Today, the Senate met in a brief late morning session and passed two bills, which will now be communicated to the House for further consideration.
Passed this morning was Senate Bill 281, which would make it a crime to put certain types of invasive software on mobile devices not belonging to their owners. Also passed was Senate Bill 349, which would make it a requirement for a bittering agent to be placed in certain engine coolants and antifreezes to prevent the personal injury or death of human beings and animals.
The Senate received a message from the House on its amendment of Senate Concurrent Resolution 17 relating to joint rules of the Legislature. The Senate further amended the resolution, which will now go back to the House for consideration.
Additionally, the Senate introduced 18 bills today including, Senate Bill 447. The bill relates to violations of school attendance requirements.
The Senate read three bills for the second time and two bills for the first time. On second reading was Senate Bill 78, Senate Bill 286 and Senate Bill 195. On first reading was Senate Bill 265 and Senate Bill 438.
The following committees will meet today:
Finance – 3 p.m. – 451M
Judiciary – 3 p.m. – 208W
Natural Resources – 1 p.m. – 208W
Pensions – 2 p.m. – 208W
The following committees will meet Tuesday morning:
Economic Development – 9 a.m. – 451M
Government Organization – 10 a.m. – 208W
Transportation and Infrastructure – 10 a.m. – 451M
The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.
