The Senate convened at 11:00 AM today to discuss the passage of twelve bills, all of which advanced to the House for further consideration.
Among these bills was SB 114, which would provide continued eligibility for developmental disability services to people who are dependent on members of the armed forces. This eligibility would be extended to spouses, children, stepchildren, and adopted children.
The Senate also passed SB 289, which creates the Green Alert Plan. This plan is similar to the Amber Alert and Silver Alert plans, focusing specifically on missing military veterans and missing active members of the armed forces having conditions that put them at risk. The purpose of the bill is to reduce the suicide rates and potential harm of veterans and active members with at-risk conditions.
Another bill to advance to the House was SB 303, which creates the Students’ Right to Know Act. The purpose of this bill is to require the Board of Education to provide high school students with specific information regarding costs of colleges and universities and career paths to better prepare them for the workforce.
Six Senate bills entered the amendment stage today and will be up for a vote tomorrow.
The Senate also adopted Resolution 16, recognizing today as the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and International Holocaust Awareness Day.
Senate Resolution 17 was also adopted, recognizing Leadership Berkeley. The Senate held a brief recess to present this resolution and to thank Leadership Berkeley for the efforts made to improve Berkeley County.
The Senate is adjourned until 11:00 AM tomorrow.
The Senate Committee on Natural resources will meet at 1:00 PM in room 208W.
The Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance will meet at 2:00 PM in room 451M.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet at 3:00 PM today in room 208W.
The Senate Finance Committee will meet at 3:00 PM in room 451M.
The Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will meet at 10:00 AM tomorrow in room 451M.
