Sunday, December 22, 2024
Sunday, December 22, 2024

Senate Introduces 16 Bills and Honors Martin Luther King

The Appalachian Children’s Chorus began today’s Senate floor session by singing two West Virginia classics, “Home Among the Hills” and “Country Roads.” After the chorus left the floor, Senator Unger spoke briefly about the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In addition, 16 bills were introduced including Senate Bill 198, which would require Medicaid dental coverage for mothers of newborns, and Senate Bill 186, which would provide salary equity supplement payments to teachers and service personnel.

The following committee meetings will be held this afternoon:

Judiciary– 3 p.m.- 208W

Finance– 3 p.m.- 451M

Pensions and Retirement– 2 p.m.- 208W
Agriculture– 2 p.m.- 451M

The following committee meeting will be held tomorrow morning:

Economic Development– 9 a.m.- 451M
Transportation and Infrastructure– 10 a.m.-208W

The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.

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