The Senate convened Thursday morning to discuss two bills that were on third reading.
Senate Bill 339 would allow people 16 years of age or older to possess pepper spray on the Capitol Complex for self-defense purposes. The bill would also allow the Director of Protective Services to temporarily prohibit the possession of pepper spray during designated special events on campus.
Senate Bill 74 would exempt people who volunteer their time or services, without wages, for a ski area operator or for a ski area sponsored program from workers’ compensation coverage, notwithstanding that the people may receive noncash remunerations.
Senate bills 605 to 616 were also introduced.
The Senate also adopted three Resolutions.
Senate Resolution 43 designated Feb. 14, 2019 as Tiny Hearts Day. Senate Resolution 44 also designated Feb. 14, 2019 as West Virginia Arts Day at the Legislature.
The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 45 which recognized the Cabell Midland High School Marching Knight Band for being reigning state marching band champions for the past seven years.
The Senate is adjourned until tomorrow, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m.
The following committees will meet today:
Health at 1 p.m. in 451M
Energy at 1 p.m. in 208W
Education at 2 p.m. in 451M
Gov. Org. at 2 p.m. in 208W
Finance at 3 p.m. in 451M
Judiciary at 3 p.m. in 208W
The following committee will meet tomorrow:
Transportation at 10 a.m. in 451M
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