As the Senate reconvened this morning, members were greeted by the sounds of the Marshall University Fife and Drum Corps. The corps members played three songs, including a rousing rendition of Yankee Doodle Dandee.
Highlighting the Session was the passage of three bills. Senate Bill 380 would expand animal fighting prohibitions, Senate Bill 420 which would deny certain retired troopers from carrying handguns. Also passed this morning was Senate Bill 499 which would change the name of certain community and technical colleges.
Senate Bill 350 was advanced to third reading. If passed this bill would recategorize recycled energy as renewable energy resource. Additionally, Senate Bill 436 was advanced to second reading. If passed this bill would update language relating to process of incorporation.
Members also adopted Senate Resolution 20 designating today as Marshall University Day at the State Capitol.
The following committees will meet today:
Education-2 p.m. 451M
Banking-2 p.m. 208W
Judiciary-3 p.m. 208W
Finance-3 p.m. 451M
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Energy-10 a.m. 208W
Government Organization-2 p.m. 208W
The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.
