The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved three bills to be reported to the full Senate with the recommendation that they pass.
SB 358 would permit a timeshare managing entity to foreclose upon its statutory lien for assessments in the manner of sales under trust deeds. It provides for the naming of a trustee by the managing entity to carry out the sale and require notice.
Tom O’Neill spoke on behalf of the Land of Canaan Vacation Resort in favor the bill’s passage.
SB 338 would amend the Medical Professional Liability Act by adding a definition for “occurrence,” provide for a preference of venue, establish an attorney’s fees schedule based upon the amount recovered, establish the effective date and provide for severability.
President of the West Virginia Association for Justice Jane Peak was present to answer questions from the committee.
SB 173 would provide exemptions that would differentiate autocycles from having to adhere to motorcycle requirements.
Senator Robert Karnes (R-Upshur) proposed an amendment to only apply certain requirements to those under the age of 18, which the committee adopted with 11 yeas and 4 nays.
DMV Director of Vehicle Services Michael Maggard was present to answer questions from members.
The bill was reported out of Senate Transportation and Infrastructure prior to appearing before the committee.
