The House passed its first two bills of the session today.
House Bill 4059 clarifies that all newly hired deputy commissioners within DHHR are in policy-making positions exempt from civil service.
House Bill 4060 removes outdated health code sections relating to Coalition for Diabetes Management, Coalition for Responsible Pain Management, and State Advisory Coalition on Palliative Care.
Senate Bill 8 and House Bill 4067 were read for the first time.
Senate Bill 8 makes updates and continues several state saving and investment programs including, the Savings and Investment Program Fulfillment Fund and WV College Prepaid Tuition and Savings Program Act.
House Bill 4067 makes certain agency reports electronic while removing the reporting from some agencies altogether.
The House is adjourned until 11 a.m. tomorrow, January 20, 2022.
Committees – Today
The Committee on Workforce Development will meet at 1 p.m. in House Chamber.
The Committee on Fire and EMS will meet at 1 p.m. in Room 434.
The Education Committee will meet at 3 p.m. in Room 434.
The Committee on Government Organization will meet at 3 p.m. in the House Chamber.
The Judiciary Committee will meet at 3 p.m. in Room 410.
The Finance Committee will hear a budget hearing at 3 p.m. from Tourism Department and Supreme Court in Room 460.
Committees – Tomorrow, January 20, 2022
The Finance Committee will hear a budget hearing at 9 a.m. from the Department of Homeland Security in Room 460.
The Committee on Energy and Manufacturing will meet at 1 p.m. in Room 410.
The Education Committee will meet at 3 p.m. in Room 434 for a budget presentation.
