Two Bills Passed in the House, Total Now at Six
Two bills were passed in the House today. House Bill 2069 will increase the faculty senate allotment for classroom teachers and librarians.
House Bill 2504 will establish the Silver Alert Plan, an alert system for missing cognitively impaired persons.
The following committees will meet today:
Political Subdivisions – 1 p.m. – 215E
Roads and Transportation – 2 p.m. – 215E
Senior Citizens Issues – 3 p.m. – 215E
Health and Human Resources – 4 p.m. – 215E
The following committees will meet Thursday, Feb. 26:
Judiciary – 9 a.m. – 410M
Legislative Rules Subcommittee – Immediately following finance budget hearing at 9 a.m. – 460M
Education Subcommittee D – 1 p.m. – 208W
Education – 2 p.m. – 434
Education Subcommittee A – 3 p.m. – 434
The House will reconvene tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 26 at 11 a.m.
First Two Bills Reach Senate Calendar
Two bills were presented on first reading today in the Senate. Senate Bill 346, which would change an internal code reference related to bear tagging, and Senate Bill 347, which would correct a technical error in the citation of an incorrect reference to the code related to extended supervision for certain sex offenders.
Also, 37 new bills were introduced today, bringing the total number of introduced Senate Bills to 384. Of the 37 new bills introduced, 21 of those were Legislative Rules Bills.
The following Senate Committees will meet today:
Finance – 3:00 p.m. – 451M
Judiciary – 3:00 p.m. – 208W
The following Senate Committees will meet tomorrow:
Finance – 9:30 a.m. – 451M
Judiciary – 10:00 a.m. – 208W
The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.
House Recognizes AARP, Wednesday Committee Schedules Announced
The House adopted three resolutions today. House Resolution 13 honored community action agencies for their commitment and dedication to assisting many West Virginians in need, House Resolution 14 recognized the public service of the AARP to West Virginia and House Resolution 15 recognized the importance of health care reform in West Virginia.
Two bills were heard on second reading. House Bill 2069 proposes to increase the faculty senate allotment for classroom teachers and librarians. House Bill 2504 was received with an amendment. If passed, it would establish the Silver Alert Plan, an alert system for missing cognitively impaired persons.
Several bills were read on first reading with amendments, including: House Bill 2528, House Bill 2528, House Bill 2529, House Bill 2531, House Bill 2532 and House Bill 2533. House Bill 2403 was received without any amendments.
The following committees will meet today:
Education Subcommittee D – 1 p.m. – 410M
Political Subdivisions – 1 p.m. – 215E
Judiciary – 1:30 p.m. – 410M
Education – 2 p.m. – 434
Education Subcommittee D – 3 p.m. – 434
Finance – 4:30 p.m. – 460M
The following committees will meet Wednesday, Feb. 25:
Agriculture – 8:30 a.m. – 215E
Veterans Affairs – 9 a.m. – 460M
Natural Resources – 9:15 a.m. – 215E
Banking & Insurance – 10 a.m. – 215E
Pensions and Retirement – 10 a.m. – 460M
Roads and Transportation – 2 p.m. – 215E
Senior Citizens Issues – 3 p.m. – 215E
Health and Human Resources – 4 p.m. – 215E
The House will reconvene tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 11 a.m.
Senate Designates Today “Community Action Day”
The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 16, which recognizes February 24, 2009 as Community Action Day. The Senate along with their colleagues in the House, in adopting this resolution, wish to recognize the value and convey the importance of community action programs in West Virginia.
The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 15, which recognizes Leadership Jefferson for its service, dedication and commitment to Jefferson County.
Fifteen new bills were also introduced today, bringing the total number of introduced Senate Bills to 345. Bills introduced included Senate Bill 337, which relates to State Teachers Retirement System Contributions, and Senate Bill 340, which would grant juvenile probation officers certain arrest powers.
The following Senate Committees will meet today:
Health and Human Resources – 1:00 p.m. – 451M
Banking and Insurance – 2:00 p.m. – 208W
Education – 2:00 p.m. – 451M
Finance (Subcommittee B) – 3:00 p.m. – 451M
Judiciary – 3:00 p.m. – 208W
The following Senate Committees will meet tomorrow:
Labor – 9:00 a.m. – 208W
Energy, Industry and Mining – 10:00 a.m. – 208W
Confirmations – Following Floor Session – 208W
The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.
