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House Meets Briefly, Schedules Committee Meetings

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The House of Delegates met briefly before Noon but recessed prior to discussion of legislation to schedule two committee meetings.

The House Finance Committee will continue a meeting which began prior to the floor session at 2 p.m. in 460M. Also, the House Govenment Organization Committee will meet at 2 p.m. in 215 E to discuss House Bill 106, which relates generally to the furlough of public employees during declared fiscal emergency.

The House stands in recess until 3:30 p.m.

After the recess, members met and reported HB 106 from Government Organization. The bill was then referred to the Judiciary Committee. 

Also, HB 107, relating generally to the Tax Reform Act of 201; HB 108, increasing the funding for the State Road Fund; and, HB 109, making medical cannabis subject to the consumer sales and service tax, were introduced and referred to the Finance Committee. 

The House is adjourned until tomorrow, May 17, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.

House Finance will meet at 9 a.m. in 460M.

House Judiciary will meet at 9 a.m. in 410M. 

 

Senate Introduces and Advances Two Bills to Second Reading

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The Senate met briefly Tuesday morning to introduce Senate Bill 1006 , whcih increases funding for the State Road Fund, and Senate Bill 1007, the Tax Reform Act of 2017. Both bills were read a first time and advanced to second reading.

The Senate is in recess until 4 p.m.

Following the recess, the Senate convened to listen to an address from the Governor, before gaveling in for an evening floor session. The Senate then suspended the constitutional rules, requiring a bill be read on three separate days, to pass Senate Bill 1007 , the Tax Reform Act of 2017. The bill now heads to the House of Delegates for consideration.

The Senate has adjourned until tomorrow, May 17, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.

1st Extraordinary Session Reconvenes, Introduces Furlough Bill

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Both the House of Delegates and state Senate met briefly yesterday after a 10 day recess to reconvene the Extraordinary Session called by the Governor. Each chamber read an Amended Proclamation adding two items to the Call. One bill, House Bill 106, was introduced in the Hosue and referred to the committee process.

Both the House and Senate adjourned untill 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16th, 2017.

 

House Finance was scheduled to meet at 9:15 a.m.

House Rejects Senate Tax Bill, Adjourns Until May 15

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The House of Delgates met twice on Friday.

The House met at 11 a.m. to introduce House Bill 105, which would limit the number of days members of the Legislature could receive compensation during an extended and extraordinary session.

The House met again at 5:30 p.m. when it took up a bill the Senate passed, Senate Bill 1004, relating to taxation. SB1004 is similar to one the House rejected on first reading yesterday. A motion was made to re-commit the bill to the Finance Committee, but the motion was rejected 34-58. The bill was ultimately rejected on first reading by a vote of 59-34.

The House is adjourned until 11 a.m. May 15.

Senate Passes Tax Plan, Adjourns Until May 15th

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State Senators met throughout the day both inside and outside the Senate Chamber to advance SB 1004, relating generally to tazation.  The bill was introduced, read a first, second and third time and was passed by a 32-1 margin with one Senator absent.

Three other bills on 2nd Reading were referred to the Rules Committee. They were SB 1001, raising salary for classroom teachers; SB 1002, Increasing DMV fees and motor fuel excise tax; and, SB 1003, relating generally to WV Parkways Authority. 

Senator also adopted SCR 101, providing for adjournment of Legislature until May 15, 2017.

The Senate stands adjourned until 11:00 a.m. on May 15th, 2017.  

House Introduces Bills, Rejects Tax Plan

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The House of Delegates met in special budget session today.

The House gaveled in this morning at 11 a.m. and reconvened this afternoon to take up four bills.

House Bill 101 relates to teacher pay raises, House Bill 102 would raise DMV fees and gas tax, and House Bill 103 relates to WV Parkway Authorities.

Delegates also, using House Rule 103, rejected House Bill 104 related to taxation, on first reading.

The three bills introduced were referred to the House Finance Committee.

