The State Senate, under the new leadership of President Randy Smith (R-Preston), convened just after Noon today to begin the work of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session.
The body began by hearing a short address by State Supreme Court Justice Charles S. Trump, IV, regarding President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and his impact on our country and state.
Following those remarks, the Senate received the resignation of Sergeant-at-Arms David Lavender and unanimously electing Stephen Walker of Kanawha County to the same position.
The body adopted Senate Resolution 3, which creates the Select Committee on Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health for the 87th Legislature.
Finally, the Senate introduced bills 1-299 on day one. Those bills were referred to the appropriate committees for consideration.
The Select Committee on Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health held its first meeting at 1 p.m. in 451M.
UPDATE:
Following the Governor’s State of the State Address Wednesday evening, the Senate convened briefly to introduce the Budget Bill. The legislation has been referred to the Finance Committee.
The Senate is adjourned until tomorrow, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m.
Meetings for Feb. 13, 2025:
Finance at 9:30 a.m. in 451M
Judiciary at 3 p.m. in 208W
