The House Committee on Government Organization met today to discuss Senate bills.
SB 412 relates to WV Jobs Act reporting requirements. This bill would redact reporting the job’s wage in the WV Jobs Act. This would make it so that companies employed by the state not have to report their wages for public record.
Delegate Caputo (D-Marion) moved to amend the bill. The amendment passed.
The bill was reported to the House floor with the recommendation that it pass.
SB 180 relates to PSC jurisdiction over certain telephone company and internet services. The current law does not specify jurisdiction of these current services. This bill would clarify that the PSC would have jurisdiction.
Delegate Hamrick (R-Harrison) wanted to know if text messages would count underneath this and found they would not as they are a different type of data.
The bill was reported to the House floor with the recommendation that it pass.
SB 350 would allow licensed professional counselors be issued temporary permit. This bill would allow temporary permits to be issued to counselors who are awaiting the results of their tests as long as they are under supervision. Their temporary license may be revoked at any time. The supervisor would be liable to any mishaps that happen while the temporary license is issued. The bill was reported to the House floor with the recommendation that it pass.
SB 480 would authorize local government adopt energy efficiency partnership programs. The bill would allow municipalities to enter into contracts with private owners to introduce energy efficiencies in their building. In order for the municipalities be able to do this, there would be resolutions of intent, public hearings, and rules and regulations they would have to follow.
Delegate McGeehan (R-Hancock) said, “I could see the government getting too involved in the private sector and development of property.”
The bill was rejected.
SB 499 would create Debt Resolution Services Division in Auditor’s office. The bill was rejected.
SB 564 relates to Statewide Independent Living Council. This bill would make technical changes to the program and were recommended for conformity with other acts. It changes and adds some definitions. The bill was moved to be amended to put a cap on the payment members of the council would be allowed to receive. The amendment was adopted. The bill was reported to the House floor with the recommendation that it pass as amended.
The committee recessed until after the House floor meeting.
