Ten bills on third reading were passed by the Senate today, including Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 145, which would allow a person to use strong force against an intruder, and Senate Bill 301, which relates to the State Police Retirement Fund. House Bill 4327, which would update the maximum wage allowed in charitable bingo, was passed with a title amendment, which must be approved by the House before being sent to the Governor.
Eight bills on second reading on the Senate Calendar were advanced to third reading. One of these bills, Senate Bill 317, would update the licensing requirements for physicians and podiatrists. Three bills on second reading, Senate bills 165, 305 and 465, were laid over until tomorrow. In addition, three bills on first reading were advanced to second.
The following committees will meet today:
Judiciary – 1:00 p.m. – 208W
Health and Human Resources – 1:00 p.m. – 451M
Natural Resources – 1:00 p.m. – 208W
Banking and Insurance – 2:00 p.m. – 208W
Education – 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 451M
Finance – 3:00 p.m. – 451M
The following committees will meet tomorrow, February 20:
Transportation and Infrastructure – 9:00 a.m. – 451M
Energy, Industry and Mining – 10:00 a.m. – 208W
Government Organization – 2:00 p.m. – 208W
Joint Energy, Industry and Mining – 4:00 p.m. – House Chamber
The Senate adjourned until 11:00 a.m. tomorrow.
