The Senate convened at 11 a.m. today to pass nine bills, including Senate Bill 373.
Senate Bill 373 relates to water resources protection. It would increase the required informtion provided by large quantity water users, drilling contractors or well owners, as well as require the registration of aboveground storage tanks. The Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection would be required to create a program that would regulate these tanks.
Among the other eight passed was Senate Bill 12, which relates to expedited partner therapy. Senate Bill 209 passed as well, which would allow special needs students to participate in graduation ceremonies.
Senate Bills 196, 208, 251, 310, 341, and 359 were also passed. The passed legislative acts will be communicated to the House of Delegates for consideration.
The Senate introduced six bills as well, including Senate Bill 440, which would require the audio and video recording of felony suspects being questioned by law enforcement. Senate Bill 442 was also introduced, permitting certain firearms to be kept in motor vehicles on Capitol Complex grounds.
Senate Bill 394 had its second reading.
The following committees will meet today:
- Senate Health and Human Resources at 1 p.m. in 451M
- Senate Education at 2 p.m. in 451M
- Senate Finance at 3 p.m. in 451M
- Senate Judiciary at 3 p.m. in 208W
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
- Senate Agriculture and Rural Development at 9 a.m. in 208W
The Senate is adjourned until 11 a.m. tomorrow.
