Senators from the majority party motioned a call for a committee of the whole to review the comprehensive education reform bill.
Sen. Roman Prezioso, D-Marion, questioned the body following a call for the entire Senate body to review Senate Bill 451, a bill which would create comprehensive education reform.
Prezioso raised concern over Senators seeking to quickly advance the multipurpose bill.
Sen. Ryan Weld, R-Brooke, further explained that the idea behind the motion was to give Senators who are unaffiliated with the Senate Education and Finance Committees an opportunity to ask questions surrounding the bill.
Further Democrats rose in opposition to the motion, yet following a call for the yays and nays, the motion passed.
Members also passed Senate Bills 55, 101, 124, 241, 268 and 269.
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Senate Bill 124 would create a felony offense for actions of cruelty to animals which cause serious injury or death of animal.
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Senate Bill 241 would permit county court clerks to scan certain documents in electronic form.
Senate Bill 440 through 450 were also introduced to the Senate.
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Senate Bill 441 relates to higher education campus police officers.
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Senate Bill 445 would increase salaries of WV State Police, public school teachers, and school service personnel.
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Senate Bill 450 would exempt recipients of the Purple Heart medal from paying vehicle registration fees.
The following committees will be meeting today:
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The Senate Committee on Natural Resources will meet at 1:45 pm in 208W.
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The Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance will meet at 2:15 in 451M.
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The Senate Finance Committee will meet at 3 p.m. in room 451M.
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The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet at 3p.m. in room 208W.
The following committees will be meeting tomorrow:
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The Senate Military Committee will meet at 10 a.m. in 208W.
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The Senate Roads and Transportation Committee will meet at 10 a.m. in 451M.
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The Senate Education Committee will meet at 2 p.m. in 451M.
