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Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Friday, March 9

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Friday, March 9, 2018
59th Day of the Legislative Session

Rotunda and social activities:

TodayAARP, Upper House + Upper Senate Rotunda;

March 10  – Eastern Star Hot Dog Sale, Upper House Rotunda.

 

SENATE:  

Senate Convenes at 10 a.m. 

On the Agenda: 

RESOLUTIONS

  • SCR 64: Designating Sunday, May 6, 2018, as World Moyamoya Awareness Day
  • SCR 65: US Army SP4 Wilbur Allen Smith Memorial Bridge
  • SCR 66: Robert “Glen” Schoonover Memorial Bridge
  • SCR 67: Requesting study on improving WV students’ scores on educational tests
  • SR 66: Recognizing 50th anniversary of Commission on Special Investigations and staff
  • SR 67: Congratulating Winfield High School girls’ tennis team for 2017 Class AA-A championship

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

  • SCR 56: PFC Franklin L. Conn and SGM Bill Jeffrey Memorial Bridge

 

THIRD READING (For Passage)

  • Eng. SB 635: Relating to 2019 salary adjustment for employees of DHHR
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2008: Relating to the Dealer Recovery Program
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2655: Defining and establishing the crime of cyberbullying – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2799: Prohibiting the superintendent of schools from requiring a physical examination to be included to the application for a minor’s work permit
  • Eng. HB 2869: Providing for paid leave for certain state officers and employees during a declared state of emergency – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2982: Relating to allowing draw games winners to remain anonymous – (Amend. and title amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 3089: Relating to the adoption of instructional resources for use in the public schools
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4001: Relating to eligibility and fraud requirements for public assistance – (Amend. and title amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4002: Providing that all delegates shall be elected from one hundred single districts following the United States Census in 2020
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4006: Revising the processes through which professional development is delivered for those who provide public education
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4009: State Settlement and Recovered Funds Accountability Act – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4036: Increasing the maximum salaries of family case coordinators and secretary-clerks
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4150: Prohibiting telecommunications and IP-enabled voice services from displaying the name or telephone number of the recipient – (Amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4156: Establishing the qualifications of full and part time nursing school faculty members – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4157: Eliminating the refundable exemption for road construction contractors
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4166: Establishing a special revenue fund to be known as the “Capital Improvements Fund – Department of Agriculture Facilities”
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4187: Business Liability Protection Act – (Com. title amend. pending) (original similar to SB484)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4217: Permitting an attending physician to obtain a patient’s autopsy report
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4233: Relating generally to fraudulent transfers – (Amend. and title amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4251: Permitting employees of baccalaureate institutions and universities outside of this state to be appointed to board of governors – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4270: Providing for the timely payment of moneys owed from oil and natural gas production – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4320: Limiting the ability of an agent under a power of attorney to take self-benefiting actions – (Amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. HB 4324: Relating to the employment of individuals by municipal paid fire departments under civil service – (Amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4338: Relating to the powers and authority of the Divisions of Administrative Services, and Corrections and Rehabilitation of the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4345: Relating to limitations on permits for growers, processors and dispensaries of medical cannabis – (Amend. and title amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4350: Eliminating the regulation of upholstery – (Amend. and title amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. HB 4389: Expiring funds to the Enterprise Resource Planning System Fund
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4392: Relating to Medicaid subrogation liens of the Department of Health and Human Resources
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4394: Relating to forest fires – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4424: Providing that the Ethics Act applies to certain persons providing services without pay to state elected officials – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4428: Allowing training hours earned through public school education or apprenticeship to count towards an applicant’s occupational certification
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4431: Establishing the Mountaineer Trail Network Recreation Authority – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4447: Providing for a uniform and efficient system of broadband conduit installation
  • Eng. HB 4465: Authorizing the acupuncture board to issue certificates to perform auricular acudetox therapy
  • Eng. HB 4486: Relating to persons required to obtain a license to engage in the business of currency exchange
  • Eng. HB 4488: Relating to the Hatfield-McCoy Recreation Authority – (Amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4524: Establishing guidelines for the substitution of certain biological pharmaceuticals – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4558: Establishing the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Investment Fund in the West Virginia Development Office
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4603: Providing immunity from civil liability to facilities and employees providing crisis stabilization – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. HB 4628: Relating to authorizing the redirection of amounts collected from certain surcharges and assessments on workers’ compensation insurance policies for periods prior to January 1, 2019
  • Eng. HB 4629: Relating to broadband enhancement and expansion policies generally – (Com. title amend. pending)

 

SECOND READING

  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4607: Establishing certain criteria for the restricted operation of drones within State Parks, Forests, and Rail Trails – (Com. amends. and title amend. pending)

Senate Bills Introduced

Committees

Daily Committee Schedule: 

 

9 a.m.: Transportation and Infrastructure (451M)

