The Senate met briefly today at 11 a.m.
Bills 262 and 290 were passed. Senate Bill 262 eliminates the need for law enforcement to obtain court order prior to having access to inmate mail and phone recordings. Senate Bill 290 authorizes assignments of wages by employers and payment by payroll card. These bills will now head to the House of Delegates for consideration.
Bills 411-422 were introduced, including Senate Bill 417, which creates the 2016 Coal Jobs and Safety Act. This bill will preserve employment and promote health and safety in the coal industry.
Senate Bills 14, 146, 202, and 216 were read for the second time and advanced to the third reading. The Senate will vote on these bills tomorrow.
The following committees will meet today:
Energy, Industry and Mining at 1 p.m. in 208W
Health & Human Resources at 1 p.m. in 451M
Government Orgs. at 2 p.m. and 5:50 p.m. in 208W
Education at 2 p.m. in 451M
Judiciary at 3 p.m. in 208W
Finance at 3 p.m. in 451M
The Judiciary committee will meet tomorrow before session at 10 a.m. in 208W.
The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.
