The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved three bills to be reported to the floor with the recommendation that they pass.
SB 255 would reform the procedures for the appointment of county officials in the event of a vacancy.
The bill was previously amended by Senator Mike Romano, D-Harrison, to restore appointing power to the governor instead of presiding officers in the legislature.
Romano offered another amendment that would require an appointed individual to be affiliated with the prior officeholder’s party when elected, instead of at the time of vacancy.
The amendment was rejected.
SB 497 would modify the liability of a physician offering volunteer care at school sporting events to provide that they may only be held liable for acts of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Chris Marr of the West Virginia Trainers Association was present to answer questions from the committee.
Senator Mark Maynard, R-Wayne, proposed an amendment to included registered and certified individuals with those who are licensed.
The amendment was approved.
SB 207 would establish a Mental Health and Military Service Member Court program within Supreme Court of Appeals.
The committee has put on bill on layover until a future meeting date. The bill, SB 406, would amend the way savings derived from the filling of generic drugs are distributed.
