The House of Delegates convened for day three of the Second Special Session of 2024 at noon today. The House passed nine bills, completing action on Senate Bill 2009 and 2020 and postponed action on four bills.
House Bill 211 allocates $100 million of surplus to the Civil Contingency Fund for Federal Funds/Grant Matching for future match needs.
House Bill 213 provides $135 million to the Department of Economic Development for the Economic Enhancement Grant Fund and WV Jobs Investment Trust.
House Bill 214 allocates $2 million of surplus to the Office of the Inspect General, Department of Health for various unfunded statute requirements. The $2 million will be used to help move the Human Rights Commission to a more accessible location, purchase additional vehicles, as the current fleet is in bad shape, and other mandates.
House Bill 215 allocates $2.8 million of surplus to the Department of Environmental Protection for grant match on the Minden Superfund Site Clean Up and litigation.
House Bill 226 provides a nonrefundable child and dependent care tax credit for those who qualify for a federal tax credit.
An amendment was offered and rejected. It would have made the tax credit refundable.
Senate Bill 2009 allocated $87 million to the PEIA Reserved Account, which is required by code to maintain 10 percent of planned expenses. PEIA’s expenses have exceeded estimated revenue in the last couple years. In Committee, it was stated that managing the cost of prescriptions and a reduction in rebates have cost the agency more than expected. The agency does have a five year plan and is making changes to combat revenue loss.
Senate Bill 2020 provides $13.6 million to West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine for capital outlay and deferred maintenance. Some projects needed include water intrusion, roof repair, and mold spread.
The Governor’s Proclamation was amended again. Please see the following:
The House recessed for 15 minutes.
The House returned and introduced the bills on the amended proclamation. All bills were read a first time and sent to assigned committees.
The House is adjourned until 11 a.m. tomorrow, October 8.
Committee meetings, today
The Finance Committee will meet at 2:45 p.m. in Room 460.
The Committee on Government Organization will meet at 3:15 p.m. in Room 215E.
Committee Meetings, tomorrow October 8
The Finance Committee will meet at 9 a.m. in Room 460.
The Committee on Health and Human Resources will meet at 9 a.m. in Room 215E.
The Rules Committee will meet tomorrow, October 8 at 10:45 a.m. in the Speaker’s Conference Room.
Interim Meetings
The Joint Committee on Energy and Manufacturing will meet at 4 p.m. in Senate Judiciary- Room 208M.
CANCELED – Joint Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
CANCELED – Joint Committee on Health