Senate Recognizes Leadership Berkeley
The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 14, which recognizes Leadership Berkeley for its service, dedication and commitment to Berkeley County. The objective of Leadership Berkeley is to promote knowledge and awareness of the problems, opportunities and issues facing Berkeley County and its residents.
Nine new bills were also introduced today, bringing the total number of introduced Senate Bills to 330. Bills introduced included Senate Bill 325, which would create the West Virginia Energy Efficient Bulidings Program Act, and Senate Bill 329, a bill by request of the Executive, which would update terms in the Personal Income Tax Act.
The following Senate Committees will meet today:
Agriculture – 2:00 p.m. – 208W
Pensions – 2:00 p.m. – 451M
Finance – 3:00 p.m. – 451M
Judiciary – 3:00 p.m. – 208W
The following Senate Committees will meet tomorrow:
Joint Meeting of Transportation and Infrastructure and Economic Development – 9:00 a.m. – 451M
Government Organization – 10:00 – 208W
The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.
House Recognizes Princeton Centennial, Passes Two Bills
The House adopted House Resolution 12 recognizing the city of Princeton’s centennial.
Two bills were passed upon third reading today in the House. House Bill 2309 will update the law governing practice of occupational therapy while House Bill 2419 will provide a reduced sentence for prison inmates who complete education and rehabilitation programs.
Two bills were also presented on first reading. House Bill 2069 proposed an increase in faculty senate allotment for classroom teachers and librarians. House Bill 2504 proposed establishing the Silver Alert Plan, an alert system mirroring the Amber Alert System, with the intent to provide an alert system for cognitively impaired persons.
The following committees will meet today:
Finance – 1 p.m. – 460M
Judiciary – 1:30 p.m. – 410M
Health and Human Resources – 4 p.m. – 215E
The following committees will meet Tuesday, Feb. 24:
Finance – 9 a.m. – 460M
Government Organization – 9 a.m. – 215E
Education Subcommittee A – 1 p.m. – 434
Education – 2 p.m. – 434
Education Subcommittee D – 3 p.m. – 434
The House will reconvene Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 11 a.m.
Senate Reconvenes to Introduce 11 Bills, Total Now at 321
In a brief Friday session in the Senate, 11 new bills were introduced, bringing the total thus far to 321.
Bills introduced today included Senate Bill 314, which would authorize County Commissions to designate locations for early election voting, and Senate Bill 320, which relates to Insurance Commissioner’s surveillance of insurer’s financial condition.
The following Senate Committees will meet on Monday, February 23:
Pensions – 2:00 p.m. – 451M
The Senate will reconvene Monday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m.
House Designates Feb. 20, 2009 “Civil Rights Pioneer J. R. Clifford Day”
The House adopted House Resolution 11, which designated today as “Civil Rights Pioneer J. R. Clifford Day.”
The following committees will meet Monday, Feb. 23:
Health and Human Resources- 4 p.m.- 215E
The House will reconvene Monday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m.
Senate Memorializes former Senator
Senate Members adopted Senate Resolution 13, which memorializes the life and public service of the Honorable William R. Sharpe, Jr., former member of the West Virginia Senate, dedicated public servant and distinguished West Virginian.
Harrison County born and raised, Senator Sharpe served his long tenure in the Legislature with much honor and poise. Sharpe was elected to the West Virginia State Senate from the 12th Senatorial District for 11 terms, dedicating 44 years of public service to his home state.
During his tenure, Sharpe served eight years as Majority Whip and 18 as President pro Tempore, a distinguished position appointed by the Senate President. He served as chair of the Senate committees on Energy, Industry and Mining and vice chair of the Joint Commission on Interstate Cooperation, as well as serving on a number of other Senate Committees.
The Senate expressed its sincere sadness at the passing of the Honorable William R. Sharpe, Jr., and remembered his love and devotion to the West Virginia Senate along with his dedication and commitment to the citizens of the twelfth senatorial district and the State of West Virginia.