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Workers’ Compensation Bill Completes Legislation, Recess Until 7:20 PM

Senate Floor Session

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March 14, 2015

Following recess, the Senate met and completed action on nine bills after concurring in House amendments. House Bill 2011 completed legislation, relating to disbursements from the Workers’ Compensation Fund where an injury is self inflicted or intentionally caused by the employer.

The Senate refused to concur with the House on Senate Bill 286, relating to the exemptions compulsory immunizations of students. The body requested the House recede.

The Senate refused to recede on four bills, and requested a conference. House Bill 2664 was one of the bills to be appointed a conference committee, creating “Andrea and Willy’s Law.” The Bill would increase penalities for driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or drugs.

The Senate is in recess until 7:20 p.m.

House Completes Legislative Action on Workers’ Compensation Fund Bill

House Floor Session

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The House reconvened to hear Senate messages. The House concurred and completed legislative action on House Bill 2011. This bill relates to to disbursements from the Workers’ Compensation Fund where an injury is self inflicted or intentionally caused by the employee.

The House completed legislative action on five bills. One such bill was Senate Bill 318. This bill relates to payment of wages by employer. Another bill was House Bill 2878, which will create a one-stop electronic business portal in West Virginia. These bills await signature by the governor.

The House passed 18 bills. These include bills such as Senate Bill 310, which would exempt nonprofit public utility companies from B&O tax. Another such bill would be Senate Bill 447. This bill would allow issuance of diploma by public, private or home school administrator. These bills await concurrence by the Senate.

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The House reconvened this evening to take up Senate messages. The House concurred with and completed legislative action on six bills. These include House Bill 2161, which adopts the Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking. Another such bill was House Bill 2395. This bill creates the Storm Scammer Consumer Protection Act.

The House also passed Senate Bill 529. This bill relates to PERS, SPRS and TRS benefits and cost.

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Update

The House rejected House Bill 2688, due to a tie vote of 49 for and 49 against.

The House stands adjourned until 5:00 p.m. Monday March 16th, 2015

Senate Passes Common Core Bill, Recess Until 5 PM

Senate Floor Session

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March 14, 2015

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Today, the last day of the regular session, the Senate met and completed action on 17 bills. Six of the bills, including SB 423, were completed after the Senate concurred in House amendments and passed the bills. Senate Bill 423 amends the Aboveground Storage Tank Act, now focusing on tanks with a capacity of 10,000 gallons or above. House Bill 2840 also completed, and would provide an alternate means for students to make up lost instructional days.

The Senate also passed 12 bills, 10 of which were on third reading including Senate Bill 2934, which would repeal certain common core standards. Senate Bills 312 and 393 also passed after the Senate amended House amendments. Senate Bill 312 would set a deadline by which canidates of general elections or their financial agents must file financial statements in order to avoid being disqualified. Senate Bills 393 would reform West Virginia’s juvenile justice system.

House Bill 2263 was referred to Judiciary on third reading. HB 2263 adds language to the West Virginia Code to provide guidance for prosecuting attorneys in cases involving abused and neglected children.

The Senate is in recess until 5 p.m.

Last Day of the First Session of The 82nd Legislature

House Floor Session

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March 14, 2015

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Today is the 60th day and last day of the first session of the 82nd Legislature.

During this morning’s floor session the House took up seven bills up for immediate consideration to concur with Senate amendments in order to complete legislative action on them. One House Bill 2005 which relates to alternative programs for education of teachers.

The House completed legislative action on four bills. One such bill was Senate Bill 242 which would create criminal penalties for certain automated telephone calls during state of emergency or preparedness. Another bill was Senate Bill 250 which relates to conservation Agency financial assistance applications from district supervisors.

The delegates refused to concur with the Senate amendments on House Bill 2016, the Budget Bill. This bill makes appropriations of public money out of the treasury in accordance with the Constitution. This sets the state’s spending for fiscal year 2016 and directs the money to the appropriate agencies. House Bill 2646 was another bill the body refused to concur with the Senate amendments. This bill relates to legalizing and regulating the sale and use of fireworks.

