By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Senate President Randy Smith named the rest of his new leadership team headlining into the 2025 legislative session, as well as the remainder of his major committee chairs and vice chairs, only retaining one senator from his predecessor’s tenure.
Smith, R-Tucker, had already announced a new majority leader and the leadership teams for the Senate’s Finance and Judiciary committees earlier this month. In a statement Wednesday, Smith said he was excited to begin the 60-day regular session on Wednesday, Feb. 12, with a new team in place.
“I’m proud of the team we have put together for the upcoming session,” Smith said. “I knew that I wanted fresh perspectives and a new approach to how we work as a team to address the challenges that are facing West Virginia. Each one of our committee chairmen and vice chairmen brings a unique perspective to the table, and I am very excited about the work that we will accomplish together.”