The Senate met at 11:00 AM today. SB 94, which discussed absentee ballot accessibility for voters with disabilities, was approved for the first reading today, and will advance to the amendment stage tomorrow.
During the session, Senate Bills 311-322 were introduced and referred to the appropriate committees.
Among the bills introduced is SB 314, which would require insurance policies to provide certain emergency allergy medicine to persons 18 years or younger. The medication, injectable epinephrine, would come at no cost for the individual as long as the medication has been prescribed. The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance.
Another bill to be considered is SB 317, which would create the Board for Professional Geologists. The Board would present rules for legislative approval, representing various geological interests in West Virginia. This bill has been referred to the Senate Government Organization Committee.
The Senate is in recess until 11:00 AM tomorrow.
Senate Finance will meet at 3:00 PM in room 451M.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet at 3:00 PM in room 208W.
