The House Committee on Government Organization convened at 9 a.m. on Friday, Feb 8, in 434-M. The committee considered four pieces of legislation, all of which were passed unanimously.
House Bill 2338 is a bill that would allow owners of antique military vehicles to display alternate registration insignia compatible with the original, antique markings of the vehicle, in lieu of a standard West Virginia license plate.
This bill was advanced to the House Floor unanimously with the recommendation that it pass.
The House Committee on Government Organization then had a consideration of House Bill 2359. This bill would exempt commercial motor vehicle operators employed with a farm related service industry from the commercial driver’s license requirements. West Virginia citizens employed in the fields of agrichemical business, harvesting, livestock feeding, and other applicable careers would be exempt from getting a commercial driver’s license for a limited time.
This bill was also advanced to the House Floor unanimously with the recommendation that it pass.
House Bill 2692 was also passed by the House Committee on Government Organization, a bill that would equalize the candidacy filing dates for third party candidates, independent candidates, and the two major parties for state offices.
The committee also heard an originating bill regarding the reportage requirements of government agencies. The bill would require state agencies to have governmental websites containing up-to-date contact information, members, and legislative involvement. Counties and municipalities would be required to ensure that the websites are up to date.
This originating bill was moved to the House Floor with little discussion, with the recommendation that it pass.
