Senate Honors Fanning
During the morning floor session, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 54 honored retiring Sen. John Pat Fanning (D- McDowell).
Two bills completed legislative action during the Senate floor session this morning. The Senate concurred with House amendments to complete legislative action on Senate Bill 191 , relating to personal safety orders. House Bill 4088 also completed legislative action and will repeal the West Virginia telecommunications tax.
Another 11 bills were passed, including House Bill 4338, which would raise the maximum value amount of an abandoned motor vehicle.
The Senate refused House amendments to House Bill 4339 and has requested that a it be referred to a conference committee.
Twelve bills were read for the second time. Among bills on second reading was House Bill 4130 , which would create a felony criminal offense of sale or purchase of a child.
Twenty bills were read for the first time and each advanced to second reading
The following committees will meet this afternoon:
Judiciary 3 p.m. – 208W
Finance 3 p.m. – 451M
Labor 1 p.m. – 451M
Natural Resources 1 p.m. – 208W
The Senate is in recess until 5 p.m. today.
UPDATE:The Senate met briefly this evening to receive committee reports.
Six bills were read for the first time after being reported out of committee. Among bills read for the first time was House Bill 4521,which would permit the restructuring of child support payments of an inmate who is released under certain circumstances.
Judiciary 9 a.m. – 208W
The Senate is adjourned until 11 a.m. tomorrow.
House Completes Legislative Action On Eight Bills
Today in the House, Delegates adopted House Resolution 36. The resolution recognizes and welcomes the Turkish Delegation from the Zonguldak Chamber of Commerce and Business Association. Additionally, the House also adopted House Resolution 36 memoralizing the life of the honorable Frederick “Sonny” Peddicord III. Businessman and dedicated public servant, Peddicord served three terms in the West Virginia House of Delegates where he served on the Government Organization and Finance Committees and was Vice Chairman of the Agriculture Committee.
A total of four bills completed legislative action and nine bills were passed on third reading with amendments during the morning session. The four bills completed include: Senate Bill 185, which relates to Employee Suggestion Award Programs; Senate Bill 387, which would require training of floodplain managers; Senate Bill 430, which; would conform code provisions to Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement; and Senate Bill 571, which would authorize the Supreme Court to establish mental hygiene commissioners’ compensation.
A sampling of bills passed on third reading include: Senate Bill 362, which would authorize bond issuance for Cacapon Resort State Park and Beech Fork State Park capital, and Senate Bill 186, which would provide salary equity supplement payments to teachers and service personnel.
Twenty six bills were also read on second reading during today’s floor session. Senate Bill 156 would allow Corrections Commissioners to use excess funds to offset operational costs. Senate Bill 202 would permit Division of Forestry to enter into stewardship contracts with U.S. Forest Service.
Five bills were read on first reading. Senate Bill 571 relates to Broadband Deployment Council, and Senate Bill 110, Senate Bill 211 would create traffic offenses for texting or using handheld wireless communication devices while driving.
The following meetings will be held this afternoon:
Finance- 1:30 p.m.- 460M
Judiciary- 1:30 p.m.- 410M
Education- 2:30 p.m.- 434M
The House is in recess until 5:00 p.m. this evening.
Update:The House briefly met this afternoon following a recess in order to take up committee reports.
The House concurred on several Senate amendments and completed legislation on the following bills: House Bill 4654, which relates to the provision of mailing services by the CPRB to certain retiree organizations; House Bill 4530, which authorizes PSC to consider and issue a financing order to certain regulated electic utilities; House Bill 4345, which prohibits the unauthorized sale of railroad scrap metal; and House Bill 4338, which will raise the maximum value amount of an abandoned motor vehicle.
The following committees will meet immediately following the conclusion of the evening floor session:
Judiciary Committee – 410M
Finance – 460M
The following meetings will be held tomorrow morning:
Education – 9 a.m. – 434M
The House is adjourned until 11 a.m. tomorrow
Mine Safety Bill Completes Legislative Action in the House
During this evening floor session, the House completed legislative action on House Bill 4351, which will allow miners to submit anonymous tips about safety issues, require that ventilation plans be submitted, and allow families to be part of the interview process should another mining disaster occur among other things.
The bill passed unanimously after the House concurred with Senate amendments to the bill. The bill now goes to the Governor for his consideration.
House Honors Long Time Sergeant-at-Arms, Oce Smith Jr.
