The Senate met today at 11 a.m.
The West Virginia Workplace Freedom Act was returned to the Senate this afternoon with House amendments. The Senate concurred with the amendments with an 18-16 vote and the bill completed legislation. This bill, in addition to the Prevailing Wage Bill, will now be sent to the Governor’s office for final approval.
Senate Bills 29, 159, 265, 270, 385 and 415 were passed unanimously. Senate Bill 330, requiring automobile liability insurers provide 10 days’ notice of intent to cancel due to nonpayment of premium, passed with a 27-7 vote. Senate Bill 387, regarding to shared animal ownership agreements to consume raw milk, was passed with a 22-12 vote.
Senate Bills 68, 326 and 361 were advanced to the third reading. Along with House Bill 4007, which relates generally to the appointment of attorneys to assist the Attorney General.
Bills introduced to the Senate toady were 520-530.
The Judiciary committee will meet today at 3 p.m. in 208W.
The Finance committee will meet tomorrow prior to session at 9 a.m.
The Senate will reconvene tomorrow, Saturday February 6th, at 10 a.m.
The Government Organizations committee will meet tomorrow immediately following session.
