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Two Bills Pass House; 15 Bills Advance to Third Reading

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Members of the House reconvened this morning at 11 a.m. adopting two resolutions and presenting two bills for third reading. House Bill 4145 provides services and facilities to assist student veterans at state institutions of higher education. Also, House Bill 4299 which provides that nonstate retired employees who have worked for their last nonstate employer for less than five years are responsible for their entire premium cost.

Members also presented 3 bills for first and 15 for second reading. Bills on first reading included House Bill 2050 which would expand the counties covered by West Virginia Route 2 and Interstate 68 Authority to include Cabell, Mason and Jackson counties and increase the number of members. Senate Bill 611 which would remove location requirements for certain higher education offices.

Bills on second reading included House Bill 4036 which would establish the Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission. Additionally, House Bill 4188 would create the Anti-Criminal Street Gang Act.

The following committees will meet today:


Political Subdivisions-1 p.m. 215E

Finance-1:30 p.m. 460M
Judiciary-1:30 p.m. 410M
Government Organization-2 p.m. 215E
Education-3 p.m. 434M
OPEB Work Group-4 p.m. 460M
LOCEA-5 p.m. 434M

The following committees will meet tomorrow:


Agriculture-8:30 a.m. 215E
Veterans Affairs-9 a.m. House Chamber
Natural Resources-9:15 a.m. 215E
Banking & Insurance-10 a.m. 215E
Pensions-10 a.m. 460M
Energy-1 p.m. 460M
Roads-2 p.m. 215E
Senior Citizen-3 p.m. 215E
Health & Human Resources-4 p.m. 215E


The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.

Senate Passes Property Tax Bill; 15 Other Bills Passed

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The Senate reconvened today at 11 a.m. and passed 16 bills.

Senate Bill 401 would reform and modernize procedures and time frames for assessments of real and personal property, notices of assessments, and appeals of assessments. It provides special provisions for the assessment of industrial and natural resources property.

The Senate also passed Senate Bill 517, which would create the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act. Under the proposed bill, any requirement of state law describing or requiring that a land record document be an original, on paper, or in writing are satisfied by a document in electronic form. In addition, any requirement that the document contain a signature or acknowledgment is satisfied by an electronic signature or acknowledgment.

Additionally, the Senate advanced several bills to third reading, including Senate Bill 230, better known as the Optometry Bill. Several amendments were adopted before advancing the bill to third reading with the right to amend.

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

The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Economic Development- 9 a.m. 451M
Transportation and Infrastructure- 10 a.m. 451M
Government Organization- 2 p.m. 208W
Banking and Insurance- 2 p.m. 208W

The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.

Second Measure Completes Legislation on Deadline for Introduction of Bills

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Members of the House reconvened this morning introducing 72 bills, adopting seven resolutions and passing two bills. Today marks the last day members may introduce bills in both the House and Senate. However, this deadline does not apply to originating or supplementary appropriations bills.

Bills introduced this morning included House Bill 4596 which would remove the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health from professional licensure boards. House Bill 4604 would increase criminal penalties for persons who obstruct, flee from or make false statements to law-enforcement officers. Also, House Bill 4652 would establish a school calendar committee for each county.

Two bills were presented for third reading this morning. Senate Bill 391 relates to county board of education members’ eligibility. Also on third reading was House Bill 4187 which continues the current hazardous waste management fee until 2015.

Additionally, two bills were presented for second reading. House Bill 4145 would provide services and facilities to assist student veterans at state institutions of higher education. Also, House Bill 4299 which would provide that nonstate retired employees who have worked for their last nonstate employer for less than five years are responsible for their entire premium cost.

Members also presented 15 bills for first reading. These bills included House Bill 3110 which would rename conservation officers to be natural resources police officers. House Bill 4188 which would create the Anti-Criminal Street Gang Act, and House Bill 4352 which would authorize the WV Supreme Court of Appeals to create a Business Court Division within certain circuit court districts.

