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Senate H. B. 4006

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The Senate convened at 11 a.m.

The body agreed to a conference committee for the following bills:

S. B. 51

S. B. 282

S. B. 545

S. B. 582

The Senate recieved Conference Committee reports for S. B. 46, and H. B. 4186.

The Senate refused to concur to the House’s amendments for S. B. 392.

The Senate concured with the House’s amendments to S. B. 273, S. B. 506, S. B. 585 and H. B. 4522.

The Senate amended the House’s amendments to S. B. 261, S. B. 275, S. B. 463, S. B. 525 and S. B. 548 and concured with the amended version.

Bills on Third Reading:

S. B. 635 – Relating to 2019 salary adjustment for employees of DHHR – was passes unanimously and sent to the House for further consideration.

H. B. 2008 – Relating to the Dealer Recovery Program – was passed unanimously and is now awaiting action by the Governor.

H. B. 2655 – Defining and establishing the crime of cyberbullying – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 2799 – Prohibiting the superintendent of schools from requiring a physical examination to be included to the application for a minor’s work permit – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 2869 – Providing for paid leave for certain state officers and employees during a declared state of emergency – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 2982 – Relating to allowing draw games winners to remain anonymous – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 3089 – Relating to the adoption of instructional resources for use in the public schools – was passed 31-2 with one member absent and is now awaiting action by the Governor.

H. B. 4001 – Relating to eligibility and fraud requirements for public assistance – was passed 27-9 with one member absent and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4002 – Providing that all delegates shall be elected from one hundred single districts following the United States Census in 2020 was passes 30-3 with one member absent and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4006 – Revising the processes through which professional development is delivered for those who provide public education – was passed 18-15 and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4009 – State Settlement and Recovered Funds Accountability Act –  was passed 22-11 with one member absent and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4036 – Increasing the maximum salaries of family case coordinators and secretary-clerks –  was passed unanimously and is now awaiting action by the Governor.

H. B. 4150 – Prohibiting telecommunications and IP-enabled voice services from displaying the name or telephone number of the recipient – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4156 – Establishing the qualifications of full and part time nursing school faculty members – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4157 – Eliminating the refundable exemption for road construction contractors – was passed unanimously and is now awaiting action by the Governor.

H. B. 4166 – Establishing a special revenue fund to be known as the “Capital Improvements Fund – Department of Agriculture Facilities” – was passed unanimously and is now awaiting action by the Governor.

H. B. 4187 – Business Liability Protection Act – was passed 32-1 with one member absent and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4217 – Permitting an attending physician to obtain a patient’s autopsy report – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4233 – Relating generally to fraudulent transfers – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4251 – Permitting employees of baccalaureate institutions and universities outside of this state to be appointed to board of governors – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4270 – Providing for the timely payment of moneys owed from oil and natural gas production – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4320 – Limiting the ability of an agent under a power of attorney to take self-benefiting actions – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4324 – Relating to the employment of individuals by municipal paid fire departments under civil service – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4338 – Relating to the powers and authority of the Divisions of Administrative Services, and Corrections and Rehabilitation of the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety – was passed 32-1 with one member absent and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4345 – Relating to limitations on permits for growers, processors and dispensaries of medical cannabis – was laid over for one day.

H. B. 4350 – Eliminating the regulation of upholstery – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4389 – Expiring funds to the Enterprise Resource Planning System Fund – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4392 – Relating to Medicaid subrogation liens of the Department of Health and Human Resources – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4394 – Relating to forest fires – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4424 – Providing that the Ethics Act applies to certain persons providing services without pay to state elected officials – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4428 – Allowing training hours earned through public school education or apprenticeship to count towards an applicant’s occupational certification – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4431 – Establishing the Mountaineer Trail Network Recreation Authority – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4447 – Providing for a uniform and efficient system of broadband conduit installation – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4465 – Authorizing the acupuncture board to issue certificates to perform auricular acudetox therapy – was laid over for one day.

H. B. 4486 – Relating to persons required to obtain a license to engage in the business of currency exchange – was passed unanimously and is now awaiting action by the Governor.

H. B. 4488 – Relating to the Hatfield-McCoy Recreation Authority – was passed 31-1 with two members absnet and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4524 – Establishing guidelines for the substitution of certain biological pharmaceuticals – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4558 – Establishing the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Investment Fund in the West Virginia Development Office – was passed unanimously and is now awaiting action by the Governor.

