The Senate met today at 11 a.m.
The State Senate memorialized the Honorable A. Keith Wagner today. The former 6th district Senator was a graduate of Bluefield State College, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. His latest educational endeavors were spent at River View High School at Bradshaw, WV, where he was known as “The Voice of the Raiders.” There, he was honored to direct the WVU Mountaineer Marching Band during their performance at his school. Senators Maynard, Plymale and Kessler stood to speak about the Honorable A. Keith Wagner, mentioning that he was a great man and he will be deeply missed.
Four Senate Bills passed; 54, 293, 313 and 434. Senate Bill 313 relates to the school calendar and allows limited use of available accrued instructional time. Senate Bill 434 allows home-based micro-processed foods sold at farmer’s markets. These bills will now be sent to House of Delegates for further consideration.
House Bills 4148, 4158, 4244 and 4245 were also passed and have completed legislation. These bills now await the Governor’s final approval. House Bill 4148 updates the meaning of federal taxable income and certain other terms used in the West Virginia Corporation Net Income Tax Act.
Ten Senate Bills and one House Bill were read for the second time and have advanced to the third reading. House Bill 4145 was laid over on the second reading and will retain its place on the calendar. This bill relates to the carry or use of a handgun or deadly weapon.
The following committees will meet today:
Judiciary at 1:45 p.m. in 208W
Health & Human Resources at 2:30 p.m.
The Senate will reconvene tomorrow, Saturday, February 20th at 11 a.m.
The following committees will meet tomorrow prior to session:
Judiciary at 9 a.m. in 208W
Finance at 9 a.m. in 451M
Education at 10 a.m. in 451M
