The Senate convened today at 11 a.m.
In a unanimous vote the body passed Senate Bill 284, increasing access to career education and workforce training. The bill authorizes Advanced Career Education (ACE) programs for students in secondary schools. ACE programs connect students with community and technical colleges to offer college credit while still in middle and high school.
S.B. 284 also creates the WV Invests Grant Program which is a scholarship for WV residents who are 18 years or older with a high school diploma or the equivalent of, to attend WV community or technical colleges. The grant also requires students to stay and work in WV for two year after completing their degree.
Senators Drennan (R – Putnam, 04) , Mann (R – Putnam, 04), Cline (R – Wyoming, 09), Romano (D – Harrison, 12), Karnes (R – Upshur, 11), Plymale (D – Wayne, 05), Gaunch (R – Kanawha, 08), Trump (R – Morgan, 15), and Blair (R – Berkeley, 15) all spoke in support of the bill. Their remarks can be found printed in the Appendix to the Senate Journal.
S.B. 163, a DEP rules bundle, was passed today as well, after being amended on the floor.
S.B. 165, 285, and 338 were passed to the House for further consideration as well.
S.B. 393 was laid over one day on third reading.
S.B. 10, 267, and 384 were laid over one day on second reading.
S.B. 37 was amended on the floor by Senator Romano. S.B. 242 had two amendments, one by Senator Takubo and the second by Senator Maroney.
Bills on Second Reading:
Bills on First Reading:
The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 20, celebrating achievements and contributions of Monongalia County and Senate Resolution 21, recognizing Bryan Schuerman for being named 2017 WV Outstanding Earth Science Teacher.
The Senate is adjourned until 11 a.m. tomorrow.
Committees meeting today:
Health and Human Resources 1 p.m. 451M
Government Organization 2 p.m. 208W
Education 2 p.m. 451M
Judiciary 3 p.m. 208W
Finance Sub committee B at 3 p.m.
