The Senate convened today at 11 a.m.
The body passed Senate Bill 393 which adds two new appointed positions to the WV Racing Commission, tourism and veterinary services. This will change the number of appointees on the commission to five. The current three members will retain their position and be named the representative of thoroughbred racing, greyhound racing, and casinos respectively based on their experience and training. It was passed unanimously with four members absent.
S. B. 102, S. B. 181, S. B. 244, S. B. 425, and S. B. 462 were all passed unanimously with four members absent and sent to the House for further consideration.
S. B. 430 was reccomended to the Senate Committee on Rules.
S. B. 463 was passed 27-3 with four members absent.
H. B. 4013 was passed unanimolusly and is awaiting for the House to concur.
Bills on Second Reading:
The Senate passed Senate Resolution 28, designating February 6, 2018, as West Virginia State University Day, and S.R. 29, congratulating Hurricane High School boys’ soccer team.
The Senate is adjourned until tomorrow at 11 a.m.
Committees meeting today:
Heath and Human Resources at 1 p.m. 451M
Energy, Industry, and Mining at 1 p.m. 208W
Education at 2 p.m. 451M
Government Organization at 2 p.m. 208W
Finance at 3 p.m. 451M
Judiciary at 3 p.m. 451M
Committees meeting tomorrow:
Sub committee for S.B. 369 at 9 a.m. 208W
Worforce at 10 a.m. 208W
