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Saturday Swearing-ins

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Delegate Ray Hollen took the oath of office Saturday. He is a Republican and will represent District 9 in Wood and Wirt counties.

“We need to get the drug situation under control,” Hollen said.

With a background as former military and the West Virginia State police, the drug epidemic is at the forefront of his thoughts but Hollen said he is also interested in bringing more jobs to the state.

Delegate Riley Moore made it official by being sworn in Saturday.

Many of his family and friends were by his side as was his aunt, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito. Moore is a Republican and will occupy the 67th District.

Westfall, Atkinson Take Oath of Office

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In a joint swearing-in ceremony, Delegates Steve Westfall, R-Jackson, and Martin Atkinson, R-Roane, took their oaths of office.

Westfall said he is eager to get back on the education committee to pass some bills that were introduced last year, hoping to have more luck this time around. 

“I’m very proud to be re-elected, and am hoping to be back on education and back on finance. It’s going to be a tough year,” he said.

Atkinson, winning his first election since being appointed to former Delegate Bob Ashley’s seat, said he’s anxious to get started.

“I’m excited to be here, excited to get to work,” he said.

Delegate Andrew Robinson Takes His Oath of Office

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Delegate Andrew Robinson, D-Kanawha, was sworn in Friday by Judge John D. Beane with a special guest appearance by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and first lady Joanne Tomblin.

“I’ve been honored to know the governor and for him to spend an hour with us to see my swearing is a great honor”; Robinson said. “The state’s in a place where we can take a couple different roads and to have the opportunity to be a part of that is very exciting.”

Robinson said he was excited to get to work and happy to see the team of faces who worked so diligently to get him elected.

Delegate Rodney Miller Sworn in the House of Delegates

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Friday morning marked the first swearing in ceremony of the upcoming 2017 regular Legislative session. Delegate Rodney Miller, D-Boone, was sworn in by West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Robin Davis. Miller was elected to represent the 23rd District.

A two-term sheriff in Boone County, Miller said he has some experience working with members of the Legislature on behalf of numerous sheriff organizations. Now on the other side of things, Miller said his one motivation for running was his children.

“My most motivating factor for me to run is my children,” he said. “I thought I could contribute.” Miller’s son and daughter are attending West Virginia University and Marshall University, respectfully. Having retired as the sheriff, Miller said he just wants to be able to make West Virginia a better place in a new capacity. “I think we could get a lot of work done, if we could just get everybody to work,” he added.

Senate Approves Governor’s Nominations, Adjourns Sine Die

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The Senate met briefly Tuesday morning to approve all 114 of Governor Tomblin’s appointments to various boards, agencies and commissions.

The Senate has adjourned Sine Die

House Adjourns Sine Die

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The House of Delegates met briefly for the second time during a special session to pass a flood relief bill.

Lawmakers made several introductions and appointed a committee of three to inform the Senate they were ready to adjourn.

The House is adjourned sine die.

Senate Completes Action on Flood Relief Legislation

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The Senate completed action on House Bill 201 Monday, legislation that will dispense about $85 million of flood relief to impacted areas around West Virginia.

The funding includes $55 million from the state’s Rainy Day emergency reserve fund, $21 million of unappropriated balances in two state lottery accounts, and transferring $9 million of funds that had yet to be spent from the 2015-2016 state budget. The money now goes into the Governor’s Civil Contingency Fund, where it can be dispersed to match federal funds.

This funding assures the state can draw down federal disaster recovery funds to cover more than $339 million in damage from the June 23 flood.

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

 

 

Senate Begins Special Session for Flood Relief

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The Senate convened the Second Special Session of 2016 on Sunday evening. The session is expected to bring $85 million of flood relief to the impacted areas in West Virginia.

The body is expected to pass House Bill 201 tommorow. The House of Delegates passed the bill this evening.

The Senate also made confirmation of the Governor’s nominations a special order of business for Sept. 20 at 11 a.m.

Read the Governor’s proclamation

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

House Passes Appropriations Bill to Flood Relief

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The House of Delegates passed a bill that would aide in flood relief for residents still suffering from June flooding in the state.

The House convened for the 2016 Second Extraordinary Session on Sunday, immediately passing House Bill 201. The bill would appropriate about $85 million for flood relief efforts. The money would be moved from the State Fund, General Revenue into the Civil Contingent Fund “to pay obligations and ongoing expenses incurred by the state,” according to the Governor’s proclamation.

The House adjourned until noon on Monday.

Senate Amends Budget, Passes Two Bills

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The Senate amended the House amendments to the Budget Bill and passed it back to the House during a brief morning floor session.

The body also passed Senate Bill 1015, which relates to participation in Motor Vehicle Alcohol Test and Lock Program, and Senate Bill 1017, which authorizes miscellaneous agencies and boards to promulgate legislative rules. These bills now head to the House of Delegates for consideration.

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

UPDATE:

Senate met briefly on Tuesday evening to suspend the rules and complete legislative action on two bills.

House Bill 123 establishes the PEIA Financial Stabilitiy Fund. The fund will offset premium increases for active employyees and retirees over the next four years. House Bill 128 extends the Volunteer Fire Department Workers’Compensation Premium Subsidy Fund. 

The Senate has adjourned Sine Die