The House of Delegates met today at 11 a.m.
Morgantown attorney William “Bill” Flanigan was sworn in prior to the meeting and appointed to represent the 51st District in place of the honorable Amanda Pasdon.
Several citations were given honoring West Virginians across the state.
The Jefferson County High School baseball team was honored for being State Triple A Champions for the 11th time.
Gage Cobb and Ashlyn Donohew, students at Ripley Middle School, were honored for their charitable efforts in creating the “Soles for Souls” campaign. The campaign provides shoes for children that have none in the United States and abroad.
The Mountaineer Area Robotics (MARS) program was honored for its Regional and Worldwide awards. There are now over 100 middle school robotics teams throughout the state. Over 90 percent of students involved in the program go on to college and over 80% of those students go on to major in some form of STEM.
Jennifer Swift and Twila Smith, both social studies teachers, were honored for their bravery in the face of danger. In August of 2015, Twila was threatened by an armed student and was able to warn Jennifer, who alerted police of the situation. The two were able to evaluate the situation and saved the lives of at least 29 students that day.
A House Resolution was adopted to memorialize the life of the Honorable Arnold W. Ryan, a former member of the House of Delegates. He was honored as a former delegate, fire chief, EMT and public servant.
House Bill 4034 and House Bill 4046 were introduced this morning. House Bill 4036 and House Bill 4039 were sent to the House Education Committee. House Bill 2121 was sent to the House Judiciary Committee. House Bill 2101 was sent to first reading.
House Bill 4033 was sent to second reading.
The following House Committees will meet today:
Finance: 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Judiciary: 1:15 p.m.
Government Organization: 2 p.m. in the House Chamber
Roads and Transportation: 1 p.m. in the House Chamber
The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.
