The Senate convened at 11:00 AM today to discuss the passage of four bills, all of which were advanced.
One bill, House bill 4496, removes the specific mandate of the Board of Risk and Insurance Management to purchase liability insurance. The bill removes the reference to the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation from a section of code. The Senate completed legislation for this bill and it awaits the signature of the governor.
The Senate also passed SB 240, which requires restaurants, hotels, and other food services to secure manhole covers for grease traps that are either outdoors or areas accessible to the public. The covers should be able to withstand expected loads and be kept out of the reach of children.
Another bill to pass to the House was SB 267, which creates a new criminal offense for failing to return conversion of leased or rented personal property.
SB 510 was also passed. The purpose of this bill is to make permanent a land reuse agency or municipal land bank’s right of first refusal on certain tax sale properties. The bill expands the circumstances for when the right of refusal may be used, and clarifies the provisions relating to the right of first refusal.
The Senate also adopted Resolution 28, designating February 4, 2020 as West Virginia Homeschool Day at the legislature. Additionally, Resolution 29 was adopted, designating today as West Virginia Alzheimer’s Association Day. Two brief recesses were held for the presentation of these resolutions.
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 today in room 208W.
The Senate Committee on Government Organization will meet at 2:00 PM in room 208W.
The Senate Education Committee will meet at 2:00 PM in room 451M.
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 Committee on Workforce will meet at 9:30 AM tomorrow in room 451M.