The house reconvenes at 11 a.m. Friday, May 5.

 

 

 

Senate Convenes First Special Session of 2017 to Continue Budget Work

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The Senate convened the First Special Session of 2017 today as the Legislature continues to work on a budget agreement. The body read three blls a first time today.

Senate Bill 1001 would give classroom teachers a pay raise, Senate Bill 1002 would increase DMV fees and the motor fuel excise tax, while Senate Bill 1003 relates generally to the WV Parkways Authority.

The Senate has adjourned until tomorrow at 11 a.m.

 

Senate Confirms 81 Nominations, Adjourns Sine Die

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The Senate met briefly Sunday evening to confirm 81 of the Governor’s 83 Executive nominations.

The Senate has adjourned Sine Die.

House of Delegate Passes Budget Bill HB 2018

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The House of Delegates met early this morning to discuss House Bill 2018, the Budget Bill.

Delegate Nelson (R-Kanawha) said, “This budget raises no taxes and takes 90 million dollars out of the rainy day fund to replace what would be cut from Medicare.”

Delegate Byrd (D-Kanawha) asked if the budget would restore the courtesy patrol. He was informed the bill to take away the courtesy patrol failed.

Delegate Wilson (R-Berkeley) said, “This budget honors the taxpayers.”

Delegate Zatezalo (R-Hancock) said, “I think this budget is responsible but it is difficult. I say we pass this budget right now and then get to the negotiating table.”

Delegate Sobonya (R-Cabell) said, “When you don’t have the revenue and pass the cuts, this is what you get.”

Delegate Cowles (R-Morgan) said, “This is a bridge to a time where our economy will be doing better. I hope soon we can start spending money on programs but until then we need to live within our means and I urge a green vote.”

The bill passed with 63 yeas and 37 nays.

The legislature has completed the business of the first Regular Session.

The House has adjourned sine die.

Senate Passes House Budget Bill

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The Senate has completed legislation on 13 more bills by the midnight deadline of the 2017 Regular Session. Those bills will now to be sent to the governor for enaction.

SB 172 would eliminate the salary for members of the West Virginia Water Development Board.

SB 204 would require that persons appointed to fill a vacancy by the Governor have the same qualifications for the vacated office and receive same compensation and expenses for the office otherwise provided by law.

SB 244 would encourage and facilitate the efficient and economic development of oil and gas resources by providing that a lawful use of mineral property that has been consented to by a majority of the ownership interests in the property is permissible, is not waste, and is not a trespass.

SB 554 would create the crime of false swearing in a legislative proceeding and penalties for violators.

HB 2196 would allow for the participation of home schooled students in certain secondary school activities.

HB 2329 would make unlawful the production, manufacture or possession of fentanyl.

HB 2526 would classify additional drugs to Schedules I, II, IV and V of controlled substances.

HB 2561 would create additional flexibility for school systems in the use of school aid funds.

HB 2579 would increase the penalties for transportation of narcotics and certain controlled substances into the state.

HB 2585 would create criminal offenses relating to money laundering.

HB 2587 would clarify that a firearm may be carried for self defense in state parks, state forests and state recreational areas managed by the Division of Natural Resources.

HB 2631 would prevent dismissal of complaints that exceed time standards for disposition when the accused causes delay that results in the time overage.

HB 2711 would abolish Regional Education Service Agencies.

HB 3020 would provide that the penalty for hunting, trapping or fishing on the lands of another, entering upon posted lands, or destroying posted land signs shall be equivalent to the penalty for criminal trespass.

The Senate also amended and passed the House budget bill, HB 2018, to be sent back to the House for further consideration.

Finance Chair Mike Hall, R-Putnam, amended the bill on behalf of the Senate Finance Committee to make several modifications based on previous budget bills and suggestions from the governor.

Committee Meetings Tomorrow

Confirmations: 5 p.m. in 208W

The Senate is adjourned until 6 p.m. tomorrow.

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