Saturday, May 18, 2024
Saturday, May 18, 2024

West Virginia Religious Freedom Restoration Act Sent to Third Reading

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

House Bill 2444 passed in the House today. This bill would work to provide for the assignment of economic development office representatives to serve as small business entities and individuals. 

Many bills were sent to third reading. One of those House Bill 4012, the West Virginia Religious Restoration Act. Several amendments were proposed and debated. Other bills on second reading were House Bill 4148, House Bill 4158, House Bill 4161 and House Bill 4362.

Only one bill, House Bill 4147, was sent to second reading

The House also voted to discharge House Bill 4037, which prohibits states from forcing property owners with oil or gas rights to involuntary integrates their interests. 

 

The following committees will meet today:

Finance: 2:15 p.m.

Judiciary: 2:30 p.m.

Education: 2:45 p.m.

 

The following committees will meet tomorrow: 

Education: 9 a.m.

Small Business: 9 a.m.

Banking and Insurance: 9:30 a.m.

 

The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.

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