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Senate Continues Work of 2010 Session

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After reconvening at 11 a.m., the Senate introduced seven bills. These bills included Senate Bill 340 which would create the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act, Senate Bill 343 which would increase the minimum age for ending compulsory school attendance and Senate Bill 346 which would create a single statewide credentialing verification organization for health care practitioners.

Outside of the Senate Chamber, Culture and History Day took place in the capitol rotunda. Many of the legislature’s talented constituents gathered to promote their respective organizations.

Pictured are the West Virginia Youth Symphony and members of the Old Brick Playhouse who entertained passers-by in the rotunda.

Entertainers of the Old Brick Playhouse dress in clown attire and travel to West Virginia’s elementary schools with educational messages. Today they performed an excerpt from their anti-drug show.

Other organizations present included Tamarack and the Charleston Stage Company. Tamarack provides a location and a business plan for West Virginia’s artisans to thrive in their craft. The Charleston Stage Company is a community theater and the hope of the company is to bring culture to local citizens.

Several organizations were here to let legislators know that the arts are a integral part of West Virginia’s culture and they should be supported in any way possible.

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

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

The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.

School Calendar Bill Passes Through House

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Three bills, House Bill 4026, House Bill 4040 and House Bill 4138 were passed today as the House reconvened this morning.

Of those passed, House Bill 4040 would require county Boards of Education to create an icy condition and emergency plan to guarantee 180 separate days of instruction. The bill also provides more flexibility for county boards to set the start and end date for the instructional term of the school calendar. House Bill 4026 relates to higher education capital facilities and House Bill 4138 clarifies part of the West Virginia code relating to the practice of medical imaging and radiation therapy.

Additionally, eight bills were introduced in the House this morning. One of those introduced, House Bill 4167 would create a special revenue fund, known as the Department of Health and Human Resources Safety and Treatment Fund.

One Bill was presented today for first reading on the House Calendar. House Bill 4144 is in relation to the Board of Veterinary Medicine.

The following committees will meet today:


Finance-1 p.m. 460M
Education-2 p.m. 434M
Health & Human Resources-4 p.m. 215E

The following committees will meet tomorrow:


Finance-9 a.m. & 1 p.m. 460M
Government Organization-1:30 p.m. 215E


The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.

West Virginia’s Fairs and Festivals Visit the Capitol

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The West Virginia Legislature celebrated West Virginia Fairs and Festivals Day in the capitol rotunda.

Several festivals were represented and capitol guests were greeted by an assortment of foods, fair facts and crafts.

Pictured is basketweaver Alan Miller, the president of the Treasure Mountain Festival held in Franklin, West Virginia. Miller called his festival, “the best kept secret in West Virginia.”

Other festivals present included the Cabell County Fair, the West Virginia Pumpkin Festival, the Preston County Buckwheat Festival and the Mountain State Art and Craft Fair.

West Virginia Fairs and Festivals Day provides an eclectic mix of great people and places the state Legislators are proud to represent. Many of the Legislators visited with their constituents and took part in hometown traditions.

House Advances Three Bills to Final Reading; Set for Vote Next Week

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The House reconvened this morning, introducing eight bills and adopting five concurrent resolutions. One of the bills introduced this morning was House Bill 4159 which would require insurers to notify insureds of all rate changes before they take effect. House Concurrent Resolution 11 requests the Division of Highways erect two signs on I-79 when entering Marion County honoring two West Virginia football legends, Sam Huff and Frank “Gunner” Gatski. House Concurrent Resolution 9 requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the law governing the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

Additionally, three bills were presented in the House for second reading. House Bill 4026, House Bill 4040 and House Bill 4138. House Bill 4040 would require county Boards of Education to adopt contingency plans designed to guarantee 180 separate days of instruction for students.

