This morning, the Senate received House Bill 2853 from the House of Delegates. After amending the bill to move the special general election to October 4, 2011 in compliance with the election proclamation but kept the House’s proposal of a May 14, 2011 primary and to include Saturdays in early voting, the Senate passed the bill.
After this, Senate Bill 63, which would relate to the Board of Pharmacy and controlled substances, was read for a third time and passed after an amendment from the floor was adopted to add another drug to the bill.
Additionally, the Senate adopted three resolutions. Senate Resolution 19 recognizes Hannah Bailey for her outstanding athletic achievements. Senate Resolution 20 designates February 2, 2011 as “Social Work Day” at the legislature. Senate Resolution 21 congratulates Spring Valley Varsity Cheerleaders for winning the 2010 Class AAA state cheerleading championship.
Senate Bill 254, Senate Bill 255 and Senate Bill 256 were read for a first time and advanced to second reading.
Also, 20 bills were introduced today, including Senate Bill 385, which would repeal the section relating to special penalties for assault and battery on athletic official.
The following committees will meet today:
Government Organization – 2 p.m. – 208W
Finance – 3 p.m. – 451M
Judiciary – 3 p.m. – 208W
The following committee will meet tomorrow:
Health and Human Resources – 1 p.m. – 451M
The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.
