Saturday, November 23, 2024
Saturday, November 23, 2024

Six House Bills Passed

The House of Delegates met today at 11 a.m. 

A total of six House Bills were passed today.

House Bill 2147 was passed by a unanimous vote. This bill would require circuit courts when appointing council for alleged protected persons, to make appointments from a listing of interested attorneys. 

House Bill 2584 was also passed by the House by a unanimous vote which would allow a judge to excuse a potential juror from juru until a later date based on seasonal employment.

House Bill 2588 was passed by a 65-34 vote. This bill relates to the filing of financial statements with the Secretary of State.

House Bill 2796 passed by a unanimous vote. This particular bill would provide paid leave for certain state employees during a State of Emergency.

House Bill 4038 also passed by a unanimous vote. This bill relates to insurance requirements for refilling topical eye medicine.

House Bill 2130 and House Bill 4005 were sent to third reading. 

 

The following committees will meet today:

Prevention & Substance Abuse: 1 p.m. in 215E

Political Subdivisions: 1 p.m. in House Education Committee Room

Health & Human Resources: 2 p.m. in 215E

Energy: 2 p.m. in House Judiciary Room

 

The following committees will meet prior to the session tomorrow:

Finance: 9:30 a.m.

Judiciary: 10 a.m. 

Education: 9:30 a.m. 

Government Organization: 9 a.m. 

 

There House Judiciary Committee is hosting a public hearing tomorrow beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the House Chamber. The public hearing will discuss House Bill 4145

The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m. 

 

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