Capitol Update is daily review of state government during the Legislative Session. Today’s topics include:

  • The Senate Rules Committee approved the parental rights bill, but confusion over Senate procedures delayed a vote on the bill requiring a moment of silence every day in schools.
  • The House Judiciary Committee approved an alimony reform bill, sending it to the full House.
  • The House and Senate plan to take action Wednesday on the Piney Point phosphate reservoir breach, the Senate expected to add $200 million to the appropriations bill on the floor.