The Senate passed four bills Tuesday during the late morning floor session.
Senate Bill 128 would remove the option for courts to order services at a higher rate than Medicaid.
Senate Bill 595, which would create the Mountain Bike Responsibility Act, aims to establish clear responsibilities and liabilities for trail system operators, mountain bicyclists, and passengers on aerial passenger tramways. The legislation would also mandate insurance for operators and allow waivers for minors.
Senate Bill 721 would authorize the use of unmanned aerial vehicles to track certain mortally wounded wild animals.
Senate Bill 800 relates to insurance holding company systems ans would require insurers to file group capital calculations and liquidity stress test results with the lead state insurance commissioner. The legislation also mandates compliance with NAIC frameworks.
These bills now head to the House of Delegates for consideration.
UPDATE:
The Senate reconvened at 4:45 pm to receive House messages and committee reports. The body read 12 additional bills a first time.
The Senate is adjourned until tomorrow, March 26, at 11 a.m.
Morning Meetings for March 26:
Natural Resources at 9:30 a.m. in 208W