H. B. 4603 – Providing immunity from civil liability to facilities and employees providing crisis stabilization – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4628 – Relating to authorizing the redirection of amounts collected from certain surcharges and assessments on workers’ compensation insurance policies for periods prior to January 1, 2019 – was passed unanimously and is now awaiting action by the Governor.

H. B. 4629 – Relating to broadband enhancement and expansion policies generally – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

Bills on Second Reading:

H. B. 4607 was amended on the floor.

The Senate is in recess until 7:30 p.m.

Committees meeting today:

Pensions directly following the floor session in the back of the Senate Chambers

The Conference Committee for S. B. 51 will meet at 6 pm. in 208W

The Conference Committee for S. B. 545 will meet at 7 p.m. in 208W

 

Update 8:24 p.m.

The Senate reconvened at 8 p.m.

The Senate concured with the amendments to H. B. 4401.

The Senate filed the conference committee reports for S. B. 51 and S. B. 545.

The Senate is adjourned until tomorrow at 11 a.m.

Committees meeting tomorrow:

Conference Committee S. B. 282 9 a.m. 410M

 

House Completes Bills

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The House convened today at 11 a.m. during the fifty-ninth day of session.

The House concurred with the Senate and completed the following legislation:

The following bills will be sent to conference committee:

The House passed the following Senate bills:

  • Com. Sub. for S. J. R. 3 – Judicial Budget Oversight Amendment.

  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 10 – Relating generally to PSC jurisdiction.

  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 82 – Including rebuttable presumptions in certain cases for firefighters with regard to workers’ compensation.

  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 141 – Expanding county assessment and collection of head tax on breeding cows.

  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 230 – Authorizing Department of Commerce promulgate legislative rules.

  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 244 – Specifying conditions for unlawful possession of firearm at school-sponsored activities.

  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 271 – Creating centralized Shared Services Section of Department of Administration.

  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 283 – Relating generally to procurement by state agencies.

  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 288 – Regulating cremation, embalming and directing of funeral service.

  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 313 – Waiving occupational fees and licensing requirements for certain low-income individuals, military families, and young workers.

The House is in recess until 1:30 p.m.

Committee on Rules will meet at 1:15 p.m. behind the chamber.

Update 3:54 p.m.

The House worked on and passed the following bills:

  • S. B. 339 – Relating to WV Retirement Health Benefit Trust Fund within PEIA.
  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 355 – Dissolving IS&C Division under Office of Technology.
  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 375 – Relating to farmers markets.
  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 401 – Requiring specified coverage in health benefit plans for treatment of substance abuse disorders.
  • S. B. 406 – Clarifying that ground emergency medical transportation is eligible for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
  • S. B. 407 – Licensing and approval of child care programs.
  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 408 – Licensing of nursing homes and assisted living residences.
  • S. B. 425 – Removing sunset dates which members of policemen’s or firemen’s pension fund elect to participate in deferred retirement option plan.
  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 434 – Specifying documents not subject to discovery in certain proceedings.
  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 438 – Relating to debt service on bonds secured by State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund.
  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 442 – Establishing universal forms and deadlines when submitting prior authorization electronically.
  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 443 – Terminating parental rights when certain conditions are met.
  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 445 – Allowing DOH acquire real or personal property for utility accommodation.
  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 446 – Creating Agritourism Responsibility Act.
  • S. B. 468 – Changing date and recipients for submission of Auditor’s annual report.
  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 469 – Converting Addiction Treatment Pilot Program to permanent program.
  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 495 – Designating specific insurance coverages exempt from rate filing requirements
  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 501 – Relating to accrued benefit of retirees in Deputy Sheriff Retirement System.
  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 521 – Requiring chief executive of municipal law-enforcement agency be certified law-enforcement officer.
  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 528 – Providing additional circuit judge for nineteenth judicial circuit.
  • S. B. 551 – Relating to failure of employers to make contributions on behalf of employees to retirement plan administered by CPRB.
  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 556 – Creating small business and minority populations economic and workforce development taskforce to assist Economic Development Authority.
  • S. B. 592 – Adding examination of advanced care technician for firefighter paramedic.
  • S. B. 612 – Relating to sale of municipal property.
  • Com. Sub. for S. B. 625 – Creating WV Volunteer Fire and Rescue Act of 2018.

