The House reconvened this afternoon and passed 13 bills, including Senate Bill 213, the Budget Bill.
The Budget Bill, was amended to include provisions from the House version and will now go to the Senate for their consideration.
Other bills which were passed included Senate Bill 507, which will provide a tax credit for coal companies that purchase innovated safety technology The credit will need to be approved by the Director of the West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training and Senate Bill 183, which will prohibit diesel powered engines from excessive idling. Offenders will pay a fine of at least $150 and no more than $300.
The House will reconvene at 11 a.m. tomorrow. The 2nd Regular Session of the 79th Legislature will end tomorrow at midnight.
