By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The House of Delegates voted Wednesday to begin the process of selling Hopemont Hospital in Preston County. Without a legislator to spare, HB 3102 passed via a 51-49 decision. Following the roll call, Wednesday’s legislation will join a similar bill passed by the House last week[Read More…]
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House votes 51-49 to sell Hopemont, bill moves to the Senate
Staff reports The Preston County News & Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hopemont Hospital is one step closer to being sold. The West Virginia House of Delegates on Wednesday voted by a narrow margin – 51 for to 49 against – to pass a bill that will sell the state hospital[Read More…]
Legislators push substance abuse bills, tax reform against deadline
By LACIE PIERSON The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Wednesday started with two major tax reform measures in the West Virginia Legislature, but only one survived the cutoff date for bills to be passed in their chamber of origin. The West Virginia Senate approved its 2017 Tax Reform Act before lunchtime Wednesday,[Read More…]
Kelly measure regarding drug treatment facilities passes in W.Va. House
By BRETT DUNLAP The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill, originally sponsored by a Wood County delegate, which can lead the way for the establishment of additional substance abuse treatment facilities in the state. The House of Delegates voted unanimously,[Read More…]
House OKs plan to use drug settlement funds to add beds at treatment centers
By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia lawmakers moved a step closer Wednesday with their plan to seize $24 million in recent drug lawsuit settlement funds and use the money to add beds at drug treatment facilities across the state. The House of Delegates voted unanimously to[Read More…]
Senate passes bill giving governor authority to furlough state employees
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill passed by the Senate would give the governor the authority to furlough state employees in the executive branch if there is a fiscal emergency. Under Senate Bill 446, if the governor could declare a fiscal emergency if there is a[Read More…]
Senate passes bill giving Parkways Authority ability to issue revenue bonds
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill giving give the West Virginia Parkways Authority the abilities is moving to the House after it passed the Senate Wednesday in a 26-8 vote Senate Bill 482 would give the agency the authority to study, investigate, evaluate and, if feasible,[Read More…]
Moving and shaking In the WV Senate: Day capped with commissioner being kicked out of chamber
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — A resolution suggested by Marshall County Commissioner Bob Miller that could lead to the financing of an expansion of Interstate 68 unanimously passed the West Virginia Senate Wednesday — but not before Miller found himself mistakenly called out for “lobbying” by[Read More…]
Bill requiring asset test for food-stamp recipients heads to WV House
By LORI KERSEY Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Senate has passed a bill that would, among other things, require an asset test for food-stamp recipients. Senate bill 60 has been referred to the House Health committee and then to House Judiciary committee. The bill would limit assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance[Read More…]
Bill to eliminate helmet requirement for motorcyclists rejected
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill that would have eliminated the requirement for people older than 21 to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle failed on the Senate floor Wednesday. After a lengthy debate with supporters citing personal freedom while opponents cited personal safety, Senate[Read More…]
