The Senate welcomed Sen. Paul Hardesty to the 7th District West Virginia Senate seat, in Friday morning’s floor session.
Hardesty was appointed to the seat following Sen. Richard Ojeda’s resignation on Jan. 10.
The Senate also discussed Senate Concurrent Resolution 11 which seeks to address the crumbling infrastructure around the state.
The resolution was unanimously adopted following the passage of Senate Bill 272 which updates code relating to the Commission on Special Investigations.
During the floor session, the Senate also passed Senate Bill272, relating to updating the code relating to the Commission on Special Investigations.
The Senate also introduced Senate Bills 343-353. Senate Bill 343 relates to the review and approval of state property leases. Senate Bill 350 would define terms to assure correctional officers are considered law-enforcement offices.
The Senate is adjourned until 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21.
The following committees will meet today:
· The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development will meet at 12:30 p.m. in 208W
· The Senate Committee on the Judiciary will meet immediately following the Agriculture and Rural Development committee.
The following committees will meet Monday:
· The Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance will meet 2 p.m. in 451M.
