CHARLESTON — Here is a sampling of bills introduced Feb. 14. Monongalia-Preston-Marion-area lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. Feb. 18 will be the last day for Senators to introduce bills.
SB 606, the Fetal Heartbeat Act, to prohibit abortions when a fetal heartbeat is detected, with specified exceptions. Sen. Randy Smith, R-Tucker, lead sponsor; Sens. Dave Sypolt, R-Preston, Charles Clements, R-Wetzel, Mike Maroney, R-Marshall, co-sponsors.
SB 607, to require county boards of education to provide a camera system in each classroom designated exclusively for students with exceptional needs.
SB 608, to require the Division of Highways and the Division of Personnel to collaborate to develop a special hiring process for Division of Highways positions. Sen. Bob Beach, D-Monongalia, lead sponsor; Sen. Roman Prezioso, D-Marion, co-sponsor.
