Friday, November 22, 2024
Friday, November 22, 2024

Single Mother of 10 Honored in House

The House reconvened today, passed one bill, introduced 26 bills and presented a citation.

The House suspended the constitutional rule that states a bill has to be read on three separate days to pass House Bill 4039 from the House Local Calendar. This bill would increase the number of people who can be appointed to the Marshall County Park and Recreation Board.

Bills introduced included House Bill 4237, which relates to the West Virginia State Police Career Progression System, House Bill 4243, which would require the licensure of pharmacy benefit managers and establish the related regulatory requirements, and House Bill 4246, which would create a tax credit for new or converted qualified plug-in electric cars.

The House presented a citation to Alverta Wiggins, in honor of her life achievements. She raised 10 children as a single mom and went to school to become a nurse. She has 22 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. All of her children and grandchildren have a post-secondary education.

The following committees will meet Monday:

Finance-1 p.m. 460M
Finance, Budget Hearing-1:45 p.m 460M
Health and Human Resources-4 p.m. 215E

The House will reconvene Monday at 11 a.m.

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