Here’s a quick rundown on bills and issues scheduled to be considered when the Senate and House return to session on October 17.

In the Senate, the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee is having a hearing on alternative uses for manure and the Local Government Committee has a hearing on changing approval requirements for planned residential developments (House Bill 102) and providing local taxing options for preserving open space (House Bill 183).

The House Committee schedule includes the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee informational meeting on energy policy and the Health and Human Services Committee is meeting to considerer legislation on fluoridation of public water supplies (House Bill 1588).

10/14/2005