The following committees will meet today:


Finance-1:30 p.m. 460M
Judiciary-1:30 p.m. 410M
Government Organization-1:30 p.m. 215E
Political Subdivisions-3:00 p.m. 215E

The following committees will meet tommorrow:


Judiciary-9:00 a.m. 410M
Finance-9:15 a.m. 460M
Government Organization-2:00 p.m. 215E


The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.

Legislative Landmark Days Approach, Today Last Day to Introduce Most Bills

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As the Legislature reaches the last few weeks of the 2010 Regular Session, the Calendar plays an ever-increasing role in legislative actions. Several deadlines, established by both procedural and constitutional rules, come into play as the final day of session approaches. The following is a list of these upcoming deadlines:

February 22, 2010 (41st Day) – Last day to introduce bills in the Senate and the House. (Senate Rule 14, House Rule 91a) Does not apply to originating or supplementary appropriation bills. Does not apply to Senate or House resolution or concurrent resolutions.

February 28th (47th Day) – Bills are due out of committees in their house of origin to ensure three full days of reading.

March 3rd (50th Day) “Crossover Day” – Final day for bills to be considered in house of origin. As per Joint Rule 5, the 50th day of session is the final day for bills to be considered in their house of origin. House bills must be out of the House, and Senate bills must be out of the Senate. This rule doesn’t apply to budget bills or supplementary appropriations. The rule can also be suspended for a particular bill by concurrent resolution approved by two-thirds of both chambers.

March 10th (57th Day) – Last day for most committee reports. In order to guarantee three full days of reading, committee reports are due on this day. Bills reported out of committee on the 58th day must be taken up for immediate consideration and read a first time to guarantee three full days. Committee reports can also be received on the final two days of session, but the constitutional rule requiring a bill be read on three separate days must be suspended by a four-fifths vote of those members present per the West Virginia Constitution §6-29.

March 13th (60th Day) – Final day of regular session. According to §6-22 of the West Virginia Constitution, the regular session cannot exceed 60 calendar days from the second Wednesday of January. Traditionally, the Legislature adjourns sine die at midnight on this day before immediately going into extended session for the purpose of finalizing the budget. However, the regular session can be extended for other purposes by a two-thirds vote by both houses.

Beyond March 13th – Extended Budget Session – If the Legislature hasn’t passed the budget bill before the 57th day of session, the Governor is required by the West Virginia Constitution (§6-51D) to issue a proclamation extending the session for the sole purpose of finalizing the budget. This allows the Legislature to consider the financial impact of the bills it passed during the regular session. During this extended session, budget conferees from the House and Senate meet to work out a final version of the budget, which must then be passed by both bodies before going to the Governor.

Senate Advances 16 Bills to Third Reading

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As voices of the Glenville State Choir filled the chamber, the Senate reconvened today at 11 a.m.

They advanced 16 bills to third reading, including Senate Bill 443, which would require those convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol and who are on probation, paroled or on other conditional release for that offense to participate in the Motor Vehicle Test and Lock Program. The bill establishes conditions for participation in the program. The bill also provides a sentencing court with the authority to set eligibility requirements for participation in the program.

The Senate also adopted House Resolution 33 , which declared February 19, 2010 Higher Education Day. Many of West Virginia’s colleges presented displays throughout the Capitol Building.

The following committees will meet Monday:
Pensions- 2 p.m. 451M
Judiciary- 3 p.m. 208W
Finance- 3 p.m. 451M

The Senate will reconvene Monday at 11 a.m.

House Passes Six Bills; Three Advanced to Third Reading

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The House reconvened this morning at 11 a.m. and were greeted with the spiritual sounds of The Martin Luther King Jr. Male Chorus. The chorus, which hails from Charleston, was at the State Capitol to continue the celebration of Black History Month.

This morning members also passed six bills, introduced 28 bills and adopted six resolutions.
Bills passed included House Bill 4212 which would require the Public Service Commission to update railroad walkway safety regulations. Also passed was House Bill 4361 which would remove provisions prohibiting sharing domestic violence information with other governements.

Additionally, three bills were presented for second reading and two for first reading. Bills on second reading included Senate Bill 391 which relates to county board of education members’ eligibility. Also, House Bill 4187 which would continue the current hazardous waste management fee until 2015.

