The Finance Committee reported seven bills to the Senate with four taken up for immediate consideration. These bills included Senate Bill 88, Senate Bill 235, Senate Bill 702, Senate Bill 786. Two bills, Senate Bill 659 and Senate Bill 696, were reported from the Finance Committee on second reading. The Judiciary Committee reported three bills with all three being taken up for immediate consideration and read a first time. These bills included Senate Bill 286, Senate Bill 501 and Senate Bill 781.
The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 21, honoring Brian William Linn who was a former member of the United States Army, former West Virginia State Trooper and dedicated public servant. In addition, Senate Resolution 22 and Senate Resolution 23 were adopted and recognize February 25, 2008 as Corrections Day and Law Enforcement Appreciation day, respectively.
Of the 36 bills listed on the Senate Calendar, Senate Bill 239 and Senate Bill 779 were moved to the Rules Calendar while Senate Bill 507 and Senate Bill 772 were laid over until tomorrow. The other 32 bills on third reading were passed and sent to the House for consideration. Senate Bill 456 would gradually phase out the business franchise tax by January 1, 2013.
The following committees will meet today:
Government Organization – 2:00 p.m. – 208W
Finance – 3:00 p.m. – 451M
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Transportation and Infrastructure – 10:00 a.m. – 451M
The scheduled Pensions and Natural Resource Committee meetings are cancelled for today. The scheduled Economic Development Committee meeting is cancelled for tomorrow.
The Senate will recess until 5:30 p.m. on Monday, February 25.
