Highlights from the Legislature on Wednesday:
— The House tentatively approved a measure that would reduce the age from 17 to 16 for juveniles to donate blood with parental consent. House Bill 1023 faces a third reading before going to the Senate.
— The House gave initial approval to a bill that would allow insurance companies to offer discounts, rebates, reduced copays and other incentives for clients who join wellness programs. House Bill 1012 faces a third reading before going to the Senate.
— The Senate State, Veterans & Military Affairs committee killed a measure (Senate Bill 8) that would have expanded the state’s “Make My Day Better” law to cover businesses. Owners, managers and employees would have been able to shoot an intruder if they believed the intruder was going to commit a crime or was going to use force against them.
New bills:
— Require that U.S. Senate vacancies be filled by a vacancy election instead of appointment by the governor (Senate Bill 152).
— Allow juveniles convicted as adults to get their records expunged (House Bill 1044).
— Require government to publish an intent to seize property under eminent domain and suspend action until people are notified (Senate Bill 145).
— Prohibit drivers from allowing unlicensed drivers from using their vehicles (Senate Bill 146).
— Expand locations for camera radar and increase the maximum penalty to $75 (Senate Bill 143).
— Require public school students to have at least 150 minutes of physical activity a week (Senate Bill 131).
