The Senate passed a bill on Thursday that would exempt certain sensitive documents from public release.
Senate Bill 103 exempts certain military and National Guard documents from public release. Any classified information would be exempt to protect state and national security. Specific intelligence information, and deployment plans to respond to certain threats would also be exempt under the bill.
The legislation now heads to the House of Delegates for consideration.
Also on Thursday, Ralph Coleman was elected as Senate Doorkeeper, replacing Jeff Branham, who resigned the position earlier in the session.
Senate Bills 614-626 were introduced during the floor session.
The Senate is adjourned until tomorrow, Feb. 28, at 10 a.m.
Afternoon Meetings:
Health at 1 p.m. in 451M
Finance at 3 p.m. in 451M
Judiciary at 3 p.m. in 208W
