A total of six amendments were adopted to Senate Bill 451 following a brief recess Friday.
The second reading of the comprehensive education reform bill received a number of amendments with a select few being accepted by Senators. The series of proposed changes follow the adjournment of the committee on the whole Thursday, Jan. 31.
In addition to 451, 11 other Senate Bills were features on second reading and were advanced to third reading.
Prior to second reading, numerous bills were also featured during third reading with Senate Bill 4, which relates generally to the Municipal Home Rule Program, receiving a total of four amendments. Following the additions, members voted to pass the legislation.
Senate Bills 103, 233, 264, 270, 331, 332 and 390 were also passed with four of the bills becoming effective upon passage.
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Senate Bill 103 relates generally to the Public Defender Service.
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Senate Bill 233 relates to changing the age requirements for deputy sheriffs applicants.
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Senate Bill 390 would require electric utilities to submit a series of feasibility studies when constructing and operating middle-mile broadband internet projects.
The Senate is adjourned until 11 a.m. Monday morning.
