Today in the Senate, six bills were passed and three were advanced to third reading. Among those passed, Senate Bill 251 would authorize county commissions, municipalities and boards of education that receive lottery revenues to issue bonds secured by these revenues to construct public projects. This would allow county commissions, municipalities and boards of education to construct more public projects which could create jobs and stimulate the economy. Thus far, a total of 20 bills have passed the Senate.
Among the three bills advanced to third reading, Senate Bill 370 would permit only a community criminal justice board to require the payment of a supervisory fee by anyone participating in a community corrections program. Under current law, circuit judges, magistrates, and municipal court judges are also authorized to require the payment.
The Senate adopted two resolutions today and welcomed parties involved in each to the Senate Floor (pictured). Senate Resolution 25 designated March 10, 2009 “West Virginia State Grange Day,” and Senate Resolution 26 recognized the Society of Human Resource Management.
The following Senate Committees will meet today:
Banking and Insurance – 2:00 p.m. – 208W
Education – 2:00 p.m. – 451M
Finance – 3:00 p.m. – 451M
Judiciary – 3:00 p.m. – 208W
The following Senate Committees will meet tomorrow:
Energy, Industry and Mining – 10:00 a.m. – 208W
Pensions – 10:00 a.m. – 451M
Confirmations – 1:00 p.m. – 208W
The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.
