The House passed six bills Tuesday, including one measure that aims to reduce the cost of prescription drugs.
The House convened at 11 a.m., passing House Bills 4020, 4062, 4108, 4130 and 4141.
House Bill 4062 reduces the price of prescription drugs from single use manufacturers by redirecting the rebates from pharmacies directly to the insured consumer.
House Bill 4130 relates to bidding for government construction contracts arising out of declared states of emergency. The bill is a result of the West Virginia floods in the summer of 2016. This bill is effective from passage.
House Bills 2086, 4077, 4119, 4117 and 4419 were advanced to third reading. Action for House Bill 4275, relating to the Fire Commission, was postponed for one day. This bill is still on second reading with an amendment pending.
House Bills 4094, 4058 and House Joint Resolution 102 were advanced to second reading.
The House is adjourned until 11 a.m. Wednesday.
