The Senate reconvened this morning, introducing seven bills and advancing four bills to third reading. Bills introduced included Senate Bill 515 which would prohibit certain firearm purchases. Senate Bill 516 would create public shooting ranges permits. Also introduced today was Senate Bill 518 would create the Governor’s Commission to Seize Future of Energy for America.

Highlighting the Session was the advancement of four bills to third reading. Senate Bill 380, Senate Bill 405, Senate Bill 420 and Senate Bill 499 will be up for vote tomorrow. Additionally, Senate Bill 350 was advanced to second reading. If passed, this bill would re-categorize recycled energy as renewable energy resource.

The following committees will meet today:

Education-2 p.m. 451M
Banking-2 p.m. 208W
Judiciary-3 p.m. 208W
Finance-3 p.m. 451M

The following committees will meet tomorrow:

Energy-10 a.m. 208W
Government Organization-2 p.m. 208W

The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.

The Senate reconvened this morning at 11 a.m. Members introduced 11 bills and adopted nine resolutions. Highlighting the Session was the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 381. This bill regulates the ability of Division of Banking employees to obtain certain loans.

One bill was presented for second reading and will be scheduled for a vote tomorrow. Senate Bill 405 would authorize Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to promulgate legislative rule relating to oil and gas wells and other wells.

Additionally, three bills were presented for first reading. Senate Bill 380 would expand animal fighting prohibitions. Senate Bill 420 would deny certain retired troopers from carrying handguns and Senate Bill 499 seeks to change the names of certain community and technical colleges.

Members also adopted Senate Resolution 19 which congratulates Erica Jade Goldsmith on being named Miss West Virginia for 2010.

The following committees will meet today:

Natural Resources-1 p.m. 208W
Pensions-2 p.m. 451M
Judiciary-2:30 p.m. 208W
Finance-3 p.m. 451M

The following committees will meet tomorrow:

Economic Development-9 a.m. 451M
Government Organization-10 a.m. 208W
Transportation-10 a.m. 451M
Banking-2 p.m. 208W

The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.

Members of the Senate reconvened this morning at 11 a.m. Highlighting the Session was the advancement of Senate Bill 381 to third reading and a possible vote next week. If passed, the bill would regulate the ability of Division of Banking employees to obtain certain loans.

During the Session members introduced 19 bills, presented seven resolutions and one resolution was adopted.
Bills introduced included Senate Bill 484 which would limit landowners’ civil liability for certain hunting injuries. Also, Senate Bill 495 would require magistrates possess bachelor’s or associate degree.

Additionally, Senate Bill 405 was presented for first reading. If passed, this bill would authorize DEP to promulgate legislative rule relating to oil and gas wells and other wells.

Members adopted Senate Resolution 16 which recognizes the contributions of the WV Women Ordinance Workers.

The following committees will meet on Monday:

Pensions-2 p.m. 208W
Judiciary-3 p.m. 208W

The Senate will reconvene on Monday at 11 a.m.

The Senate reconvened this morning introducing 16 bills, adopting 6 resolutions and presenting one bill for first reading.

Bills introduced today included, Senate Bill 473 which would authorize conservation officers to conduct boat safety checks. Senate Bill 476 which would create the West Virginia Innovation and Development Act. Also introduced today, was Senate Bill 468 which would permit certain retirees employment without an annuity payment decrease.

Senate Bill 381 was presented for first reading. If passed, this bill would regulate the ability of the Division of Banking employees to obtain certain loans.

Members of the Senate also adopted 6 resolutions including Senate Resolution 15 designating today as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Members presented the resolution to numerous law enforcement officials from around the state. Also presented with the resolution were the wife and parents of the late Jerry Jones. A Charleston Police Officer, Jones only 27, was tragically killed in the line of duty last fall.

The following committees will meet today:

Health & Human Resources-1 p.m. 451M
Education-2 p.m. 451M
Judiciary-3 p.m. 208W
Finance-3 p.m. 451M

The following committees will meet tomorrow:

Economic Development-9 a.m. 208W
Military-10 a.m. 208W

The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.

The Senate met briefly to continue with the introduction of bills. Thirteen bills were introduced, including Senate Bill 455, which would require that people arrested for felonies submit DNA samples, and Senate Bill 459, which would require Senate confirmation of certain board and commission appointees. The Senate heard reports in regards to previously introduced bills now in committees for consideration.

Two resolutions were also adopted, including Senate Resolution 13, which declared February 3, 2010 as “Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Day” and Senate Resolution 14, which designated February 3, 2010 as “Social Work Day.”

The following committees will meet today:

The Senate will reconvene 11 a.m. tomorrow.