Legislation seeking to reform the state’s foster care system was passed out of the Senate finance committee late Tuesday evening.
The arrival of the bill in finance stood as the final committee reference that House Bill 2010 will receive before coming before the full Senate for consideration.
Prior to passage of the bill, extensive debate over the legislation took place among members, ultimately resulting in a number of amendments being offered. Deputy Secretary for the Department of Health and Human Resources, Jeremiah Samples, came before the committee to address concerning surrounding the proposed legislation and aid in discussing amendments.
Following questions concerning the committee’s amendment, the bill received two; one from the committee of Health and Human Resources and another from Sen. Robert Plymale, D-Wayne.
