The Senate convened at 11:00 AM today to vote on the passage of three bills, all of which were approved and advanced to the House.
The first of these bills was SB 144. This bill creates a misdemeanor penalty for making a materially false statement to obstruct a misdemeanor investigation. The bill establishes a penalty and conditions for the misdemeanor.
The second bill to be considered was SB 311, which discusses court-ordered community service. The bill clarifies that state and political subdivisions are granted immunity from liability for persons injured while performing community service ordered by a municipal court or magistrate.
The Senate also passed SB 321, which clarifies conflicts existing in the WV code concerning the collection of taxes. The bill will also limit the liability of the fiduciary charged with the distribution of an estate.
The Senate also adopted Resolution 13, designating January 24, 2020 as Women’s and Girl’s Day, and Resolution 14, designating today as Corrections Day in the legislature. Two brief recesses were held for the presentations of these resolutions.
Senate bills 607-623 were introduced and referred to the appropriate committees.
Twelve bills entered the amendment stage today and will be up for a vote on Monday morning.
The Senate is adjourned until 11:00 AM on Monday.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet at 2:00 PM today in room 208W.
Senate Judiciary will meet again at 10:00 AM on Monday in room 208W.
