Senate Bills that have completed legislative action since Feb. 19th:
Senate Bill 258, the Uniform Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act, allows law enforcement officers to enforce out-of-state protection orders if they have probable cause that a valid order exists and has been violated. This measure is similar to those adopted in other states and is intended to further facilitate the enforcement of these protection orders.
Senate Bill 449 cleans up inconsistencies in state election law. One of the new provisions would allow county commissions to discontinue the use of voting machines and replace them with a voting system that meets the requirements of “The Help America Vote Act of 2002” six months prior to a primary or general election.
Senate Bill 524 relates to the Council for Community and Technical College Education and the PROMISE Scholarship Board of Control. The bill was a direct result of the State Supreme Court’s ruling in the economic development grants case regarding the appointment of board members by the Governor who have been selected by the Speaker of the House of Delegates and the President of the Senate.
House Bills that have completed legislative action since Feb. 19th:
House Bill 4011 brings terminology in the West Virginia Personal Income Tax Act into conformity with their meanings for federal income tax purposes.
House Bill 4012 updates the meaning of “federal taxable income” and other terms used in the state’s Corporation Net Income Tax Act. Terminology addressed in this legislation will adhere to the definitions used for federal income tax purposes.
House Bill 4287 removes certain provisions of current law pertaining to salaries for certified employees.
House Bill 4348 will expire funds to the Treasurer’s Office – Banking Services from the Treasurer’s Office – Unclaimed Property Trust Fund.
House Bill 4349 makes technical corrections to sales tax law and would update the current law relating to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement among the states to continue the state’s role as a decision-maker in executing the agreement.