  • SCR 48: U.S. Army MSG Monty Ray Skeen, Sr., Memorial Bridge
  • SCR 49: U.S. Army PFC Robert “Bobby” Tate, Jr., Memorial Bridge
  • HCR 2: U.S. Marine Corps PFC James Ralph Heeter Memorial Bridge
  • HCR 9: U.S. Air Force Major Neil L. Ferrell Memorial Bridge
  • Com. Sub. for HCR 13: U.S. Army SGM Bill E. Jeffrey Memorial Road
  • HCR 25: U.S. Army SPC David A. Hess Memorial Bridge
  • Com. Sub. for HCR 30: U.S. Army PFC Victor Allen Mazitis, Jr. Memorial Bridge
  • HCR 35: USMC LCpl George W. Henry, Jr. Memorial Bridge
  • Com. Sub. for HCR 45: U.S. Air Force Reserves 2nd Lieutenant Richard E. Tyson Memorial Bridge
  • HCR 47: U.S. Army SPC 4 William L. Amos Memorial Bridge
  • HCR 61: U.S. Army PFC Cornelious Wiley Memorial Bridge
  • HCR 65: U.S. Army CPL George Browning Memorial Road
  • HCR 68: U.S. Army SGT Douglas Thompson Memorial Road
  • HCR 77: Deputy Sheriff Jesse R. Browning Memorial Road
  • HCR 78: U.S. Marine Corps PFC Danny Marshall Memorial Bridge
  • HCR 88: U.S. Air Force Capt. Clarence Virgil Slack, Jr. Memorial Bridge
  • Com. Sub. for SCR 52: Deputy Sheriff John Janey Memorial Bridge
  • HCR 62: Pocahontas County Veterans Memorial Bridge
  • HCR 75: PVT George Howell, Continental Army Memorial Highway

 

HOUSE OF DELEGATES:   

House Convenes at 9 a.m.

THIRD READING – For Passage

*         Com. Sub. for S. J. R. 3<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_history.cfm?input4=3&year=2018&billtype=jr&houseorig=s&sessiontype=RS&btype=res> – Judicial Budget Oversight Amendment

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 10<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=10&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Relating generally to PSC jurisdiction

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 82<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=82&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Including rebuttable presumptions in certain cases for firefighters with regard to workers’ compensation

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 141<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=141&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Expanding county assessment and collection of head tax on breeding cows

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 230<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=230&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Authorizing Department of Commerce promulgate legislative rules

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 244<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=244&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Specifying conditions for unlawful possession of firearm at school-sponsored activities

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 271<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=271&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Creating centralized Shared Services Section of Department of Administration

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 283<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=283&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Relating generally to procurement by state agencies

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 288<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=288&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Regulating cremation, embalming and directing of funeral service

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 313<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=313&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Waiving occupational fees and licensing requirements for certain low-income individuals, military families, and young workers

*         S. B. 339<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=339&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Relating to WV Retirement Health Benefit Trust Fund within PEIA

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 355<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=355&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Dissolving IS&C Division under Office of Technology

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 375<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=375&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Relating to farmers markets (Shott) (Regular)

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 401<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=401&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Requiring specified coverage in health benefit plans for treatment of substance abuse disorders

*         S. B. 406<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=406&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Clarifying that ground emergency medical transportation is eligible for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement

*         S. B. 407<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=407&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Licensing and approval of child care programs

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 408<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=408&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Licensing of nursing homes and assisted living residences

*         S. B. 425<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=425&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Removing sunset dates which members of policemen’s or firemen’s pension fund elect to participate in deferred retirement option plan

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 434<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=434&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Specifying documents not subject to discovery in certain proceedings

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 438<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=438&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Relating to debt service on bonds secured by State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 442<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=442&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Establishing universal forms and deadlines when submitting prior authorization electronically

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 443<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=443&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Terminating parental rights when certain conditions are met

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 445<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=445&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Allowing DOH acquire real or personal property for utility accommodation

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 446<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=446&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Creating Agritourism Responsibility Act (Judiciary Committee Amendment Pending) [Restricted Right to Amend]

*         S. B. 468<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=468&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Changing date and recipients for submission of Auditor’s annual report

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 469<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=469&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Converting Addiction Treatment Pilot Program to permanent program

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 495<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=495&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Designating specific insurance coverages exempt from rate filing requirements

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 501<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=501&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Relating to accrued benefit of retirees in Deputy Sheriff Retirement System

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 521<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=521&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Requiring chief executive of municipal law-enforcement agency be certified law-enforcement officer

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 528<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=528&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Providing additional circuit judge for nineteenth judicial circuit

*         S. B. 551<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=551&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Relating to failure of employers to make contributions on behalf of employees to retirement plan administered by CPRB

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 556<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=556&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> –       Creating small business and minority populations economic and workforce development taskforce to assist Economic Development Authority [Restricted Right to Amend]

*         S. B. 592<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=592&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Adding examination of advanced care technician for firefighter paramedic

*         S. B. 612<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=612&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Relating to sale of municipal property

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 625<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=625&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Creating WV Volunteer Fire and Rescue Act of 2018

*         H. B. 4630<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=4630&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Relating to a 2019 across-the-board salary adjustment for employees of the Department of Health and Human Resources

*         H. B. 4631<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=4631&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Expiring funds to the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund – Insurance Commission Fund

SECOND READING – Amendment Stage

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 152<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=152&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Budget Bill

*         Com. Sub. for S. B. 336<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=336&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> – Providing certain DMV applicants ability to contribute to WV Department of Veterans Assistance

House Bills Introduced

Committees

Daily Committee Schedule:

Committee on Rules
8:45 a.m. – Behind Chamber

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