This morning, the Senate read eight bills for a third time and passed them. One of those bills was House Bill 2555, which would establish the offense of operating a motor vehicle while sending, reading or receiving a text message. The Senate amended this bill to also make failure to wear a seat belt a primary offense.
The Senate also concurred with the House amendment and passed Senate Bill 282, which continues the Highway Design-Build Pilot Program. This bill now awaits the governor’s signature.
Additionally, eight resolutions were adopted. One of those, Senate Resolution 48 memorializes the life of the Honorable Ralph Dale Williams.
The following committees will meet today:
Government Organization – 2 p.m. – 208W
Finance – 3 p.m. – 451M
Judiciary – 3 p.m. – 208W
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Finance – 9:30 a.m. – 451M
Judiciary – 10 a.m. – 208W
Government Organization – 1 p.m. – 208W
Health and Human Resources – 1 p.m. – 451M
The Senate will stand in recess until 6 p.m. today.
UPDATE
This evening, the Senate received a veto message from the governor regarding Senate Bill 458 due to a title error. The Senate amended the title and passed it. The bill was communicated to the House for its reconsideration.
The Senate also received committee reports, took 13 up for immediate consideration and read them for a first time. One of those bills was House Bill 2505, which would add synthetic cannabinoids, hallucinogens and stimulants to the Schedule I list of controlled substances.
The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.
