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Bill Statistics, April 30th

Apr 30

posted by TexasLRL in Legislation, Bill statistics, 84th Session, Legislative process

As we enter the last month of the 84th Regular Session, we'll be frequently updating our blog with bill statistics. Below are statistics as of today at 2:50 p.m.

Two bills have passed both chambers and have been signed by the Governor. They are:

SB 219: Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.

SB 293: Relating to a clarification of the law governing eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events trust fund.


 

  House Bills (HB) & Joint Resolutions (HJR) Senate Bills (SB) & Joint Resolutions (SJR)
Filed  4,336 2,130
Reported out of committee 1,546 748
Passed by chamber of origin 470 530
Referred to committee in opposite chamber 107 147
Reported out of committee in opposite chamber 11 50
Passed opposite chamber 1 27
Signed by the Governor 0 2

 

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Week in Review, April 30th

Apr 30

posted by TexasLRL in Week in review

In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
  • Examine the cost to taxpayers of low wages. (UC Berkeley Center for Labor Research and Education, April 2015)
  • See how "bikeable" Texas is among the states. (League of American Bicyclists, accessed April 29, 2015)
  • Consider a program that fosters civility in the country's statehouses. (Stateline, April 28, 2015)
  • Explore the federal workplace leave and scheduling policies for childbirth, adoption, and foster care. (United States Office of Personnel Management, April 2015)
  • Read about drought woes in California and other states. (Stateline, April 16, 2015)
 

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