The House Judiciary Committee met Sunday afternoon.
Markup & Passage
Senate Bill 459 adds step-siblings to the list of meaningful bonds to be considered in the best interest of a child.
Senate Bill 558 creates a new law for aggravatingly passing or failing to stop for a stopped school bus. The bill was amended to include language from House Bill 5587, which authorizes the installation of video cameras on school buses to capture violations of the law.
Senate Bill 643 discontinues the WV Supreme Court of Appeals Public Campaign Financing Program. Remaining funds shall be transferred to General Revenue.
Senate Bill 670 would create and protect series limited liability companies. The bill sets definitions, duties, responsibilities, and duration of a protected series of limited liability companies. The bill was amended to add language from House Bill 4546, relating to reporting requirements, and House Bill 5227, relating to delinquent check fees and veteran-owned business logo.
Senate Bill 794 clarifies that the Intermediate Court of Appeals lacks appellate jurisdiction over appeals from adoption orders or decrees. Only the Supreme Court will handle these appeals.
Senate Bill 944 expands the list of eligible federal law enforcement officers authorized to enforce the law in the state to include military law enforcement.
Senate Bill 947 allows the State Registrar to provide copies of birth and death records to homeless individuals under 18.
Senate Bill 1026 increases the penalties for disturbing religious worship. The bill increases the penalties from six months to a year and fines ranging from $250 to $1,000.
Committee Hearing
Senate Bill 54 establishes criminal penalties for abuse or neglect of incapacitated adults by a caregiver.
Senate Bill 506 allows county commissions to lease, rent, or permit the use of county-owned wireless towers. The bill does set criteria and prohibited uses.
Senate Bill 651 allows the State Auditor to engage a private auctioneer to sell certain tax-delinquent properties. It requires the highest bidder to pay the buyer’s fee to the private auctioneer.
Senate Bill 900 adds correctional and detention facilities to the list of facilities where unmanned aircraft cannot be flown.
Senate Bill 1008 would amend the procedures for handling asbestos and silica litigation and enhance the judicial system’s ability to manage it.
