The Senate passed two bills this morning. Those bills are Senate Bill 71, which would make child neglect creating substantial risk of bodily harm a misdemeanor, and Senate Bill 80, which would redefine the basis for disqualification of prospective jurors.
Additionally, Senate Bill 200, which would correct names of state institutions of higher learning, was read for a second time and advanced to third reading on Monday’s calendar. Five other bills were read for a first time and advanced to second reading. A motion to read Senate Bill 261, which was reported from the Judiciary Committee this morning, for a first time and advance it was allowed. This bill would provide for special primary and general election to fill vacancy in office of Governor.
A motion to introduce Senate Resolution 15 from the floor was allowed, and the resolution was adopted. This resolution authorizes appointment and payment of Senate employees for 2011.
The Senate also introduced 10 bills, including Senate Bill 340, which relates to crimes against peace and possession of deadly weapons.
The following committees will meet Monday, January 31:
Military – 10 a.m. – 208W
Natural Resources – 1 p.m. – 208W
Agriculture – 2 p.m. – 451M
Pensions – 2 p.m. – 208W
The Senate will reconvene Monday, January 31 at 11 a.m.
