House Bill 2412 was passed today, which would allow a county commission without an established planning commission to regulate the location of businesses selling sexually-oriented material.
Three bills were presented on second 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.
In the House, 11 bills were introduced today. This brings the total of bills that have been introduced since the beginning of this session to 983. House Bill 2974 would abolish the one-vote straight ticket voting in all general and special elections within West Virginia. House Bill 2979 would adopt guidelines to permit pharmacists to prescribe medications.
The following committees will meet Monday, March 9:
Roads and Transportation Subcommittee A – 2:00 p.m. – 209E
Health and Human Resources Subcommittee A – 4:00 p.m. – 215E
The House will reconvene Monday, March 9 at 11:00 a.m.
