The halls of the Capitol were lined with blue and gold, in celebration of West Virginia University and WVU Extension Day in the Legislature. Many of the schools at WVU had booths set up, including the School of Pharmacy, the School of Nursing and the College of Law. Head football coach Bill Stewart also traveled to Charleston today and the WVU Mountaineer, Brady Campbell, received a warm welcome as he was introduced in the House.
House Bill 4385, which would revise certain powers and duties of the Legislative Auditor and House Bill 4411, which would exempt land-based finfish aquaculture facilities from certain sludge management requirements were passed in the House and will go on to the Senate for its consideration.
There were five bills on second reading and 11 on third reading. Committee Substitute for House Bill 4148 would authorize that net settlement proceeds held for a minor may be invested in a Smart 529 plan.
The following committees will meet today:
Finance – 1:00 p.m. – 460M
Judiciary Subcommittee B – 1:00 p.m. – 410M
Judiciary Subcommittee C – 1:00 p.m. – 252M
Education – 2:00 p.m. – 434M
Judiciary – 2:00 p.m. – 410M
Government Organization – 2:30 p.m. – 215E
Seniors Issues – 4:00 p.m. – 215E
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security – 9:00 a.m. – 460M
Banking and Insurance – 10:00 a.m. – 215E
Roads and Transportation – 2:00 p.m. – 215E
Political Subdivisions – 3:00 p.m. – 215E
Health and Human Resources – 4:00 p.m. – 215E
The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.
