Today, the Senate convened in an afternoon session following morning comittee meetings to pass 16 Senate Bills and two House bills, one of which completed legislative action.
Among the bills passed by the Senate today was Senate Bill 529, which seeks to clarify certain provisions of the Nonintoxicating Beer Act.
One bill which was previously passed by the House was passed by the Senate unchanged and now heads to the Governor for a signature. That bill, House Bill 2612, propsed rules related to the completion or updating of source water plans.
House Bill 2036, House Bill 2740, House Bill 2746 and House Bill 2821 were also on third reading but were all laid over and retain their place on the calendar.
Senate Bill 596, adjusting voluntary contribution amounts on certain DMV forms, was also laid over one day on Third Reading and will retain its place on the Senate Calendar.
The Senate also advanced 22 bills from 2nd Reading to Third Reading which will be up for passage Monday. One bill, Senate Bill 544, would increase salaries for members of WV State Police over three-year period. One bill, Senate Bill 603, was advanced to third reading with the right to amend.
All bills on first reading were read a first time and advanced to 2nd REading. The Calendar is always available on the Bulletin Board.
The Senate is adjourned until 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 25th.
Government Organization will meet Monday at 8:30 a.m. in 208W.
Finance will meet Monday at 9:30 a.m. in 451M.
Natural Resources will meet Monday at 10:45 a.m. in 208W.
