(April 2, 2024) – As the House and Senate Conference Committees continue to meet, there are several bills that have received motions to concur on changes made in the second chamber that will send those bills to the governor's desk. Among those seeing motions to concur, includes:

House Bill 2690 establishes the state 911 Board; abolishes the 911 Coordinating Council; transfers the powers, duties and functions of the 911 Coordinating Council to the state 911 Board; authorizes the board to appoint an executive director and other employees to carry out the powers, duties and functions of the board; abolishes the 911 Operations Fund, the 911 state Grant Fund and the 911 State Fund and establishes the state 911 Operations Fund. The motion to concur with the Senate's changes passed the House on a vote of 114-5.

Senate Substitute for House Bill 2436 relates to unlawful coercion to obtain an abortion, provides penalties therefor; and enhances penalties for offenses committed with intent. The motion to concur with the Senate's changes passed on a vote of 82-37.