The House reconvened today at 11 a.m. and passed House Bill 2773.
The bill would increase monetary penalties for selling tobacco products to minors. First-time offenders would be fined $100 for violating the law, currently the fine is $25.
Four additional bills were passed. Bills passed include House Bill 4134,which would remove non-utilized code sections, and House Bill 4194, which would incorporate the Division of Criminal Justice Services into the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety. House Bill 4128 relates to insurance companies deemed to be in hazardous financial condition and House Bill 4247 would provide counties the discretion to accompany an electronic poll book with a printed poll book.
Also, House Resolution 20 was adopted naming Wednesday, February 10, 2010 “Marshall University Day.” Several leaders from Marshall University, along with school mascot Marco, were present to receive the resolution. Delegates participated by wearing green attire.
The following committees will meet today:
Roads and Transportation- 2 p.m. 215E
Health and Human Resources- 4:30 p.m. 215E
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Judiciary- 9 a.m. 410M
Government Organization- 1:30 p.m. 215E
THe House will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.
