The Senate met today at 11 a.m.
Senate Bill 6, which requires drug screening and testing of applicants for the TANF program, was passed with a 32-2 vote.
Senate Bills 39, 43, 309, 345, 346, 349 and 426 were also passed but with a unanimous vote. Senate Bill 39 regulates off-road motorcycles within the Hatfield-McCoy Recreation Area, and Senate Bill 309 relates to child-care center licensing and exempts county parks and recreation from licensure. These bills will now be sent to the House of Delegates for further consideration.
Senate Bills 7 and 419 were laid over one day on the second reading and will retain their place on the calendar. House Bill 2800 was advanced to the third reading after an amendment was added from the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Senate Bill 559, a supplemental appropriation bill to the Greater Weirton Area Senior Center, was introduced to the floor.
The following committees will meet today:
Energy, Industry & Mining at 1:20 p.m. in 208W
Health & Human Resources at 1:30 p.m. in 451M
Government Organizations at 2 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 Committee on Military will meet tomorrow at 10 a.m. in 451M prior to session.
The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.
