The West Virginia House of Delegates took up and passed a bill exempting Social Security benefits from personal income tax.
In Friday’s floor session, the House reviewed House Bill 2001. This bill relates to exempting social security benefits from personal income tax.
Delegates in favor of the bill stated that the elderly deserved this bill and that it would benefit our state as well as reduce taxes. Those who showed reluctance toward the bill were unsure of the how well it would actually benefit the state and warned that its consequences be monitored.
Other bills on third reading that passed the house include
· Senate Bill 27: Removes restrictions on where certain traditional lottery games may be played
· Senate Bill 255: Relates to emergency medical services advisory committee
· House Bill 2472: Relates to a reserving methodology for health insurance and annuity contracts
· House Bill 2476: Relates to the valuation of a motor vehicle involved in an insurance claim
· House Bill 2478: Modifies the Fair Trade Practices Act
· House Bill 2480: Relates to the regulation of an internationally active insurance group
· House Bill 2524: Permits a pharmacist to convert prescriptions authorizing refills under certain circumstances
· House Bill 2679: Relates to state issued identification cards
Bills appearing on second reading and advanced to third reading were:
· House Bill 2607: Relates to the licensure of nursing homes
· House Bill 2612: Proposes rules related to the completion or updating of source water protection plans
All bills on first reading were advanced.
Some delegates voiced their opinions and concerns over the omnibus education bill, Senate Bill 251, in Some delegates who spoke made it known that they are listening to the procedures happening in the Senate and are ready for the bill to enter the House.
The House of Delegates will reconvene 11 a.m. Monday.
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