The House adopted six resolutions and passed eight bills today.
House Concurrent Resolution 31 calls for a convention of states to propose amendments to the constitution relating to fiscal restraints of the federal government, limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its official and for members of Congress.
The resolution generated a long debate. Proponents of the resolutions believe the federal government has gone too far fiscally and no longer represents the ideals of the people. They feel the only way to create changes is to call an article 5 convention to make amendments to the constitution of the United States.
The opponents fear the convention could take place in secrecy, which could lead to a complete re-write of the constitution, as it did when the Constitution was ratified from the Articles of Confederation. They also fear representation of each state would not be equal and West Virginia, being a smaller state, could negatively affected.
Both sides are uncertain that a convention would get 38 states to ratify the constitution.
Senate Bill 448 clarifies that the Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee is responsible to develop, update, and implement policies, as well as revoke, suspend, or modify uses of the Statewide Interoperable Radio Network.
Senate Bill 537 provides for civilian firefighters and civilian security guards assistance for the WV National Guard under specific circumstances.
Senate Bill 598 authorizes programs to assist at-risk veterans through partnerships with service organizations, government agencies, military organizations, or private entities engaged with their local veterans’ communities to connect veterans and their families with exciting resources to combat suicide.
The House is adjourned until 10 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2022.
Committees – Today
The Judiciary Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. in Room 410.
Committees – Saturday, March 5, 2022
The Judiciary Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. in Room 410.
The Education Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. in Room 434.
The Committee on Government Organization will meet at 9 a.m. in Room 215E.
The Rules Committee will meet at 9:45 a.m.
Public Hearings
The Committee on Energy and Manufacturing will host a public hearing on Monday, March 7, 2022 at 9 a.m. on Senate Bill 694 – Relating to oil and gas conservation.
