Friday, April 19, 2024
Friday, April 19, 2024

Workers’ Compensation Bill Completes Legislation, Recess Until 7:20 PM

Following recess, the Senate met and completed action on nine bills after concurring in House amendments. House Bill 2011 completed legislation, relating to disbursements from the Workers’ Compensation Fund where an injury is self inflicted or intentionally caused by the employer. 

The Senate refused to concur with the House on Senate Bill 286, relating to the exemptions compulsory immunizations of students. The body requested the House recede.  

The Senate refused to recede on four bills, and requested a conference. House Bill 2664 was one of the bills to be appointed a conference committee, creating “Andrea and Willy’s Law.” The Bill would increase penalities for driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or drugs. 

The Senate is in recess until 7:20 p.m. 

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