The House is in recess until 4:30 p.m.

Committee on Rules will meet at 4:15 p.m.

Update 7:27 p.m.

The House concurred with the Senate and completed the following legislation:

Bills passed:

Bills on second reading:

The House is adjourned until 10 a.m. tomorrow.

House Passes Budget Bill

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After several hours of debate, the House of Delegates unaimously passed its version of the Budget Bill.

House Bill 4019 was discussed and 13 amendments to the amendment offered during a debate that lasted until about 11 p.m. Thursday. All amendments were rejected except one, which was offered by Del. Eric Nelson and adopted.

The strike and insert amendment offered by Del. Eric Nelson was also adopted.

The House attempted to suspend rules for the Senate’s budget bill, Senate Bill 152, but voted the constitutional rule suspension down.

The House is adjourned until 9 a.m. tomorrow.

House Concurs with Senate, Passes Bills, In Recess

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The House convened today at 11 a.m. during the fifty-eighth day of session.

The House concurred with the Senate and completed legislaion on the following bills:

The House passed the following Senate Bills:

  • S.B 242
  • S.B. 273
  • S.B. 275
  • S.B. 290
  • S.B. 322
  • S.B. 385
  • S.B. 392
  • S.B. 411
  • S.B. 463
  • S.B. 498
  • S.B. 506
  • S.B. 525
  • S.B. 548
  • S.B. 585
  • S.B. 603
  • S.B. 261

Bills read a second time:

The House is in recess until 8:30 p.m.

Senate Passes S. B. 152, the Budget Bill

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The Senate convened at 11 a.m.

The Senate refused to concur with the House’s amendments and requested the House recede its amendments to the following bills:

The Senate concured with the House’s amendments and passed the following bills which are now awaiting action by the Governor:

S. B. 152 – Budget Bill – was passed unanimously and sent to the House for further consideration.

S. B. 633 – Expiring funds from Insurance Commission Fund and appropriating funds to Consolidated Medical Services Fund –  was passed unanimously and ordered to the House for further consideration.

S. B. 634 – Adding, increasing, and decreasing appropriations from General Revenue to DHHR – was passed unanimously and ordered to the House for further consideration.

H. B. 2028 – Relating to the venue for suits and other actions against the state – was passed unanimously and is now awaiting action by the Governor.

H. B. 4214 – Increasing penalties for unlawfully possessing or digging ginseng – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4276 – Allowing magistrates to grant work release privileges – was passed unanimously and is now awaiting action by the Governor.

H. B. 4336 – Updating the schedule of controlled substances – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4376 – Expiring funds to the balance of the Department of Health and Human Resources – was passed unanimously and is now awaiting action by the Governor.

H. B. 4379 – Supplementing, amending, decreasing, and increasing items of the existing appropriations to the Department of Transportation – was passed unanimously and is now awaiting action by the Governor.

H. B. 4401 – Relating to the registration of business – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4453 – Relating to judicial review of contested cases under the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Board of Review – was passed unanimously and is now awaiting action by the Governor.

H. B. 4529 – Relating to oath by municipal official certifying list of delinquent business and occupation taxes – was passed unanimously and is now awaiting action by the Governor.

H. B. 4571 – Relating to the final day of filing announcements of candidates for a political office – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4618 – Relating to the authority of the Division of Protective Services – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4627 – Relating to providing a limitation on the eminent domain authority of a municipal park board – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

Bills on Second Reading:  

The Senate is in recess until 6:30 p.m.

Committees meeting today:

Conference Committee on H. B. 2595 immediately after the floor session in the House vestibule

Health and Human Resources at 4:15 451M

Judiciary following the Health Committee in 208W

Committees meeting tomorrow:

Conference Committee for H. B. 4186 at 9:30 a.m. in the President’s Conference Room

Transportation and Infrastructure at 10 a.m. 451M

 

Update 8:55 p.m.

The Senate reconvened from recess at 8 p.m.

The senate took committee reports and the following bills were taken up for immediate consideration and read for the second time. The bills were advanced to Thrid Reading with the right to amend.

H. B. 4607 was read for a first time.

The body recieved the conference committee report for H. B. 2995.