The House honored long time Sergeant-at-arms Oce W. Smith Jr. today during floor session. House Resolution 36 paid tribute to the long and colorful career of Smith, who has served as the 43rd Sergeant-at-Arms for over 40 years. Upon receiving the resolution, Smith was also presented with a third Distinguished West Virginian Award, along with a distinguished Legislative pin and medal. Smith’s colorful character and love of recounting the thousands of stories that make up the fabric of his life will truly be missed at the Capitol.
Additionally, the House completed legislation on Senate Bill 365, which will increase membership of the PEIA Fianance Board. The House also passed Senate Bill 191 on third reading. This particular bill relates to personal safety orders.
A total of 13 bills were read on second reading. Senate Bill 186, which will provide salary equity supplement payments to teachers and service personnel and Senate Bill 191, which relates to Employee Suggestion Award Programs, were among bills read on second reading.
Twenty five bills were also read on first reading. Senate Bill 215, which would specify unobligated moneys in Industrial Access Road Fund revert to State Road Fund, and Senate Bill 204, which relates to removal of vehicles from highways in emergency situations, were among bills read on first reading.
The following meetings will be held this afternoon:
Finance- 2 p.m.- 460M
Judiciary- 2:30 p.m.- 410M
Education- 3:30 p.m.- 434M
Constitutional Revision Public hearing regarding Senate Joint Resolution 9 following the afternoon floor session.
The House is in recess until 5:30 this evening.
Update:
The House briefly met this afternoon following a recess in order to receive committee reports.
The House concurred on several Senate amendments and completed legislation on the following bills: House Bill 4001, which authorizes boards to establish fees by legislative rule, and House Bill 4351, which relates to mine safety.
The following committees will meet immediately following the conclusion of the evening floor session:
Judiciary Committee – 410M
Health and Human Resources – 215E
Constitutional Revision Public hearing regarding Senate Joint Resolution 9 also will follow the afternoon floor session in the House Chamber.
The following meetings will be held tomorrow morning:
Judiciary 9 a.m. – 410M
Finance 9:30 a.m. – 460M
The House is adjourned until 11 a.m. tomorrow
Eight Bills Complete Legislative Action in Senate
Eight bills completed legislative action during the Senate floor session this morning. Bills completing legislative action include: House Bill 2521, which would eliminate the requirement of serving domestic violence orders by certified mail; House Bill 4126, which would authorize legislative rules for the Higher Education Policy Commission and Council for Community and Technical College Education; and House Bill 4330, which would provide that drivers licenses may contain information designating the licensee as a person who is an honorably discharged veteran.
Another 10 bills were passed this morning, including House Bill 4351, the Governor’s mine safety legislation.
A message was communicated to the Senate from the House requesting that House Bill 4236, relating to exclusions from the definition of professional personnel for evaluation purposes, be referred to a conference committee.
Thirteen bills were read for the second time. House Bill 4260, relating to insurance coverage for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, was laid over for one day and retains it position on second reading.
Nine bills were on first reading today. Bills advanced to second reading are House Bill 4015, House Bill 4063, House Bill 4130, House Bill 4307, House Bill 4332, House Bill 4376, House Bill 4403, House Bill 4489 and House Bill 4567.
The following committees will meet this afternoon:
Health and Human Resources 1 p.m. – 451M
Military 1 p.m. – Government Organization Conference Room
Education 2 p.m. – 451M
Judiciary 3 p.m. – 208W
Finance 3 p.m. – 451M
The following committees will meet tomorrow morning:
Judiciary 9 a.m. – 208W
Confirmations 9:30 a.m. – President’s Conference Room
The Senate is in recess until 5 p.m. today.
UPDATE: The Senate met briefly this evening to receive committee reports.
Four bills were read for the first time. Bills read for the first time include: House Bill 4433, House Bill 4475, House Bill 4601 and House Bill 4634.
Transportation and Infrastructure 10 a.m. – President’s Conference Room.
The Senate is adjourned until 11 a.m. tomorrow.
Senate Passes Performance Evaluation Bill
The Senate suspended the constitutional rule requiring that a bill read three separate days to pass House Bill 4236. The bill would establish a new system of performance evaluations of professional personnel.
Eighteen bills were read for the second time today and each was advanced to second reading. Bills read for the second time include: House Bill 4351, relating generally to mine safety; House Bill 2521, which would eliminate the requirement of serving domestic violence orders by certified mail; and House Bill 4330, which would provide that drivers licenses may contain information designating the licensee as a person who is an honorably discharged veteran.
