Three bills which were passed out of the Judiciary Committee earlier in the week were read a third time and passed unanimously by the House. The bills will now be sent to the Senate for consideration.
Committee Substitute for House Bill 2104 would ensure a victim’s right to testify at sentencing in criminal cases. The committee substitute would change language that would require judges to make sure that victim’s were given proper notice of the sentencing hearing.
Committee Substitute for House Bill 2402 would prohibit a person from impersonating a public official by copying or imitating the markings of a public agency or official on a motor vehicle.
House Bill 2503 would authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue an indentification card to West Virginia residents who already possess a valid driver’s license.
There was only one bill on second reading and zero bills on first reading today on the House Calendar . A total of six bills were introduced in the House today.
The following committees will meet Monday, January 21st:
Education – 1:00 p.m. – 432M
Judiciary – 1:30 p.m. – 410M
Finance – 1:45 p.m. – 460M
Health and Human Resources – 4:00 p.m. – 215E
The House is adjourned until 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 21, 2008.
