The Senate met today and passed nine bills. These bills were SB 190, SB 209, SB 221, SB 224, SB 263, SB 400, SB 429, SB 436, and SB 445.
Senate Bill 190 would eliminate bidding preferences for vendors bidding on state contracts for commodities or printing.
Senate Bill 209 would define the term “veteran” as it relates to veteran-owned businesses.
Senate Bill 221 would relate to the composition of the PEIA Finance Board.
Senate Bill 224 would repeal the requirement for employer’s bonds for wages and benefits.
Senate Bill 263 would create an exemption from certain contract and common carrier laws for vehicles used exclusively for transportation.
Senate Bill 400 would regard to appointments to West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council.
Senate Bill 429 would relate to monitoring inmate communications.
Senate Bill 436 would permit investigators from the Attorney General’s Office to carry firearms during the carrying out of their duties after an exam.
Senate Bill 445 would amend the definition of “abused child.”
Bills on second reading were SB 239, SB 392, SB 442, SB 456, and HB 2318. Senate Bill 239 and House Bill 2318 were both amended.
Senate Bills 517-525 were introduced.
Senate Resolution 30 was adopted today which designated the month of March as American Red Cross Month.
Senate Resolution 31 was also adopted which recognized the contributions of southern West Virginia to the entire state and the United States of America.
The following committees meet today:
Finance at 3 p.m. in 451M.
Judiciary at 3 p.m. in 208W.
Banking and Insurance at 2 p.m. in 451M.
Natural Resources will meet at 1:15 p.m. in 208W.
Finance Subcommittee on DHHR will meet at 4 p.m. in 451M.
Transportation and Infrastructure will meet tomorrow at 10 a.m. in 451M.
Military will meet tomorrow at 10 a.m. in 208W.
The Senate is adjourned until 11 a.m. tomorrow.
