The purpose is to provide an overview for both new legislators and those who are returning. He said the first contracts for system enhancement projects are expected to be let at Parsons within a few months. Sherrer opposed venture capital legislation last legislative session, which effectively resulted in its defeat. Economic crime - the House Judiciary Committee held hearings on three measures having to do with economic crime. The parents of minors who shoplift would be held partly responsible and liable for their children's actions.
Punishment is set up for crimes related to altering UPCs on merchandise and sales tax receipts.
The Senate Commerce Committee introduced a bill that recognizes Professional Employer Organizations in law. PEOs contract to provide human resources for companies, i.e., payroll, workers compensation, etc. Senate Tax Committee considers SB 69, a bill that reauthorizes the 20 mill statewide school levy. House Business, Commerce, and Labor Committee will hear HB 2087 on Tuesday. It restricts the release of medical data on workers compensation cases.