The Senate reconvened this afternoon, suspended the Constitutional Rules and passed three bills. The first Senate Bill 70 would clarify in the Code that municipalities and counties are able to increase the rate of property taxes by more than 10% in a given year when counties and municipalities have had an election relative to the issuance of general revenue bonds. Senate Bill 467 would revise classification and compensation plans for certain civil services employees and, Senate Bill 698 which would relate to mini-trucks registration and certificate of title requirements.
Other bills passed this afternoon included Senate Bill 550 which would establish a driver’s license restoration program for persons who drivers’ license has been canceled, suspended or revoked and, Senate Bill 557 which would clarify the procedures for fulfilling vacancies in the Legislature. Also passed this afternoon was Senate Bill 574 which would make December 7th a special memorial day, known as Pearl Harbor Day to honor all West Virginians who fought in WWII.
Additionally, seven Senate bills were presented for second reading.
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Judiciary-10 a.m. 208W
Education-2 p.m. 451M
Finance-3 p.m. 451M
The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.
