The Senate met today and passed six bills. The bills passed were SB 151, SB 169, SB 170, SB 171, SB 176, and SB 237.
Senate Bill 237 would repeal obsolete rules of the Department of Revenue.
Senate Bill 169, Senate Bill 170, Senate Bill 171 and Senate Bill 176 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, an article concerning detection of tuberculosis, high blood pressure and diabetes, 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.
There were 11 bills that were introduced today. Included were SB 319 and SB 326.
Senate Bill 319 would modify requirements for employing nurses in public schools.
Senate Bill 326 would require the Department of Defense family advocacy groups be notified about abuse or neglect of military member’s child.
The following committees meet today:
Economic Development at 1 p.m. in 208W.
Agriculture at 2 p.m. in 208W.
Pensions at 2 p.m. in 451M.
Finance at 3 p.m. in 451M.
Judiciary at 3 p.m. in 208W.
Finance will also meet tomorrow at 9:30 a.m.
The Senate is adjourned until 11 a.m. tomorrow.
