Week In Review

Monday, May 17th

• The Senate met briefly to consider legislation, including the following:

-CCR for SB 1405 by Sen. Penny Williams and Rep. Al Lindley would create the 2-1-1 Helpline Act that would be coordinated by the Department of Human Services. The bill and emergency passed 32-8.

Monday, May 10th

• The Senate met briefly to consider legislation, including the following:

-CCR for HB 1694 by Sen. Debbe Leftwich and Rep. Michael Tyler would modify contracting procedures for turnpike concessions. The bill passed 38-0 and the emergency passed 39-0.

Monday, May 3rd

• The Senate met briefly to consider legislation, including the following:

-SB 1136 by Sen. Kenneth Corn and Rep. Glen Bud Smithson would provide for veterans’ preference if an agency implements a reduction in force over those nonveterans who have equal retention points. The bill passed 47-0.

Monday, April 26th

• The Senate convened to recognize Senator Mike Fair for his 16 years in the State Senate. Among the legislation considered were the following:

Monday, April 19th

• The Senate convened to hear legislation from the House of Representatives. April 22nd is the deadline for third reading. Among the legislation considered were the following:

Monday, April 12th

• The Senate continued honoring term-limited senators this week. Monday the Senate honored Senator "Bulldog" Ben Robinson for his 16 years of service. The Senate has continued to focus on floor action. Among the legislation considered were the following: