HOUSE ABSTRACT


2011 REGULAR SESSION


CONTAINING


Active House Bills as of February 1, 2011

AND

BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED


*Denotes Committee Substitutes


ACTIVE HOUSE BILLS


 

*2013.        By Del. Hamilton and Staggers - Requiring the West Virginia Enhanced 911 Council to propose Emergency Medical Dispatch procedures - Introduced 01/12/11 - To Political Subdivisions then Judiciary - To House Judiciary 01/27/11 - On 1st reading, House Calendar 02/02/11

 

*2400.        By Del. Hunt, Miley, Moore, Wells, Skaff, Poore, Hatfield and Guthrie - Relating to granting licensed real estate appraisers access to commercial or residential review documents - Introduced 01/12/11 - To Political Subdivisions then Judiciary - To House Judiciary 01/20/11 - On 3rd reading, House Calendar 02/02/11

 

*2451.        By Del. Smith - Relating to victim impact statements - Introduced 01/13/11 - To Judiciary - Passed House 02/01/11

 

*2505.        By Del. Perdue, Boggs, Hatfield, Cann, Rodighiero, Moye, Poore, Border, C. Miller, Hamilton and Lawrence - Adding synthetic cannabinoids and hallucinogens and stimulants to the Schedule I list of controlled substances (K2) - Introduced 01/14/11 - To Judiciary - Amended - On 3rd reading, House Calendar 02/02/11

 

*2522.        By Del. Williams, Moye, Perdue, Cann, Border and Hamilton - Relating to nursing home administrative appeals - Introduced 01/17/11 - To Senior Citizen Issues then Judiciary - To House Judiciary 01/20/11 - On 3rd reading, House Calendar 02/02/11

 

*2539.        By Del. Frazier, Miley, Brown, Caputo, Ellem, Hamilton, Longstreth, Moore and Sobonya - Authorizing the West Virginia State Police to enter into agreements for certain forensic services with the Marshall University Forensic Science Center - Introduced 01/18/11 - To Judiciary - Passed House 02/01/11

 

 2544.          By Del. Iaquinta, Fleischauer, Longstreth, Stephens, Walker and Azinger - Relating to disposition of the remains of a deceased military service member who dies while serving - Introduced 01/18/11 - To Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security then Judiciary - To House Judiciary 01/27/11 - On 1st reading, House Calendar 02/02/11

 

*2550.        By Del. Iaquinta, Fleischauer, Longstreth, Stephens, Walker and Azinger - Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children - Introduced 01/18/11 - To Education then Finance - 2nd reference dispensed - On 3rd reading, House Calendar 02/02/11

 

 2551.          By Del. Doyle, Guthrie, Ferro, Frazier, Reynolds and Walters - Relating generally to estates and trusts and their administration - Introduced 01/18/11 - To Judiciary then Finance - 2nd reference dispensed - Passed House 01/31/11 - To Senate 02/01/11 - To Judiciary then Finance - To Judiciary 02/01/11

 

 2557.          By Del. M. Poling, Hamilton and Smith - Extending the time for the Board of Education of Upshur County to meet as a levying body - Introduced 01/19/11 - To Political Subdivisions then Judiciary - 2nd reference dispensed - On 3rd reading, Local Calendar 02/02/11

 

*2562.        By Del. Morgan, Stephens, Hartman, Manypenny, Martin, Staggers, Swartzmiller, Talbott and Azinger - Relating to the State Athletic Commission - Introduced 01/19/11 - To Government Organization then Finance - 2nd reference dispensed - On 1st reading, House Calendar 02/02/11

 

*2696.        By Del. Barker - Authorizing the county commission of Boone County to transfer its title and interests in the Boone Memorial Hospital - Introduced 01/21/11 - To Political Subdivisions then Judiciary - 2nd reference dispensed - Amended - On 3rd reading, Local Calendar 02/02/11

 

 2697.          By Del. Manchin, Lawrence, Cann, Morgan, D. Poling, Poore, Stephens and Varner - Updating the recordkeeping requirements of municipalities - Introduced 01/21/11 - To Political Subdivisions then Judiciary - 2nd reference dispensed - On 3rd reading, House Calendar 02/02/11

 

 2742.          By Del. Andes, C. Miller, Savilla, Hunt, Miley, Perry, Ellem, Fleischauer and Householder - Revoking certain death benefits by divorce - Introduced 01/21/11 - To Judiciary - On 3rd reading, House Calendar 02/02/11

 

*2804.        By Del. Morgan, Swartzmiller, Hartman, Givens, Manypenny and Staggers - Removing outdated sunset language - Introduced 01/24/11 - To Government Organization then Judiciary - To House Judiciary 01/26/11 - On 2nd reading, House Calendar 02/02/11

 

*2818.        By Del. Manchin, Caputo, Fleischauer, Fragale, Guthrie, Poore, Skaff, Doyle and Stowers - Increasing the allowable expense that may be paid for the clean-up of real property damage by a meth lab - Introduced 01/24/11 - To Judiciary - On 3rd reading, House Calendar 02/02/11

 

 2845.          By Del. Williams, Moye, D. Poling, Shaver, Skaff, Hamilton and Rowan - Creating a senior resident lifetime hunting, fishing and trapping license that will cost $25 - Introduced 01/25/11 - To Senior Citizen Issues then Finance - 2nd reference dispensed - Amendment pending - On 3rd reading, House Calendar 02/02/11

 

*2853.        By Mr. Speaker (Mr. Thompson) and Del. Armstead [By Request of the Executive] - Providing for a special primary and general election to fill a vacancy in the office of Governor - Introduced 01/26/11 - To Judiciary then Finance - (Original same as SB 261) - 2nd reference dispensed - Passed House 02/01/11 - Effect from passage

 

 2906.          By Del. Brown, D. Poling, Fleischauer and Talbott - Optometry, oral pharmaceutical prescriptive authority - Introduced 01/27/11 - To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary - To House Judiciary 02/01/11

 

 2907.          By Del. Brown, D. Poling, Fleischauer and Talbott - Optometry, injectable pharmaceutical agents certificate - Introduced 01/27/11 - To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary - To House Judiciary 02/01/11

 


BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED

February 1, 2011

 

 2953.          By Mr. Speaker (Mr. Thompson) [By Request of the Executive] - Relating to dedication of coalbed methane severance tax proceeds - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business then Finance

 

 2954.          By Mr. Speaker (Mr. Thompson) and Del. Armstead [By Request of the Executive] - Relating to the construction, planning and location of comprehensive career technical education facilities - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Education then Finance

 

 2955.          By Del. Caputo and Barker - Authorizing the Division of Mining and Reclamation to assess certain fees to coal mine operators - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business then Finance

 

 2956.          By Del. White and T. Campbell - Updating the list of jurisdictions identified as tax havens - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Finance

 

 2957.          By Del. Kominar and Varner - Requiring new facility projects of public agencies and projects receiving state funds to comply with the International Code Council 2009 International Energy Conservation Code - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Government Organization then Finance

 

 2958.          By Del. Doyle, Swartzmiller, Guthrie and Morgan - Allowing the West Virginia Racing Commission to use certain permit and registration fees to pay salaries and other budgeted expenses - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Government Organization then Finance

 

 2959.          By Del. Doyle, Swartzmiller, Guthrie and Morgan - Providing additional funds to the West Virginia Racing Commission - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Government Organization then Finance

 

 2960.          By Del. Caputo, Hall, Barker and Ashley - Raising the balance allowed to be in the Underground Storage Tank Administrative Fund - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Judiciary then Finance

 

 2961.          By Del. Rodighiero - Assessing an additional $10 penalty on all speeding tickets - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Roads and Transportation then Finance

 

 2962.          By Del. Perry, Hartman, Moore, Reynolds, Hall, Walters, J. Miller, Azinger and Ashley - Increasing the amount of a fine or penalty the Commissioner of Banking may impose on residential mortgage brokers and lenders - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Banking and Insurance then Judiciary

 

 2963.          By Del. Perry - Relating to surplus lines insurance - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Banking and Insurance then Judiciary

 

 2964.          By Del. Gearheart, Sumner, Frazier, Savilla, Ellington, Hall, Moore and O'Neal - Eliminating tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike before February 1, 2020 - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Roads and Transportation then Finance

 

 2965.          By Del. Ellington, Overington, Howell, C. Miller, Householder, Gearheart, Border, Hall, R. Phillips and Nelson - Implementing drug testing for legislators of the State of West Virginia and for applicants and recipients of temporary assistance for needy families cash benefits - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Judiciary then Finance

 

 2966.          By Del. Manypenny, Boggs, Caputo, Fragale, Morgan and White - Spay Neuter Assistance Fund - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Agriculture then Finance

 

 2967.          By Del. Manypenny, Barill, Barker and Williams - Providing a personal income tax modification for certain retirees who are in long-term care facilities - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Pensions and Retirement then Finance

 

 2968.          By Del. Manypenny - Increasing the soft drinks tax - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Finance

 

 2969.          By Del. Boggs, Caputo, White and Fragale - Requiring the disclosure of the number of stamps by brand name that have been purchased from a nonparticipating tobacco product manufacturer - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Judiciary

 

 2970.          By Del. White, Kominar, Craig and T. Campbell - Clarifying which entities are to be included in a water's edge group for purposes of the corporation net income tax - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Finance

 

 2971.          By Del. White and T. Campbell - Relating to the definition of the term "durable medical equipment" - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Finance

 

 2972.          By Del. Varner, Kominar, Stowers, White, Cann, Perry, Hall, Ferro, Pethtel, Hartman and R. Phillips - Intrastate Coal and Use Act - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business then Judiciary

 

 2973.          By Del. Perdue, Marshall, Hatfield and Guthrie - Increasing the excise tax on cigarettes and all other tobacco products - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

 2974.          By Del. Fleischauer, Marshall, Barill, Manypenny, Ellem, Staggers, Butcher, Jones, Hatfield and Stephens - Relating to Coopers Rock State Forest - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Natural Resources then Finance

 

 2975.          By Del. Martin, Skaff, Stowers, Hall, Wells and Staggers - Providing for an alternative means for the initial purchaser of junked vehicles to notify the division - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Roads and Transportation then Judiciary

 

 2976.          By Del. J. Miller (By Request) and Cowles - Exempting barbers with twenty or more years of experience from continuing education requirements - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Government Organization then Judiciary

 

 2977.          By Del. Overington, Carmichael, Border, Ellem, Gearheart, Householder, Lane, Cowles, Azinger and Walters - Eliminating the sales tax on food effective July 1, 2011 - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Finance

 

 2978.          By Del. Duke, Canterbury, Ashley, Walters, Nelson, Ellington, Howell, Householder, Rowan and Gearheart - Abolishing the business franchise tax starting July 1, 2011 - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Finance

 

 2979.          By Del. Caputo, Hall and Barker - Relating to the award of attorney fees by the Surface Mine Board - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Judiciary

 

 2980.          By Del. Kominar, Barker, T. Campbell, Craig, Miley, D. Poling, M. Poling, White, Carmichael and Hamilton - Exempting from taxation property which is owned by a charitable organization owned by a nonprofit youth serving organization in certain circumstances - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Finance

 

 2981.          By Del. Iaquinta, Longstreth, Ashley, Azinger, Givens, Ferro, Smith, Armstead, Pasdon and Fleischauer - Clarifying payment for trade certifications and allowing use of tuition assistance for West Virginia National Guard members enrolled in a doctor of medicine or osteopathic medicine program - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Education then Finance

 

 2982.          By Del. Iaquinta, Longstreth, Pethtel, Rowan, Ferro, Walters, Givens, Jones and Hatfield - Limiting the liability of military personnel who respond to local emergencies and calls for assistance - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Judiciary

 

 2983.          By Del. Perry - Relating to captive insurance - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Banking and Insurance then Judiciary

 


ALL HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS OFFERED

 

 1.                By Del. Andes - Thirty Day Legislative Session Amendment - Introduced 01/12/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Judiciary

 

 2.                By Del. T. Campbell - Biennial Budget Amendment - Introduced 01/12/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Judiciary

 

 3.                By Del. Armstead, Rowan, Overington and Azinger - Warrantless Searches of Homes by Electronic Surveillance Home Searched Amendment - Introduced 01/12/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Finance

 

 4.                By Del. Caputo, Manchin and Longstreth - Homestead Increase Amendment - Introduced 01/12/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Judiciary

 

 5.                By Del. Caputo, D. Poling, Longstreth and Manchin - Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption Amendment - Introduced 01/12/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Judiciary

 

 6.                By Del. Doyle - Reformation of County Commission Elections Amendment - Introduced 01/12/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Judiciary

 

 7.                By Del. Doyle - Veto Session Amendment - Introduced 01/12/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Judiciary

 

 8.                By Del. Ennis, Hamilton, Romine, Azinger and White - Increase of Terms of Members of the Legislature Amendment - Introduced 01/12/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Judiciary

 

 9.                By Del. Longstreth - Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment - Introduced 01/12/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Judiciary

 

 10.              By Del. Moye - Insurance Commissioner as an Elected Officer Amendment - Introduced 01/12/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Judiciary

 

 11.              By Del. Rodighiero, Butcher and D. Poling - Increase of the General Homestead Exemption Amendment - Introduced 01/12/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Finance

 

 12.              By Del. Sumner and Sobonya - Clarifying that nothing in the Constitution secures or protects a right to abortion - Introduced 01/12/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Judiciary

 

 13.              By Del. Armstead, Andes, Duke, Ireland, C. Miller, J. Miller, Romine, Rowan and Sumner - Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment - Introduced 01/12/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Finance

 

 14.              By Del. Hamilton, Ireland, Romine, Andes, Rowan, Sobonya and Duke - Defense of Marriage Amendment - Introduced 01/14/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Judiciary

 

 15.              By Del. Kump - Legislator Term Amendment - Introduced 01/13/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Judiciary

 

 16.              By Del. Doyle, Perdue, White and Michael - Budget Committee to Introduce the Budget Bill Amendment - Introduced 01/13/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Finance

 

 17.              By Del. Rodighiero and Reynolds - Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment - Introduced 01/13/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Finance

 

 18.              By Del. Michael, Moye, Boggs, Overington, Armstead, Sumner and Williams - The Marriage Protection Amendment - Introduced 01/13/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Judiciary

 

 19.              By Del. Ennis, Givens and Caputo - Surviving Spouse Homestead Exemption Amendment - Introduced 01/17/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Finance

 

 20.              By Del. Doyle and Moye - Legislator Replacement Amendment - Introduced 01/18/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Judiciary

 

 21.              By Del. Overington, Walters, Cowles, Azinger and Duke - Homestead Exemption Calculation Amendment - Introduced 01/18/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Finance

 

 22.              By Del. Romine, Walters, Evans, Azinger, C. Miller, Duke and Rowan - Super-Majority Required for Passage of Tax Bill Amendment - Introduced 01/18/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Finance

 

 23.              By Del. J. Miller, Overington, Lane, Sobonya and Andes - Taxpayer's Bill of Rights Amendment - Introduced 01/18/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Finance

 

 24.              By Del. Overington, Lane, Carmichael, Sobonya, Sumner, Walters, Canterbury, J. Miller and Andes - Prohibiting the Governmental Taking of Private Property for Private Use Amendment - Introduced 01/18/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Judiciary

 

 25.              By Del. J. Miller, Cowles, Andes, Hall, Carmichael, Duke, Border and Armstead - The Healthcare Freedom Amendment - Introduced 01/18/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Judiciary

 

 26.              By Del. Overington, J. Miller, Andes, Lane, Armstead and Walters - Super-Majority Required for Passage of Tax Bill Amendment - Introduced 01/18/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Finance

 

 27.              By Del. Overington, Armstead, Rowan, Duke, Sumner, Walters, Andes, J. Miller and Lane - Initiative, Referendum and Recall Amendment - Introduced 01/18/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Judiciary

 

 28.              By Del. Swartzmiller and M. Poling - Repeal of Sheriffs Amendment - Introduced 01/21/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Judiciary

 

 29.              By Del. Manchin, Lawrence, Caputo, Frazier, Doyle, Longstreth, Morgan, D. Poling, Stephens and Varner - The Silenced Majority Local Levy and Bond Amendment - Introduced 01/25/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Judiciary

 

 30.              By Del. Overington, Householder, Andes, Savilla, Cowles, J. Miller and Gearheart - Right to Work Amendment - Introduced 01/26/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Judiciary

 

 31.              By Del. Lane and Walters - Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment - Introduced 01/28/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Finance

 

 32.              By Del. Doyle, T. Campbell, Michael, White, Manchin, Williams, Poore, Perry, Stowers, Marshall and Lawrence - Governor's Succession Amendment - Introduced 01/28/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Judiciary

 

 33.              By Del. Overington, Duke, Cowles, Householder, J. Miller, Kump, Rowan and Howell - Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment - Introduced 01/28/11 - To Constitutional Revision then Finance

 


ALL HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS OFFERED

 

 1.                By Mr. Speaker (Mr. Thompson) - Extending an invitation to the President of the Senate, as Acting Governor, to deliver and address to the Legislature and raising a Joint Assembly therefor - Introduced 01/12/11 - Reference dispensed - Adopted by House 01/12/11 - To Senate 01/12/11 - Committee reference dispensed - Adopted by Senate 01/12/11

 

 2.                By Del. Guthrie - The "James Paul Harrison WWII Memorial Bridge" - Introduced 01/13/11 - To Rules

 

 3.                By Del. Poore - Requesting a study of the potential of state tax incentives to benefit employers who hire persons with criminal records - Introduced 01/13/11 - To Rules

 

 4.                By Del. Longstreth - The "PFC Carl E. Talterson and PFC Joseph W. Sell, Jr. Memorial Bridge" - Introduced 01/14/11 - To Rules

 

 5.                By Del. Longstreth - The "Fletcher Brothers Memorial Bridge" - Introduced 01/14/11 - To Rules

 

 6.                By Del. Longstreth - Designating the annual observance of March 30 as "West Virginia Vietnam Veterans Day" - Introduced 01/14/11 - To Rules

 

 7.                By Del. Walker, Perry and Staggers - The "Staff Sergeant Arthur Coulter and Corporal E. J. Sizemore Memorial Bridge" - Introduced 01/14/11 - To Rules

 

 8.                By Del. Poore - Designating the fourth Saturday of August of each year as "First Responders Appreciation Day" - Introduced 01/17/11 - To Rules

 

 9.                By Del. Hamilton - The "Ronald Lee Fenstermacher Memorial Bridge" - Introduced 01/18/11 - To Rules

 

 10.              By Del. Hamilton and Smith - The "Everett 'Bud' Currence Memorial Bridge" - Introduced 01/18/11 - To Rules

 

 11.              By Del. Hamilton and M. Poling - The "Raymon Dale Kesling Memorial Bridge" - Introduced 01/18/11 - To Rules

 

 12.              By Del. Frazier, Gearheart and Ellington - The "Senator Homer K. Ball Memorial Road" - Introduced 01/18/11 - To Rules

 

 13.              By Del. Frazier, Gearheart and Ellington - The "Delegate Mike Porter Memorial Road" - Introduced 01/18/11 - To Rules

 

 14.              By Del. Frazier, Gearheart and Ellington - The "Senator Don Caruth Memorial Road" - Introduced 01/18/11 - To Rules

 

 15.              By Del. Iaquinta, Fleischauer, Longstreth, Stephens, Walker and Azinger - Requesting a study of the needs, challenges and issues facing veterans returning from recent service - Introduced 01/18/11 - To Rules

 

 16.              By Del. Fleischauer - Urging the Governor to include adequate funding for West Virginia Occupational, Safety and Health Act for public employees - Introduced 01/18/11 - To Rules

 

 17.              By Del. Iaquinta, Fleischauer, Longstreth, Stephens, Walker and Azinger - Requesting a study of the recruitment, distribution and potential barriers of the U. S. Department of Defense's TRICARE healthcare system - Introduced 01/18/11 - To Rules

 

 18.              By Del. Smith - The "SP4 Loyd Eugene Robinson Memorial Bridge" - Introduced 01/19/11 - To Rules

 

 19.              By Del. Barker, Butcher, Stowers and R. Phillips - The "Capt. Jackie Lee Dickens, USAF, and PFC. Kent Howell, USMC, Memorial Highway" - Introduced 01/19/11 - To Rules

 

 20.              By Del. Barker - The "Daniel M. Gunnoe Memorial Bridge" - Introduced 01/21/11 - To Rules

 

 21.              By Del. J. Miller, Anderson, Andes, Armstead, Ashley, Azinger, Border, Canterbury, Carmichael, Cowles, Duke, Ellem, Ellington, Evans, Gearheart, Hamilton, Householder, Howell, Ireland, Kump, Lane, C. Miller, Nelson, O'Neal, Overington, Pasdon, Romine, Rowan, Savilla, Sigler, Snuffer, Sobonya, Storch, Sumner and Walters - Declaring that February 6 be proclaimed "Ronald Reagan Day" beginning in 2011 - Introduced 01/21/11 - To Rules

 

 22.              By Del. Hamilton, Anderson, Armstead, Ashley, Azinger, Border, Canterbury, Carmichael, Ellem, Evans, Overington, M. Poling, Romine and Walters - The "Delegate Dale F. Riggs Memorial Bridge" - Introduced 01/21/11 - To Rules

 

 23.              By Del. Caputo, Longstreth and Manchin - The "Howard 'Junkie' Masters Bridge" - Introduced 01/21/11 - To Rules

 

 24.              By Del. Andes and Savilla - The "PFC Roger Lee Byus Memorial Bridge, Killed in Action, Vietnam 1969" - Introduced 01/21/11 - To Rules

 

 25.              By Del. Perry, Azinger, Barill, Barker, Boggs, Brown, Butcher, D. Campbell, Cann, Canterbury, Caputo, Carmichael, Craig, Crosier, Doyle, Duke, Ellem, Ellington, Evans, Ferns, Ferro, Fleischauer, Fragale, Frazier, Gearheart, Givens, Guthrie, Hall, Hamilton, Hartman, Hatfield, Householder, Howell, Hunt, Iaquinta, Ireland, Jones, Kominar, Lane, Lawrence, Longstreth, Mahan, Manchin, Manypenny, Marshall, Martin, Michael, Miley, C. Miller, J. Miller, Moore, Morgan, Moye, Nelson, O'Neal, Overington, Pasdon, Perdue, Pethtel, L. Phillips, Pino, D. Poling, M. Poling, Poore, Reynolds, Rodighiero, Romine, Rowan, Savilla, Shaver, Sigler, Skaff, Smith, Sobonya, Staggers, Stephens, Stowers, Sumner, Talbott, Varner, Walker, Wells, White and Williams - Urging the U. S. Post Office to conduct a ceremony celebrating the official release of a priority mail stamp commemorating the New River Gorge Bridge - Introduced 01/22/11 - To Rules

 

 26.              By Del. Rowan - The "Fort Pearsall Highway" - Introduced 01/27/11 - To Rules

 

 27.              By Del. Caputo, Mr. Speaker (Mr. Thompson), Anderson, Andes, Armstead, Ashley, Azinger, Barill, Barker, Boggs, Border, Brown, Butcher, D. Campbell, T. Campbell, Cann, Canterbury, Carmichael, Cowles, Craig, Crosier, Doyle, Duke, Ellem, Ellington, Ennis, Evans, Ferns, Ferro, Fleischauer, Fragale, Frazier, Gearheart, Givens, Guthrie, Hall, Hamilton, Hartman, Hatfield, Householder, Howell, Hunt, Iaquinta, Ireland, Jones, Kominar, Kump, Lane, Lawrence, Longstreth, Mahan, Manchin, Manypenny, Marshall, Martin, Michael, Miley, C. Miller, J. Miller, Moore, Morgan, Moye, Nelson, O'Neal, Overington, Pasdon, Paxton, Perdue, Perry, Pethtel, L. Phillips, R. Phillips, Pino, D. Poling, M. Poling, Poore, Reynolds, Rodighiero, Romine, Rowan, Savilla, Shaver, Sigler, Skaff, Smith, Snuffer, Sobonya, Staggers, Stephens, Storch, Stowers, Sumner, Swartzmiller, Talbott, Varner, Walker, Walters, Wells, White and Williams - Urging the Citizen's Stamp Advisory Committee to approve and issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the coal miner - Introduced 01/27/11 - To Rules

 

 28.              By Del. Barker - The "William Chapman "Chap" Cook and Civil War Veterans Memorial Highway" - Introduced 01/28/11 - To Rules

 

 29.              By Del. Overington and Householder - The "Simpson Brothers Veterans Bridge" - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Rules

 

 30.              By Del. Barker - The "Brian Lester Browder Memorial Bridge" - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Rules

 

 31.              By Del. Stowers, R. Phillips, Rodighiero and Butcher - The "Ranger Veteran's Memorial Bridge" - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Rules

 

 32.              By Del. T. Campbell, Canterbury, Crosier and Mahan - The "Ensign Melvin G. Livesay Memorial Bridge" - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Rules

 

 33.              By Del. T. Campbell, Mahan, Crosier and Canterbury - The "Ralph Lewis Boone Memorial Bridge" - Introduced 02/01/11 - To Rules

 


ALL HOUSE RESOLUTIONS OFFERED

 

 1.                By Mr. Speaker (Mr. Thompson) - Adopting Rules of the House of Delegates - Introduced 01/12/11 - Reference dispensed - Adopted by House 01/12/11

 

 2.                By Mr. Speaker (Mr. Thompson) - Authorizing the publication of a Legislative Manual and providing for the mailing lists for House Journals - Introduced 01/12/11 - Reference dispensed - Adopted by House 01/12/11

 

 3.                By Mr. Speaker (Mr. Thompson) - Authorizing printing and distribution of Acts of the Legislature and Journals of the House of Delegates - Introduced 01/12/11 - Reference dispensed - Adopted by House 01/12/11

 

 4.                By Mr. Speaker (Mr. Thompson) - Authorizing the Committee on Rules to arrange a Special Calendar - Introduced 01/12/11 - Reference dispensed - Adopted by House 01/12/11

 

 5.                By Mr. Speaker (Mr. Thompson) - Authorizing the appointment of employees for this, the First Regular Session of the Eightieth Legislature, two thousand eleven - Introduced 01/12/11 - Reference dispensed - Adopted by House 01/12/11

 

 6.                By Del. Evans, Rowan and Howell - Designating January 13, 2011, as "Mineral County Day at the Legislature" - Introduced 01/13/11 - Reference dispensed - Adopted by House 01/13/11

 

 7.                By Del. Skaff, Ferns, Hall, Lawrence, R. Phillips, Poore, Reynolds, Stowers, Andes, Howell, Lane, J. Miller, Pasdon and Savilla - Designating January 20, 2011, as "Generation West Virginia Day" - Introduced 01/20/11 - Reference dispensed - Adopted by House 01/20/11

 

 8.                By Del. Perdue, Fleischauer, D. Campbell, Moye, L. Phillips, Rodighiero, Perry, Lawrence, Staggers, Marshall, Barill, Ferns, Poore, Border, Andes, Rowan and Pasdon - Designating Janaury 20, 2011, as "Professional Counselor's Day" - Introduced 01/20/11 - Reference dispensed - Adopted by House 01/20/11

 

 9.                By Del. Poore, Mr. Speaker (Mr. Thompson), Armstead, Azinger, Barill, Barker, Boggs, Brown, Butcher, D. Campbell, T. Campbell, Cann, Caputo, Cowles, Craig, Crosier, Doyle, Ellem, Evans, Ferns, Frazier, Givens, Guthrie, Hall, Hamilton, Hartman, Hatfield, Householder, Hunt, Iaquinta, Kominar, Lane, Lawrence, Longstreth, Mahan, Manchin, Manypenny, Marshall, Michael, Miley, Moore, Morgan, Moye, Overington, Paxton, Perdue, Perry, Pethtel, L. Phillips, R. Phillips, Pino, D. Poling, M. Poling, Reynolds, Rodighiero, Rowan, Skaff, Smith, Staggers, Stephens, Storch, Stowers, Sumner, Swartzmiller, Talbott, Walker, Wells and White - Recognizing the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National MS Society - Introduced 01/20/11 - Reference dispensed - Adopted by House 01/20/11

 

 10.              By Del. Anderson, Andes, Armstead, Ashley, Azinger, Barill, Barker, Boggs, Border, Brown, Butcher, Cann, Canterbury, Carmichael, Cowles, Craig, Crosier, Duke, Ellem, Ellington, Ennis, Evans, Ferns, Ferro, Fleischauer, Fragale, Frazier, Gearheart, Guthrie, Hall, Hamilton, Hartman, Hatfield, Householder, Howell, Iaquinta, Ireland, Jones, Lane, Lawrence, Longstreth, Mahan, Manchin, Manypenny, Marshall, Martin, C. Miller, Moore, Morgan, Nelson, O'Neal, Overington, Pasdon, Paxton, Perry, Pethtel, R. Phillips, Pino, D. Poling, Poore, Romine, Rowan, Savilla, Shaver, Sigler, Skaff, Smith, Snuffer, Sobonya, Staggers, Stephens, Storch, Stowers, Sumner, Talbott, Varner, Walker, Walters, White and Williams - Recognizing the statewide contributions of the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia - Introduced 01/26/11 - Reference dispensed - Adopted by House 01/26/11

 

 11.              By Del. Brown, D. Campbell, Fleischauer, Guthrie, Hatfield, Lawrence, Longstreth, Mahan, Marshall, C. Miller, Pasdon, L. Phillips, M. Poling, Poore, Rowan, Smith, Sobonya, Staggers, Storch and Sumner - Designating January 26, 2011, as "Women's Day" in West Virginia - Introduced 01/26/11 - Reference dispensed - Adopted by House 01/26/11

 

 12.              By Del. Armstead, Anderson, Andes, Ashley, Barker, Boggs, Border, Brown, Cann, Carmichael, Ellem, Ellington, Evans, Fleischauer, Fragale, Frazier, Gearheart, Guthrie, Hall, Hamilton, Hatfield, Howell, Iaquinta, Ireland, Lane, Lawrence, Longstreth, Marshall, Martin, C. Miller, Moore, Moye, O'Neal, Pasdon, L. Phillips, Pino, D. Poling, M. Poling, Poore, Romine, Rowan, Savilla, Snuffer, Sobonya, Storch, Sumner, Varner, Walker and Williams - Encouraging West Virginia's middle and high schools to help promote breast cancer awareness by hosting "pink" sports and recreational events during the month of October - Introduced 01/27/11 - Reference dispensed - Adopted by House 01/27/11

 

