The Senate met at 11:00 AM to introduce Senate Bills 151-245 and refer them to the appropriate committees.
The bills introduced included Senate Bill 161. The purpose of the bill is to improve the repair and maintenance of state highways and roads. This bill will initiate the Enhanced Road Repair and Maintenance Program, as well as the Special Road Repair Fund. It has been referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Also among the bills introduced is Senate Bill 211, which will discuss unlawful discrimination covered by the Fair Housing Act and the Human Rights Act. This bill will prohibit discrimination in employment and public accommodation places towards people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. This bill has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Additionally, Senate Bill 230 has been introduced, which discusses suicide prevention in schools. The bill would require the State Board of Education to provide all professional educators, including administration and staff in contact with students, with instruction on recognizing warning signs and resources for student suicide prevention. This bill has been referred to the new Select Committee on Children and Families.
The Senate is now in recess until 11:00 AM tomorrow.
The Senate Finance Committee will meet at 3:00 PM today in room 451M.
