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Education Bill Read in House for First Time

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The House of Delegates met at 11am this morning, the 36th day of session.

House Resolution 20, which would honor the survivors and victims of the 1972 Blacksville Mine Fire, and House Concurrent Resolutions 10, 18, 19, 20, 21, 30, 47, and 63 were all adopted.

Three bills, House Bills 2780, 2815, and 2842, were read for the second time. On first reading were twelve bills, including Senate Bill 359, which would reform the education system.

The George Washington High School Volleyball team was recognized with a citation honoring their 2012 state championship. A citation to mark Self-Injury Awareness Day was also issued.

The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11am.


Committees meeting today:

House Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security Committee – 12:45pm – 460M
House Energy, Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business – 1pm – 460M
House Political Subdivisions Committee – 1pm – 215E
House Roads & Transportation Committee – 2pm – 215E
House Senior Citizen Issues Committee – 3pm – 215E
House Health & Human Resource Committee – 4pm – 215E

Committees meeting tomorrow:

House Finance Committee – 1pm – 460M
House Education Committee – 2pm – 434M
House Government Organization Committee – 2pm – 215E

Bill Allowing Administration of the Opioid Antidote Passes Through the Senate

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On the floor today, the Senate introduced 12 bills, passed three bills, advanced one bill to third reading, and advanced four bills to second reading.

Senate Bill 27, Senate Bill 441, and Senate Bill 477, which relates to electronic registration of voters, were all passed.

Senate Bill 371, which relates to prison overcrowding was advanced to third reading.

Senate Bill 201, Senate Bill 341, Senate Bill 404, and Senate Bill 407, which requires cellular and phone companies to provide certain information to Bureau for Child Support Enforcement, were advanced to second reading.

The following committees will meet today:
Finance – 3 p.m. – 451M
Judiciary – 3 p.m. – 208W

The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Finance – 9:30 a.m. – 451M
Education – 2 p.m. – 451M

The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.

House Passes Bill Relating to At-Risk Students

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The House of Delegates met this morning for the 35th day of the 2013 Regular Session.

House Bill 2861, which relates to the enrollment of at-risk students in public school, was passed unanimously. House Concurrent Resolutions 45, 46, and 58 were also adopted. House Bills 2780, 2815, and 2845 were read for the first time.

House Resolution 24, which made March 19, 2013 “West Virginia State University Day,” was adopted.

The George Washington High School Men’s and Women’s swim teams were honored with a citation from the House congratulating their 2012 state championship wins.


Committees Meeting Today:

House Education Committee – 2pm – 434M
House Government Organization Committee – 2pm – 215E
House Judiciary Committee – 2pm – 410M
House Finance Committee – 2pm – 460M

Committees Meeting Tomorrow:

House Agriculture Committee – 8:15am – 215E
House Natural Resources Committee – 8:45am – 215E
House Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security – 9:15am – 460M
House Pensions & Retirement Committee – 10am – 460M
House Banking & Insurance Committee – 10am – 215E
House Political Subdivision Committee – 1pm – 215E
House Energy, Industry & Labor, Economic Development &Small Business Committee – 1pm – 460M
House Roads and Transportation Committee – 2pm – 215E
House Senior Issues Committee – 3pm – 215E
House Senior Issues Committee – 3pm – 215E
House Health & Human Resources Committee – 4pm – 215E

**UPDATE**

The House of Delegates reconvened this afternoon to receive committee reports. One of the bills, Senate Bill 359, regarding education reform, was one of the bills reported to the House floor.

The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.

Senate Passes Bill Relating to Municipal Policemen and Firemen Pensions

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The Senate met today to introduce 10 bills, pass four, and advances three to third reading.

Senate Bill 183, Senate Bill 446, Senate Bill 358, and Senate Bill 208, which would make supplementary appropriation from State Fund, General Revenue, to Department of Commerce, Division of Labor, and DHHR, Division of Human Services.

Senate Bill 27, Senate Bill 477, and Senate Bill 441, which relates to withdrawal of erroneous state tax liens, were all advanced to third reading.

Senate Resolution 39 designated today, March 19, 2013 as West Virginia State University Day.

The following committees will meet today:
Health and Human Resources – 1 p.m. 451M
Natural Resources – 1 p.m. – 208W
Education – 2 p.m. – 451M
Government Organization – 2 p.m. – 208W
Finance – 3 p.m. – 451M
Judiciary – 3 p.m. – 208W

The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Labor Committee – 9 a.m. – 208W
Child and Poverty – 10 a.m. – 451M

The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.

Senate Passes Education Bill

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The Senate met briefly this afternoon to vote on Senate Bill 359, which related generally to reforming public education.

Lawmakers made several amendments changing the criteria for hiring state teachers. Principals and Faculty Senate recommendations would carry double weight where as recommendations one through nine will have equal weight. Additionally, Out of School Environment (OSE) days would be reduced from 12 to six days to make sure that students receive 180 days of instruction. An amendment was also made to remove the Teach for America program.

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

House Passes Seven Bills, Will Reconvene This Afternoon

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The House of Delegates passed seven bills this morning, the 34th day of the regular session.

House Bills 2046, 2497, 2603, 2762, 2770, 2819, and 2847 were all passed.

Also passed were nine House Concurrent Resolutions, including HCR 44, which would call for an evaluation of the state’s court system.

