The Senate convened this morning to concur and complete four bills, pass three bills, advance 28 bills to second reading, and 25 to first reading.
Bills that completed legislation today include House Bill 2471 , prohibiting the restriction or otherwise lawful possession, use, carrying, transfer, transportation, storage or display of a firearm or ammunition during a declared state of emergency.
House Bill 2497 , one of three bills that passed unanimously today, relates to broadband deployment projects. The bill will increase the minimum data rates & other minimum services required in broadband service.
Bills advanced to third reading today include House Bill 2357 , relating to sexting by minors.
Finally, the Senate received a proclamation from the Governor extending the Legislative Session by six days to solely consider the budget bill.
The following committees will meet today:
The Committee on Education will meet today at 2:00 p.m. in 451M.
The Committee on Finance will meet today at 3:00 p.m. in 451M.
The Committee on Judiciary will meet today at 3:00 p.m. in 208W.
The Senate is in recess until today at 5:00 p.m.
UPDATE
The Senate reconvened this evening to receive committee reports and read several bills a first time.
Bills read a first time include House Bill 2265, relating to the school access safety act.
The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.
