The Senate convened this morning at 9 a.m.
The Senate reviewed the veto by Governor Tomblin on House Bill 4145. After consideration and debate, the Senate voted to override the veto. House Bill 4145, otherwise known as the Concealed Carry Bill, will now complete legislation.
The Senate concurred with House amendments to House Bill 4228, otherwise known as the Uber Bill. The bill will go into effect on July 1, 2016.
The Senate had three bills on third reading today. Those bills were House Bill 4146, 4235 and 4362. House Bill 4146 would provide insurance cover for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs. House Bill 4235 relates to the publication requirements of the administration of estate. House Bill 4362 would establish a felony offense for strangulation. All bills were passed through the Senate.
There were 20 bills on second reading in the Senate today. Those bills include 427, 2122, 2796, 4157, 4159, 4160, 4279, 4310, 4324, 4330, 4346, 4505, 4540, 4558, 4604, 4644, 4654, 4673, 4674 and 4735. House Bill 2122 would make it illegal for first responders topohotgraph a corpse. House Bill 4558 relates to victimnotification and designation of additional individuals to receive notice of an offender’s release. House Bill 4673 would provide for a crime for the theft, damage or release of deer from private game farms. All bills were advanced to third reading.
The following committees will meet today:
The Committee on Judiciary: 11 a.m. in 208W
The Comittee on Government Organziation: 12 p.m. in 208W
The following committees will meet Monday before session:
The Committee on Education: 8 a.m. in 451M
The Senate will reconvene Monday morning at 11 a.m.
