As of 4 p.m., Wednesday February 15, 2012, the 36th day of the 80th Legislatures 2nd Regular Session, 1243 bills have been introduced in the House. Of those, 37 have passed the House and will move on to the Senate for further consideration. Bills passed by the Senate this week include:
House Bill 3177 would permit an owner who sells real property pursuant to a deed of trust to terminate a preexisting tenancy. The bill also establishes the notice requirements.
House Bill 4104 would allow professional licensing boards to exempt licensees who have been continuously licensed for 20 years or more from continuing education requirements.
House Bill 4111 would authorize state boards of examinations and registration to apply for an injunction. The bill makes it clear all the boards in the bill have the authority to apply.
House Bill 4127 would declare August 7 as a special memorial day to be known as Purple Heart Recognition Day.
House Bill 4206 would authorize the Commissioner of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Construction and Reconstruction of State Roads.
House Bill 4271 would require electronic submission of reports relating to the business and operations of licensed mortgage lenders, brokers and servicers as established through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and to release the Commissioner of Banking from the duty to publish an aggregate analysis of the information contained in said reports annually.
House Bill 4327 would require each birthing facility licensed by the Department of Health and Human Resources to perform a pulse oximetry screening for congenital birth defects on every newborn in its care. The test would have to be done within a minimum of 24 hours of birth.
House Bill 4345 would prohibit the unauthorized sale of railroad scrap metal. The bill specifies only authorized individuals, officers, agents or employees of railroad companies may sell or dispose of the scrap metal and must obtain a bill of sale.
House Bill 4356 would create a misdemeanor offense for child neglect resulting in a substantial risk of bodily injury to the child.
House Bill 4390 would create the Uniform Power of Attorney Act and to repeal the Uniform Durable Power of Attorney Act and a portion of a statute in conflict with the Act.
House Bill 4422 would update the crane operator certification process to meet federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) standards. The bill redefines the term “crane” and expands the type of equipment for which certification is required.
