Moriarty, Hutchison, and Miller 4 Bills Pass the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee advanced 4 pieces of legislation. These bills address public safety, worker protections, and support for emergency services.

S3508 - Establishes penalties for parents or guardians who fail to properly supervise minors involved in public brawls or who incite disorderly conduct.

S2950 - Revises current family leave law to expand employee protections by reducing the employee threshold in the definition of an employer from 30 employees to 15 employees. This change will extend family leave protections to more workers.

S4346 - Permits fire departments to continue using certain Class B firefighting foam for one year after the prohibition takes effect, allowing departments additional time to transition.

S4344 - Prohibits municipal utilities authorities from charging fire districts and fire departments water service fees for fire protection systems in certain circumstances.