Today, the House of Delegates passed five bills and postpone one for a day. Bills passed were HB 2740, SB 231, HB 2329, HB2620, and HB 2646. HB 2648 was postponed until tomorrow.
HB 2740 is a supplemental appropriation bill; it draws funds from the surplus balance of the General Revenue to supplement funding for public defenders.
SB 231 provides that State Board of Education may delegate its Medicaid provider status and subsequent reimbursement to regional education service agencies or county boards subject to the county board determining that there is a net benefit and no detraction from the educational program of the county.
HB 2329 makes it unlawful to produce, manufacture, or possess fentanyl.
HB 2620 creates a central repository of drug overdose information in West Virginia; it establishes the reporting system requirements.
HB 2646 terminates the Women’s Commission and discontinues its functions.
HB 2648 would increase the minimum sentence by three years for individuals convicted of manufacturing, delivering, or transporting controlled substances in the presence of a minor.
Committee Meetings Today
Senior Citizens Issues: Right after session in 215E
Health and Human Resources: 3:30 p.m. in 215E
Prevention and Treatment: 4:30 p.m. in 215E
Committee Meetings Tomorrow
Judiciary: 8:30 a.m. in 410M
Finance: 9 a.m. in 460M
Sub-Committee on K-12: 9 a.m. in 434M
Gov. Org.: 9 a.m. in 215E
The House is adjourned until 11 a.m. tomorrow.
