The West Virginia Legislature convened the second special session of 2018 on Tuesday afternoon.
The House of Delegates immediately took up and adopted House Resolution 201 , investigating allegations of impeachable offenses against the Chief Justice and justices of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.
Delegate Isaac Sponaugle, D-Pendleton, offered an amendment to the resolution dealing with a timeline of making a decision on potential impeachment. Sponaugle referenced an Aug. 14 deadline, which is the deadline to have a decision made to have a special election in November to fill any vacancy created.
Sponaugle’s amendment was rejected on a 32-57 vote.
The House adopted House Resolution 201 on a 89-0 vote.
The House is adjourned until called back into session by Speaker Pro Tempore John Overington, R-Berkeley.
The Senate quickly gaveled in and out, adjourning until the House finishes its impeachment work. The Senate serves as the jury in the trial phase of impeachment proceedings.
The House Judiciary is currently meeting to discuss impeachment proceedings
