The House of Delegates met at 11 a.m. today.
House Bill 4243, which would extend the time that certain nonprofit community groups are exempt from the moratorium on creating new nursing home beds, was voted on today. The bill was passed unanimously.
Senate Bill 1, the WV Workplace Freedom Act, was on second reading today, which means it could be subjected to amendments. Delegate John Shott, Judiciary Chairman, offered a strike and insert amendment, which would essentially replace the majority of Senate Bill 1. The amendment would, among other things, remove the continuing penalty for violation, making it a one-time penalty, as well as require a person to be proven to have knowingly violated the bill. The amendment was adopted, and the bill passed onto third reading, to be voted on tomorrow.
House Bill 4311 and 4313 advanced to third reading SB 32, House Bill 4244 and House Bill 4245 advanced to second reading.
The following committee meetings will be held today:
Vet Affairs: 1 p.m.
Judiciary: 1:15 p.m.
Finance: 2 p.m.
Education: 2 p.m.
The following committee meetings will be held tomorrow prior to session:
Small Business: 9 a.m. in Gov. Org.
There will be a public hearing in the House Chamber tomorrow at 9 a.m. The hearing will discuss House Bill 4014.
The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.
