Today in the House, three resolutions were adopted. These included a concurrent resolution that if adopted by the Senate as well, would memorialize the life of a former governor, and one which conveys the members’ support of children’s day at the Capitol and early education.
House Resolution 36, urges the U.S. Congress to enact the Education Begins at Home Act, and provide funding to states for voluntary In-Home Family Education programs. This resolution is a way for the House to communicate the importance of the programs provided by the act. These programs help address the challenges faced by families throughout West Virginia by providing voluntary parenting education and support, and helps parents understand their role as their child’s first and most important teacher.
House Concurrent Resolution 40 celebrates the life and laments the death of Cecil H. Underwood, both the youngest and oldest Governor of the State of West Virginia. His family, (pictured above) were present in the House Chamber for the adoption of the resolution. The action will be communicated to the Senate, where the resolution would become official with their adoption of it.
Four bills were passed in the House today. Of the bills passed, House Bill 2952 would clarify that a terroristic threat is a felony regardless of whether the person(s) intend to actually commit the threatened act.
The following committees will meet today:
Finance – 1:30 p.m. – 460
Judiciary – 2:00 p.m. – 410
Judiciary (Subcommittee C) – 4:00 – 410
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Education – 9:00 a.m. – 434
Judiciary – 9:00 a.m. – 410
The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.
