Sunday, May 19, 2024
Sunday, May 19, 2024

Senate Introduces 21 Bills

Today, the Senate met in a brief late morning session introducing 21 bills, which were then sent to respective committees for further consideration.

One of the bills introduced was Senate Bill 426, which would require that a judge grant permission before releasing juror information after a trial.

There were three bills read for the first time including, Senate Bill 78, Senate Bill 186 and Senate Bill 195.

Additionally, on second reading was Senate Bill 281 and Senate Bill 349, which were both advanced to third reading. Senate Bill 281 would make it a crime to put certain types of invasive software on mobile devices not belonging to their owners.

Senate Bill 349 would require a bittering agent to be placed in certain engine coolants and antifreezes to prevent the personal injury or death of human beings and animals. If implemented, violation of this bill would be considered a misdemeanor.

The following committees will meet Monday morning:
Military – 10 a.m. – 208W
Natural Resources – 1 p.m. – 208W
Pensions – 2 p.m. – 208W

The Senate will reconvene Monday at 11 a.m.

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