The Senate unanimously passed three bills during Thursday’s floor session.
Senate Bill 7 would limit political activity by public employees while in the process of carrying out the duties of their job. The legislation would make it illegal for any public employee to discuss or wear items dealing with political candidates, political party or elections while wearing a uniform, while on duty, and/or in a state-owned vehicle.
Senate Bill 42 would create the Zombie Property Remediation Act of 2021. The legislation deals with abandoned homes and structures. It would authorize a municipality to start a foreclosure proceeding earlier, so the city could take hold of these properties and re purpose or demolish them before they deteriorate.
Senate Bill 396 puts limitations on nuisance actions against fire department or EMS fixed sirens.
These bills move to the House of Delegates for consideration.
Also on Thursday, the body adopted Senate Resolution 9, designating February 25, 2021, as Fairmont State University Day.
The Senate is adjourned until Friday, Feb. 26 at 11 a.m.
There is a full Senate committee schedule this afternoon. Check out the Legislature Live page for streaming.
Health will meet at 1 p.m. in 451M.
Government Organization will meet at 2 p.m. in 208W.
Education will meet at 2 p.m. in 451M.
Judiciary will meet at 3 p.m. in 208W
Finance will meet at 3 p.m. in 451M
