The West Virginia Senate convened the First Regular Session of the 83rd Legislature today at noon.
Sen. Donna Boley (R – Pleasants) presided over the beginning of the organizational session as the Senate’s longest-serving member.
Following the presentation of election results by Secretary of State Natalie Tennant and the swearing in of newly elected senators by Chief Justice Allen Loughry II, members of the Senate nominated and elected Sen. Mitch Carmichael (R – Jackson) by acclimation to serve as President of the Senate.
Following the election of the President, Clark Barnes was reelected Senate Clerk, Andrew Palmer was reelected Senate Sergeant at Arms and Jeffrey Branham was reelected Doorkeeper. All were unanimously approved.
The Senate also adopted several resolutions relating to the Senate Rules and other organizational matters.
The Senate is adjourned until members reconvene February 8, 2017, for the start of the session.