Members also introduced 28 bills this morning. These included House Bill 4576 which would terminate tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike before 2020. Also introduced was House Bill 4583 which would permit municipalities and counties to use proceeds from the hotel occupancy tax to fund public libraries.

The following committees will meet on Monday:


Judiciary-9 a.m. 410M
Finance-9:30 a.m. 460M
Government Organization-1:30 p.m. 215E
Finance-1:30 p.m. 460M
Political Subdivisions-3 p.m. 215E
Health & Human Resources-4 p.m. 215E


The House will reconvene on Monday at 11 a.m.

Senate Suspends Rules to Pass Controlled Substance Bill

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The Senate reconvened today at 11 a.m. and suspended the constitutional rule which says a bill must be read on three separate days in order to pass Senate Bill 364.

The bill would permit duly authorized agents of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, for use in post-mortem examinations, to have access to inspect certain confidential information on controlled substances that is required to be kept by the State Board of Pharmacy.

The Senate also suspended the constitutional rule to pass Senate Bill 611, which would remove location requirements for offices of the Higher Education Policy Commission, the Vice Chancellor for Administration and the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education.

Additionally, four resolutions were adopted including Senate Resolution 28, which honored the Boy Scouts of America for their 100 anniversary. The Boy Scouts deliver 30 million hours of community service every year.

The following committees will meet today:
Education- 2 p.m. 451M
Finance- 3 p.m. 451M
Judiciary- 3 p.m. 208W

The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Economic Development- 9 a.m. 451M
Military- 10 a.m. 208W

The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.

Six House Bills Advanced to Third Reading, Local Hero Honored

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Members from the House reconvened this morning introducing 38 bills and adopting three resolutions. Legislators also presented a citation to Melquan Brown. Brown, a Charleston native was presented with the citation for rescuing a girl he barely knew that had fallen through an ice covered creek.

Bills introduced this morning included House Bill 4532 which would allow the Division of Energy to develop a public relations campaign focused on educating the Washington, D.C. area and the federal government about West Virginia coal. Also introduced this morning was House Bill 4564 which would alter apportionment of the membership of the House of Delegates by adding a 59th delegate district consisting of portions of Mason and Putnam counties.

Additionally, 6 bills were presented for second reading and 3 for first reading. Bills on second reading included House Bill 4277 which would authorize the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection to issue National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits. Also, House Bill 4361 which would remove provisions prohibiting sharing domestic violence information with other governments.

The following committees will meet today:


Judiciary-1 p.m. 410M
Joint Finance-1 p.m. House Chamber
Education-2 p.m. 434M
Government Organization-2 p.m. 215E

The following committees will meet tomorrow:


Roads & Transportation-10 a.m. 215E
Education-9 a.m. 434M
Judiciary-9 a.m. 410M


The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.

Vol. XXI Issue 5

Cheyenne DeBolt
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Senate Adopts Six Resolutions, Passes One Bill

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It was Children’s Day in the Legislature today and the Senate celebrated it with Senate Resolution 27, which honored Kids’ Chance of West Virginia.

Senate Bill 372, which would update language in the West Virginia Medical Practice Act, passed.

The following resolutions were adopted: Senate Concurrent Resolution 25, Senate Concurrent Resolution 26, House Concurrent Resolution 2, House Concurrent Resolution 11 and House Concurrent Resolution 17.

11 bills were introduced including Senate Bill 590, which would develop a state coal education campaign, Senate Bill 598, which would create a misdemeanor offense for child neglect with substantial risk of injury, and Senate Bill 599, which would create a felony offense for reckless transfer of HIV or AIDS.

The following committees will meet today:

Natural Resources-1 p.m. 208W
Confirmations-1:30 p.m. 219M
Government Organization-2 p.m. 208W
Finance-3 p.m. 451M
Judiciary-3 p.m. 208W

The following committees will meet tomorrow:

Finance-9:30 a.m. 451M
Judiciary-10 a.m. 208W


The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.

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