On Day 30, the House convened and passed four bills, adopted 12 resolutions, and postponed action on House Bill 4483.
Of the 12 resolutions, 11 were naming resolutions for roads and bridges. House Resolution 6 urges the Army Corps of Engineers to support hydroelectric power generation at the Summersville Dam.
House Bill 4032 modifies the criminal penalties imposed on a parent, guardian, or custodian for child abuse or neglect. For subsequent offenses, the bill makes abuse or neglect a felony.
House Bill 4098 clarifies and defines geothermal energy in the state. It designates the DEP to authorize permits and create oversight.
House Bill 4297 allows for exceptions of confidentiality to allow DHHR to share financial records with the State Auditor to investigate financial abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult.
House Bill 4522 creates an auto expungement mechanism for individuals who have been acquitted or whose case has been dismissed with prejudice. Persons may apply or petition for expungement now. This would simply do so without the additional steps of the individual.
The House is adjourned until 11 a.m. on Friday, February 11, 2022.
Committees – Today
The Sub Committee on HB 4006 will meet at 2:15 p.m. in Room 410.
The Committee on Health and Human Resources will meet at 2:30 p.m. in Room 215E.
The Judiciary Committee will meet at 3 p.m. in Room 410.
The Finance Committee will meet at 3 p.m. in Room 460.
The Education Committee will meet at 3 p.m. in Room 434.
The Committee on Technology and Infrastructure at 6 p.m. in Room 215E.
Committees –Thursday, February 10, 2022
The Committee on Prisons and Jails will meet at 8 a.m. in Room 410.
The Sub Committee on HB 2910 will meet at 9 a.m. in Room 434.
The Rules Committee will meet at 10:45 a.m.
