The Senate began its workday with music from students from War, W.Va., in honor of McDowell County Day. The Senate introduced 19 bills that addressed a variety of topics, such as the presence of unhealthy
snacks in schools and the modification of laws concerning concealed handguns licenses and fees.
Senate Bill 222 would permit only healthy beverages and snacks in West Virginia schools.
Three bills were introduced today by request of the governor. One such bill,
Senate Bill 225, would establish supplementary salary schedules for certain teachers.
Another piece of legislation introduced on behalf of the governor concerns the recruitment of teachers.
Senate Bill 223 would establish recruitment bonuses for certain teachers.
The following committees will meet today:
Pensions – 2:00 p.m. – 451M
Finance Subcommittee A – 3:00 p.m. – 451M
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Finance Subcommittee B – 9:30 a.m. – 451M
Judiciary – 10:00a.m. – 208W
The Senate will reconvene at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 17.
