WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE
SENATE JOURNAL
SEVENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION, 2008
TWENTY-FIRST DAY
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Charleston, W. Va., Tuesday, January 29, 2008
The Senate met at 11 a.m.
(Senator Tomblin, Mr. President, in the Chair.)
Prayer was offered by the Honorable Shirley Love, a senator
from the eleventh district.
Pending the reading of the Journal of Monday, January 28,
2008,
On motion of Senator Green, the Journal was approved and the
further reading thereof dispensed with.
The Senate proceeded to the second order of business and the
introduction of guests.
The Senate then proceeded to the third order of business.
A message from The Clerk of the House of Delegates announced
the passage by that body and requested the concurrence of the
Senate in the passage of
Eng. Com. Sub. for House Bill No. 3215--A Bill to amend and
reenact §18B-1-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended;
and to amend and reenact §18B-3C-8 of said code, all relating to
defined terms; statewide network of independently accredited
community and technical colleges; removing the administrative link between Shepherd University and Blue Ridge Community and Technical
College; designating Blue Ridge Community and Technical College as
a free-standing community and technical college; and deleting
obsolete provisions.
Referred to the Committee on Education; and then to the
Committee on Finance.
A message from The Clerk of the House of Delegates announced
the passage by that body and requested the concurrence of the
Senate in the passage of
Eng. House Bill No. 4072--A Bill to amend and reenact the Code
of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new
section, designated §30-13-25, relating to regulatory board review
of the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Referred to the Committee on Government Organization.
A message from The Clerk of the House of Delegates announced
the passage by that body and requested the concurrence of the
Senate in the passage of
Eng. House Bill No. 4073--A Bill to amend and reenact
§30-31-15 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating
to regulatory board review of the West Virginia Board of Examiners
in Counseling.
Referred to the Committee on Government Organization.
A message from The Clerk of the House of Delegates announced
the passage by that body and requested the concurrence of the
Senate in the passage of
Eng. House Bill No. 4078--A Bill to amend and reenact º29-8-2, º29-8-3, º29-8-4 and º29-8-5 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as
amended, all relating to the termination of the Blennerhassett
Island Historical State Park Commission; exempting the termination
of the commission from the wind down provisions of §4-10-12; and
providing for the transfer of all remaining property and authority
of the commission to the Division of Natural Resources.
Referred to the Committee on Government Organization.
A message from The Clerk of the House of Delegates announced
the passage by that body and requested the concurrence of the
Senate in the passage of
Eng. House Bill No. 4085--A Bill to amend and reenact §30-36-
20 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to
regulatory board review of the West Virginia Acupuncture Board.
Referred to the Committee on Government Organization.
The Senate proceeded to the fourth order of business.
Senator Fanning, from the Committee on Natural Resources,
submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Natural Resources has had under
consideration
Senate Bill No. 7, Establishing Flood Protection Planning
Council.
And reports the same back with the recommendation that it do
pass; but with the further recommendation that it first be referred
to the Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted,
John Pat Fanning,
Chair.
On motion of Senator Fanning, the bill (S. B. No. 7) contained
in the foregoing report from the Committee on Natural Resources was
then referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Kessler, from the Committee on the Judiciary,
submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on the Judiciary has had under consideration
Senate Bill No. 217, Reducing compliance time for nonresident
traffic violations.
And reports the same back with the recommendation that it do
pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeffrey V. Kessler,
Chair.
Senator Kessler, from the Committee on the Judiciary,
submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on the Judiciary has had under consideration
Senate Bill No. 334, Creating senior status family court
judges panel.
And reports back a committee substitute for same with the
following title:
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 334 (originating in the
Committee on the Judiciary)--A Bill
to amend and reenact §51-2A-19
of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to
creating a panel of senior status family court judges; providing
temporary assignment of such judges; and providing for reasonable payment.
And,
Senate Bill No. 335, Authorizing Supreme Court to appoint
senior status magistrate assistants.
And reports back a committee substitute for same with the
following title:
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 335 (originating in the
Committee on the Judiciary)--A Bill
to amend and reenact §50-1-6a
and §50-1-9b of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all
relating to providing for reasonable payment for senior status
magistrates; authorizing the Supreme Court of Appeals to create a
panel of senior status magistrate assistants; and providing for
reasonable payment.
With the recommendation that the two committee substitutes do
pass; but under the original double committee references first be
referred to the Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeffrey V. Kessler,
Chair.
