The House Judiciary Committee reported out Senate Bill 145 with the recommendation that it do pass. This bill, which will allow West Virginia residents to use reasonable force to protect themselves against intruders in places where they have legal authority, was taken up for immediate consideration. The House voted to suspend constitutional rules, moved it to third reading and then voted to pass the bill.
A bill on third reading, House Bill 4568, which would require accident and sickness insurance providers and HMO’s to cover the treatment of Lyme disease, was tabled by the House.
Senate Bill 704, which would regulate how insurance companies operate their businesses, require licensing of the company and brokers and work to limit fraudulent practices, was advanced from second reading to third.
The following committees will meet today:
Political Subdivisions – 1:00 p.m. – 215E
Finance Subcommittee on Court Claims – 1:15 p.m. – 460M
Finance – 1:30 p.m. – 460M
Government Organization – 1:30 p.m. – 215E
Education – 2:00p.m. – 432M
Education Subcommittee C – following Education meeting – 432M
Judiciary – 2:00p.m. – 410M
Senior Issues – 4:00p.m. – 215
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Finance – 9:00 a.m. – 460M
Judiciary – 9:00 a.m. – 410M
Government Organization – 9:30 a.m. – 215E
The House will recess until 5:00 p.m. this evening.
