The Senate reconvened this morning and was treated to a rousing rendition of the National Anthem by Kayla Massey, a student at Shady Spring High School. Senators completed legislation on nine bills including House Bill 4187 which would continue the current hazardous waste management fee until 2015 and House Bill 4035 which relates to the electronic filing of tax returns and electronic funds transfers in payment of taxes.
Additionally, other bills presented for passage, but with amendments, included House Bill 4352 would authorize the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to create a Business Court Division within certain circuit court districts and < House Bill 4534, known as Erin’s Law, which would increase the criminal penalty for failing to stop and render aid after a motor vehicle accident.
Senators also passed their version of the Budget Bill, which now goes to the House for consideration.
Senate members also adopted House Resolution 66 which commemorated the passing of Brent Cole. Cole a Chief Warrant Officer in the U.S. Army was tragically killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.
The following committees will meet today:
Confirmations-1:30 p.m. 208W
Government Organization-2 p.m. 208W
Judiciary-3 p.m. 208W
Finance-3 p.m. 451M
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Government Organization-2 p.m. 208W
The Senate will reconvene this evening at 5 p.m.
