The Senate reconvened this morning at 11 a.m. Members introduced 11 bills and adopted nine resolutions. Highlighting the Session was the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 381. This bill regulates the ability of Division of Banking employees to obtain certain loans.
One bill was presented for second reading and will be scheduled for a vote tomorrow. Senate Bill 405 would authorize Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to promulgate legislative rule relating to oil and gas wells and other wells.
Additionally, three bills were presented for first reading. Senate Bill 380 would expand animal fighting prohibitions. Senate Bill 420 would deny certain retired troopers from carrying handguns and Senate Bill 499 seeks to change the names of certain community and technical colleges.
Members also adopted Senate Resolution 19 which congratulates Erica Jade Goldsmith on being named Miss West Virginia for 2010.
The following committees will meet today:
Natural Resources-1 p.m. 208W
Pensions-2 p.m. 451M
Judiciary-2:30 p.m. 208W
Finance-3 p.m. 451M
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Economic Development-9 a.m. 451M
Government Organization-10 a.m. 208W
Transportation-10 a.m. 451M
Banking-2 p.m. 208W
The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.
