Three Senate bills on first reading were advanced to second reading on the Senate Calendar. One of these bills, Senate Bill 257, would repeal outdated penitentiary code provisions. Five bills were advanced to third reading and will be up for passage on Monday.
The Senate introduced 116 rule-making bills, as well as received an originating bill from the Education Committee. The originating bill was Senate Bill 459, which would clarify the authority of the School Building Authority. This brings the total number of Senate bills introduced this session to 459.
The Senate also introduced Senate Resolution 8, which would express support for West Virginia University Institute of Technology.
The following committees will meet Monday, January 28:
Natural Resources – 1:00 p.m. – 208W
Finance Subcommittee A – 3:00 p.m. – 451M
Judiciary – 3:00 p.m. – 208W
The Senate will reconvene at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 28.
