SENATE FLOOR ACTION

Wednesday

April 8, 2015

The Senate suspended the regular order, read second time and passed to engrossment:

Relating to the investigation and prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud or the imposition of the motor fuels tax.

1 Floor Amendment

The Senate adopted the following resolutions:

Recognizing April 8, 2015, as Live Oak County Historical Commission Day.

Recognizing April 8, 2015, as Texas Retired Teachers Association Day.

Recognizing April 8, 2015, as Texas Home School Day.

Suspending Senate Rule 2.02 to grant floor privileges to the former lieutenant governors, former senate members, and the former secretary of the senate during the Former Members Day recognition ceremony.

Committee referral on the following:

Proposing a constitutional amendment to make a one-time transfer of money from the economic stabilization fund to the trust fund of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

Finance

Designating Abilene as the official Storybook Capital of Texas.

Administration

Relating to the date for publication of the factors considered for admission to a new graduate and professional program.

Higher Education

Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.

Finance