The Senate passed six bills on third reading today and sent them to the House for consideration. Senate Bill 336 would change the failure to wear seatbelt from a secondary to a primary offense. This bill would also reduce the fine for offenders and no longer take away points from the offender’s license. House Bill 2795 was passed in the Senate with amendments and sent to the House to be approved. The bill would create a special hunting and fishing license for persons with a life-threatening condition who are under twenty-one years of age.
The Appalachian Children’s Chorus (pictured) sang before the Senate today. They performed renditions of “Peace on Earth” and “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” The St. Joseph High School Lady Irish basketball team was honored today with Senate Resolution 48 for winning the 2009 Class A championship. Senate Resolution 49 recognized the West Virginia University Rifle Team for winning the 2009 NCAA championship.
The following committees will meet today:
Government Organizations – 12:45 p.m. – 208W
Judiciary – 1:30 p.m. – 208W
The following committees will meet Monday:
Finance – 9:00 a.m. – 451M
Agriculture – 2:00 p.m. – 208W
Pensions – 2:00 p.m. – 451M
The Senate is in recess until 2:30 p.m.
