In the House today, 22 bills were introduced. This brings the total of bills that have been introduced since the beginning of this session to 882. One of the bills was House Bill 2872, which would allow county school boards to enter into energy-saving contracts and allow them to extend those contracts from 10 to 15 year terms. House Bill 2879 would increase the minimum prison sentence from two years to five years without the possibility of parole for a parent, guardian or custodian who abuses a child to the point of serious bodily injury. These bills, and others, have been referred to committees for consideration and discussion.
In addition, two bills were presented on second reading today. House Bill 2694, which would establish certain requirements for modification of custodial rights for parents or guardians that have been deployed to the United States Armed Forces. House Bill 2738 would register protective orders with West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.
The following committees will meet today:
Select Committee on Stimulus Utilization – After the Session – 460M.
The following committees will meet on Monday:
Finance – 1:45 p.m. – 460M
Education – 2:00 p.m. – 434M
Health and Human Resources – 4:15 p.m. – 215E
The House will reconvene Monday, March 2 at 11:00 a.m.
