Friday, November 22, 2024
Friday, November 22, 2024

Senate Convenes for the 84th Legislature, Introduces 150 Bills

The West Virginia Senate convened the First Regular Session of the 84th Legislature today at noon. 

Newly elected members of the Senate were immediately sworn in by Evan Jenkins, State Supreme Court Justice. 

Mitch Carmichael was re-elected as President of the Senate. Lee Cassis was re-elected as Senate Clerk. Joseph Freedman was re-elected as Sgt. In Arms. Jeffery Brahman was re-elected as the Senate Door Keeper. 

After the elections, the Senate introduced bills 1-149.

The following committees will meet today:

Pensions at 2 p.m. in 451M

Judiciary at 3 p.m. in 208W

The following committees will meet tomorrow:

Finance at 9:30 a.m. in 451M

Update:

The Senate reconvened after the State of the State Address by Governor Jim Justice to introduce Senate Bill 150 which involves the state budget.

The Senate is adjourned until 11 a.m. tomorrow, Jan. 10. 

 

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