Through the adoption of Senate Resolution 34, the Senate is requesting that Congress enact the Education Begins at Home Act. Through this resolution, the Senate would communicate the importance of early education within the home to Congress, because it is commonly seen that early interaction sets the stage for a child’s future.
Two bills were passed in the Senate today. Senate Bill 384 would authorize the Department of Transportation to take control of certain highway emergencies. Senate Bill 497 would relate to WV Partnership to Promote Community Well-Being. Both bills were passed unanimously.
Two bills were presented on second reading today. Senate Bill 279 would relate to industrial accidents and emergency response regulations. Senate Bill 581 would permit 16-year-olds to donate blood with parental consent. Senate bill 279 was advanced to third reading, but Senate Bill 581 was held over for a day to be presented on the calendar tomorrow on second reading once more.
Nine bills were presented on first reading. Included were Senate Bill 521, which would include telecommunications devices as jail contraband, and Senate Bill 75, which would establish alcohol use by minors as a juvenile delinquent offense.
Finally, 10 bills were introduced today. This brings the total of bills that have been introduced in the Senate since the beginning of this session to 646. Senate Bill 637 would prohibit texting while driving. Senate Bill 638 would relate to higher education employees’ eligibility for service in the Legislature.
The following committees will meet today:
Health and Human Resources – 1:00 p.m. – 451M
Banking and Insurance Subcommittee – 2:00 p.m. – 208W
Education – 2:00 p.m. – 451M
Finance – 3:00 p.m. – 451M
Judiciary – 3:00 p.m. – 208W
Education – 5:00 p.m. – 451M
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Economic Development – 9:00 a.m. – 451M
Military – 9:30 a.m. – 208W
Transportation and Infrastructure – 10:00 a.m. – 451M
The Senate will reconvene Friday, March 20 at 11:00 a.m.
