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Senate Passes Four Bills, Adopts Two Resolutions

Senate Floor Session

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January 24, 2012

The Senate introduced resolutions 8 and 9, which welcomed the Spring Valley High School Volleyball team and The Concord University Baseball Team. In addition to welcoming resolutions, the Senate introduced 21 bills, passed four bills, and advanced Senate Bill 7 to third reading.

The four bills passed through the Senate include: Senate Bill 100, which relates to fees collected by circuit court clerks; Senate Bill 118, which would terminate residential leases upon a tenants death; Senate Bill 129, which relates to descriptions of easements and rights-of-way; and Senate Bill 183, which would increase penalties for assault and battery on athletic official. They will now head to the House for consideration.

The following committee meetings will be held this afternoon:

Judiciary– 3 p.m.- 208W

Education– 2 p.m.- 451M
Finance– 3 p.m.- 451M

Health and Human Resources– 1 p.m.- 451M
Banking and Insurance– 2 p.m.- 208W

The following committee meeting will be held tomorrow morning:

Energy, Industry and Mining– 10 a.m.- 208W
Natural Resources– 1 p.m.- 208W
Energy, Labor– 9 a.m.- 208W
Interstate Cooperation– 1 p.m.- 451M

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

Senate Passes Two Bills During Afternoon Floor Session

Senate Floor Session

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January 23, 2012

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The Senate passed two bills today, and laid over Senate Bill 118 on third reading. Senate Bill 30 and Senate Bill 96 were among the two bills passed in the Senate today. In addition to the bills passed, the Senate also advanced Senate Bill 7 to second reading.

Senate Bill 30 would provide additional means to notify DMV of purchase of junked vehicle, and Senate Bill 96 would redefine the basis for disqualification of prospective jurors.

The following committee meetings will be held this afternoon:

Judiciary– 3 p.m.- 208W

Finance– 3 p.m.- 451M

Agriculture– 2 p.m.- 451M
Pensions and Retirement– 2:30 p.m.- 208W

The following committee meeting will be held tomorrow morning:

Government Organization– 10:00 a.m.- 208W
Health and Human Resources– 1 p.m.- 451M
Economic Development– 9 a.m.- 451MB
Banking and Insurance– 2 p.m.- 208W
Transportation and Infrastructure 10 a.m.- 451MB

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

House Passes Two Bills

House Floor Session

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January 23, 2012

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The House passed two bills this afternoon: House Bill 4078 and House Bill 4086. House Bill 4078, would extend certain deadlines mandated actions regarding higher education personnel. House Bill 4086 passed after the constitutional rule that a bill be read on three separate days was suspended. The bill would designate certain property as a qualified capital addition to a manufacturing facility.

18 bills were also introduced by the House. Among the bills introduced is House Bill 4260, relating to insurance coverage for individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

Four bills were read for the first time today and advanced to second reading: House Bill 4001,which would authorize boards to establish fees by legislative rule; House Bill 4002, relating to annual seminar requirements for professional licensing boards; House Bill 4003, which would clarify the law governing the duties of professional licensing boards and House Bill 4097, which would create a license to practice hair styling.

The following committees will meet today:

Finance 1:45 p.m. – 460 M

Education 2:00 p.m. – 434 M

Judiciary 2:00 p.m. – 410 M

Health and Human Resources 4:00 p.m. – 215 E

The following committees will meet tomorrow morning:

Education 9:00 a.m. – 434 M

Finance 9:00 a.m. – 460 M

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

Juror Disqualification Bill Advances to Third Reading

Senate Floor Session

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January 20, 2012

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Today in the Senate, 23 bills were introduced and several bills were advanced to third reading. Senate Bill 30 would provide for alternative means for the initial purchaser of junked vehicles to notify the division in compliance with the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System. In addition to Senate Bill 30, Senate Bills 96 and 118 were also advanced to third reading. If passed through the Legislature, Senate Bill 96 will redefine the basis for disqualification of prospective jurors. Senate Bill 118 would allow for termination of residential leases upon a tenants death.

Senate Bill 129, which relates to descriptions of easements and rights-of-way, will lay over on 2nd reading for further consideration.

The following committee meetings will be held on Monday:
Agriculture– 2 p.m.- 451 MB
Pensions and Retirement– 2 p.m.- 208 W

The Senate is adjourned until 1 P.M. on Monday.

Bill Increasing Penalties for Failure to Report Missing Children Introduced

House Floor Session

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January 20, 2012

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The House introduced House Resolution 8, identifying their opposition of the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the Constitution in Citizens United relating to the constitutional rights of corporations.

