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Six bills advance to Third reading and three advance to Second reading

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Today in the House of Delegate six bills were read a second time today and advanced to third reading. 

HB 2167 would establish a Silver Alert program for senior citizens and it would set criteria for when State Police can activate the Silver Alert.

HB 2300 would regulate the use of step therapy protocols by providing a simple and quick process for exceptions to the protocols that the health care provider deems not in the best interest of the patient. 

HB 2301 would permit individuals to enter into agreements for direct primary care with an individual or other legal entity authorized to provide primary care services, outside of an insurance plan or outside of the Medicaid or Medicare program and pay for the care. 

HB 2347 would allow schools licensed to provide barber, cosmetology and related training to hold theory classes and clinical classes at different locations and prohibits schools from being established in salons, spas, and similar locations. 

HB 2348 would eliminate any requirement that class hours of students be consecutive when studying professions regulated by the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologist. 

HB 2431 would allow influenza immunizations to be offered to patients and residents of specified facilities on a voluntary basis based upon recommendation of the Center for Disease Control.

Three bills were read for the first time and advanced on to second reading. 

HB 2404 would keep persons who are convicted of certain criminal offenses from acquiring property from their victims through joint tenancy or inheritance. The bill also creates exceptions. 

HB 2447 would rename the Court of Claims of the state as Claims Commission and rename the judges as commissioners. 

HB 2465 would modify the requirements that allow a child to witness to testify by closed circuit television. 

Committee Meetings Today

Political Subdivisions: 1 p.m. in 215E

Health: 2 p.m. in 215E

Judiciary Sub-Committee on HB 2544: 3 p.m. in 410M

Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment: 3:30 p.m. in 215E

Committee Meetings Tomorrow

Finance: 9 a.m. in 460M

Education: 9 a.m. in 434M

Gov. Org: 9 a.m. in 215E

Judiciary: 9:30 a.m. in 410M

Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security: 1 p.m. in 434M

The House is adjourned until 11 a.m. tomorrow. 

Senate Passes Three Bills To the House Today

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The Senate met today and passed three bills. These bills were SB 134, SB 202, and SB 249.

Senate Bill 134 would authorize the Bureau of Commerce to promulgate legislative rules.

Senate Bill 202 would relate to pawn brokers and gift cards. The bill’s purpose is to stop any money laundering that can occur with gift cards in pawn shops.

Senate Bill 249 would relate to information required in abstract of judgement.

Senate Resolution 17 was adopted today. It designates February 21, 2017 as celebrating children and families day.

Bills on second reading were SB 188, SB 222, SB 242, and SB 330. SB 330 was requested to lie over one day.

Senate bills 357-386 were introduced.

The following committees meet today:

Energy, Industry and Mining at 1 p.m. in 208W.

Health and Human Resources at 1 p.m. in 451M.

Education at 2 p.m. in 451M.

Government Organization at 2 p.m. in 208W.

Judiciary at 3 p.m. in 208W.

Finance at 3 p.m. in 451M.

The committee on Workforce will meet at 10 a.m. tomorrow in 208W.

 

The senate is adjourned until 11 a.m. tomorrow.

Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Reports Three Bills Today

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Today the Senate Committee reported three bills out of the committee. They were SB 210, SB 164, and SB 173.

Senate Bill 210 would Provide for fair distribution of costs for county development by authorizing assessment and collection of fees. The two amendments for the bill give counties more flexibility in how much they collect. Senator Rucker (R-Jefferson) wanted to be sure that people wouldn’t be getting double taxed and was assured my council that they wouldn’t. The bill was then referred to the committee on finance and was given the recommendation that it pass.

Senate Bill 164 would relate to traffic regulations and special load limits. It would allow for extra space for large things coming off of a truck. It is geared towards transporting power poles. Senator Beach (D-Monongalia) wanted to be sure there were no weight limit changes to make sure bridges would be safe. Council assured him that there aren’t. The bill was then reported to the floor with recommendation that it pass.

