Senators called into the 4th Extraordinary Session began deliberations regarding the issues placed on the Governor’s call .
Eleven bills were introduced during the floor session, all of which were read a first time before they were referred to their appropriate committees.
Three of the bills, Senate Bill 4009, Senate Bill 4010, and Senate Bill 4011, relate to supplemental appropriations of state funds.
Other bills which were introduced and read a first time included Senate Bill 4004, which relates to the motor fuel excise tax and Senate Bill 4007, which relates to the retirement benefits of professional police officers and professional firefighters.
The Senate Pensions Committee is scheduled to meet immediately following the floor session in the Senate President’s Conference Room, Room 219M.
The Senate is in recess until 5:00 p.m. today.
