The Committee on Energy & Public Works met this afternoon.
Markup & Passage
House Bill 4008 was advanced to the floor. The bill allows the West Virginia Business Ready Sites Program to provide micro-grants of up to $100,000 to sites that are at least five acres and up to $250,000 that are over 20 acres.
Committee Hearing
House Bill 4410 clarifies the definition of “on-track equipment” to include “any tender, motor unit, freight or passenger car, or other on-track equipment used, operated, or employed upon railroad tracks, including all maintenance of way equipment used to inspect, maintain, and repair the rail system.” This clarifies that vehicle drivers should not get around any crossing gate or barrier when such equipment is visibly approaching on the track.
House Bill 4437 allows Gold Star parents to receive a free Gold Star vehicle registration for personal use.
House Bill 4471 was sent to a subcommittee.
