The Senate held regular floor session on Wednesday to discuss seven bills.
Senate Bill 154 would require county boards of education to allow school facilities in the county to be used for the funeral or memorial service of a community member of distinction who was a military service member, veteran who served under honorable conditions, or who served as a first responder.
Senate Bill 157 is a part of Rules Bundle 2 which includes three rules. The bill would allow a vendor contracts to be cancelled if it was awarded in error.
Senate Bill 175 is a part of Rules Bundle 5 and includes nine rules. The bill would set out the process for exchange of data from various entities with the Office of Drug Control Policy. The information would be uploaded to a database on fatal and non-fatal overdoses.
Senate Bill 267 would require the State Board adopt a policy detailing the appropriate level of computer science instruction to be available to students at each level.
Senate Bill 387 would authorize the Governor seek return of fugitives found in other states or District of Columbia.
Senate Bill 392 would allow the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation to pay contract claims that are not otherwise provided for.
House Bill 2462 would allow correctional employees to carry firearms if they:
- Successfully completes approved training program for firearms certification equivalent to Deputy Sheriffs
- Completes annual firearms course equivalent to certified law enforcement
Senate Bills 533 to 541 were also introduced.
The Senate is adjourned until 11 a.m. tomorrow.
The following committees will meet today:
Economic Development at 1 p.m. in 208W
Pensions at 2 p.m. in 451M
Agriculture at 2 p.m. in 208W
Finance at 3 p.m. in 451M
Judiciary at 3 p.m. in 208W
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Finance at 9:30 a.m. in 451M
Natural Resources at 10 a.m. in 208W
Health at 1 p.m. in 451M
Education at 2 p.m. in 451M
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