The House reconvened to hear Senate messages. The House concurred and completed legislative action on House Bill 2011. This bill relates to to disbursements from the Workers’ Compensation Fund where an injury is self inflicted or intentionally caused by the employee.
The House completed legislative action on five bills. One such bill was Senate Bill 318. This bill relates to payment of wages by employer. Another bill was House Bill 2878, which will create a one-stop electronic business portal in West Virginia. These bills await signature by the governor.
The House passed 18 bills. These include bills such as Senate Bill 310, which would exempt nonprofit public utility companies from B&O tax. Another such bill would be Senate Bill 447. This bill would allow issuance of diploma by public, private or home school administrator. These bills await concurrence by the Senate.
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Update
The House reconvened this evening to take up Senate messages. The House concurred with and completed legislative action on six bills. These include House Bill 2161, which adopts the Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking. Another such bill was House Bill 2395. This bill creates the Storm Scammer Consumer Protection Act.
The House also passed Senate Bill 529. This bill relates to PERS, SPRS and TRS benefits and cost.
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Update
The House rejected House Bill 2688, due to a tie vote of 49 for and 49 against.
The House stands adjourned until 5:00 p.m. Monday March 16th, 2015