In addition, four bills were amended and passed. Senate Bill 434 was moved up on the calendar and was amended before being passed. The bill relates to horse racing. Senate Bill 286 was heavily debated then passed. This bill relates to exemptions for compulsory immunizations of students.

The House Resolution 22 was taken up for immediate consideration and adopted. This will commemorate the life of H. Laban White.

The House adopted twenty-six other resolutions.

WVPB2 will be live broadcasting today from 11a.m. -5 p.m. and 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

The House is in recess until 2:30 p.m. this afternoon.

House Completes Legislative Action on Uniform Interstate Family Support Act

House Floor Session

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March 13, 2015

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This evening the House met to complete legislative action on three bills. Including Senate Bill 267 which would repeal code relating to Governor’s Office of Health Enhancement and Lifestyle Planning. Senate Bill 363 which will establish maximum rates and service limitations for reimbursement of health care services by Court of Claims. Senate Bill 510 which will create the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.

The House concurred and completed House Bill 2098 and House Bill 2224. HB 2098 will authorize those health care professionals to provide services to patients or residents of state-run veterans’ facilities without obtaining an authorization to practice. HB 2224 will provide that historical reenactors are not violating the provision prohibiting unlawful military organization.

The House refused to concur with Senate amendments on Senate Bill 37. A conference committee was appointed.

Six bills were passed as well. One bill was Senate Bill 273 relating to brewer, resident brewer and brewpub licensing and operations. Another was Senate Bill 267, which would repeal code relating to Governor’s Office of Health Enchantment and Lifestyle Planning.

The House advanced thirty bills to third reading.

The following House committees will meet tomorrow:

Judiciary will meet at 9:15 a.m. in 410M

The House is adjourned until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow

WVPB2 will broadcast for eight hours on Saturday from 11a.m. -5 p.m. and 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

House Passes Amended Aboveground Storage Tank Act

House Floor Session

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Today the House passed Senate Bill 423. This bill will amend the Aboveground Storage Tank Act. The bill will be sent to the Senate for concurrence with House amendments.

The House completed legislative action on two bills. One such bill was Senate Bill 407, which implements a state safety oversight program. The other bill to complete was Senate Bill 486, which authorizes special license plates for Civil Air Patrol vehicles. Both bills await the governor’s signature.

Eight other bills were passed by the House. One such bill was Senate Bill 323. This bill relates to municipal home rule. Another bill that passed was Senate Bill 12, which relates to payment of separated employee’s outstandings wages.

The House is in recess until 4:00 p.m.

Budget Bill Passes the Senate, Action Reconsidered on Senate Bill 435

Senate Floor Session

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March 13, 2015

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During today’s floor session, the Senate completed action on 15 bills, including Senate Bills 19 and 583. Senate Bill 19 would specify minimum early childhood education program education days, and Senate Bill 583 would increase tax rate on providers of certain nursing facility service.

The Senate also passed 12 bills, including House Bill 2016, pertaining to the state budget. The budget bill was taken up for immediate consideration, and with suspension of the constitutional rules, the bill was read three times and passed. House Bills 2366 and 2479, which were on third reading, were laid over for one day.

After receiving messages from the House, The Senate refused to concur in House amendments on Senate Bill 192, authorizing Department of Transportation promulgate legislative rules, and requested that the House recede. The Senate also refused to recede from their amendments on House Bill 2368, relating from child welfare, and appointed a conference committee for the bill.

Twenty bills on second reading were advanced to third, and House Bill 2636 was deferred to until the foot of second reading.

The Senate is in recess until 7 p.m.

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The Senate reconvened this evening, completing action on four bills following concurrence in House amendments, including Senate Bill 12. SB 12 relates to payment of separated employee’s outstanding wages.

Action was reconsidered on Senate Bill 435, creating WV Sheriffs’ Bureau of Professional Standards. The Senate repassed the bill as a result of the Governor’s veto, and now awaits the House to concur.

