The House adopted 14 resolutions, passed 5 bills, and completed action on Senate Bill 445.
House Bill 4406 establishes the WV Military Hall of Fame to honor veterans of WV who have distinguished themselves on the battlefield. Medals of valor listed in the bill include Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force, Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism, Bronze Star Medial with “V” Device, Air Medal with “V” Device, Commendation Medal with “V” Device, Achievement Medal with “V” Device and the Purple Heart.
Senate Bill 445 authorizes the trustees of the police and firemen pension plans to withhold benefits if the retired person refuses or is unable to provide a certified copy of his or her tax return by April 15.
House Bill 4141 is a rule bundle for the Department of Homeland Security.
House Bill 4242 is a rule bundle for the Department of Commerce.
House Bill 4338 reduces annual permit fees for each video lottery terminal owned or leased by a limited video lottery licensee from $1,000 to $500.
House Bill 4340 allows the DHHR as a guardian to make an organ donation without a court order. It clarifies the duties of the medical examiner when procuring the organ. The bill requires the state medical examiner to cooperate with procurement organizations to maximize the opportunity to recover organs for donation. The bill authorizes the procurement organizations to conduct a test or examination which is reasonably necessary to evaluate the medical suitability of the body or part of its intended purpose. The bill authorizes the state’s chief medical examiner to enter into contracts and agreements with a procurement organization when necessary to facilitate the efficient and economical recovery of organ donations.
Action was postponed on House Bill 4314 and House Bill 4462.
The House is adjourned until 11 a.m. Monday, February 21, 2022.
Committees – Today
The Judiciary Committee will meet at 1 p.m. in Room 410.
Committees – Monday, February 21, 2022
The Judiciary Committee will meet at 9 a.m. in Room 410.
The Rules Committee will meet at 10:45 a.m.
The Education Committee will meet at 3 p.m. in Room 434.
The Committee on Government Organization will meet at 3 p.m. in Room 215E.