Ten bills were read for the first time and advanced to second reading. Among these bills, House Bill 4345, would prohibit the unauthorized sale of railroad scrap metal.
The following committees will meet this afternoon:
Pensions 2 p.m. – 208W
Judiciary 3 p.m. – 208W
Finance 3 p.m. – 451M
The following committees will meet tomorrow morning:
Transportation and Infrastructure 10 a.m. – 451M
Government Organization 10 a.m. – 208W
Economic Development 9 a.m. – 451M
The Senate is in recess until 5 p.m. today.
UPDATE: The Senate met briefly this evening to receive committee reports.
Two bills originating in the Senate Finance Committee were reported and read for a first time: Senate Bill 677 and Senate Bill 678. Both of these bills make supplementary appropriations of state funds to various organizations.
An additional four bills were read a first time and advanced to second reading. Among them is House Bill 4068, which would provide that antique motor vehicles be valued at their salvage value for personal property tax purposes.
The Senate is adjourned until 11 a.m. tomorrow.
House Honors Former Delegate, Larry Willis Border
White coats were prevalent at the Capitol today in honor of Pharamcy Day at the Legislature. The House additionally took a moment to adopt House Resolution 35, which honors and celebrates the life and laments the death of Larry Willis Border. Border was a pharmacist, farmer, developer, beloved husband, grandfather and former member of the House of Delegates. His wife, Delegate Anna Border, accepted the resolution on his behalf.
The House concurred with Senate Amendments and completed legislative action on House Bill 4583, which changes certain deadlines associated with the termination, resignation and transfer of school personnel. Additionally, Senate Bill 214, which clarifies sunrise review requirements for establishment, revision or expansion of professional scope of practice and Senate Bill 382, which relates to sex offender registration, also completed legislation.
One bill, Senate Bill 365, was read on second reading and advanced to third. This particular bill would increase the membership of the PEIA Finance Board.
Twelve bill were read on first reading today. Senate Bill 410, which would require backup withholding for certain gambling prizes, and Senate Bill 430, which would conform code provisions to Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreements were among the bills read on first reading.
The following meetings will be held this afternoon:
Finance- 1:30 p.m.- 460M
Judiciary- 1:15 p.m.- 410M
Education- 2:30 p.m.- 434M
Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business- 12:00 p.m.- 460M
Health and Human Resource- 4:00 p.m.- 215E
The House is in recess until 6 p.m.
Update:
The House briefly met this afternoon following a recess in order to receive committee reports.
The following meetings will be held tomorrow morning:
Judiciary 9 a.m. – 410M
Finance 9:30 a.m. – 460M
Constitutional Revision Public hearing regarding Senate Joint Resolution 9 following the evening floor session tomorrow.
The House is adjourned until 11 a.m. tomorrow
Senate Recognizes Douglass
The Senate adopted several resolutions during today’s floor session. House Resolution 48 recognized Mesolthelioma Awareness Day at the Legislature. House Resolution 49 recognized one of the state’s oldest institutions, West Liberty University. House Resolution 50 recognized Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture Gus R. Douglass for his service to the state.
Nineteen bills were read for the first time and advanced to second reading. Among these bills is House Bill 2521, which would eliminate the requirement of serving domestic violence orders by certified mail as well as House Bill 4126, which would authorize legislative rules for the Higher Education Policy Commission and Council for Community and Technical College Education.
The following committees will meet today:
Judiciary 1 p.m. – 208 W
The following committees will meet Monday morning:
Transportation and Infrastructure 9:30 a.m. – 208W
The Senate is adjourned until 11 a.m. Monday.
Three House Bills Complete Legislation
Five bills were read on third reading, three of which have completed legislative action and now head to the Governor for approval. Senate Bill 385, which expands the definition of “computer” in commission of certain crimes, Senate Bill 429, which relates to motor vehicle classifications, and Senate Bill 434, which involves providing suggestion and suggestee execution containing certain information were among the bills completing legislation.
A total of four bills were read on second reading during today’s floor session. Senate Bill 191, which relates to personal safety orders, and Senate Bill 382, which relates to sex offender registration, were among the bills read on second reading.
Banking and Insurance will meet immediately following the floor session in 215E.
Political Subdivisions will meet after Banking and Insurance in 215E
The following meeting will be held Monday morning:
Finance- 9:30 a.m. – 460M
The House is adjourned until Monday morning at 11 a.m.