Members of the House began their session on a high note today. The House Chambers were filled with the sounds of bluegrass and melodic voices on Friday.
First, to represent West Virginia bluegrass traditions, members of the LC Blue, a bluegrass band from Lewis County High School, performed two traditional bluegrass numbers. Following their performance, the Choir from Winfield High School sang two selections, including “These West Virginia Hills.” Winfield High School was also presented with a formal citation to congratulate them on being a West Virginia “exemplary school.”
Five bills were passed today, bringing the total number of bills passed by the House to 55. Of those bills passed, House Bill 3083 would permit persons age 16 to donate blood with parental consent.
Eight bills were advanced to third reading, which will be on the calendar for Monday’s session. Of the bills advanced, House Bill 2836 , which is by request of the governor, deals with school innovation zones. This bill would establish zones of educational innovation that would enable faculty members to collaboratively create and implement initiatives that would have our schools meeting the needs of the 21st century.
The following committees will meet Monday:
Judiciary (Subcommittee A) – 8:30 a.m. – 410M
Finance (Subcommittee C) – 9:30 a.m. – 460M
Finance – 1:30 p.m. – 460M
The House will reconvene Monday at 11:00 a.m.
