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Senate gives first readings to S 18–S 23, refers measures to committees and adjourns
Summary
The Senate read six bills for the first time—S 18 through S 23—referred each to the committee with jurisdiction, noted three gubernatorial appointments for committee referral and scheduled a joint briefing; the body then voted to adjourn until 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23.
The Senate read six bills for the first time—S 18 through S 23—and referred each measure to the committee with jurisdiction during the floor session, then voted to adjourn until 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, according to the floor record.
The items moved by first reading included measures on licensure of freestanding birth centers, expanding the scope of hate-motivated crimes, raising the monetary threshold for certificates of need, a "cell-phone-free schools" proposal, prohibiting discharge of firearms within 500 feet of childcare facilities and schools, and rules related to the use of synthetic media in elections. Each bill was assigned to the committee that the presiding officer named after its first reading.
Why it matters: first readings and committee referrals are the procedural step that sends bills to committees for hearings,…
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