Today the Senate moved six bills into third reading and introduced 39 bills.
The bills moving to third reading are SB 151, SB 176, SB 169, SB 170, SB 171, and SB 237.
Senate Bill 237 would repeal obsolete rules of the Department of Revenue.
Senate Bill 169, Senate Bill 170 and Senate Bill 171 would repeal obsolete and unfunded programs. These programs have been moved to federal funding, were never funded or are no longer necessary. They repeal a state hemophilia program, programs of All-Inclusive Care for Elderly, and an article providing assistance to Korea and Vietnam veterans exposed to certain chemical defoliants.
Senate Bill 151 would authorize the Department of Administration to promulgate the legislative rules.
Introduced bills included are SB 288, SB 309, SB 312, and SB 317.
Senate Bill 288 would double the penalties for various child abuse offenses.
Senate Bill 309 would authorize counties to offer customized license plates for that county.
Senate Bill 312 would establish a four-year pilot program to have social workers in public schools.
Senate Bill 317 would authorize a family court judge to order substance abuse counseling of children in emergency situations.
Senate Resolution 13 was adopted today recognizing National Go Red for Women Day, which supports the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke.
The following committees meet today:
Finance at 3 p.m. in 451M.
Education at 2 p.m. in 451M.
Judiciary at 3 p.m. in 208W.
Health and Human Resources at 1 p.m. in 451M.
Energy, Industry and Mining meets at 1 p.m. in 208W.
The committee on Workforce meets tomorrow at 10 a.m. in 208W.
The Senate is adjourned until 11 a.m. tomorrow.
