In the House, 22 bills were introduced today. This brings the total of bills that have been introduced since the beginning of this session to 972. One of the bills was House Bill 2954, which would prohibit discrimination based upon age or sexual orientation. House Bill 2955 would remove West Virginia University of Technology from the merger with West Virginia University. House Bill 2972 would require that not less than 50 percent of the money remaining in the Tourism Promotion Fund be made to West Virginia companies. These bills, and others, have been referred to committees for consideration and discussion.
Three bills were presented on first reading today. House Bill 2421 would distinguish between operable and inoperable fire hydrants by having inoperable hydrants painted black. House Bill 2474 would exempt land-based finfish aquaculture facilities from certain sludge management requirements. House Bill 2701 would relate to the escape from custody of the Director of Juvenile Services.
One bill was presented on second reading today. House Bill 2412 would allow a county commission without an established planning commission to regulate the location of businesses selling sexually-oriented material.
The following committees will meet today:
Finance – 1:00 p.m. – 460M
Judiciary Subcommittee on House Bill 2788 – 1:15 p.m. – 410M
Education – 2:00 p.m. – 434M
Government Organization – 2:00 p.m. – 215E
Judiciary – 2:00 p.m. – 410M
Finance Subcommittee on Legislative Rules – 3:00 p.m. – 460M
Government Organization – 3:30 p.m. – 215E
Select Committee on Stimulus Utilization – 4:00 p.m. – 460M
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Finance – 9:30 a.m. – 460M
Judiciary Subcommittee A – 9:30 a.m. – 410M
Health and Human Resources Subcommittee A – 9:30 a.m. – 215E
The House will reconvene tomorrow, March 6 at 11:00 a.m.