16 bills were introduced in the House today. Among them was House Bill 4242 , which would criminalize the failure of a custodian to report a missing child to law-enforcement officials.

Two bills were passed during today’s floor session: House Bill 2533 would require the identities of signatories to a certificate for a person seeking ballot access to be made public and verified and House Bill 4072, which would eliminate requirement for county boards of education to meet on the first Monday of July.

House Bill 4078, which extends certain deadlines for mandated actions regarding higher education personnel, was advanced to third reading.

The House is adjourned until 1 p.m. Monday.

Fitness and Fun Jumpstart New West Virginia Activity Plan at the Capitol

Around the Capitol

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January 19, 2012

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The challenge of achieving healthy lifestyles and physical fitness was extended to West Virginians today with the start of a new program called the West Virginia Physical Activity Plan. Athletes, dancers, and promoters of health and wellness from all over the state convened at the Capitol today to offer free advice and live demonstrations as to how West Virginians can get in on the action. The West Virginia Physical Activity Plan has one main objective: address the importance of physical wellness, support healthy lifestyles, and better the quality of life for the citizens of our state.

Attending the program’s launch today were several West Virginia citizens, as well as former NBA star and Hall of Famer, Dominique Wilkins, and “America’s Got Talent” winner, Landau Eugene Murphy, Junior. Avid supporter of the program, Senator Ron Stollings, introduced Wilkins and Murphy, who spoke briefly on the subject of health and wellness. Murphy stressed the importance of encouraging the children of West Virginia to be healthy and strive for physically fitness.

Other participants in today’s activities included Zumba Instructors and dancers who showed constituents and lawmakers alike how easy it can be to maintain a healthy lifestyle through high intensity dance aerobics. Fitness Instructor, Cathy Capps-Amburgey led the group during several routines and offered free one day passes to anyone who would like to join the fun at the Kanawha Valley YMCA.

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January 19, 2012

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Senate Recognizes West Virginia Physical Activity Day

Senate Floor Session

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January 19, 2012

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The Senate honored West Virginia Fitness Day today with Senate Resolution 6. Representatives from the West Virginia Activity Plan Coordinating Committee were among guests on the Senate floor today.

In addition to Resolution SR6, seven Senate Bills were introduced today on the Senate Floor. Of the seven bills, three bills advanced to second reading, and Senate Bill 30 remained on second reading. Senate Bill 30 would provide additional means to notify DMVs of purchase of junked vehicle. Senate Bill 118 relates to descriptions of easements and rights-of-way. would allow for termination of residential leases upon a tenants death. Senate Bill 129 relates to descriptions of easements and rights-of-way.

The following committee meetings will be held this afternoon:
Judiciary– 3 p.m.- 208W
Education– 2 p.m.- 451M
Finance– 3 p.m.- 451M

Economic Development– 9 a.m.- 451MB
Military– 10 a.m.- 208W
Transportation and Infrastructure 10 a.m.- 451MB

The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.

House Introduces 111 Bills

House Floor Session

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January 19, 2012

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This morning, the House introduced 111 bills. Among them was House Bill 4063, which would authorize the Human Rights Commission to proclaim a legislative rule regarding housing discrimination against people with disabilities who use assistance animals.

Two bills were read for the first time today and were advanced to second reading: House Bill 4006, relating to elevator workers’ licensure exemptions and House Bill 4078, extending certain deadlines for mandated actions regarding higher education personnel.

The House read two bills for the second time today and both advanced to third reading: House Bill 2533, requiring the identities of signatories to a certificate for a person seeking ballot access to be made public and verified and House Bill 4072, eliminating requirement for county boards of education to meet on the first Monday of July.

The following committees will meet today:

Finance 2 p.m.- 460 M

Education 2 p.m.- 410 M

Government Organization 1:30 p.m.- 215 E

The following committees will meet tomorrow:

Finance 9 a.m.-460 M

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

Juror Disqualification Bill Read First Time

Senate Floor Session

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January 18, 2012

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Senate Bill 96 was advanced to second reading today on the Senate Floor. Senate Bill 96 would disqualify jurors who have committed a crime that met or exceeded the sentencing of one year, or any crime involving dishonesty or false statement. In addition to Senate Bill 96, 120 other bill were introduced to the Senate floor. Senate Bill 233 would announce legislative rule in regards to mixed martial arts, and Senate Bill 249 relates to air pollution control and solid waste combustion.

The following committee meetings will be held this afternoon:
Government Organization– 2 p.m.- 208W
Judiciary– 3 p.m.- 208W
Finance– 3 p.m.- 451M

The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.