During a 5:00 p.m. session of the Senate, members passed 16 bills, bringing the total number of bills passed by the Senate to 102. Of those bills passed, Senate Bill 554 would require registered sex offenders to pay a registration fee of $25, which would be deposited in the West Virginia State Police Retirement System.
Senate Bill 483 would establish the Caregivers Consent Act, allowing for a caregiver who is not a parent, legal custodian or guardian of a minor, to consent to health care for a minor through an affidavit.
Senate Bill 470 would regulate the use of a utility-terrain vehicle on the Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Area.
Thirty-five bills were advanced to third reading. Of those advanced, Senate Bill 488 would require parental consent for persons under age 18 to use a tanning device or facility. Also, a person under the age of 14 would be required to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Economic Development – 9:00 a.m. – 451M
Government Organization – 10:00 a.m. – 208W
Transportation and Infrastructure – 10:00 a.m. – 451M
Rules – 10:45 a.m. – President’s Conference Room
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
The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.
