HB 4676:  Provides educational requirements for children placed in foster care, requires a report to the legislature and internal department review.

Sponsors: Rep. Young (D)
Passages: 102-4 with Immediate Effect *PREVIOUS BILL

Why I voted YES:  Foster kids deserve the same educational opportunities as all other students.

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SB 721:  Extends the sunset by which a claimant can file a claim against a marketable record of title to September 29, 2025.

Sponsor:  Sen. Moss (D)               

Passage:  106-0 with Immediate Effect

Why I voted YES: The changes made were not intended to punish property owners and going through the process to gather and file the proper information can be expensive, technical, and drawn out.

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HB 4603:  Allows “design-builders” to perform school building construction and design.

Sponsor:  Rep. Liberati (D)                          

Passage:  95-11 with Immediate Effect

Why I voted YES: Allowing more entities to bid on school construction projects would create competition and potentially lower costs for local communities.

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HB 5203:  Allows retirants to be employed by a county sheriff’s office without forfeiting retirement benefits.

Sponsor:  Rep. Breen (D)                              

Passage:  94-12 with Immediate Effect

Why I voted YES: This change may incentivize retirees to return to work during a time of escalating staffing shortages.