The Senate reconvened to pass five bills, including House Bill 4037, which was passed by the Senate after the suspension of a Constitutional rule saying a bill must be read on three separate days. The bill relates to federal subsidy bonds and bond financing and has now completed legislative action.
In addition, 10 bills advanced to third reading, including Senate Bill 398, which would prohibit the landfill disposal of certain electronic devices, and House Bill 553, which would extend time to purchase full service credit in Teachers’ Defined Contribution Retirement System.
Twenty seven bills were advanced to second reading, including 17 bills that were presented on first reading before second committee reference. These bills include Senate Bill 427, which would rename and reorganize the West Virginia Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority as the West Virginia Parkways Authority, and Senate Bill 627, which would increase penalties for littering.
The following committees will meet today:
Government Organization-1 p.m.-208W
Health and Human Resources-1 p.m.-451M
Education-2 p.m.-451M
Banking and Insurance-2 p.m.-208W
Judiciary-3 p.m.-208W
Finance-3 p.m.-451M
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Finance-9:30 a.m.-451M
Transportation and Infrastructure-10 a.m.-451M
The Senate will reconvene 11 a.m. tomorrow.
