Following the reconvening of the House, 11 bills were passed. A sampling includes: House Bill 3105, which would provide immunity from civil or criminal liability for first responders who use forced entry to a residence when responding to a 911 call and House Bill 3126, which would require a railroad company to provide pesticide safety information for railroad employees and public and local communities along the right-of-way treated by pesticide use. The bill would also require a railroad company to provide pesticide safety training annually to its employees.
Additionally, eight bills were read for a second time, including House Bill 3099 which would enact the Marcellus Gas and Manufacturing Development Act of 2011. This act would encourage and facilitate the development of oil and gas wells and the downstream uses of natural gas, as well as economic development in West Virginia.
42 bills were also read for the first time.
The House received committee reports and messages, in addition.
The following committees will meet today:
Judiciary – approximately 3:45 p.m. – 410M
The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.
