Three Senate bills on third reading on the Senate Calendar were passed and sent to the House for consideration. One of these bills, Senate Bill 72 , would expand the territory of the Route 2 and Interstate 68 Authority. In addition, three bills on second reading were advanced to third reading without amendment.
The Senate introduced 12 new bills. One of these, Senate Bill 479, would create a database of DNA samples from felony arrests. This brings the total number of Senate bills introduced this session to 489.
In addition, the Rules Committee originated a resolution that would modify the joint rules of the Senate and House. Senate Concurrent Resolution 34 relates to the filing of petitions regarding county commissions.
The following committees will meet today:
Health and Human Resources – 1:00 p.m. – 451M
Banking and Insurance – 2:00 p.m. – 208W
Joint Education – 2:00 p.m. – House Chamber
Finance – 3:00 p.m. – 451 M
Judiciary – 3:00 p.m. – 208W
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Energy, Industry, & Mining – 10:00 a.m. – 208W
Agriculture – 1:00 p.m. – 208W
Pensions – 1:00 p.m. – 208W
Government Organization – 2:00 p.m. – 208W
The Senate will reconvene at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, January 30.