The bills (Com. Sub. for S. B. Nos. 334 and 335), under the
original double committee references, were then referred to the
Committee on Finance.
Senator Fanning, from the Committee on Natural Resources,
submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Natural Resources has had under
consideration
House Concurrent Resolution No. 7, Supporting the efforts of
the Town of Matewan to obtain National Park status for the Matewan
Historic Landmark District.
And reports the same back with the recommendation that it be
adopted.
Respectfully submitted,
John Pat Fanning,
Chair.
The Senate proceeded to the sixth order of business.
On motions for leave, severally made, the following bills were
introduced, read by their titles, and referred to the appropriate
committees:
By Senator Prezioso:
Senate Bill No. 478--A Bill to amend and reenact §49-7-33 of
the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to payment
for professional services by the Department of Health and Human
Resources pursuant to a court order.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Resources; and
then to the Committee on Finance.
By Senators Barnes, Love, Green and Hall:
Senate Bill No. 479--A Bill to amend and reenact §15-2B-6 of
the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend said code
by adding thereto thirteen new sections, designated §15-2B-14,
§15-2B-15, §15-2B-16, §15-2B-17, §15-2B-18, §15-2B-19, §15-2B-20,
§15-2B-21, §15-2B-22, §15-2B-23, §15-2B-24, §15-2B-25 and
§15-2B-26, all relating to the collection of DNA samples from persons arrested for certain felonies.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Senators Edgell, Wells, Green, Hall, Plymale, Foster,
Hunter, McKenzie, Jenkins, Kessler and Deem:
Senate Bill No. 480--A Bill to amend and reenact §18A-4-2a of
the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to payment of
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards salary bonus to
holders subsequently employed in certain administrative and
instructional leadership positions.
Referred to the Committee on Education; and then to the
Committee on Finance.
By Senator Prezioso:
Senate Bill No. 481--A Bill to amend and reenact §27-5-2 of
the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authority
of physician assistants to conduct examinations in the mental
health hygiene process.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Resources.
By Senators Edgell, Hunter, McCabe, White, Kessler and
Plymale:
Senate Bill No. 482--A Bill to amend the Code of West
Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article,
designated §22-5A-1, §22-5A-2, §22-5A-3, §22-5A-4, §22-5A-5,
§22-5A-6, §22-5A-7, §22-5A-8, §22-5A-9, §22-5A-10 and §22-5A-11; to
amend and reenact §22-6-6 and §22-6-9 of said code; to amend and
reenact §22-7-3, §22-7-5 and §22-7-7 of said code; and to amend
said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §22-7-9, all relating to rights, administration and enforcement of oil and gas
wells; and surface owner bill of rights.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Industry and Mining; then
to the Committee on the Judiciary; and then to the Committee on
Finance.
By Senators Barnes, Sprouse, Sypolt, Boley and Deem:
Senate Bill No. 483--A Bill to amend the Code of West
Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section,
designated §29-22B-1715, relating to the prohibition of operating
a video lottery game or video lottery terminal between six a.m and
one p.m. on Sundays; exceptions; and establishment of criminal
penalties.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; and then to the
Committee on Finance.
By Senators Plymale and Love:
Senate Bill No. 484--A Bill to amend and reenact §62-6-6a of
the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the
disposition of prisoners.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Resources; and
then to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Senator Caruth:
Senate Bill No. 485--A Bill to amend the Code of West
Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section,
designated §33-42-9, relating to requiring that every woman seeking
an abortion be given the opportunity to see an ultrasound image of
the fetus; prescribing a criminal penalty for violations of said section; and providing that nothing in said section can be
construed as approving of abortion.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Resources; and
then to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Senators Barnes and Hall:
Senate Bill No. 486--A Bill to amend and reenact §18A-3-2a of
the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the
qualifications of certified professional educators to be state
athletic coaches and other extracurricular activity coaches.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
By Senators Hunter and Foster:
Senate Bill No. 487--A Bill to amend and reenact §5A-3B-1 and
§5A-3B-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all
relating to authorizing counties and municipalities to enter into
contracts for energy-savings contracts.
Referred to the Committee on Government Organization; and then
to the Committee on Finance.
