CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Sen. Jason Barrett, R-Berkeley, will chair the West Virginia Senate Committee on Finance, according to Senate President-elect Randy Smith.
Barrett, a former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, will succeed Sen. Eric Tarr.

“The Finance Committee does some of the hardest work and heaviest lifting in the Legislature, and it’s a tough job,” said Smith. “I knew I wanted a fresh set of eyes and a strong ability to work with all of our state agencies to take a hard look at our state’s revenues and expenses, and I am confident in Sen. Barrett’s ability to take on this task.”
Smith thanked Tarr for his time leading the committee.

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