The Senate concurred with amendments on Senate Bill 323, relating to municipal home rule. The body refused to concur with the House on Senate Bills 170 and 518. SB 170 would authorizing Bureau of Commerce promulgate legislative rules. SB 518 would permit county and municipal economic development authorities invest certain funds

A conference committee was called for House Bill 2939 after the Senate refused to recede. HB 2939 relates to requirements for mandatory reporting of sexual offenses on school premises involving students.

Senate Bill 2636, exempting information contained in a concealed weapon permit application from the Freedom of Information Act, was advanced to third reading.

The Senate is adjourned 10:30 a.m. tomorrow.

House Passes Budget Bill

House Floor Session

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March 12, 2015

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The House reconvened this evening to pass House Bill 2016, the Budget Bill. This bill makes appopriations of public money out of the treasury in accordance with the Constitution. This sets the state’s spending for fiscal year 2016 and directs the money to the appropriate agencies.

Twelve bills were read for a second time. One bill was Senate Bill 14, the Public Charter Schools Act. The House moved the bill to third reading with amendments pending. Another bill was Senate Bill 423 and was also moved to third reading with amendments pending. This bill would amend the Aboveground Storage Tank Act.

Thirty-six bills were read for a first time.

The House also took up Senate messages. The House completed legislative action on House Bill 2283 and House Bill 2652. HB 2283 would authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate legislative rule. HB 2652 would reduce the assessment paid by hospitals to the Health Care Authority. They completed legislative action on several others.

The House is adjourned until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow

House Passes Firearms Act of 2015

House Floor Session

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March 12, 2015

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The House reconvened this afternoon to pass Senate Bill 347, the Firearms Act of 2015. This bill would allow citizens 21 and above to carry a weapon concealed without a permit among other measures. The amendments to the bill must be concurred by the Senate.

Five bills completed legislative action. One of these bills was Senate Bill 581 which relates to the Tourism Promotion Fund and Courtesy Patrol Fund. Another bill was Senate Bill 583 which increases the tax rate on providers of certain nursing facility services.

Eleven other bills were passed by the House. One such bill was Senate Bill 409. This bill would establish the Fair and Open Competition in Governmental Construction Act. Another bill was Senate Bill 549. This would establish classifications and salary schedules for State Police forensic lab civilian employees.

The House is in recess until 6:00 p.m. this evening

Senate Reconsiders Action on Senate Bill 389

Senate Floor Session

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March 12, 2015

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During today’s floor session in the Senate, 19 bills completed legislation including Senate Bill 502 and House Bill 2550. Senate Bill 502 relates to the eligilbility for certain reclamation or remediation tax, and House Bill 2550 would increase the number of unexcused absences of a student before action may be taken against the parent. Both bills completed following the Senate’s concurrence in House amendments and passage of the bills.

The Senate also passed Senate Bills 436 and 389, requesting that the House concur in the Senate amendments for the bills. SB 436, relating to the State Athletic Commission, passed after the Senate amended previous House amendments. SB 389 was amended and repassed as a result of the Governor’s veto, and relates to Board of Registration for Professional Engineers license renewals and reinstatements.

Four bills passed on third reading, including HB 2939, which relates to the requirements for mandatory reporting of sexual offenses on school premises involving students. Two bills on third, House Bills 2366 and 2793, were deferred until the foot of second reading.

Fourteen bills on second reading were advanced to third, and five bills were taken up for immediate consideration and read a first time.

The Senate is in recess until 7 p.m. tonight.

The following Senate committees will meet today:

Transportation at 4:45 in 208W.

Judiciary at 5 p.m. in 208W.

Education at 5:15 in 451M.

UPDATE:

The Senate reconvened this evening and passed both House Bill 2793 and Senate Bill 574. HB 2793 relates to exemptions from manatory school attendance. SB 574 relates to liquor sales by distilleries and mini-distelleries and was passed with amendment to the House amendment.

Senate Bill 2366, relating generally to the solicitation of minors, was laid over on third reading.

Nine bills were taken up for immediate consideration and read a first time.

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

The following Senate committees will meet tomorrow:

Finance at 9:30 am in 451M.