By Senator Sprouse:
Senate Bill No. 488--A Bill to amend and reenact §33-42-3 of
the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to providing
that when any body part of an unborn child is outside the mother's
womb, the child is born and is considered a citizen of the state
with same rights and privileges under the law as any other citizen.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Resources; and
then to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Senator Sprouse:
Senate Bill No. 489--A Bill to amend the Code of West
Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section,
designated §33-42-9, relating to ensuring that medical workers have
the right to refuse to participate in any abortion-related activity
without fear of disciplinary action or dismissal; and prescribing
criminal penalties for violations of section.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Senators Edgell, Wells, Green, Hall, Plymale, Foster, Jenkins,
Hunter, Stollings and Kessler offered the following resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 32--
Requesting the Joint
Committee on Government and Finance study methods of implementing
daily physical education classes for all students in a cost-
efficient manner, as well as methods of promoting adequate sleep
for all students.
Whereas, Subcommittee A of the Joint Standing Committee on
Education heard testimony on the costs and benefits of requiring
daily physical education for all students during the 2007-2008
interim period; and
Whereas, The testimony indicated that medical costs attributed
to obesity in West Virginia are $588 million annually; and
Whereas, The testimony indicated that physical activity is a
proven strategy for obesity prevention; and
Whereas, Inadequate sleep could make it more difficult for
students to participate in daily physical education classes and
more difficult for students to learn; and
Whereas, Subcommittee A of the Joint Standing Committee on Education recommended that further study be conducted during the
2008-2009 interim period on implementing daily physical education
classes in a cost-efficient manner while promoting adequate sleep
for all students; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study methods of implementing daily physical education
classes for all students in a cost-efficient manner, as well as
methods of promoting adequate sleep for all students; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2009, on
its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts
of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this
study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be
paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on
Government and Finance.
Which, under the rules, lies over one day.
Senators Bailey, Love and Hunter offered the following
resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 33--
Requesting the Joint
Committee on Government and Finance study feasibility of a four-day
work week, consisting of 10-hour days, for city, county and state
employees.
Whereas, Access to government entities is necessary and vital to effective and efficient government services; and
Whereas, Normal business hours limit citizens' ability to
access their government because citizens of this state are working
during those hours, too; and
Whereas, The rising cost of gas prices puts a strain on
government employees finances. Limiting the number of times they
must drive to work will leave more income at their disposal;
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study the feasibility of a four-day work week,
consisting of 10-hour days for city, county and state employees;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2009, on
its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts
of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this
study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be
paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on
Government and Finance.
Which, under the rules, lies over one day.
Senator Edgell offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 10--Designating January 29, 2008, as
"West Virginia State Grange Day".
Whereas, The Grange is the world's first farm fraternal
association; and
Whereas, The West Virginia State Grange is our state's oldest
agricultural and rural communities organization; and
Whereas, The Grange has been a tireless champion for West
Virginia's farmers and their rural communities through a vigorous
grassroots advocacy of the mutual interests of its members; and
Whereas, The Grange provides opportunities for families and
individuals to develop their highest potential in order to build
stronger communities; and
Whereas, Voluntary association with the Grange not only
provides the benefits of economic and political cooperation for its
members, but also elevates their character by providing social,
cultural and educational programs, along with opportunities for
personal growth; and
Whereas, The Grange increases the influence of each of its
members by giving them an opportunity to serve their community
through projects and programs that make a difference in the lives
of children, youth and neighbors in need of assistance; and
Whereas, The West Virginia State Grange has served the State
of West Virginia since June 1873; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates January 29, 2008, as "West
Virginia State Grange Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby requested to
forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate representatives of the West Virginia State Grange.
At the request of Senator Chafin, unanimous consent being
granted, the resolution was taken up for immediate consideration,
reference to a committee dispensed with, and adopted.
Senators
Bailey, Tomblin (Mr. President), Boley, Caruth,
Chafin, Deem, Edgell, Facemyer, Fanning, Foster, Green, Guills,
Hall, Helmick, Hunter, Jenkins, Kessler, Love, McCabe, McKenzie,
Minard, Oliverio, Plymale, Prezioso, Sprouse, Stollings, Sypolt,
Wells, White and Yoder
offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 11--
Designating January 29, 2008, as
"Community Action Day".
