Today the Senate met to introduce bills and refer bills to committees. The body introduced Senate Bills 358 through 373.

Senator Snyder spoke about Senate Bill 368, a bill that would repeal an article of West Virginia law. The law, which requires retailers to charge 7 percent over what they pay for a product wholesale, became law in 1939. Senator Snyder specifically spoke about how this law affects gas prices because of lawsuits 25 years ago. 

This bill would repeal the article that allows unfair trade practices.  

The following committees will meet today:

• The Judiciary Committee will meet at 3 p.m. in room 208W 
• The Education Committee will meet at 2 p.m. in room 451M
• The Finance Committee will meet at 3 p.m. in room 451M 
• The Healh and Human Resources Committee will meet at 1 p.m. in room 451M 

The following committees will meet tomorrow:

• The joint Committee on Water Resources will meet at 9 a.m. in room 208W

The Senate is adjourned until tomorrow at 10 a.m. 

The Senate met today and introduced 7 bills, adopted a resolution and referred bills to their respective committees. 

One of the bills introduced today, Senate Bill 355, would amend the Water Resources Protection and Management Act.

The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 6 which recognized Crime Victims Day at the Legislature.

Of all the bills that were referred to committees today, Senate Bills 26, 96, 259 and 270 were referred to the Economic Development Committee. After those bills pass through the Economic Development Committee, they’ll be referred to the Judiciary Committee. 

The following committees will meet today:

• The Committee on Natural Resources will meet at 2 p.m. in room 451M
• The Committee on Finance will meet at 3 p.m. in room 451M

The following committees will meet tomorrow:

• The Committee on Finance will meet at 9:30 a.m. in room 451M

The Senate is adjourned until tomorrow at 11 a.m. 

The Senate convened today to introduce 13 bills and refer them to their respective committees.

One of the bills introduced was Senate Bill 338 which relates to the Tourism Development Act. Also introduced was Senate Bill 339, which would add tramadol and related salts and isomers to Schedule IV controlled substances.

The Senate has adjourned until tomorrow at 11 a.m.  

The following committee meetings will be held today: 

Health and Human Resources at 1 p.m. in 451M

Education at 2 p.m. in 451M

Judiciary at 3 p.m. in 208W

Finance at 3 p.m. in 451M 

The Senate met today to introduce two bills and referred the bills to their respective committees. 

The Senate introduced SB 336 and SB 337. Senate Bill 336 would allow the possession of opioid antagonist by certain public safety personnel. Opioid antagonist are commonly used for the maintenance for former opioid addicts. Senate Bill 337 would authorize DOH to increase gross weight limitations on certain Brooke County roads. 

The Senate is adjourned until Tuesday at 11 a.m.

The following committees will meet tomorrow: 

Transportation and Infrastructure at 10 a.m. in 208W

Military Committee at 10 a.m. in the President’s Conference Room 

On Friday, due to cirmcumstances surrounding a chemical leak which contaminted the water for people in nine counties serviced by West Virginia American Water complany, the House and Senate each held very brief floor sessions with limited members and staff. 

The House gaveled in briefly to determine the absence of a quorum.

The Senate also briefly met and introduced several bills and resolutions from the Bulletin Board for January 10th.

The House of Delegates and Senate both adjourned until Monday, January 13th, 2014 at 1 p.m.

The Senate met today to introduce seven bills and pass two resolutions, one joint resolution and one concurrent resolution.

One of the bills introduced today, Senate Bill 309, would redefine “eligible institutions” to receive PROMISE scholarship funds.

The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 3, which honored Harley Orrin Staggers Sr. From Mineral County. Senator Bob Williams spoke of his character, his past careers and his past achievements.

Additionally, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 4 celebrating the first ever Monongalia County Day.

The Senate will adjourn until tomorrow at 10 a.m.

The following committees will meet today:

Senate Education Committee at 2 p.m. in 451M.

Senate Judiciary Committee at 2 p.m. in 208M.

Senate Finance Committee at 3 p.m. in 451M.