The Senate is adjourned until tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Committees meeting tomorrow:

Transportation and Infrastructure at 9 a.m. 451M

Seven Bills Passed in the Senate

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The Senate Convened today at 11 a.m.

The Senate agreed to the Houses request for conference committee for S. B. 46 and appointed Senator Sue Cline (R – Wyoming, 09), Senator Ron Stollings (D – Boone, 07) and Senator Tom Takubo (R – Kanawha, 17).

The Senate concured and passed S. B. 102, S. B. 133, S. B. 272, S. B. 319, S. B. 365, S. B. 404, S. B. 427,  S. B. 441, S. B. 456, S. B. 499 and S. B. 515.

The Senate refused to concur with the House’s amendments to S. B. 545 and requested the House recede its amendments.

H. B. 4016 – Relating to combatting waste, fraud, and misuse of public funds through investigations, accountability and transparency – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

 H. B. 4035 – Creating a legislative coalition to study and report to the Legislature on palliative care – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4042 – Redefining school zone to facilitate placement of school zone signs – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4183 – Relating generally to standardized testing requirements for nonpublic schools – was passed unanimously and sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4275 – Relating to the law-enforcement authority of the director and officers of the division of protective services – was passed unanimously and now awaits action by the Governor.

H. B. 4400 – Relating to the West Virginia Physicians Mutual Insurance Company – was passed unanimously and now awaits action by the Governor.

H. B. 4546 – Relating to where an application for a marriage license may be made – was passed unanimously and now awaits action by the Governor. The bill would allow for a person, regardless of the county or state they live in to apply for a W. Va. marriage licences for any county.

Bills on Second Reading:

Bills on First Reading:

The Senate is in recess until 5 p.m.

Committees meeting today:

Health and Human Resources at 1:45 p.m. 451M

Judiciary at 3 p.m 208W

 

Update 6:55 p.m.

The Senate reconvened at 5:30 p.m.

The body recieved a message from the Governor that would extend the 2nd Regular Session of the 83rd Legislature by one day to Sunday, March 11 to work on the Budget Bill, S. B. 152.

The body then recieved committee reports and read the following reports for the first time:

The following bills were read for a first time then rereferred to their previous committee:

The Senate adjourned until tomorrow at 11 a.m.

Committees meeting tonight:

Education immediately following the floor session in 451M

Committees meeting tomorrow:

Judiciary at 9:30 208W

House Passes 23 Bills

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The House convened today at 11 a.m.

The House concurred with the Senate and completed the following legislation:

  • H.B. 3005 – Relating to regulation of unmanned aircraft systems.
  • H.B. 4015 – Relating to the management and continuous inventory of vehicles owned, leased, operated, or acquired by the state and its agencies.
  • H.B. 4368 – Relating to voluntary assignments of wages by state employees who have been overpaid.
  • H.B. 4434 – Clarifying provisions relating to candidates unaffiliated with a political party as it relates to certificates of announcement .
  • H.B. 4473 – Relating to use of state funds for advertising to promote a public official or government office.
  • H.B. 4478 – Authorizing public schools to distribute excess food to students.
  • H.B. 4502 – Adding the crimes of murder and armed robbery to the list of offenses for which a prosecutor may apply for an order authorizing interception.
  • H.B. 4509 – Relating to the establishment of substance abuse treatment facilities.

The House had 23 bills on third reading:

All of these bills passed the House.

The House is in recess until 3 p.m.

Committee on Finance will meet at 2:15 p.m in 460M.

Rules will meet at 2:45 p.m. behind the chamber.

Update 5:39 p.m.

Bills read a second time:

  • S. B. 242 – Requiring health insurance providers provide coverage for certain Lyme disease treatment
  • S. B. 275 – Relating to tax on purchases of intoxicating liquors
  • S. B. 290 – Relating to DEP standards of water quality and effluent limitations
  • S. B. 322 – Relating to employees of Department of Agriculture
  • S. B. 392 – Reconfiguring membership of Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council
  • S. B. 411 – Removing Commissioner of Bureau for Public Health from State Board of Sanitarians
  • S. B. 463 – Establishing group to examine benefits and need of transferring milk rules and regulations from DHHR to Agriculture
  • S. B. 498 – Creating two-year pilot program allowing all-terrain or recreational vehicles in Cabwaylingo State Forest
  • S. B. 506 – Deregulating persons who perform work on heating, ventilating, and cooling systems
  • S. B. 525 – Relating to certification for emergency medical training – mining
  • S. B. 548 – Authorizing county commissions to pay election officials
  • S. B. 556 – Creating small business and minority populations economic and workforce development taskforce to assist Economic Development Authority
  • S. B. 585 – Altering boundary line between Doddridge and Harrison counties
  • S. B. 603 – Relating to proceedings for involuntary custody for examination

There were 34 bills on first reading.

