The Senate met at 11:00 AM today to discuss the passage of three bills and to complete action on one bill.
SB 323, a rules bill relating to the Public Defender Services, returned to the Senate from the House after the addition of technical amendments. The Senate concurred with the House amendment and completed action for the bill. The bill will go to the governor’s desk to await a signature.
The first bill to receive a vote was SB 175, which requires certain agencies of the executive branch to maintain a website that provides specific information such as office contact information. This bill would also authorize county commissions and municipalities to maintain informative websites that are free to the public, and would require them to provide certain information and updates to the Office of Technology and the Secretary of State.
The Senate also passed SB 261, which creates criminal penalties for introducing ransomware to computers with the intent to extort money, property, or other services under fraudulent pretenses. The bill establishes the elements of tis offense and the penalties for it.
The Senate also passed SB 339, a rules bundle for the Department of Health and Human Resources.
Senate bills 657-668 were introduced and referred to the appropriate committees.
Senate Resolution 22 was adopted by the Senate, designating today as Marshall University Day at the legislature. A brief recess was held for the presentation of this resolution and a short performance by the John Marshall Fife and Drum Corps.
Senate Resolution 23 was also adopted, congratulating the University of Charleston’s men’s soccer team. A brief recess was held for the presentation of this resolution.
The Senate is adjourned until 11:00 Am tomorrow.
The Senate Committee on Health and Human Resources will meet at 1:00 PM in room 451M.
The Senate Committee on Energy, Industry and Mining will meet at 1:00 PM in room 208W.
The Senate Education Committee will meet at 2:00 PM in room 451M.
The Senate Committee on Government Organization will meet at 2:00 Pm in room 208W.
The Senate Finance Committee will meet at 3:00 PM in room 451M.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet at 3:00 PM in room 208W.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet at 10:00 AM tomorrow in room 208W.
