HB 3742 Permits legislators and staff to carry a firearm

Provides that members of the Legislative Assembly and legislative branch employees who have a valid concealed handgun license have an affirmative defense to a charge of possessing a firearm within the Capitol, and may not be arrested or charged for the offense while in possession of the license. Is security in the capitol lacking? Do they want to save taxpayers…

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SB 223 Forced recognition of Peter Courtney

Directs ODE to design and give plaques to schools that have benefited from Senator Peter Courtney’s support of funding seismic safety for schools. Directs the Department of Education to design and distribute memorial plaques to schools in honor of Senator Peter Courtney’s contributions in supporting seismic rehabilitation funding. Directs recipients to display plaques at the front entrance. Where are the…

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HB 2727 Prohibits former legislators from lobbying for pay for one year

The Act does not allow former legislators to be hired by certain groups to support policies. The Act applies to former legislators for one year after they leave office. Expands restrictions on post-legislative service activities to prohibit receiving money or other consideration for advocacy on behalf of a public or private entity for changes in policy or funding for public…

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SB 1566 Increases legislator’s salary

VOTE:NO
Died in committee