The Senate passed the first bill of the session today. Passed unanimously on 3rd reading, Senate Bill 278 would amend a clarification of scrap metal to exclude gold, silver, platinum and palladium jewelry, bullion, ingots, or coins. The bill will now move to the House for furthur consideration.
The Senate introduced 7 bills today. Senate Bill 382 would exempt certain veterans and active duty military organizations from indoor smoking regulations. Senate Bill 3 and Senate Bill 29 were on 1st reading and Senate Bill 346 was on 2nd reading.
Senate Resolution 7 was adopted today, which commemorated Generation West Virginia Day. The Senate also recognized MLK day, reflecting on the impact Martin Luther King Jr. had on history.
The following committees will meet today:
- The Judiciary Committee will meet at 3:15 p.m. in room 208W
- The Agriculture and Rural Development Committee will meet at 2:30 p.m. in room 451M
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
- The Energy, Industry and Mining Committee will meet tomorrow at 9 a.m. in room 208W
- The Interstate Cooperation Committee will meet tomorrow at 9 a.m. in room 451M
- The Military Committee will meet tomorrow at 10 a.m. in room 208W
- The Transportation Committee will meet tomorrow at 10 a.m. in room 451M
The Senate is adjourned until 11 a.m. tomorrow.
