Three bills were passed today in the Senate, bringing the Senate total of bills passed to 14. Among those passed, Senate Bill 284 would provide an alternative means for viatical settlement brokers to provide evidence of financial security and to expand the criminal provisions to all persons convicted of a violation of the Viatical Settlements Act.
Six bills were advanced to third reading, one of which, Senate Bill 251 would authorize county commissions, municipalities and boards of education that receive lottery revenues to issue bonds secured by such lottery revenues to construct public projects. This will allow county commissions, municipalities and boards of education to construct more public projects which creates jobs and stimulates the economy.
Sixteen additional bills were introduced in the Senate today, bringing the session total up to 520. Senate Bill 508 would create the Department of Miners, Health, Safety and Training.
Pre-schoolers from First Presbyterian Church’s “Busy Bees” in Charleston, including Connor Bailey (pictured), led the opening prayer and pledge of allegiance today.
The following Senate Committees will meet today:
Finance – 3:00 p.m. – 451M
Judiciary – 3:00 p.m. – 208W
The following Senate Committees will meet Tuesday, March 10 :
Economic Development – 9:00 a.m. – 451M
Transportation and Infrastructure – 10:00 a.m. – 251M
Banking and Insurance – 2:00 p.m. – 208W
The Senate will reconvene Tuesday, March 10 at 11:00 a.m.
