The Senate met today at 11:00 AM to introduce Senate Bills 246-310 and refer them to the appropriate committees.
Among the bills introduced is SB 248, which would repeal law that requires additional registration fees on vehicles that use alternative fuels, a topic which has been considered controversial among West Virginia drivers. The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
The bills introduced also include SB 284, which would create the “Health Care Continuity Act”. The purpose of this bill is to reinforce the standards of healthcare coverage plans, make sure they remain affordable, and aren’t defined by the existence of preexisting conditions. The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance.
Another bill to be considered is SB 303, which would initiate the “Students’ Right to Know Act”. The bill would require the state Board of Education to collect and communicate information on career landscapes for high school students. The purpose of the bill is to make students more aware of the costs of four-year colleges as well as alternative career paths. The bill has been referred to the Senate Education Committee.
The Senate is in recess until 11:00 AM on Monday.
