Three Senate bills quickly passed through the Senate Finance Committee, 3 p.m. Tuesday
Committee Chair, Sen. Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, addressed the committee to state that the previous agenda had been shortened but assured members the committee would proficiently address legislation throughout the remainder of this week.
Following brief explanations from council, Senate Bills 539, 544 and 656 were unanimously voted to be reported to the full Senate with the recommendation that they each pass.
- Senate Bill 539 relates to accrued benefit of retirees in WV State Police Retirement System Plan B
- Senate Bill 544 intends to increase salaries for members of WV State Police over three-year period
- Senate Bill 656 relates to the electronic filing of tax returns
None of the bills contained a second reference.
