In the House today, members stood in remembrance as House Concurrent Resolution 45 was adopted. House Concurrent Resolution 45 requests the Division of Highways to name the 36th Street Bridge in Charleston as the “Bob Basil Memorial Bridge.”
Bob Basil had a 35-year career in public service within the state, serving in positions within the Auditor’s Office, the Budget Office and Legislative Auditor’s Office. During legislative sessions, he served as Clerk of the House Finance Committee. In 1996, he was recognized for his accomplishments by the House and as an “Outstanding West Virginian” by former Governor Gaston Caperton. After his retirement, he volunteered his help for the next 20 years to the Finance Committee and helped explain the budget process to new members of the committee.
Ten bills were presented on third reading today. Among these were Senate Bill 384, which would authorize the Department of Transportation to take control of certain highway emergencies and Senate Bill 284, which relates to Viatical Settlements Act. Senate Bill 259, Senate Bill 487, Senate Bill 572, Senate Bill 587, and Senate Bill 588 completed legislative action and were sent to the Governor for approval. All other bills passed on third reading were communicated to the Senate for its approval.
Nine bills were presented on second reading. Senate Bill 405 would relate to grandparents’ visitation. Senate Bill 612 would relate to willful nonpayment of child support. Senate Bill 719 would allow certain police officers to keep a weapon after retirement. These bills and six others will be presented on third reading tomorrow.
Thirteen bills were presented on first reading. Senate Bill 532 would create the WV SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act. Senate Bill 595 would relate to assignment of child support obligations. Senate Bill 672 would create the Mental Health Stabilization Act of 2009.
The following committees will meet today:
Banking and Insurance – 12:00 p.m. – 252E
Judiciary – 12:30 p.m. – 410M
Education – 1:30 p.m. – 434M
Government Organization – 1:30 p.m. – 215E
Finance – 2:00 p.m. – 460M
Health and Human Resources – 4:00 p.m. – 215E
Finance – 5:30 p.m. – 460M
The House will recess until 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
