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Senate conducts first readings of multiple bills, refers measures to committees and adjourns until Jan. 16
Summary
The Senate opened with a devotional, conducted first readings of several Senate and House bills — including measures on law-enforcement governance, voyeurism, transit, speed-assistance devices and motor-vehicle inspections — referred each to the appropriate committees, announced committee meetings and approved a motion to adjourn until Jan. 16, 2026.
The Senate opened its session with a devotional and then proceeded to the first reading and referral of a package of bills before adjourning until 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
Sen. Harrison and Sen. Hashim introduced S.255, "an act relating to establishing a pilot law enforcement governance council in Windham County," which received its first reading and was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. A chamber reader recited the bill title as part of the formal first reading.
Sen. Hashim introduced S.256, "an act relating to voyeurism and disclosure of explicit images without consent," and the measure was referred to the Committee on Judiciary after the first reading. Sen. Harrison brought…
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