The Legislature made quick work of approving corrections to the minimum wage bill that had been passed during the Regular Session, but was subsequently vetoed by the Governor because of problems with federal exemptions and other items, which were corrected in this passed version. Several appropriation bills were also passed to address specific funding concerns that had been identified in the previously approved budget.
In addition, the Legislative leadership announced dates for the 2014 and January 2015 Interim Meetings, in Charleston. June 16-18, no meetings in July or August, September 8-10, October 20-22, November 17-19, December 15-17 and January 11-13, 2015. The 2015 Regular Session will begin on Wednesday, January 14th.