White coats were prevalent at the Capitol today in honor of Pharamcy Day at the Legislature. The House additionally took a moment to adopt House Resolution 35, which honors and celebrates the life and laments the death of Larry Willis Border. Border was a pharmacist, farmer, developer, beloved husband, grandfather and former member of the House of Delegates. His wife, Delegate Anna Border, accepted the resolution on his behalf.
The House concurred with Senate Amendments and completed legislative action on House Bill 4583, which changes certain deadlines associated with the termination, resignation and transfer of school personnel. Additionally, Senate Bill 214, which clarifies sunrise review requirements for establishment, revision or expansion of professional scope of practice and Senate Bill 382, which relates to sex offender registration, also completed legislation.
One bill, Senate Bill 365, was read on second reading and advanced to third. This particular bill would increase the membership of the PEIA Finance Board.
Twelve bill were read on first reading today. Senate Bill 410, which would require backup withholding for certain gambling prizes, and Senate Bill 430, which would conform code provisions to Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreements were among the bills read on first reading.
The following meetings will be held this afternoon:
Finance- 1:30 p.m.- 460M
Judiciary- 1:15 p.m.- 410M
Education- 2:30 p.m.- 434M
Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business- 12:00 p.m.- 460M
Health and Human Resource- 4:00 p.m.- 215E
The House is in recess until 6 p.m.
Update:
The House briefly met this afternoon following a recess in order to receive committee reports.
The following meetings will be held tomorrow morning:
Judiciary 9 a.m. – 410M
Finance 9:30 a.m. – 460M
Constitutional Revision Public hearing regarding Senate Joint Resolution 9 following the evening floor session tomorrow.
The House is adjourned until 11 a.m. tomorrow