Committee on Finance will meet today following adjournment in 460M.

The House is adjourned until 10 a.m. tomorrow.

Rules will meet tomorrow at 9:45 a.m. behind the chamber.

H.B. 4145 Passed, 5 Percent Pay Raise for All State Employees

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The Senate convened today at 11 a.m.

The body recieved the committee report from the Conference Committee for H.B. 4145. The committee agreed to the House version of the bill and will give a 5 percent raise for teachers, school service personnel and the state police. All state employees will be recieving a 5 percent raise along with those mentioned in H. B. 4145 in an amendment to the Budget Bill, S. B. 152.

The Senate concured and passed S. B. 110, S. B. 307, S. B. 346 and S. B. 395. The bills have completed legislation and are now awaiting action by the Governor.

The Senate refused to recede to the House for H. B. 2607, H. B. 2995 and H. B. 4186. A conference committee for each bill has been requested by the Senate.

H. B. 2607:

H. B. 2995

H. B. 4186

The body took a short recess then reconvened at 3 p.m. to continue the calendar. All bills on third reading were passed unanimously.

H. B. 2464 – Relating to disclaimers and exclusions of warranties in consumer transactions for goods – was sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4015 – Relating to the management and continuous inventory of vehicles owned, leased, operated, or acquired by the state and its agencies – was sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4023 – Relating to the regulation of dialysis technicians – is now awaiting action by the Governor.

H. B. 4025 – Permitting reciprocity for licensure as a pharmacy technician – is now awaiting action by the Governor.

H. B. 4027 – Creating an education permit for allopathic physician resident – is now awaiting action by the Governor.

H. B. 4178 – Permitting certain portions of certified nurse aide training to be provided through distance learning technologies – is now awaiting action by the Governor.

H. B. 4197 – Requiring persons employed to dispatch emergency calls complete a course in cardiovascular care for telephonic resuscitation – was sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4279 – Relating to adult protective services system – is now awaiting action by the Governor.

H. B. 4368 – Relating to voluntary assignments of wages by state employees who have been overpaid – was sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4434 – Clarifying provisions relating to candidates unaffiliated with a political party as it relates to certificates of announcement – was sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4462 – Allowing off duty members and officers of the department of public safety to guard private property – was sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4478 – Authorizing public schools to distribute excess food to students – was sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4502 – Adding the crimes of murder and armed robbery to the list of offenses for which a prosecutor may apply for an order authorizing interception – was sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4509 – Relating to the establishment of substance abuse treatment facilities – was sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4522 – Allowing certain tax information to be shared with the Director of Purchasing Division, Department of Administration, and State Auditor – was sent to the House to concur.

H. B. 4622 – Relating to authorizing legislative rules regarding higher education – is now awaiting action by the Governor.

There were seven bills on second reading and 14 on first reading.

The Senate is in recess until 4:30 p.m.

Committees meeting today:

Conference Committee on H. B. 4013 at 4 p.m. in 210W.

Engergy, Industry and Mining immediately following the floor session in the back of the chamber.

Education following EIM in 451M

Government Organization following EMI in 208W

 

Update 5:36 p.m.

The Senate is adjourned until tomorrow at 11 a.m.

Committees meeting today:

Education following the floor session in 451M

Finance following Education in 451M

Judiciary following Finance in 208W

HB 4145 Passes House

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The House convened at 11 a.m. today during the fifty-sixth day of session.

The House voted to suspend the rules to bring House Bill 4145 to the floor for passage after the House and Senate conferees agreed on the original House Bill. H.B. 4145 would provide a five percent raise to State Troopers, public school teachers and school service personnel. The bill passed unanimously in the House and in the Senate.

Bills on third reading:

Com. Sub. for S. B. 7 – Relating to claims under Wage Payment and Collection Act – passed unanimously.

