The House of Delegates convened at 1 p.m. today to adopt House Resolution 8 in memorialize the life of the Honorable Ruth Stafford Goldsmith.
Goldsmith served as a delegate representing Kanawha County in 1980 and 1990 and served on South Charleston City Council. She spent much of her time as a community advocate and a public servant.
The House introduced seven new bills as well. House Bill 4388 would prohibit legislators from certain political fundraising activities for specified times before, during and after the Legislature is in session. House Bill 4390 relates to developing education standards and privacy for student’s and teacher’s information.
House Bills 4147, 4186, 4287, and 4332 had their second readings. House Bills 4196, 4236 and 4284 and Senate Bill 341 had their first readings.
Today was also recognized as Randolph County Day and Humane Society Day, with citations given for each.
The following committees will meet today:
- House Judiciary 30 minutes after adjournment
- House Finance at 2 p.m. in 460M
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
- House Finance at 9:30 a.m. in 460M
The House is adjourned until 11 a.m. tomorrow.
