Eleven bills completed legislative action during today’s Senate floor session, including Senate Bill 559 and House Bill 2626. SB 559, relating to social work licensing exemptions, completed following the Senate’s concurrence in the House amendments. HB 2626 relates to the use of the Abandoned Land Reclamation Fund and modifying limations on the use of federal grants allocated for water and land reclamation needs. The eleven bills now await the Governor’s signature.
The Senate also passed twelve bills on third reading, and lied over House Bills 2368 and 2562 for one day. HB 2368 relates to child welfare, and HB 2567 relates to electing members of county school boards on a nonpartisan basis in general elections only.
Two bills on second reading were advanced to third following the adoption of amendments.
Eight bills were taken up for immediate consideration and advanced to second reading.
The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 51 today, recognizing Nancy Stuart Tonkin, a long-time staff member at the State Capitol.
The Senate will stand in recess until 5 p.m. today.
The following Senate committees will meet today:
Agriculture at 1 p.m. in 451M.
Natural Resources at 1:15 p.m. 451M.
Banking and Insurance at 2 p.m. in 208W.
Finance at 3 p.m. in 451M.
Judiciary at 3 p.m. in 208W.
The following Senate committees will meet tomorrow:
Transportation at 10 a.m. in 451M.
Health at 1 p.m. in 451M.
Government Organization at 2 p.m. in 208W.
Finance at 3 p.m. in 451M.
UPDATE:
Eleven bills were read a first time and advanced to second reading, including HB 2627. HB 2627 provides protection gainst propterty crimes committed against coal mines, utilities and other industrial facilities.
The Senate is adjourned until 10:30 a.m. tomorrow.
The following Senate committees will meet this evening:
Education at 5:45 in 451M.
