Here is an overview of activity from  your area’s elected officials on various legislation so far this session.

Rep. Paul Bettencourt

R-Houston • Elected: 2014 [email protected]

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Bettencourt’s Senate Bill 151, which requires voters to give approval to municipalities before one issues a pension bond, was voted out of the Senate 21-10. (April 3)

Rep. John Whitmire

D-Houston • Elected: 1982 [email protected]

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Whitmire’s SB 884, which would require voter approval before the Houston-area Astrodome can be redeveloped with public funds, passed unanimously. (April 3)

Rep. Tom Oliverson

R-Cypress • Elected: 2016 [email protected]

House Bill 14 would create a civil penalty for licensed handgun carriers who carry a handgun on the property of a state hospital. The bill received a favorable vote in committee. (April 3)

Rep. Kevin Roberts

R-Spring • Elected: 2016 [email protected]

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Roberts heard testimony for HB 2 in the House Appropriations Committee. The bill proposes tapping the Economic Stabilization Fund for additional money. (April 3)

Rep. Valoree Swanson

R-Tomball • Elected: 2016 [email protected]

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Swanson co-authored HB 375, which would remove any requirements of training or licenses to be able to carry a gun, which was left pending in committee. (April 3)

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