The Senate convened at 11 a.m. today to pass two bills and introduce six pieces of legislation.
Senate Bill 316, which relates to tolling with regard to civil actions, was passed unanimously. Senate Bill 394 was passed as well, which would redesignate the Health Sciences Scholarship Program as the Health Sciences Service Program to reflect the program’s purpose as a job recruitment incentive.
Among the legislations introduced was Senate Bill 450, relating to the sale and consumption of alcohol in an outdoor dining area. Senate Bill 455, or the “Move to Improve Act,” would require healthier foods and at least 30 minutes of physical activity to battle obesity rates and the resulting health costs.
Senate Bills 267, 381, 405 and 435 had their first readings.
The following committees will meet today:
- Senate Health and Human Resources at 1 p.m. in 451M
- Senate Education at 2 p.m. in 451M
- Senate Finance at 3 p.m. in 451M
- Senate Judiciary at 3 p.m. in 208W
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
- Senate Children and Poverty at 9 a.m. in 208W
- Senate Pensions and Retirement at 9:30 a.m. in 451M
The Senate is adjourned until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
