from passage. These bills will now be sent to the Governor for his approval.

Six other bills on third reading on the House Special Calendarwere passed and sent to the Senate for consideration. In addition, two bills on second reading were advanced to third reading.

The House introduced 13 new bills. One of these, House Bill 4467, would make it a misdemeanor to falsify educational or academic records to obtain a benefit. Another House bill introduced, House Bill 4474, would require registered nurses to be present in operating rooms. This brings the total number of House bills introduced this session to 1,107.

The following committees will meet on Monday, February 11:
Education – 1:30 p.m. – 432M
Finance Subcommittee on Rules – 1:30 p.m. – 460M
Government Organization – 2:00 p.m. – 215E
Roads and Transportation Subcommittee – 3:00 p.m. – 215E

Health and Human Resources – 4:00 p.m. – 215E

The House will reconvene at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 11.

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