The House reconvened at 5 p.m. to vote on legislation, advance the reading of bills and receive reports from committees. House Bill 3192 would require reports to the Governor from state agencies to be made available electronically. House Bill 3196 would declare certain claims against the state and its agencies to be moral obligations of the state. House Bill 3208 would include the hours of training county board members have acquired on the county report card. All of these bills passed unanimously.
House Bill 3340 would require the Higher Education Policy Commission, WV Council for Community and Technical College Education and State Board of Education to establish and maintain a longitudinal student data system and share education data. Federal Stimulus funds are available for states that use data to improve student achievement. Educators and Policymakers can use the system to analyze and assess student progress from early leaning programs, through post-secondary education and into the workforce.
The Finance and Judiciary committees reported dozens of bills to the floor this evening. Government Organization reported one bill, House Bill 2388. It would redefine the authority of the Racing Commission. The bill would increase members from 3 to 5, and change the qualifications for members. It would also create the position of Director of Racing.
Eight bills were presented on second reading such as: House Bill 2767 which would change the membership of the PEIA Financial Board; House Bill 2747 would create a temporary reinvestment fee for health insurers, third party administrators and others; and House Bill 2753 relates to the continuation of the Design-Build Program.
The House will adjourn until 11 a.m. on Monday.
