Today in the House, three bills were sent to third reading for the next floor session and eight bills were advanced to second reading.
The House also stood in honor for friend and fellow lawmaker who passed away last fall. Sam J. Argento served the West Virginia Legislature for six years and was memorialized with the adoption of House Resolution 34.
Among the bills read a second time, a bill that would create the Marcellus Gas and Manufacturing Act was sent to third reading. Senate Bill 465 was advanced with a restricted right to an amendment.
Senate Bill 413 was also read a second time on the floor. This bill would change the title of the Racing Commissioner’s secretary title to executive director.
A bill that would provide for the continuation of the Highway Design-Build Pilot Program was furthered as well. Senate Bill 282 would extended the program until June 2013.
The following committees will meet today:
Education Sub. Committee C regarding Senate Bill 592– 12 p.m.- 434M
Education Sub. Committee B regarding Senate Bill 373– 12:30 p.m.- 434M
Finance– 1 p.m.- 460M
Judiciary– 1:30 p.m.- 410M
Education– 2 p.m.- 434M
Health and Human Resources– 4 p.m.- 215E
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Finance– 9:30 a.m.-460M
The House will stand in brief recess until 5:30 p.m.
In a brief evening session, the House heard numerous committee reports and one bill completed legislation.
House Bill 2708 would remove a 12-month limitation on certain agreements between or among law-enforcement agencies. This bill was sent to the Governor and is now awaiting his signature.
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Judiciary– 8:30 a.m.- 410M
Education– 9 a.m.- 434M
The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.
