Today in the House five bills were passed and six were sent to third reading on the floor.
Among those bills, the House adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 17, which sets up joint rules for both chambers. The House adopted this resolution with an amendment to define the term “presiding officer”. This amended bill will be sent back to the Senate for their review.
House Bill 2562 was passed today in the House in committee substitute form. This bill would legalize the sport of mixed martial arts in West Virginia. The bill also specifies the licensing and regulatory procedures of the sport.
A bill that would require the West Virginia Enhanced 911 Council to propose procedures was passed as well. The committee substitute for House Bill 2013 would set up procedures dealing with Emergency Medical Dispatch.
The House also passed Senate Bill 184. This bill is now completed and is awaiting the Governor’s signature. Senate Bill 342 was passed by the House, with an amendment. This bill was sent back to the Senate for their consideration.
The following committee will meet today:
Finance– 12:30 p.m.- 460M
The following committees will meet Monday:
Finance– 1:30 p.m.- 450M
Finance– 4:00 p.m.- House Chambers
Health and Human Resources– 4:00 p.m.- 215E
The House will reconvene at 11:00 a.m. on Monday.
