Guests from Leadership Berkeley, a Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce program designed to develop and enhance community leadership, were recognized today on the floor of the Senate with the adoption of Senate Resolution 9.
Five bills on third reading were passed and will go to the House for consideration. One of these bills, Senate Bill 238 , would increase the monetary limit to file circuit court suit. The other bills passed would repeal outdated codes relating to correctional centers. Three bills were advanced to third reading and will be up for passage on Tuesday. In addition, three Senate bills on first reading were advanced to second reading.
The Senate introduced 18 bills. One of these bills, Senate Bill 465 , would eliminate the business franchise tax. This brings the total number of Senate bills introduced this session to 477.
The following committees will meet today:
Natural Resources – 1:00 p.m. – 208W
Finance Subcommittee A – 3:00 p.m. – 451M
Judiciary – 3:00 p.m. – 208W
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Banking and Insurance – 4:00 p.m. – 208W
Economic Development – 9:00 a.m. – 451M
Transportation and Infrastructure – 10:00 a.m. – 451M
The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.