Senate Bill 173 would define an aoutocycle for the road as a three wheeled enclosed vehicle that meets all the safety requirements as a car. It was given the recommendation that it pass and was reported out of the committee.

Eleven Bills Presented in House Ag. and Natural Resource Committee

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The House Agriculture and Natural Resource Committee met this morning and discussed five agriculture bills and six natural resource bills. 

HB 2218 would authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to issue a legislative rule relating to Dangerous Wild Animals.

HB 2219 would authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to issue a legislative rule relating to Livestock Care Standards. 

HB 2233 would authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to issue a legislative rule relating to Animal Disease Control.

HB 2234 would authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to issue a legislative rule relating to Captive Cervid. 

HB 2296 would authorize the Board of Veterinary Medicine to issue a legislative rule relating to Standards of Practice.

HB 2231 would authorize the Division of Natural Resources to issue a legislative rule relating to the Point System of the Revocation of Hunting- Repeal.

HB 2248 would authorize the Dangerous Wild Animal Board to issue a legislative rule relating to the board.

HB 2268 would authorize the Division of Natural Resources to issue a legislative rule relating to Revocation of Hunting and Fishing Licenses. 

HB 2269 would authorize the Division of Natural Resources to issue a legislative Rule relating to Special Waterfowl Hunting.

HB 2270 would authorize the Division of Natural Resources to issue a legislaitve rule relating to the Commercial Sale of Wildlife.

HB 2271 would authorize the Division of Natural Resources to issue a legislative rule relating to Miscellaneous Permits and Licenses.

 

Senate Judiciary Approves Drone Regulations

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The Senate Judiciary Committee has reported a bill to the full Senate that would regulate unmanned aircraft systems, otherwise known as drones.

The bill, SB 9, would place restrictions on the use of drones, as well as provide criminal offenses and penalties for certain conduct while using a drone.

Most members were concerned with FAA safety regulations and constitutional considerations with the bill, including what distance would constitute an invasion of privacy, whether or not captured images could be published, etc.

The committee substitute of the bill was amended by Senators Ryan Weld (R-Brooke), Mike Romano (D-Harrison) and Robert Karnes (R-Upshur) to include some technical corrections, added restrictions, and considerations regarding the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Legal counsel to the committee Tom Smith said the purpose of the bill is to “fill in the blanks” of federal legislation regarding drones.

Members of the committee also considered a committee substitute containing SBs 105-113, as well as SB 41 and SB 236.

 

Thirteen Bills Discussed in House Gov. Org.

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Today, the House Government Organization Committee Meet and heard 13 pieces of legislation. 

HB 2286 would authorize the Secretary of State to issue a legislative rule relating to Voter Registration at the Division of Motor Vehicles.

HB 2287 would authorize the Secretary of State to issue a legislative rule relating to Voter Registration List Maintenance by the Secretary of State.

HB 2278 would authorize the Public Service Commission to issue a legislative rule relating to Telephone Conduit Occupancy.

HB 2285 would authorize the State Board of Sanitarians to issue a legislative rule relating to Practice of Public Health Sanitation.

HB 2289 would authorize the Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to issue a legislative rule relating to Licensure of Speech-Pathology and Audiology.

HB 2250 would authorize the Ethics Commission to issue a legislative rule relating to Private Gain.

HB 2235 would authorize the Board of Architects to issue a legislative rule relating to the Registration of Architects.

HB 2236 would authorize the Athletic Commission to issue a legislative rule relating to Administrative Rule of the West Virginia State Athletic Commission.

HB 2237 would authorize the Athletic Commission to issue a legislative rule relating to Regulations of Mixed Martial Arts.

HB 2247 would authorize the Board of Examiners in Counseling to issue a legislative rule relating to Marriage and Family Therapist License Renewal and Continuing Professional Education Requirement.

HB 2244 would authorize the Board of Examiners in Counseling to issue a legislative rule relating to Licensed Professional Counselor Fees.

HB 2245 would authorize the Board of Examiners in Counseling to issue a legislative rule relating to Licensed Professional Counselor License Renewal and Continuing Professional Education Requirements.