The following committees will meet on Monday:

Finance-1 p.m. 460M
Health and Human Resources-4 p.m. 215E

The following committees will meet Tuesday:

Finance-9 a.m. 460M


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

Senate Receives Three Bills From Committee

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The Senate received messages concerning Senate Bill 42, Senate Bill 162 and Senate Bill 235 from their respective committees with the recommendation of passage. These bills were then referred to the Finance Committee for further debate.

There were five bills introduced including Senate Bill 335 which would increase the number of members on the Marshall County Park and Recreations Board. Also, Senate Bill 337 was introduced; this would require the Racetrack Video Lottery Fund be used for certain payments.

After the session adjourned, Senators were greeted by the West Virginia Fairs and Festivals participants who were gathered in the rotunda.

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

The Senate will reconvene Monday at 11 a.m.

Ethics Legislation Received from House, 48 Bills Introduced

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The Senate reconvened this morning and received a House message regarding the passage of House Bill 4016. The legislation was referred to the Judiciary Committee and then to the Finance Committee.

Rule-Making legislation dominated the bills introduced as 41 of the 48 bills introduced came from this joint interim committee.

Other introduced bills included Senate Bill 330 which would create the WV Partnership to Promote Community Well-Being Act, and Senate Bill 334 which would require write-in candidates to pay a filing fee.

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

The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Economic Development- 9a.m. 451M
Military- 9:30a.m. 208W

The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11a.m.

House Designates Today as Generation West Virginia Day

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The House reconvened today as lawmakers introduced 10 bills and adopted two resolutions. One of the bills introduced today was House Bill 4152 which would make it a misdemeanor to make more than three separate calls to 911 for non-emergency health concerns. House Resolution 5 designates today as Generation West Virginia Day. House Concurrent Resolution 7 requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to continue studying the needs and challenges associated with West Virginia veterans returning from recent service.

Three bills were presented today for first reading on the House calendar. House Bill 4026, House Bill 4040 and House Bill 4138. One of these bills, House Bill 4040, would require county Boards of Education to adopt contingency plans designed to guarantee 180 separate days of instruction.

The following committees will meet today:
Finance-1 p.m. 460E
Government Organization-1:30 p.m. 215E
Education-2 p.m. 434E

The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Finance-9 a.m. 460E


The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.

Senate Declares Disability Advocacy Day, Introduces 48 Bills

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The Senate reconvened today and introduced 48 bills as well as adopting Senate Resolution 4, which declared today Disability Advocacy Day.

The introduced bills included Senate Bill 234, which would increase penalties for correctional employees engaging in sexual relations with an inmate, and Senate Bill 236, which would create the Aquaculture Development Act. Bills 239 – 281 are rules bills.

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

The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Economic Development-9 a.m. 208W
Judiciary-3 p.m. 208W

The following committee will meet Friday:
Military-9:30 a.m. 208W

The Senate will reconvene at 11 a.m. tomorrow.

House Passes Ethics Legislation

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The House of Delegates passed its first bill of the 2010 Regular Session, House Bill 4016, which would strengthen the current Ethics Act financial disclosure filing requirements. The House amended the bill before passage. One amendment called for all filed financial disclosure statements to be published on the state Ethics Commission’s website.

In addition, the bill prohibits certain public employees from registering as lobbyists until one year after vacating their state positions. The bill calls for financial disclosures to be posted by members of the legislature, candidates for legislative offices, members and candidates of the Board of Public Works and candidates of the Supreme Court of Appeals. The bill was passed unanimously.

Two new bills, House Bill 4145 and House Bill 4146, were also introduced to the House.

The House also adopted House Resolution 4, establishing January 20, 2010 as “Disability Advocacy Day.”

The following committees will meet today:
Roads and Transportation-2 p.m.-215E
Senior Citizens Issues-3 p.m.-215E
Health and Human Resources-4 p.m.-215E

The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Finance-9 a.m.-460M
Judiciary-9 a.m.-410M
Government Organization-1:30 p.m.-215E

The House will reconvene 11 a.m. tomorrow