The Senate passed four bills upon third reading today. Senate Bill 15 would limit the liability of Parks and Recreation of the Division of Natural Resources, county parks and recreation commissions, boards of park and recreation commissioners and owners of land used for public parks and recreation purposes in the event that injury, loss or damage is caused intentionally or by negligence by someone who is not an agent or employee of any of these institutions. Senate Bill 56 would award a bonus to teachers who are recipients of a National Board for Professional Teaching certificate. Senate Bill 333 would base the ratio of students pursuing a nursing career on the school’s total net enrollment. House Bill 2795 would create a special hunting and fishing license for persons with a life-threatening condition who are under twenty-one years of age.
The Montclaire String Quartet from the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra performed several compositions in the Senate chamber this morning before session began. The quartet performed a majestically sweeping rendition of West Virginia’s state song, West Virginia Hills. Members of the quartet were: (top, from left) Amelia Chan, Margie Cooper (bottom, from left) Sandra Groce and Andrea Digregorio.
The following committees will meet today:
Banking & Insurance – Immediately upon adjournment – Senate Chamber
Government Organization – 1:00 p.m. – 208W
Agriculture – 2:00 p.m. – 208 W
Pensions – 2:00 p.m. – 451M
Finance – 3:00 p.m. – 451M
Judiciary – 3:00 p.m. – 208W
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Economic Development – 9:00 a.m. – 451M
The Senate is in recess until 5:00 p.m.
