State Senators met throughout the day both inside and outside the Senate Chamber to advance SB 1004, relating generally to tazation. The bill was introduced, read a first, second and third time and was passed by a 32-1 margin with one Senator absent.
Three other bills on 2nd Reading were referred to the Rules Committee. They were SB 1001, raising salary for classroom teachers; SB 1002, Increasing DMV fees and motor fuel excise tax; and, SB 1003, relating generally to WV Parkways Authority.
Senator also adopted SCR 101, providing for adjournment of Legislature until May 15, 2017.
The Senate stands adjourned until 11:00 a.m. on May 15th, 2017.