In the Senate today, members introduced 98 bills, bringing the total of bills introduced in the Senate during the 2009 Regular Session to 247. All but 14 were rule-making bills, which allow state agencies to issue legislative rules.
The Senate introduced four bills by the request of the Governor. These included Senate Bill 244, Senate Bill 245, and Senate Bill 246.
Since it is the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, members honored his life and accomplishments. They also honored his mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln, who was born in what is now Mineral County, with Senate Resolution 6. They also recognized the West Virginia Civics Literacy Council and Civic Literacy Day with Senate Resolution 7.
Committee meetings scheduled for Thursday, February 12, are as follows:
Education – 2:00 p.m. – 451M
Finance – 3:00 p.m. – 451M
The Transportation & Infrastructure Committee meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday in room 451M.
The Senate will reconvene at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow.
