The Senate convened the Second Regular Session of the 85th Legislature Wednesday at Noon, moving quickly to pass 18 bills.
The body suspended the constitutional rules that require a bill to be read on three separate days to pass these measures immediately. All of these bills were passed overwhelmingly by the Senate during the 2021 Regular Session, but were never acted on by the House of Delegates.
Highlighting a couple bills passed today, Senate Bill 9 would provide continued eligibility for developmental disability services to dependents of military members, and Senate Bill 170 would provide West Virginia veterans discounts on fees and charges at state parks.
The Senate introduced 231 additional bills and sent them to committee during today’s floor session.
UPDATE
The Senate reconvened Wednesday evening at 5 p.m. to receive the Budget Bill from the Governor. The bill has been referred to the Finance Committee.
The Senate is adjourned until tomorrow at 11 a.m.
Senate finance will meet tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. in 451M for the Governor’s budget presentation.