HB 2246 would authorize the Board of Examiners in Counseling to issue a legislative rule relating to Marriage and Family Therapist Fees.

 

All bills were approved to the committee and will be sent to the floor with the recommendation that they do pass but first be referred to the judiciary. 

House Education Committee Reports House Bill 2420

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The House Education Committee met today to discuss House Bill 2420. 

House Bill 2420 would provide that the State Board of Education may delegate its Medicaid provider status and subsequent reimbursement to regional educational service agencies or county boards. The bill was referred to the Health and Human Resources Committee with the recommendation that it pass on the floor.

They also had a presentation on the Community and Technical College System in West Virginia. The presenter emphasized that the average age of a student attending these colleges is 28 years old and that they have more bills to pay, families to care for, and jobs to work than the average college student. This means that if tuition to these schools goes up by even a little then the head count will go down as it will be less affordable for these students who are working to pay their way through school. The presenter also said that their goal is to provide the support that community and technical college students need in West Virginia.

Senate Natural Resources Approves Sunday Hunting Statewide

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The Senate Committee on Natural Resources has approved a bill that would allow hunting and trapping throughout the state on Sundays.

The bill, SB 345, amends certain sections of the Code to allow hunting on Sundays across the state, rather than leaving the decision up to county-wide elections.

Sunday hunting would only be permitted on private lands with the consent of the landowner.

National Shooting Sports Foundation advocate Jason Webb said the bill would be able to attract tourism to the state, by attracting hunters who normally have to travel to Ohio, Kentucky or Virginia to hunt on Sundays.

The fiscal note for the bill also shows that passing the bill could add just over $600,000 in general revenue annually.

As of now, 42 states allow hunting on Sundays.

The bill will be reported to Senate Judiciary for a second reference.

Members of the committee also voted to report SB 325 to the floor with the recommendation that it pass to clarify licensing for the use of a crossbow during crossbow deer season.

Bill Increasing Penalties for Littering Passes

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Today on the House floor HB 2303 and HB 2319 passed. 

HB 2303 increases the penalties for littering. 

HB 2319 requires legislators to disclose contributions and fund-raising events while the Legislature is in session. Information must be provided within 5 days of the event or receipt of contribution. 

Seven bills were on first reading today:

Committee Meetings Today

Roads and Transportation: 1 p.m. in 215E

Judiciary: Resuming at 2 p.m. in 410M

Finance: 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. for budget hearings in 460M

Education: 2 p.m. in 434M

Committee Meetings Tomorrow

Ag. and Nat. Resources: 8:30 a.m. in 215E

Industry and Labor: 10 a.m. in 215E

Political Subdivisions: 1 p.m. in 215E

Health and Human Resources: 2 p.m. in 215E

Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment: 3:30p.m. in 215E

 

Five Bills Pass the Senate Floor Today

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The Senate met today and passed five bills. These bills were SB 116, SB 172, SB 215, SB 247, and SB 248.

Senate Bill 172 would eliminate the salary for Water Development Authority board members.

Senate Bill 215 would allow county commissions authority to amend proposed rates, fees and charges proposed by the public.

Senate Bills 247 and 248 relate to the legislative Commission on Special Investigations. SB 247 would authorize a prosecuting attorney to designate and deliver grand jury records for investigative purposes. SB 248 would clarify the composition and chairmanship of the Commission on Special Investigations.

The bills moving from second reading to third reading are SB 134, SB 202, and SB 249.

Senate Bills 350 – 356 were introduced today.

Senate Resolution 15 was adopted today which recognizes the centennial year of the City of Nitro.

Senate Resolution 16 was adopted today which recognizes June as West Virginia Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Month and June 27 as West Virginia Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Day.

The following committees are meeting today:

Finance at 3 p.m. in 451M.

Judiciary at 3 p.m. in 208W.

Natural Resources at 1 p.m. in 208W.

Banking and Insurance at 2 p.m. 451M.

The following committees meet tomorrow:

Transportation and Infrastructure at 10 a.m. in 451M.

Military at 10 a.m. in 208W.

 

 

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

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