The Senate passed 13 bills during Wednesday morning floor session.
The body suspended the rules requiring a bill be read on three separate days to quickly pass Senate Bill 790, which would change the reference from Curator of the Department of Arts, Culture, and History to Cabinet Secretary. Several members spoke of the many accomplishments and valued contributions Randall Reid-Smith has overseen as the head of this department.
Senate Bill 629 would require builders to follow state building code when local inspection and enforcement is not provided.
The body completed action on House Bill 5157, which relates to a contingent increase of the tax rate on certain eligible acute care hospitals in West Virginia. Proponents of the bill stated this could increase these hospital’s revenues by up to $500 million.
The Senate is adjourned until tomorrow, Feb. 15, at 11 a.m.
Afternoon Meetings:
School Choice at 1 p.m. in 208W
Economic Development at 1 p.m. in 451M
Pensions at 2 p.m. in 451M
Outdoor Recreation at 2 p.m. in 208W
Judiciary at 3 p.m. in 208W
Finance at 3 p.m. in 451M
Morning Meetings for 2/15:
Gov. Organization at 10 a.m. in 208W
Education at 10 a.m. in 451M
