Senate Calendar and Committee Schedule for Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 – 1st Day of Session
The Senate will convene at noon.
News
Speaker Hanshaw Announces Leadership Team
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Returning House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, publicly announced today the full roster of leadership roles members of the House of Delegates will hold for the upcoming 86th Legislature.
Woelfel Selected Senate Minority Leader
The elected Democrats in the West Virginia Senate met Tuesday to select their new Minority Leader for the 86th Legislature. Senator Mike Woelfel (D-Cabell) was chosen to replace Stephen Baldwin (D-Greenbrier), who did not win his bid for re-election to the Senate.
Speaker to Call Members Back in Session
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, will contact members of the House of Delegates next week to call them back into session Monday, Sept. 12 alongside the regularly scheduled interim committee meetings.
Senate President Craig Blair Names Senator Amy Grady Chairman of Education Committee
CHARLESTON – Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, today announced that Senator Amy Nichole Grady, R-Mason, has been named Chairman of the Education Committee.
Andrew Anderson Takes Oath of Office
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Andrew Anderson of Charleston became the newest member of the West Virginia House of Delegates Aug. 24. Anderson will represent the 35th District to complete the unexpired term of former Delegate Larry Pack, R-Kanawha. The district currently includes includes the southwestern part of Kanawha County South Charleston, Dunbar, Jefferson, and St. Albans
Senate Calendar for Friday, July 29, 2022
Friday, July 29, 2022 – 5th Day of Third Extraordinary Session
The Senate will convene at 1 p.m.
Senate Calendar for Thursday, July 28, 2022
Thursday, July 28, 2022 – 4th Day of Third Extraordinary Session
The Senate will convene at 9 a.m.
Statement on behalf of Delegate Linville
“While a grateful state and nation are mourning the loss of a hero and national treasure, so many members of our Cabell County communities are mourning the loss of a friend. Woody Williams earned the honor and respect of the entire nation as a young man at Iwo Jima.”
Statement from Senate President Craig Blair on passing of World War II Medal of Honor Recipient Woody Williams
“Today, I join with all West Virginians in mourning the death of a true American hero. Woody Williams represented the best of West Virginia – a love for his family, a sense of service to his country, and a dedication to honoring our veterans.”