Here’s a quick rundown of the bills which passed during this special session and are now awaiting the Governor’s signature or veto:
House Bill 1: Is the solvency bill which would keep state spending mostly flat for the next year.
House Bill 5: Would establish a civil rights commission.
House Bill 6: Waives some tax penalties during the pandemic and allows for increased temporary state payments to cities and counties.
Senate Bill 3: Establishes a low-interest loan program for small businesses and local governments.
Senate Bill 4: Makes temporary changes for the 2020 general election and allows independent voters to change their party affiliation at polling sites.
Senate Bill 5: Is a savings bill which cancels stalled capital outlay and road projects.
Senate Bill 8: Requires law enforcement officers to wear cameras.