The Senate reconvened to pass 23 bills, including Senate Bill 81, which would create the West Virginia Official Prescription Program Act, Senate Bill 427, which would rename and reorganize Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority and Senate Bill 130, which would make the failure to wear a safety belt a primary offense.
Senate Bill 373,which would create the Caregivers Consent Act, was put at the foot of the calendar and Senate Bill 486,which would create the Asbestos Claims Disclosure Act, was recommitted to the Judiciary committee.
Today, the 50th day of session, is Crossover Day in the Legislature, meaning bills have to be out of their house of origin. The joint rule does not apply to budget bills or supplementary appropriations.
The Senate will reconvene at 2 p.m. today.
