Today, the Senate passed 10 bills. House Bill 3083 was passed, making it the fourth bill to complete legislative action this session. It would permit blood donations by sixteen-year-olds with parental consent. Senate Bill 493 also passed, which would transfer the central registry for head injuries to the Center for Excellence in Disabilities. Senate Bill 249, which would relate to the annual school calendar, is to be a special order of business during the evening floor session. Senate Bill 493 and Senate Bill 249 will be sent to the House for consideration.
Six bills were presented on second reading today. Senate Bill 436 would update terminology relating to surface mining reporting requirements. Senate Bill 648 would require manual vote counting in certain counties. Only five were advanced to third reading, as Senate Bill 581 was recommitted to the Judiciary Committee.
Twenty-five bills were presented on first reading today. Senate Bill 55 would limits Social Security number requirement in securing state services. House Bill 2795 would create a special hunting and fishing license for persons with a life-threatening condition who are under 21 years of age. These bills have been advanced to second reading, to be presented tomorrow.
The Senate adopted three resolutions today. Senate Resolution 41 celebrates West Virginia Automobile Dealers Day. Senate Resolution 42 congratulated the Lady Bobcats basketball team of Summers County High School for winning the 2009 Class AA championship. Senate Resolution 43 recognizes Behavioral Healthcare Providers Association and Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors.
The following committees will meet today:
Confirmations – 1:15 p.m. – 208W
Government Organization – 2:00 p.m. – 208W
Finance – 3:00 p.m. – 451M
Judiciary – 3:00 p.m. – 208W
The Economic Development Committee will meet immediately after the 5:00 p.m. session.
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Finance – 9:00 a.m. – 451M
Judiciary – 10:00 a.m. – 208W
Health and Human Resources – 1:00 p.m. – 451M
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
Education – 5:00 p.m. – 451M
The Senate is in recess until 5:00 p.m.