The Wayne High School Football team received a citation honoring their 2012 Class AA State Championship. The West Virginia Pregnancy Care Centers also received a citation.


UPDATE:

The House met this afternoon to receive messages from the Senate. Senate Bill 359, regarding education reform, was one of five bills conveyed to the House.

The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11am.

Committees meeting today:

House Finance Committee – 1pm – 460M
House Judiciary Committee – 1pm – 410M
House Government Organization Committee – 1pm – 215E

Committees meeting tomorrow:

House Finance Committee – 9am – 460M
House Judiciary Committee – 2pm – 410M
House Government Organization Committee – 2pm – 215E

Senate Passes Four Bills, Delays Consideration on Senate Bill 359 Until Afternoon

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The Senate reconvened today to pass four bills, advance four bills to third reading, and three bills to second reading.

Senate bills passed include Senate Bill 108, Senate Bill 353, Senate Bill 412, and Senate Bill 464, which would regulate tanning facilities and establish criminal penalties for violations.

Senate bills advanced to third reading include Senate Bill 183, Senate Bill 208, Senate Bill 358, and Senate Bill 446, which would maintain conformity with the international fuel tax agreement.
Senate Bills advanced to second reading include Senate Bill 27, Senate Bill 441, and Senate Bill 447, which relates to electronic registration of voters.

The Senate Adopted Senate Resolution 38 today, recognizing volunteers and staff at pregnancy care centers.

Following discussions, Senate Bill 359 was moved to the foot of the calender for further consideration following a brief recess.

The following committees will meet today:
Agriculture and Rural Development – 2 p.m. – 451M
Banking and Insurance – 2 p.m. – 208W
Finance – 3 p.m. – 451M
Judiciary – 3 p.m. – 208W

The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Energy, Industry and Mining – 9 a.m. – 208W
Military – 10 a.m – 208W
Transportation and Infrastructure – 10 a.m. – 451M

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

First Bill of Legislative Session Completed

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The House of Delegates met this morning to mark the 31st day of the 2013 Regular Session.

Senate Bill 197, which relates to expired and unappropriated funds, was passed, marking the first bill to pass both houses.

The House adopted eight House Concurrent Resolutions, including HCR 27, which would rename the “West Hamlin Bridge” the “Army SSGT Arthur N. McMellon Memorial Bridge.”

Also, the House had eight bills on second reading, including House Bill 2847, which relates to the collection of real property and personal property taxes. All bills were advanced to third reading. House Bill 2861, which relates to at-risk students in public schools, was read for the first time.

The West Virginia Golf Association was on hand at the beginning of the session to receive a citation from the House congratulating their achievements over their past 100 years.

The House will reconvene at 11am on Monday.


Committees Meeting Today:

House Government Organization Committee – 30 minutes following adjournment – 215E

Committees Meeting Monday (March 18, 2013):

House Health and Human Resources Committee – 10am – 215E
House Finance Committee – 1pm – 460M
House Government Organization Committee – 1pm – 215E

Senate Seeks to Designate Hall Flintlock Model of 1819 as State Firearm

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The Senate met today and passed four bills, advanced four bills to third reading, and advanced four bills to second reading.

Bills that passed unanimously include Senate Bill 159, Senate Bill 383, Senate Bill 427, and Senate Bill 368, which would clarify certain criminal conviction constitutes basis for voiding marriage.

Bills advanced to third reading include Senate Bill 108, Senate Bill 353, Senate Bill 412, and Senate Bill 464, which would regulate tanning facilities.

Bills advanced to second reading include Senate Bill 183, Senate Bill 208, Senate Bill 446, and Senate Bill 358, which relates to municipal policemen and firemen pensions.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 7 would officially designate the Hall Flintlock Model of 1819 as the state firearm.the Hall rifle was made at the U.S. Arsenal in Harpers Ferry and patented by Captain John H. Hall on May 21, 1811. The resolution must now go to the House for further consideration.

Update:

Senate Bill 359, relating to education reform, which had been moved to the foot of bills on first reading earlier in the day, was laid over on third reading for further consideration on Monday, March 18.

The Senate will reconvene Monday at 11:00 a.m.

House Passes Bill Regarding Limited Business Partnerships

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The House of Delegates convened this morning for the 30th day of the regular session.

House Bill 2567, relating to the Secretary of State’s jurisdiction over limited partnerships, was passed unanimously. Senate Bill 197, which relates to expired and unappropriated funds, was read for the second time.

The House read eight bills for the first time, including House Bill 2046, which would require wireless telecommunications companies to give law enforcement information about a missing persons cell phone in a timely manner. The House also introduced 17 bills.

Representatives from the West Virginia Federation of Democratic Women were on hand to receive a citation honoring their work for the state. House Resolution 22, which would make March 14, 2013 “Generation West Virginia Day” and House Resolution 23, which would honor the life of Carl C. Thomas, were both adopted.

The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11am.


Committees meeting today:

House Judiciary Committee – 1pm – 410M
House Government Organization Committee – 1pm – 215E
House Education Committee – 2pm – 434M
House Joint Education and Finance Committees – 1pm – House Chamber

Committees meeting tomorrow:

House Judiciary Committee – 9am – 410M
House Education Committee – 9am – 424M
House Finance Committee – 9am – 460M

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