Today, second grade students from Saint Agnes Elementary of Charleston led Senators in the Pledge of Allegiance in honor of “Children’s Day” at the Legislature as designated by Senate Resolution 18.
The Senate also honored the Children’s Theater of Charleston with Senate Resolution 16 for its 75 years of work. Another resolution, Senate Resolution 17, honored dozens of teachers who were recently certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Twelve bills were introduced in the Senate today. One bill, Senate Bill 658, would allow for the West Virginia Department of Transportation to create and distribute a “Stop Domestic Violence” license plate.
Three bills on third reading on the Senate Calendar were passed and will now be sent to the House for its approval. Senate Bill 298 would include drug and alcohol abuse by parents or guardians as a form of child abuse.
The following committees will meet today:
Pensions – 1:15 p.m. – 451M
Government Organization – 2:00 p.m. – 208W
Finance – 3:00 p.m. – 208W
Judiciary – 3:00 p.m. – 208W
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Finance – 9:00 a.m. – 451M
Judiciary – 10:00 a.m. – 208W
Education – 2:00 p.m. amd 5:00 p.m. – 451M
The Senate will reconvene at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, February 14.
