Senate Resolution 30 was adopted today and it designated March, 16, 2009 as Corrections Day. It was no surprise to see many representatives from corrections facilities across the state around the well-area of the Capitol.
Two bills were on third reading today. Senate Bill 344 would authorize the mental hygiene commissioners to sign readmission orders and Senate Bill 445 would remove conservation supervisors election certification requirements. They were unanimously passed and will now move to the House for its consideration.
Several bills were presented on first reading today including: SB 280 would Create the Correctional Industries Act of 2009; SB 302 would expand the municipal parking authority officers’ ticketing powers;
SB 321 would modify the certificate of need process; SB 384 would authorize the Department of Transportation to take control of certain highway emergencies; and SB 497 which relates to the WV Partnership to Promote Community Well-Being.
The following committees will meet today:
Natural Resources- 1 p.m.- 208W
Pensions- 2 p.m.- 451M
Agriculture- 2 p.m.- 208W
Judiciary- 3 p.m.- 208W
Finance- 3 p.m.- 451M
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Economic Development- 9 a.m.- 451M
Transportation and Infrastructure- 10 a.m.- 451M
Government Organization- 10 a.m.- 208W
The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.
