This morning, the Senate read for a second time and amended Senate Bill 615, which would increase salaries for certain public employees. This bill was advanced to third reading on Monday’s Senate calendar. Following that, the Senate amended the provisions of Senate Bill 615 into House Bill 2879, which would provide a one-time nonbase building, supplemental salary increase for all eligible state employees. This bill was also advanced to third reading on Monday’s calendar.
House Bill 2708, which would remove a 12-month limitation for certain agreements between or among law-enforcement agencies, was also amended and advanced to third reading.
The Senate also received committee reports and took 11 up for immediate consideration and read them for a first time. One of those bills was House Bill 2885, which would allow a guardian or conservator to be employed or in an employment contract with a behavioral health provider.
Additionally, the Senate adopoted Senate Resolution 43, which recognizes the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
The following committees will meet on Monday:
Judiciary – 10 a.m. – 208W
Pensions – 1 p.m. – 208W
The Senate will reconvene Monday at 11 a.m.