Whereas, Community action agencies in West Virginia work to
assist low-income citizens; and
Whereas, Community action agencies try to find the causes of
poverty and how to achieve self-sufficiency; and
Whereas, Community action agencies have been serving low-
income families throughout the 55 counties for more than 35 years;
and
Whereas, Community action agencies conduct programs to meet
the needs of low-income West Virginians; and
Whereas, These programs consist of Head Start, weatherization,
housing, energy assistance, home rehabilitation, job training and
placement, nutrition for the elderly and children, counseling,
health, education, welfare reform, family mentoring and many
others; and
Whereas, Community action agencies, in partnerships with elected officials, the private sector and citizens of West
Virginia, continue to identify low-income conditions and pursue
solutions; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates January 29, 2008, as
"Community Action Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate invites all members of the
Legislature and all citizens of West Virginia to join in
recognizing the value and importance of community action programs
in West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby requested to
forward a copy of this resolution to the West Virginia Community
Action Partnership.
At the request of Senator Chafin, unanimous consent being
granted, the resolution was taken up for immediate consideration,
reference to a committee dispensed with, and adopted.
On motion of Senator Chafin, the Senate recessed for one
minute.
Upon expiration of the recess, the Senate reconvened and
resumed business under the sixth order.
Petitions
Senator Jenkins presented a petition from Cindy Dixon and
sixteen faculty and staff members of Prichard Elementary School,
supporting Senate Bill No. 68 (Providing one-time option for
certain Defined Contribution Retirement System members to opt in to
State Teachers Retirement System).
Referred to the Committee on Pensions.
At the request of Senator Chafin, and by unanimous consent,
the Senate returned to the fourth order of business.
Senator Tomblin (Mr. President), from the Committee on Rules,
submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 34 (originating in the
Committee on Rules)--
Amending the Joint Rules of the Senate and
House of Delegates.
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Delegates be
amended by adding thereto a new rule, designated Joint Rule No. 32,
to read as follows:
Receipt of Constitutional Petitions and Resolutions.
32.Any application from a county commission or a verified
petition from the voters of a county seeking to reform, alter or
modify a county commission pursuant to Article IX, Section 13 of
the West Virginia Constitution and any related documents that may
be subsequently submitted shall be filed with the Clerk of the
Senate and the Clerk of the House of Delegates. The Clerk of the
Senate and the Clerk of the House of Delegates shall verify that
the application, petition or related document has been properly
submitted to the other clerk before processing it in his or her
respective house.
Such applications, petitions and related
documents not submitted to both the Clerk of the Senate and the
Clerk of the House of Delegates will not be submitted to either house for processing or consideration by the Legislature.
When the Legislature is not sitting in regular session, upon
receipt of an application, petition or related document from a
county commission by the Clerk of Senate and the Clerk of the House
of Delegates, it shall be processed as a regular order of business
at the next regular session following receipt of the application,
petition or related document.
Effective with the 2009 regular session of the Legislature, an
application or petition to reform, alter or modify a county
commission filed with the Legislature on or after the tenth day of
a regular legislative session may not be processed or considered by
the Legislature until the next regular legislative session.
An application or petition to reform, alter or modify a county
commission filed with the Legislature
is only valid for the session
in which it was processed and such application or petition not
acted upon during that session is null and void.
If an application or petition to reform, alter or modify a
county commission filed with the Legislature is determined to have
an unconstitutional provision, then the President or Speaker may:
(a) Request that the application or petition be corrected and
resubmitted; or (b) the Legislature may make changes necessary to
meet the constitutional objection. A corrected application or
petition may be processed by the Legislature if there is sufficient
time remaining in the session for full consideration. If any
request by the Legislature to correct an application or petition
prevents full consideration of that application or petition during the session in which it would have been considered, the House and
the Senate may process the corrected application or petition at the
next regular session.
And reports the same back with the recommendation that it be
adopted.
Respectfully submitted,
Earl Ray Tomblin,
Chairman ex officio.
The Senate proceeded to the seventh order of business.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 31, Requesting Division of
Highways name bridge in Delbarton, Mingo County, "Thomas Elbert
Muncy, Jr., Memorial Bridge".
On unfinished business, coming up in regular order, was
reported by the Clerk and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
Senate Resolution No. 8, Expressing support for West Virginia
University Institute of Technology.
On unfinished business, coming up in regular order, was
reported by the Clerk.
At the request of Senator White, and by unanimous consent, the
resolution was taken up for immediate consideration, reference to
a committee dispensed with, and adopted.
The Senate proceeded to the eighth order of business.
Eng. Senate Bill No. 72, Expanding Route 2 and Interstate 68
Authority territory.
On third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time and put upon its passage.
