The Senate reconvened to pass 11 bills, including Senate Bill 621, which would allow certain permit limits for discharge located upstream of public water intakes, and House Bill 4128, which relates to insurance companies deemed to be in hazardous financial condition.
In addition, 41 bills advanced to third reading, including Senate Bill 51, which would require a parenting plan concerning custody of a child of National Guard or Armed Forces reserve member.
Also, 23 bills were advanced to second reading. These bills include Senate Bill 130, which would make the failure to wear a safety belt a primary offense, and Senate Bill 175, which relates to the purchase, possession, sale and use of fireworks.
The Senate adopted two resolutions, as well. Senate Resolution 44 established March 2010 as West Virginia March for Meals Month, and Senate Resolution 44 established May 24, 2010 as Aviation Maintenance Technician Day.
The following committees will meet today:
Government Organization-2 p.m.-451M
Natural Resources-2 p.m.-208W
Pensions-2:30 p.m.-208W
Judiciary-3 p.m.-208W
Finance-3 p.m.-451M
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Economic Development-9 a.m.-451M
Transportation and Infrastructure-10 a.m.-451M
Banking and Insurance-2 p.m.-208W
The Senate will reconvene this afternoon at 5 p.m.
UPDATE
The Senate reconvened briefly at 5 p.m. to advance 20 bills to second reading. The bills were presented on first reading after being immediately considered from committee reports. The bills include Senate Bill 81, which would create the West Virginia Official Prescription Program Act, and House Bill 507, which would create the West Virginia Innovative Mine Safety Technology Tax Credit Act.
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Economic Development-9 a.m.-451M
Transportation and Infrastructure-10 a.m.-451M
Banking and Insurance-2 p.m.-208W
Judiciary-3 p.m.-208W
Finance-3 p.m.-451M
The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.
