The Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 99 today. The bill would allow a circuit judge discretion to impose the original sentence on a youthful offender who has successfully completed a youthful offender training program but who has been charged with committing another crime between his or her release from the youthful offender center and the sentencing hearing. The offender would still get credit for time spent at the center.
Fifteen new bills were introduced today including: Senate Bill 419 which would create the Healthy Lifestyles Restaurant Calorie Posting Program; Senate Bill 421 would modify child custody and support order due to military service; Senate Bill 429 would create the Credentialing Verification Organization; and Senate Bill 419 relates to certain law-enforcement officers’ probationary period.
Senate Resolution 18 was adopted and designates March 1-7, 2009 as National Problem Gambling Awareness Week.
Two high school students spoke to the Senate about their experiences in the Governors School of the Arts and Honors Academy. They highlighted the importance of learning art through example and investing in today’s youth for the future of West Virginia.
Several other students from across the state were Senate pages today, and they eagerly watched and learned how members conduct business. The Legislature’s Page Program provides students in grades 6-12 with a meaningful and exciting experience in state government.
The following committees will meet today:
Health and Human Resources – 1 p.m.- 451M
Education – 2 p.m.- 451M
Banking and Insurance – 2 p.m.- 208W
Finance – 3 p.m.- 451M
Judiciary – 3 p.m.- 208W
Education – 5 p.m.- 451M
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Labor – 9 a.m.- 208W
Energy, Industry and Mining – 10 a.m.- 208W
Natural Resources – 1 p.m.- 208W
Government Organization – 2 p.m.- 208W
Finance – 3 p.m.- 451M
Judiciary – 3 p.m.- 208W
The Senate will convene tomorrow at 11 a.m.
