Members of the Senate unanimously passed three resolutions prior to second reading, Tuesday, Feb. 5.
Passage of the resolutions follows extensive floor debates concerning Senate Bill 451 last week. No resolutions were passed during floor sessions where discussion and passage of the comprehensive education bill took place.
Senate Resolution 27, which designated Feb. 5, 2019 as West Virginia Alzheimer’s Day, was presented by Sen. Tom Takubo, R-Kanawha, while Sen. Roman Prezioso, D-Marion, presented Senate Resolutions 28 and 29.
The life and career of Joe Retton, a former men’s basketball coach at Fairmount State University was commemorated by resolution 28 and resolution 29 congratulated Doug Nuzum for winning the Earle S. Dillard Insurance Agent of Year Award.
Following resolutions, members of the Senate advanced eight bills to third reading, and of those bills, two received committee substitutes. The committee substitute for Senate Bill 154 would allow for the use of school facilities for funeral and memorial services pertaining to certain community members.
Senate Bills 521 through 532 were also introduced.
- Senate Bill 523 would prohibit retailers from selling or leasing products that make certain content accessible on internet.
- Senate Bill 530 relates to the state employee merit system.
The following committees will meet today:
- The Senate Heath and Human Resources Committee will meet at 1 p.m. in 451M.
- The Senate Education Committee will meet at 2 p.m. in 451M.
- The Senate Committee for Government Organization will meet at 2 p.m. in 208W.
- The Senate Finance Committee will meet at 3 p.m. in 451M.
- The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet at 3 p.m. in 208W.
