Nine bills were presented on third reading in the house today. Senate Bill 405 would require petitions for grandparent visitation to be filed in family court when an action involving that child, or his or her parents, is pending in family court. 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. Senate Bill 153, Senate Bill 370, Senate Bill 405 and Senate Bill 612 were communicated to the Senate for its approval.
The other five bills passed on third reading completed legislative action and were sent to the Governor for approval.
Thirteen bills were presented on second 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. These bills will be presented on third reading tomorrow to be voted on by members.
Twenty-four bills were presented on first reading today. Senate Bill 239 would allow a majority vote for certain metro government approval. Senate Bill 408 would relate to model health plans for uninsurable individuals. Senate Bill 521 would include telecommunications devices as jail contraband. Senate Bill 695 would relate to payment for certain state employees’ unused sick leave. These bills will be presented on second reading tomorrow for amendments.
The following committees will meet today:
Education – 1:30 p.m. – 434M
Government Organization – 1:30 p.m. – 215E
Finance – 2:00 p.m. – 460M
Judiciary – 2:00 p.m. – 410M
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Finance – 2:00 p.m. – House Chamber
Health and Human Resources – 4:00 p.m. – 215E
Stimulus Utilization – 4:00 p.m. – 460M
The House will recess until 5:00 p.m.
