The House of Delegates met today at 9 a.m.
After a long session yesterday, the Delegates were back to work on the 50th day, also known as crossover day. This day marks the last opportunity for each chamber to pass their own bills out and to have them “crossover” to the other chamber. That being said, 20 bills voted on and passed in the House.
Senate Bill 421 was the first bill up for consideration of passage. This bill would work to terminate behavioral severance and business privilege tax. Furthermore, House Bills 4035, 4046, 4168 and 4196 passed in the House.
House Bill 4239 passed in the House today as well, which proposes the construction of a modern highway from Pikeville, Kentucky to Beckley, West Virginia. Among other bills debated and passed were: House Bills 4246, 4301, 4308, 4345, 4364, 4435 and 4537.
Another bill to pass through the House today, House Bill 4586, would work to ensure the interest of protected persons, incarcerated persons and unknown owners are protected in condemnation actions filed by the Division of Highways. Adding to the list of passed bills were: House Bill 4616, 4668, 4724 and 4728.
Another bill passed, House Bill 4738, relates to the offense of driving in an impaired state.
The last bill to pass in the House on crossover day was House Bill 4740. This particular bill would serve to permit current members of the National Guard or Reserves may be excused from jury duty.
Along with all the bills passed there was one bill, SB 594, sent to third reading and 12 bills advanced to second reading.
The following committees will meet today:
Judiciary: 1 p.m.
Gov. Org.: 3 p.m.
Political Subdivisions: 4 pm.
The following committees will meet tomorrow prior to session:
Agriculture & Natural Resources: 8 a.m.
Small Business: 9 a.m.
Judiciary: 9 a.m.
Finance: 9 a.m.
Rules: 10:45 a.m.
House Government Organization will host a public hearing in the House Chamber Friday on SB 267 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
House Judiciary will host a public hearing in the House Chamber Friday on SB 6 at 9 a.m.
The House of Delegates will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.
