On Wednesday morning, the Senate passed five bills, including one that implements the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council. The Senate also introduced Senate Bills 909-922 and adopted Senate Resolution 33 regarding West Virginia Arts Day.
Senate Bill 604, would extend the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date, allowing the group to remain active beyond its original expiration.
The council advises the state on policies, programs, and resources for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and their families. The council would bring coordination, expertise, and accountability in how West Virginia responds to those with Alzheimer’s and other Dementias by bringing together advocates, health professionals, caregivers, and state agencies to advise on how to handle those directly and indirectly impacted by the disease.
The Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council would be able to continue implementing the State Alzheimer’s Plan and supporting initiatives in the state of West Virginia.
“I have seen the effect of this disease on the lives of many people I know; none were as close to me as my Wife’s Grandfather,” Senator Robbie Morris (R – Randolph, 11) stated. He expressed his personal experience being impacted by the disease when a close family member, who was a beloved grandfather, father, friend, hard-working coal miner, and more, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
Following the discussion, the bill passed the full Senate and was reported to the House of Delegates for consideration.
Afternoon Meetings:
Natural Resources at 12:30 p.m. in Room 208W
Health and Human Resources at 1 p.m. in Room 451M
School Choice at 1:30 p.m. in Room 208W
Banking and Insurance at 2:30 p.m. in Room 451M
Agriculture at 2:30 p.m. in Room 208W
Judiciary at 3 p.m. in Room 208W
Morning Meetings for Feb. 12:
Government Organization at 9:30 a.m. in Room 208W
Education at 9:30 a.m. in Room 451M
The Senate is adjourned until Thursday, Feb. 12, at 11 a.m.
