The voting board lit green as the Senate passed four bills today. Senate Bill 276 would impose a statute of limitation on certain real property civil actions. Senate Bill 466 would clarify the Division of Personnel’s functions. Senate Bill 486 relates to the Division of Personnel Director’s qualifications. Senate Bill 418 relates to municipalities fee requirements. The bill would require municipalities who impose a user fee to be transparent with where and how the money is spent. It faced slight opposition, but it will move on with the rest to the House for its consideration.
Many bills were introduced today. Some of which include: Senate Bill 616 would designate December 7, “Patriots of World II Day”, as a state holiday; Senate Bill 617 would provide free hunting and fishing licenses to National Guard and reserve personnel; Senate Bill 621 would allow private property owners to prohibit concealed weapons; and Senate Bill 622 would create the State Labor Relations Act.
The Senate also congratulated the Grafton Bearcats on their AA State Championship win this year. It had been 30 years since Grafton High School won a state championship.
The following committees will meet today:
Education- 2 p.m.- 451M
Banking and Insurance- 2 p.m.- 208W
Finance- 3 p.m.- 451M
Judiciary- 3 p.m.- 208W
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Labor- 9 a.m.- 208W
Energy, Industry, Mining- 10 a.m.- 208W
