The Senate introduced 96 bills and passed one in a brief late morning floor session..
House Bill 2001 would provide that inmates serving life sentences shall be considered for parole only once every three years. The Senate amended the bill to say “up to three years” rather than “every.” The bill will now be passed back to the House for their approval.
Following the passing of the bill, 96 new bills were introduced. A majority were rule making bills including Senate Bill 129 which would authorize DHHR to promulgate legislative rule relating to public water, Senate Bill 170 which would authorize the Board of Physical Therapy to promulgate legislate rule relating to fees for athletic trainers, and Senate Bill 180 which would authorize the Board of Veterinary Medicine to promulgate legislative rule relating to standards of practice.
The following Senate committees will meet today:
Judiciary – 3:00 p.m. – 208W
Education – 2:00 p.m. – 451M
Finance – 3:00 p.m. – 451M
Health and Human Resources – 1:00 p.m. – 451M
Banking and Insurance – 2:00 p.m. – 208W
The following Senate committees will meet Wednesday, January 19
Rules – 10:00 a.m. – 208W
Government Organization – 2:00 p.m. – 208W
The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.
