House Bill 2477, was passed which would allow certain auxiliary lighting on motorcycles with the goal of increasing visibility and safety for motorcyclists.
Also on the floor, House Bill 2505, which would increase civil penalties for pipeline safety violations and make West Virginia state law consistent with federal standards, had its second reading.
Bills on first reading today were House Bill 2314, which would authorize family court to order a child to be taken into custody in emergency situations and House Bill 2487, which would prohibit the use of laetrile.
Finally, the House adopted House Resolution 13, deeming today Disability Advocacy Day at the Legislature and had singers from Daily Companions, Inc. from Martinsburg perform on the floor.
Committees Meeting Today:
House Political Subdivisions Committee 1:00 p.m. in 215E
House Constitutional Review Committee 2:00 p.m. 410M
House Roads and Transportation Committee 2:00 p.m. in 215E
House Senior Citizens Issues Committee 3:00 p.m. in 215E
Committees Meeting Tomorrow:
House Finance Committee 1:00 p.m. in 460M
House Judiciary Public Hearing 1:00 p.m. 410M
House Judiciary Committee will meet after public hearing in 410M
The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.
