The House and Senate met this morning to introduce bills.

However, due to the inclement weather ahead the Senate did not have a quorum and adjourned until 11 a.m. Monday.

The House had 51 of 100 members present, with a quorum they chose to lie over the bills on third, second and first readings to retain the same place on the daily calendar. Bills will be taken up Monday.

The House adjourned until 1 p.m. on Monday to allow members ample time to get to Charleston safely.

Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has declared a State of Emergency, so as always use caution when traveling.

The following House committees will meet Monday:

Judicary at 3 p.m. in 410M

Education at 3 p.m. in 434M

Gov Org at 3 p.m. in 215E

Finance at 2 p.m. in 460M

The House of Delegates met today at 11 a.m.

A citation was presented to the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of South Central West Virginia. January 2016 was noted as National Mentoring Month and Jan. 21 was titled West Virginia Mentoring Day.  

House Bill 2101 passed unanimously. The bill eliminates two obsolete government entities which are considered unnecessary, inactive or redundant. The two removed entities will be the West Virginia Council on Aging and the Patient Injury Compensation Plan Study Board.

House Bill 4002, House Bill 4007 and House Bill 4031 were all sent to third reading with amendments.

House Bill 2147, House Bill 2584, House Bill 2588, House Bill 2796, House Bill 2800 and House Bill 4038 were sent to second reading. 

The forecasted weather has caused all meetings for tomorow to be cancelled.

The Following Committees will meet today:

Education: 5 p.m. in Senate Finance

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

Energy: 2 p.m. in 410M

The House will reconvene tomorrow at 9 a.m

The House of Delegates met today at 11 a.m.

The first House Bill of the session was passed today, House Bill 4033. This bill provides penalties for the practice of pharmicist care without a valid license or registration.

House Bill 2101 was sent to third reading; this bill eliminates obsolete government entities. The House will vote on this bill tomorrow.

House Bill 4002, House Bill 4007 and House Bill 4031 were sent to second reading.

House Bill 4011, House Bills 4163 through 4189 and House Bill 4209 were introduced today.

The following committees will meet today:

Judiciary Subcommittee on House Bill 2551: 1 p.m.

Veterans Affairs: 1 p.m.

Judiciary: 1:45 p.m.

Finance: 2 p.m.

Education: 2 p.m.

Government Organization: 2 p.m.

The following committees will meet tomorrow morning prior to session:

Pensions & Retirement: 8 a.m.

Banking & Insurance: 10 a.m.

The House will reconvene tomorrow  morning at 11 a.m.

The House of Delegates met today at 11 a.m.

The floor session began with multiple citations. One citation honored colleges and universities around the state for Higher Education Day. The other honored the Ripley High School Archery Team for their achievements. 

House Bill 4144 through House Bill 4162 were introduced.

House Bill 4031, House Bill 4002 and House Bill 4007 were sent to first reading. 

House Bill 2101, which eliminates obsolete government entities was sent to second reading. 

House Bill 4033, which adds criminal penalties for unauthorized practice of pharmacist care was sent to third reading.

The following committees will meet today:

Health and Human Resources: 2:30 p.m. in Room 215E

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse: 2 p.m. in 215E

Political Subdivisions: 1 p.m. 

The following committees will meet tomorrow prior to session:

Finance: 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. 

Judiciary: 9 a.m. 

Government Organization: 9 a.m. 

The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m. 

The House of Delegates met today at 11 a.m. 

Morgantown attorney William “Bill” Flanigan was sworn in prior to the meeting and appointed to represent the 51st District in place of the honorable Amanda Pasdon.

Several citations were given honoring West Virginians across the state.

The Jefferson County High School baseball team was honored for being State Triple A Champions for the 11th time.

Gage Cobb and Ashlyn Donohew, students at Ripley Middle School, were honored for their charitable efforts in creating the “Soles for Souls” campaign. The campaign provides shoes for children that have none in the United States and abroad.

The Mountaineer Area Robotics (MARS) program was honored for its Regional and Worldwide awards. There are now over 100 middle school robotics teams throughout the state. Over 90 percent of students involved in the program go on to college and over 80% of those students go on to major in some form of STEM.

Jennifer Swift and Twila Smith, both social studies teachers, were honored for their bravery in the face of danger. In August of 2015, Twila was threatened by an armed student and was able to warn Jennifer, who alerted police of the situation. The two were able to evaluate the situation and saved the lives of at least 29 students that day.

A House Resolution was adopted to memorialize the life of the Honorable Arnold W. Ryan, a former member of the House of Delegates. He was honored as a former delegate, fire chief, EMT and public servant.

House Bill 4034 and House Bill 4046 were introduced this morning. House Bill 4036 and House Bill 4039 were sent to the House Education Committee. House Bill 2121 was sent to the House Judiciary Committee. House Bill 2101 was sent to first reading.

House Bill 4033 was sent to second reading.

The following House Committees will meet today:

Finance: 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Judiciary: 1:15 p.m.

Government Organization: 2 p.m. in the House Chamber

Roads and Transportation: 1 p.m. in the House Chamber 

The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.