S. B. 47 – Requiring Defense Department advocacy groups be notified in abuse or neglect of military person’s child – was rejected 44-56.

Com. Sub. for S. B. 102 – Creating WV Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act – passed 97-2.

Com. Sub. for S. B. 133 – Exempting renewal of certain contracts entered into during declared state of emergency – passed 98-2.

Com. Sub. for S. B. 272 – Relating generally to drug control – passed unanimously.

S. B. 298 – Authorizing county assessors make separate entries in landbooks when real property is partly used for exempt and partly for nonexempt purposes – passed 97-1.

Com. Sub. for S. B. 319 – Allowing individuals who completed home schooling be eligible for PROMISE scholarship without equivalent diploma – passed 93-6.

S. B. 365 – Relating to Young Entrepreneur Reinvestment Act – passed 94-5.

Com. Sub. for S. B. 412 – Relating to authority of county litter control officers – passed 98-1.

S. B. 427 – Modifying form of notice for certain tax delinquencies – passed 96-3.

S. B. 441 – Relating to health care provider taxes – passed unanimously.

Com. Sub. for S. B. 456 – Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Act – passed unanimously.

The House is in recess for one hour.

Health and Human Resources Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. in 215E.

Conference Committee on HB 4013 will meet at 4 p.m.

Update 2:57 p.m.

Com. Sub. for S. B. 493 – Relating to guaranty associations – passed unanimously.

Com. Sub. for S. B. 499 – Requiring one year of certain approved postgraduate clinical training for persons with foreign medical degrees – passed unanimously.

Com. Sub. for S. B. 510 – Designating hospitals for stroke treatment – passed unanimously.

Com. Sub. for S. B. 522 – Relating generally to Administrative Procedures Act – passed 94-4.

S. B. 545 – Relating to driving privileges and requirements for persons under 18 – passed 68-30 and will be effective immediately.

The House is in recess until 6:30 p.m.

Finance Committee will meet at 3:30 p.m. in 460M.

Judciary Committee will meet at 3:30 p.m. in 418M.

Rules will meet at 6:15 p.m. behind the chamber.

Government Organization will meet tomorrow at 9 a.m. in 215E.

Update 8:31 p.m.

There were 28 bills on second reading and 16 bills on first reading.

Rules will meet at 10:45 a.m. tomorrow behind the chamber.

The House is adjourned until 11 a.m.

House Adopts S.J.R. 12

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The House convened today at 11 a.m. to work on bills on the House Special Calendar.

Bills passed:

  • S. J. R. 12 – No Constitutional right to abortion Amendment
  • S. B. 73 – Modifying crime of fleeing from scene of accident
  • S. B. 110 – Requiring certain licensees notify law enforcement or EMS of life-threatening emergency on premises
  • S. B. 307 – Declaring fundraising on state highway or roadway by volunteer fire department is not obstruction or nuisance
  • S. B. 327 – Providing extortion of anything of value, including sexual contact, subjects person to criminal penalty
  • S. B. 346 – Permitting full-time nonresident students purchase lifetime resident hunting, trapping and fishing licenses
  • S. B. 351 – Permitting ballot commissioners serve while candidates for certain offices
  • S. B. 395 – Providing for judicial review of appealed decisions of Air Quality Review Board, Environmental Quality Board and Surface Mine Board
  • S. B. 397 – Creating crime of impersonating blind or disabled person
  • S. B. 404 – Relating to sex offender registry information
  • S. B. 539 – Increasing limit for settling claims against DOH
  • S. B. 561 – Increasing minimum contract price requiring execution of bond with respect to building or repairing school property

S.J.R 12 – no Constitutional right to abortion amendment – was the topic of hours of debate in the House of Delegates. The resolution will be put on the WV General Election ballot in November and will allow residents of WV the ability to end medicaid funded abortions in the state. Many delegates expressed their concern about the issue.

There were 17 bills on second reading and 27 bills on first reading.

Committees meeting today:

Government Organization will meet at 4:30 p.m.

Rules will meet at 6:45 p.m.

Update 8 p.m.

Judiciary Committee will conduct a public hearing tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. in the House Chamber, regarding S. B. 434 and will be meeting following the hearing.

Finance Committee will meet tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. in 460M.

Rules will meet tomorrow at 10:45 a.m. in the chamber.

The House is adjourned until 11 a.m.

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