The Senate reconvened at 1 p.m. to receive messages from the House of Delegates.
Three Senate Bills completed legislation, and will be reported to Governor Justice to be signed into law or vetoed. Those bills include:
- Senate Bill 544: Increasing salaries for members of WV State Police over three-year period
- The bill would increase the scheduled annual salaries of members of the West Virginia State Police by $3,000 per year effective July 1, 2019.
- Senate Bill 543: Relating generally to automobile warranties and inspections
- Senate Bill 564: Expanding comprehensive coverage for pregnant women through Medicaid
The Senate also amended the House Amendments to four Senate bills. Those bills include the following:
- Senate Bill 622: Relating generally to regulation and control of financing elections
- Senate Bill 632: Improving student safety
- Senate Bill 665: Allowing for expedited oil and gas well permitting
- Senate Bill 561: Permitting Alcohol Beverage Control Administration request assistance of local law enforcement
All four bills will be sent to the House of Delegates, and request concurrence of said bills.
The Senate is currently in recess until 2:45 p.m.
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