Today, the House honored Denver Gandee, Charles Hardman and Gail King with citations recognizing their extraordinary dedication to military service and for the state of West Virginia.
Four bills were passed in the House and will now be considered in the Senate. One of these bills, House Bill 4018, would renew the West Virginia Small Business Linked Deposit Program.
There were 24 bills on second reading. Of these bills include House Bill 4023, which would deny students who withdraw from school or fail to receive passing grades a driver’s license. House Bill 4047, which would prohibit the use of cell phones and text messaging while driving, was also advanced to third reading.
In addition, there were five bills on first reading.
The following committees will meet today:
Government Organization – 12:45 p.m. – 215E
Judiciary – 1:00 p.m. – 410M
The following committees will meet Sunday, February 24:
Finance – 1:30 p.m. – 460M
Government Organization – 3:30 p.m. – 215E
The House will reconvene at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 24.