The meeting covered several significant bills, including SB2142, which relates to the identification and reporting of foreign-related transactions by the attorney general. Senator Parker presented this bill, which was adopted and recommended for printing. The committee also favorably reported SCR44, allowing Aransas County to sue the Regional Pool Alliance related to Hurricane Harvey losses. Additionally, SB1624, concerning guardianships and emergency detention for individuals with mental illness, was discussed and reported favorably. Finally, SB252 addressed the licensing of veterans as police officers, with provisions facilitated through a committee substitute.
Granting Aransas County permission to sue Regional Pool Alliance and waiving Regional Pool Alliance's governmental immunity with respect to claims by Aransas County for and in connection with covered losses sustained from Hurricane Harvey.
Relating to requiring the attorney general to establish a process to identify and report certain foreign-related transactions in this state to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.