The House of Delegates met today at 11 a.m.
The message from the Senate on the amended House Bill 4145, relating to carry or use of a handgun or deadly weapon, was received in the House today. The House concurred with the Senate amendment, then added an amendment which would provide a $50 tax credit for people that choose to obtain a permit or participate in concealed weapon training. The bill passed with a 67-31 vote and the Senate concurred with the amendment, allowing it to complete legislation. It now awaits Governor Tomblin’s approval.
A number of supplemental appropriation bills were passed today. Among those were: Senate Bills 449, 450 and 451.
Senate Bill 341 passed unanimously, which would expire funds from Insurance Commissioner, Examination Revolving Fund and Insurance Commission Fund to State Fund, General Revenue. Senate Bill 351 also passed, which dedicates severance tax proceeds. Both bills were voted to be made effective from passage. Senate Bill 462 passed in the House which calls to reduce deposit of excess lottery proceeds into WV Infrastructure Fund. House Bill 2823 was considered and passed in the House which would eliminate the street and interurban and electric railways tax.
A total of 14 bills were advanced to third reading and 14 bills were sent to second reading.
The following committees will meet today:
Finance: 3 p.m.
Judiciary: 3:15 p.m.
Education: 3:15 p.m.
Gov. Org.: 4 p.m.
Rules: 5:45 p.m.
The following committees will meet tomorrow prior to session:
Judiciary: 9 a.m.
Roads: 9:30 a.m.
Finance: 10 a.m.
Rules: 10:45 a.m.
The Health and Human Resources Committee will hold a Public Hearing tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Government Organization Committee Room regarding Senate Bill 7.
The House will reconvene at tomorrow at 11 a.m.
