House passes broad package of bills on Feb. 2, sending multiple measures to the Senate

The House considered and passed multiple bills on Feb. 2, 2024, completing third-reading action on a range of measures. Highlights and outcomes recorded on the floor include:

- HB72 (state boards and commissions amendments, second substitute) — passed 69–0; adds 'sunset with review' language and coordinates with other proposed boards-and-commissions legislation.

- HB75 (paid leave modifications) — passed 68–0; clarifies agency leave categories and allows incremental use of parental leave.

- HB154 (bicycle amendments) — passed 69–0; removes the statutory requirement that bicyclists keep one hand on the handlebars and clarifies control requirement.

- HB184 (vehicle owner registration requirements for OHVs) — passed 68–0; allows motorists to present digital proof of registration (photo or agency-approved app) where signal is poor.

- HB210 (disabled veteran parking amendments, first substitute) — passed 71–0; creates a non-expiring placard for permanently disabled veterans and encourages veteran-designated parking at state facilities.

- HB224/others (snowplow and license-plate related bills) — HB292 (snowplow amendments) passed 67–0; HB186 (license plate requirements) passed 58–8 (see separate article on HB186).

- HB251 (post-retirement reemployment restriction amendments) — passed 70–0; sponsor described the bill as cost-neutral with safeguards (waiting periods and bona-fide termination) and annual URS review.

Most measures were presented by their sponsors with limited floor debate; where members raised questions, sponsors answered on scope, fiscal notes and stakeholder intent. Passed bills will be transmitted to the Senate for further consideration.