Today in the Senate, members adopted a resolution that honors the prominent career of Ed Pastilong, Athletic Director at West Virginia University. Senate Resolution 52 honors Moundsville native Ed Pastilong and his career in college athletics that spans nearly four decades.
One bill completed legislation in the Senate today. House Bill 2904 authorizes rules for the Higher Education Policy Commission and the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education, including rules regarding Guidelines for Governing Boards in Employing and Evaluating Presidents, Employing and Evaluating Presidents, the Medical Student Loan Program, the West Virginia Higher Education Grant Program, the Research Trust Fund Program, Accountability System, Performance Indicators and Finance.
Twenty bills advanced to third reading. Of those bills advancing, House Bill 2069 would increase the faculty senate allotment for classroom teachers and librarians from $50 to $100, to be spent on academic materials, supplies or equipment to enhance instruction.
House Bill 3229 would establish the Science and Research Council to provide expertise and policy guidance in science and research to the state, its agencies and state institutions of higher education regarding federal programs.
The following committees will meet today:
Natural Resources – 1:00 p.m. – 208W
Pensions – 2:00 p.m. – 451M
Finance – 3:00 p.m. – 451M
Judiciary – 3:00 p.m. – 208W
The Senate is in recess until 5:00 p.m. today.
