A total of 31 Senate bills were passed during the afternoon session and sent to the House for consideration. Senate Bill 770 would reduce certain landfill solid waste assessment fees in West Virginia. In addition, Senate Bill 556 would provide for prior written authorization from private property owners for the towing of motor vehicles without the consent of the owner of the vehicle. This bill would also require criminal background checks for drivers of tow vehicles.
Senate Bill 239 and Senate Bill 680, which would reduce the Corporation Net Income Tax Rate effective January 1, 2009, were moved to the foot of bills on third reading.
Five bills were laid over one day including Senate Bill 235, Senate Bill 533, Senate Bill 594, Senate Bill 702 and Senate Bill 767.
The following committees will meet today:
Judiciary – 4:45 p.m. – 208W
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Confirmations – 1:00 p.m. – 208W
The Senate will recess until 5:30 p.m.
