Today marks the 50th day of the Legislature and cross-over day here at the Capitol. In a early floor session, the House passed 34 bills.
Each bill will be communicated to the Senate for additional review. Of these bills, Senate Bill 458 was passed with an amendment. This bill would update the Logging Sediment Control Act and provide for a $150 licensing fee.
House Bill 2159 was also passed today. This bill would prohibit a member of the news media from being compelled in any court regarding information from a source without their consent. This bill was sent to the Senate for further consideration.
Another bill that was passed in the House today was House Bill 3054. This bill would authorize the West Virginia State Police to administer a DNA identification system and provide for the collection of DNA was passed.
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Banking and Insurance– 10 a.m.- 215E
Pensions and Retirement– 10 a.m.- 460M
Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business– 1 p.m.- 460M
Political Subdivisions– 1 p.m.- 215E
Constitutional Revision– 2 p.m.- 410M
Roads and Transportation– 2 p.m.- 215E
Judiciary public hearing regarding Senate Bill 408– 5 p.m.- House Chambers
The House will stand in brief recess until 4 p.m. today.
