Today in the Senate higher education institutions throughout West Virginia were recognized for their outstanding work across the state.
Having the opportunity to receive a quality education is something every person is entitled to. Higher education institutes throughout the state have been extremely proficient in allowing citizens of West Virginia to have the chance to further their education and prepare themselves for future careers.
Along with this recognition, the Senate passed 7 bills. The committee substitute for Senate Bill 227 was passed today. This bill relates to Creative Communities Development Pilot Program. This bill would provide a matching grant to be developed to help this program continue to move forward.
Senate Bill 382 would specify additional activities in which members of the National Guard or armed forces reserves are entitled to a leave of absence. This bill was passed in committee substitute form and was sent to the House for further consideration.
A bill that would provide for alternative means that the initial purchaser of a junked vehicle has to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles. Senate Bill 304 would provide for these means to also follow in compliance with the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System.
Senate Bill 234, Senate Bill 235, Senate Bill 357 and Senate Bill 358 were also passed and sent to the House for review.
The following committees will meet today:
Health and Human Resources– 1 p.m- 451M
Education– 2 p.m.- 451M
Finance– 3 p.m.- 451M
Judiciary– 3 p.m.- 208W
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Economic Development– 9 a.m.- 451M
Transportation and Infrastructure– 10 a.m.- 451M
The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.
