The Senate convened today at 11 a.m.
The body passed nine bills to the House for further consideration. One bill was Senate Bill 267, which raises the wages of certain state employees by one percent. Teachers will recieve a one percent raise for the next five years. the bill passed unanimously with many senators remarking that they support the bill but would have liked to increase the percentage raised.
S. B. 10, S. B. 258, S. B. 268, S. B. 345, S. B. 350, and S. B. 386, were all passed unanimously to the House.
S. B. 324, removing restrictions where certain traditional lottery games may be played was passed 28-5 with one member absent or not voting.
S. B. 357, relating generally to limited video lottery was passed 27-6 with one member absent or not voting.
S.B. 393 and S.B. 430 were laid over one day on third reading.
Bills on Second Reading:
- S. B. 244
- S. B. 322
- S. B. 343
- S. B. 364
- S. B. 400
- H. B. 4020 was amended on the floor and will be read for a third time.
Bills on First Reading:
The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 25, designating February 2, 2018, as Dental Hygienists Day.
The Senate is adjourned until Monday at 11 a.m.
Committees meeting today:
Judiciary at 2 p.m. 208W
Committees meeting Monday:
Sub Committee for S.B. 375 at 9 a.m. 451M
