The Senate met today and passed nine bills.
House Bill 2329 would prohibit the production, manufacture or possession of fentanyl.
Senator Trump (R-Morgan) said the bill would in no way alter how physicians would currently administer the drug. He also stated that the Judiciary Committee’s amendment would make it so physicians cannot misrepresent schedule one drugs in their prescription of them.
Senator Miller (D-Greenbrier) said, “I am in favor of the bill, but we need to take a look at the criminal penalties we have been passing, otherwise we will be building new jails and that will cost the state a lot of money.”
House Bill 2679 relates to the possession of firearms in parks and park facilities.
Senator Trump said the bill makes it clear that county parks have no right to infringe on constitutional rights.
House Bill 2878 would increase the amount of authorized Federal Grant Anticipation Notes for which the Division of Highways may apply for.
The Senate concurred with House amendments to SB 36, SB 233, SB 247, SB 248, SB 347 and SB 455.
On second reading was House Bill 2180, a bill to authorize the issuance of special “In God We Trust” motor vehicle registration plates.
On first reading were 37 bills.
Senate Concurrent Resolution 39 was adopted naming the US Army PFC Kelva H. Justice Memorial Road.
The following committees meet:
Education at 10:45 a.m. in 451M.
Government Organization at 10:45 a.m. in 208W.
Finance on Monday at 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. in 451M.
Judiciary on Monday at 9:30 a.m. in 208W.
The Senate is adjourned until Monday at 11 a.m.
