Members of the House adopted resolutions to honor state law enforcement officers, officials, agencies and the Department of Corrections for their commitment and dedication to protecting the citizens of West Virginia. Brian William Linn, a State Trooper who passed away in the line of duty in late 2007, was also honored for his contributions to his county, state, and country.
There were three bills that were taken up for immediate consideration and read for a first time. These bills were House Bill 4549, which would provide an exemption from workers’ compensation in certain circumstances for volunteer fire departments, House Bll 4636, which would make changes to workers’ compensation insurance, and House Bill 4643, which would establish an Office of Minority Business Development within the West Virginia Development Office.
In addition, four resolutions on the House Special Calendar were also adopted.
The House is in recess until 1:20 p.m. this afternoon.
