The House of Delegates met today at 11 a.m.
Today was West Virginia Day and 4-H Day, so the galleries were filled with 4-H students. WVU President Gordon Gee visited the House of Delegates to accept a citation on behalf of the first 4-H camp in West Virginia, Camp Goodluck, and celebrating 100 years of 4-H camping.
A citation was also presented to the Wayne County 4-H Ambassadors for outstanding youth leadership and innovation.
World War Two Veteran Robert L. Spriggs was honored as well for his brave service to the country in the United States Navy.
The House passed 13 bills during session today, among these were:
Senate Bill 309 relates to child-care center licensing and exempting county parks and recreation from licensure. This would allow county park and recreation centers to operate child-care centers without the requirement of obtaining a license. The bill was passed with a vote of 94 to 3. This bill has officially completed legislation and will now await Governor approval.
House Bill 2852 would create a new article which would govern the sale of fireworks. It would make it unlawful for sale of fireworks without a license. A retailer must also obtain a certificate from the State Fire-Marshall by showing proof of insurance, as well as obtain a permit. The bill was passed unanimously, and will proceed to the Senate for further consideration. The bill was voted effective from passage.
House Bill 4013 would require a person desiring to vote to provide documentation identifying the voter. The bill would make West Virginia a “non-strict photo ID” state. The bill was passed with a vote of 64 to 34.
The following 10 bills also passed the House: Senate Bill 150, Senate Bill 369, House Bill 2474, House Bill 4150, House Bill 4151, House Bill 4159, House Bill 4213, House Bill 4261, House Bill 4499 and House Bill 4520.
Eight bills were advanced to third reading.
The following committees will meet today:
Education: 3:15 p.m.
Finance: 3:30 p.m.
Judiciary: 3:45 p.m.
Roads: 6 p.m.
The following committees will nee tomorrow prior to session:
Energy: 8 a.m.
Education: 9 a.m.
Substance Abuse: 9 a.m.
Finance: 9:30 a.m.
The Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing regarding Article V on tomorrow at 9 a.m. in the House Chamber.
The Health and Human Resources Committee will hold a public hearing regarding Senate Bill 68 tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. in room 215E.
The House will reconvene tomorrow morning at 11 a.m.
