The House of Delegates met today at 11 a.m.
Many bills were considered and passed through the House today. House Bill 2494 was one bill that passed which would create a provisional plea process in criminal cases. Another bill that passed, House Bill 4009, is also known as Letting Our Counties Act Locally.
After debate and consideration, House Bill 4014 passed in the House. This bill would prevent the State Board of Education from implementing common core academic standards and assessments with a vote of 73-20.
House Bill 4201, House Bill 4351, House Bill 4358 and House Bill 4433 also passed in the house today. House Bill 4487 also passed which relates to retirement systems.
House Bill 4519 was among the list of bills that passed. This bill would allow certain municipalities to elect to participate in the West Virginia Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System.
Other bills that passed today were: House Bill 4558, 4612, 4636 and 4652.
There were 23 bills advanced to third reading and 11 bills sent to second reading.
The following committees will meet today:
Finance: 4 p.m.
Education: 4 pm.
Judiciary: 6:10 p.m.
The following committees will meet tomorrow prior to session:
Finance: 9 a.m.
Judiciary: 9:30 a.m.
Gov. Org.: 10 a.m.
Education: 10 a.m.
The House will reconvene tomorrow at noon.
