Senate Committee Advances Key Resolutions on Transportation and Veteran Recognition
March 28, 2025 | 2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
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The Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee convened on March 28, 2025, to discuss several resolutions critical to West Virginia's infrastructure and to honor local servicemen. The meeting began with the Vice Chair requesting unanimous consent to handle Senate Concurrent Resolutions 6 and 16 simultaneously, which was approved without objection.
Senator from Randolph expressed gratitude for the presence of Travis Long, son of Army Specialist Johnny Long, highlighting the importance of honoring veterans. He emphasized the significance of House Concurrent Resolution 78, advocating for the completion of key highway projects, including the Quarter H Highway and the King Cole Highway. He also mentioned a bridge naming resolution for the Becker brothers, commending the clerk for their thorough preparation.
Senator Mingo contributed to the discussion, noting the fragmented state of the King Cole Highway and the urgent need for its completion. The committee then moved to vote on the resolutions, with the Vice Chair proposing that Senate Concurrent Resolutions 6 and 16, along with committee substitutes for House Concurrent Resolutions 9, 10, 20, and 78, be reported to the full Senate. The motion passed with unanimous support.
The committee continued its work by considering Senate Concurrent Resolutions 9 and 17, which were also approved for reporting to the full Senate. An amendment to House Concurrent Resolution 8 was discussed and subsequently adopted.
As the meeting progressed, members addressed the timeline for handling resolutions, with a deadline set for April 4. The committee acknowledged the improvements made in the resolution process but noted that further enhancements could be beneficial, particularly regarding the timing of resolutions from the House.
In closing, the committee planned to take additional resolutions up for discussion in future meetings, ensuring that all necessary actions would be completed before the upcoming deadline. The meeting concluded with a commitment to continue working collaboratively on infrastructure improvements and honoring the contributions of West Virginia's servicemen.
Senator from Randolph expressed gratitude for the presence of Travis Long, son of Army Specialist Johnny Long, highlighting the importance of honoring veterans. He emphasized the significance of House Concurrent Resolution 78, advocating for the completion of key highway projects, including the Quarter H Highway and the King Cole Highway. He also mentioned a bridge naming resolution for the Becker brothers, commending the clerk for their thorough preparation.
Senator Mingo contributed to the discussion, noting the fragmented state of the King Cole Highway and the urgent need for its completion. The committee then moved to vote on the resolutions, with the Vice Chair proposing that Senate Concurrent Resolutions 6 and 16, along with committee substitutes for House Concurrent Resolutions 9, 10, 20, and 78, be reported to the full Senate. The motion passed with unanimous support.
The committee continued its work by considering Senate Concurrent Resolutions 9 and 17, which were also approved for reporting to the full Senate. An amendment to House Concurrent Resolution 8 was discussed and subsequently adopted.
As the meeting progressed, members addressed the timeline for handling resolutions, with a deadline set for April 4. The committee acknowledged the improvements made in the resolution process but noted that further enhancements could be beneficial, particularly regarding the timing of resolutions from the House.
In closing, the committee planned to take additional resolutions up for discussion in future meetings, ensuring that all necessary actions would be completed before the upcoming deadline. The meeting concluded with a commitment to continue working collaboratively on infrastructure improvements and honoring the contributions of West Virginia's servicemen.
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