On the passage of the bill, the yeas were: Bailey, Barnes,
Boley, Bowman, Caruth, Deem, Edgell, Facemyer, Fanning, Foster,
Green, Guills, Hall, Helmick, Hunter, Jenkins, Love, McCabe,
Minard, Plymale, Sprouse, Stollings, Sypolt, Unger, Wells, White,
Yoder and Tomblin (Mr. President)--28.
The nays were: Chafin, Kessler, McKenzie, Oliverio and
Prezioso--5.
Absent: Sharpe--1.
So, a majority of all the members present and voting having
voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Eng. S.
B. No. 72) passed with its title.
Ordered, That The Clerk communicate to the House of Delegates
the action of the Senate and request concurrence therein.
Eng. Senate Bill No. 236, Eliminating obsolete election
language.
On third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third
time and put upon its passage.
On the passage of the bill, the yeas were: Bailey, Barnes,
Boley, Bowman, Caruth, Chafin, Deem, Edgell, Facemyer, Fanning,
Foster, Green, Guills, Hall, Helmick, Hunter, Jenkins, Kessler,
Love, McCabe, McKenzie, Minard, Oliverio, Plymale, Prezioso,
Sprouse, Stollings, Sypolt, Unger, Wells, White, Yoder and Tomblin
(Mr. President)--33.
The nays were: None.
Absent: Sharpe--1.
So, a majority of all the members present and voting having
voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Eng. S.
B. No. 236) passed with its title.
Ordered, That The Clerk communicate to the House of Delegates
the action of the Senate and request concurrence therein.
Eng. Senate Bill No. 270, Eliminating provisions requiring
circuit clerks handle and disburse inmate moneys.
On third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third
time and put upon its passage.
On the passage of the bill, the yeas were: Bailey, Barnes,
Boley, Bowman, Caruth, Chafin, Deem, Edgell, Facemyer, Fanning,
Foster, Green, Guills, Hall, Helmick, Hunter, Jenkins, Kessler,
Love, McCabe, McKenzie, Minard, Oliverio, Plymale, Prezioso,
Sprouse, Stollings, Sypolt, Unger, Wells, White, Yoder and Tomblin
(Mr. President)--33.
The nays were: None.
Absent: Sharpe--1.
So, a majority of all the members present and voting having
voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Eng. S.
B. No. 270) passed with its title.
Ordered, That The Clerk communicate to the House of Delegates
the action of the Senate and request concurrence therein.
The Senate proceeded to the ninth order of business.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 234, Creating Maternal Mortality
Review Team.
On second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time and ordered to engrossment and third reading.
Senate Bill No. 337, Eliminating obsolete language concerning
Supreme Court clerk.
On second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a
second time and ordered to engrossment and third reading.
Senate Bill No. 459, Authorizing rules of School Building
Authority and Higher Education Policy Commission.
On second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a
second time and ordered to engrossment and third reading.
The Senate proceeded to the eleventh order of business and the
introduction of guests.
The Senate then proceeded to the twelfth order of business.
Remarks were made by Senators Prezioso, Kessler, Jenkins,
Yoder, Hunter, Caruth and Plymale.
Thereafter, at the request of Senator Edgell, and by unanimous
consent, the remarks by Senator Kessler were ordered printed in the
Appendix to the Journal.
At the request of Senator Plymale, unanimous consent being
granted, the remarks by Senator Jenkins were ordered printed in the
Appendix to the Journal.
At the request of Senator Barnes, and by unanimous consent,
the remarks by Senator Yoder were ordered printed in the Appendix
to the Journal.
At the request of Senator Hunter, unanimous consent being
granted, the remarks by Senator Prezioso were ordered printed in
the Appendix to the Journal.
At the request of Senator Hall, and by unanimous consent, the
remarks by Senators Hunter and Caruth were ordered printed in the
Appendix to the Journal.
The Senate proceeded to the thirteenth order of business.
At the request of Senator Unger, the name of Senator Unger was
removed as a sponsor of Senate Bill No. 456, (Authorizing
Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule
relating to antidegradation implementation procedures), Senate Bill
No. 457 (Authorizing Ethics Commission promulgate legislative rule
relating to solicitation and receipt of gifts and charitable
contributions by public employees and officials) and Senate Bill
No. 458 (Authorizing Lottery Commission promulgate legislative rule
relating to racetrack table games).
On motion of Senator Chafin, a leave of absence for the day
was granted Senator Sharpe.
Pending announcement of meetings of standing committees of the
Senate,
On motion of Senator Chafin, the Senate adjourned until
tomorrow, Wednesday, January 30, 2008, at 11 a.m.
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