The West Virginia Senate convened a one-day organizational session for the 87th Senate today at Noon.
Senator Donna Boley (R – Pleasants, 03) presided over the beginning of the 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 Supreme Court Justice Tim Armstead, members of the Senate nominated and elected Senator Randy Smith (R – Tucker, 14) by acclamation to serve as President of the Senate.
After the election of Smith as President, Lee Cassis was reelected Senate Clerk, David Lavender was reelected 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.
The body recessed around 1:30 p.m. to join the House of Delegates for a farewell address by Governor Jim Justice in the House Chamber.
The Senate is currently adjourned until members reconvene Feb. 12, 2025, at Noon for the start of the First Regular Session of the 87th Legislature.
