Today, the House concurred with the Senate to complete five pieces of legislation.
House Bill 2009 limits the use of wages and agency shop fees by employers and labor organizations for political activities. It prohibits any person from coercing or intimidating any employee into making a political contribution or engaging in any form of political activity. It prohibits employers withholding or diverting any portion of an employee’s wages or salary for political activities without express, written authorization.
House Bill 2263 updates the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers.
House Bill 2372 allows pre-candidacy papers to be filed the day after the general election.
House Bill 2616 eliminates the submission of a report to the Governor and the Legislature, but requires that information to be continuously available on the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification’s website
House Bill 2682 replaces a certified mail requirement with an electronic mail or regular mail requirement regarding the issuance of license suspensions by the Insurance Commissioner to insurance producers and insurance adjusters who have failed to meet continuing education requirements.
The House also passed 12 bills to the Senate, including House Bill 2174, which is the WV Monument and Memorial Protection Act.
The House is adjourned until 11:00 am Monday, March 22, 2021.
Committees
Today’s Meetings
- The Judiciary Committee will meet at 3:15 pm in Room 418M.
Monday’s Meetings
- The Judiciary Committee will meet at 9:30 am in 418M.
- The Rules Committee will meet at 10:45 am in 434M.
- The Education Committee will meet at 1 pm in the House Chamber.
- The Committee on Government Organization will meet at 1 pm in Room 215E.
- The Subcommittee on HB 3106 will meet at 1:30 pm in 418M.
