The West Virginia Senate convened a one-day organizational session for 85th Senate today at Noon.
Sen. Donna Boley (R – Pleasants, 03) presided over the beginning of the organizational session as the Senate’s longest continually serving member.
Following the presentation of certified election results by Secretary of State Mac Warner, and the swearing in of newly elected senators by Chief Justice Evan H. Jenkins, members of the Senate nominated and elected Sen. Craig Blair (R – Berkeley, 15) by acclamation to serve as President of the Senate.
Following the election of the President, Lee Cassis was reelected Senate Clerk, Joseph Freedman was reelected Senate Sergeant-at-Arms and Jeffrey Branham was reelected Doorkeeper. All were unanimously approved.
The Senate also adopted several resolutions relating to the Senate Rules and other organizational matters. There were no rule changes from the 84th Senate.
The Senate is adjourned until members reconvene Feb. 10, 2021, at Noon for the start of the First Regular Session of the 85th Legislature.