The Senate met today to pass three bills.
House Bill 2721 would remove the cost limitation on projects completed by the Division of Highways.
House Bill 2722 would eliminate the financial limitations on utilizing the design-build program for highway construction.
House Bill 3106 relates to increasing the number of limited video lottery terminals.
The bills are now completed legislation.
On second reading there were two bills.
House Bill 2329 would prohibit the production, manufacture or possession of fentanyl.
Senator Trump (R-Morgan) said the bill would create new criminal offenses and moves fentanyl to a schedule one drug. Senate Judiciary Committee has an amendment for the bill.
Senator Woelfel (D-Cabell) said, “The bill was a good bill from the House. Senate Judiciary has made it even better. This will be a great tool to combat the drug crisis we are facing.”
The bill was moved to third reading with the right to amend.
House Bill 2878 would increase the amount of authorized Federal Grant Anticipation Notes for which the Division of Highways may apply.
On first reading there was one bill.
House Bill 2180 would authorize the issuance of special “In God We Trust” motor vehicle registration plates.
Senate Resolution 65 was also adopted today reaffirming sister-state ties between Taiwan and State of West Virginia.
These committees meet at the following times:
Agriculture and Rural Development at 1 p.m. in 451M.
Confirmations at 1 p.m. in 208W.
Judiciary at 2 p.m. in 208W.
Education at 10 a.m. tomorrow in 451M.
Government Organization at 10 a.m. tomorrow in 208W.
The Senate is adjourned until tomorrow at 9 a.m.
