The House of Delegates reconvened today at 12:30 p.m. after a 30 minute recess.
At their second meeting, they continued with the calendar for the day starting with House Bill 4314, which would prohibit the sale of powdered or crystalline alcohol. In addition, the House passed 12 other bills that were on third reading including several bills relating to the drug concerns currently facing West Virginia.
The following bills were passed during the second meeting of the House: House Bills 4428, 4466, 4480, 4500, 4507, 4517, 4542, 4561, 4566, 4575, 4577 and 4578. Those relating specifically to drug concerns in the state are House Bills 4480, 4576, 4577 and 4578.
House Bill 4438 was laid over on third reading and House Bill 4576 was tabled.
The House will recess until 4:30 p.m. and continue with the calendar. There 16 bills left on third reading.
