During today’s afternoon session, House members discussed the Budget Bill , which was read a second time.
The House will reconvene this evening at 5:00 p.m.
Afternoon Session Sees Budget Bill Discussion
Senate Passes 11 Amended Bills
The Senate passed 11 House bills this morning, all of which were amended and passed by the House yesterday after originally being vetoed by the Governor due to technical errors.
House Bill 2535 will now create a tax credit for certain solar energy systems.
House Bill 2771 relates to the West Virginia Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace Act while House Bill 2926 establishes a procedure for challenging a candidate’s qualifications for elected office.
House Bill 3197 authorizes municipalities to permit nonpolice officers to issue citations for littering.
The Senate will reconvene this evening at 6:00 p.m.
Senate Overrides Five Veto Messages, Reads Budget Bill a First Time
The Senate met this evening and took up five Senate bills the Governor had vetoed due to technical reasons such as Senate Bill 239 which allows a majority vote for certain metro government approval.
Senate Bill 501 was also taken up for immediate consideration. This bill prohibits animal gas chamber euthanasia.
The Senate also received the committee report on the Budget Bill which was then read a first time.
The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.
Budget Bill Read a First Time in the House
The House met briefly this evening to receive the Committee Report on the Budget Bill. The bill was then read a first time.
The House will reconvene tomorrow at 3:00 p.m.
Senate Reconvenes the Extended Budget Session
The Senate reconvened briefly today at Noon to kick off the Extended Budget Session. They will now begin to work to finish the Fiscal Year 2010 state budget.
The following committee will meet today:
Finance – 4:00 p.m. – 451M
The following committee will meet tomorrow:
Confirmations – 10:00 a.m. – 208W
The Senate is in recess until 6:00 p.m. this evening
House Overrides 11 of the Governor’s Veto Messages
On the first day of the extended budget session, the House took up for immediate consideration 11 House bills the Governor had vetoed for technical reasons such as, House Bill 2535 which creates a tax credit for certain solar energy systems.
Another bill taken up for immediate consideration was House Bill 3194 which makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly file false information with the Secretary of State.
The following committee will meet today:
Finance- 1:00 p.m.- 451M
The House is in recess until 5:00 p.m. today.
Lawmakers Return to Charleston to Work on State Budget, Veto Messages
West Virginia legislators meet at the State Capitol today to reconvene the Extended Budget Session and finish work on the Fiscal Year 2010 state budget. Lawmakers also are allowed to receive messages concerning vetoed legislation from the Regular Session and address any changes needed to those measures which may then be passed and sent back to the Governor for his approval.
Also on tap for lawmakers are the May Interim Meetings:
May 26 – 3:00 p.m. – Post Audits – 451M
May 27 – 12:00 noon – Commission on Special Investigations – 451M
May 28 – 12:00 noon – Joint Committee on Government and Finance – 451M
Both the House of Delegates and Senate will meet today, Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. in their respective Chambers.
2009 Interim Committee Meeting Dates Announced
An abbreviated May interim schedule will coincide with the reconvening of the upcoming Extended Budget Session on May 26. Unlike previous years, when meetings were held for 3 days beginning on Sunday – meetings will begin on Mondays or Tuesdays for 2009.
May Interim Schedule
May 26, 3:00 p.m., Post Audits
May 27, 12:00 noon, Commission on Special Investigations
May 28, 12:00 noon, Joint Committee on Government and Finance
2009 Interim Dates
May 26-28 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
June 15-17 (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday)
July 14-16 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
August 10-12 (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday)
September 14-16 (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday)
October 13-15 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
November 17-19 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
December 7-9 (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday)
January 10-12, 2010 (Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday)
Legislature Adjourns Until May 26th
Both the House and Senate met briefly after midnight to conclude business before adjourning until late May for the extended budget session.
The House heard and passed Senate Bill 771, Senate Bill 772 and Senate Bill 773 on third reading.
The House also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 83 which provides for adjournment of Legislature until May 26, 2009 at noon.
The House and Senate will reconvene at Tuesday, May 26.