The House reconvened for an early morning session to read bills on third reading and complete unfinished business from Thursday’s calendar.
A total of seven bills completed legislative action this morning and now await the governor’s approval, including Senate Bill 338, which would create an additional judge in the 17th judicial circuit court in Monongalia County.
Among the 16 bills passed in the House and sent to the Senate, Senate Bill 239 would authorize counties with a population exceeding 150,000 and a Class I municipality to approve metro government by a majority vote. Senate Bill 335 would authorize the Division of Culture and History Commissioner to distribute funds for the support and development of state and local fairs and festivals.
The following committees will meet today:
Stimulus Utilization – After the Morning Floor Session – 460M
Pensions & Retirement – After the Morning Floor Session – 215E
Education – After the Morning Floor Session – 434
The House is in recess until 5:00 p.m.
