The West Virginia House of Delegates passed the Broadband Expansion Act of 2019.
The House took up House Bill 2005 Monday and considered three amendments—two of which were adopted.
Delegate Barbara Evans Fleischauer, D-Monongalia, defended her amendment, claiming the tax structure involved in the bill would be unconstitutional and her amendment sought to correct this issue.
Delegate John Shott, R-Mercer, argued the amendment was unneeded and that there had been no issues reported by the state Supreme Court. The House rejected the amendment.
The bill passed the House and will be reported to the Senate.
Four other bills were passed in the House today:
- House Bill 2036 relates to permitting vehicles displaying disabled veterans’ special registration plates to park in places where persons with mobility impairments may park.
- House Bill 2209 allows military veterans who meet certain qualifications to qualify for examination for license as an emergency medical technician.
- House Bill 2547 relates to the election prohibition zone.
- House Bill 2600 relates to the publication of sample ballots.
All other bills for second and first reading were advanced and the House adjourned.
The House also passed a resolution to memorialize the life of the Honorable Paul W. Mckown, veteran, athlete, teacher, coach, and public servant.
The House of Delegates will reconvene Tuesday at 11 a.m.