 13.              By Del. Fragale, Anderson, Andes, Armstead, Azinger, Barill, Boggs, Brown, Cann, Caputo, Cowles, Craig, Crosier, Doyle, Duke, Ellem, Ennis, Evans, Ferns, Ferro, Frazier, Givens, Guthrie, Hall, Hamilton, Hartman, Hatfield, Householder, Howell, Hunt, Iaquinta, Ireland, Jones, Kump, Lane, Lawrence, Longstreth, Mahan, Manchin, Manypenny, Marshall, Martin, Michael, C. Miller, J. Miller, Moore, Morgan, O'Neal, Pasdon, Paxton, Perdue, Perry, Pethtel, R. Phillips, Pino, D. Poling, Poore, Romine, Rowan, Savilla, Shaver, Sigler, Skaff, Smith, Snuffer, Sobonya, Staggers, Stephens, Storch, Stowers, Sumner, Talbott, Varner, Walker, Walters, White and Williams - Recognizing the West Virginia Press Association on January 27, 2011 - Introduced 01/27/11 - Reference dispensed - Adopted by House 01/27/11

 

 14.              By Del. Boggs, Mr. Speaker (Mr. Thompson), Anderson, Andes, Armstead, Ashley, Azinger, Barill, Barker, Border, Brown, Butcher, D. Campbell, T. Campbell, Cann, Canterbury, Caputo, Carmichael, Cowles, Craig, Crosier, Doyle, Duke, Ellem, Ellington, Ennis, Evans, Ferns, Ferro, Fleischauer, Fragale, Frazier, Gearheart, Givens, Guthrie, Hall, Hamilton, Hartman, Hatfield, Householder, Howell, Hunt, Iaquinta, Ireland, Jones, Kominar, Kump, Lane, Lawrence, Longstreth, Mahan, Manchin, Manypenny, Marshall, Martin, Michael, Miley, C. Miller, J. Miller, Moore, Morgan, Moye, Nelson, O'Neal, Overington, Pasdon, Paxton, Perdue, Perry, Pethtel, L. Phillips, R. Phillips, Pino, D. Poling, M. Poling, Poore, Reynolds, Rodighiero, Romine, Rowan, Savilla, Shaver, Sigler, Skaff, Smith, Snuffer, Sobonya, Staggers, Stephens, Storch, Stowers, Sumner, Swartzmiller, Talbott, Varner, Walker, Walters, Wells, White and Williams - Honoring the forty-eight years of service and career of Allen B. Tackett, the longest-serving Adjunct General of the West Virginia National Guard - Introduced 01/31/11 - Reference dispensed - Adopted by House 01/31/11

 


HOUSE BILLS PASSED HOUSE AND COMMUNICATED TO SENATE

 

 2001.          By Del. Boggs and Armstead - Providing that inmates serving life sentences shall be considered for parole only once every three years - Introduced 01/12/11 - To Judiciary - Reference dispensed - Passed House 01/12/11 - Effect from passage - To Senate 01/13/11 - To Judiciary 01/13/11 - Constitutional rule suspended - Amended - Passed Senate 01/18/11 - Title amended - Effective from passage - House refused to concur and requested Senate to recede 01/19/11 - House further considered bill - House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill 01/25/11 - Title amended - Effect from passage - Senate concurred in House amendment to Senate amendment 01/25/11 - Passed Senate 01/25/11 - Effective from passage - To Governor 1/28/11

 

*2075.        By Del. Morgan - Relating to acquisition of a municipal business license - Introduced 01/12/11 - To Government Organization then Finance - 2nd reference dispensed - Passed House 01/25/11 - To Senate 01/26/11 - To Government Organization then Finance - To Government Organization 01/26/11

 

 2345.          By Del. Manchin, Longstreth and Poling, D. - Changing the membership of the PEIA Financial Board - Introduced 01/12/11 - To Political Subdivisions then Government Organization - 2nd reference dispensed - Amended - Passed House 01/25/11 - To Senate 01/26/11 - To Government Organization then Finance - To Government Organization 01/26/11

 

*2370.        By Del. Morgan, Manypenny, Martin and Swartzmiller - Removing the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health from professional licensure boards - Introduced 01/12/11 - To Government Organization - Passed House 01/24/11 - To Senate 01/25/11 - To Government Organization 01/25/11

 

 2402.          By Del. Fleischauer, Caputo, Miley, Marshall, Poore, Wells and Talbott - Redefining the term "public record" as it is used in the Freedom of Information Act - Introduced 01/12/11 - To Judiciary - Passed House 01/26/11 - To Senate 01/27/11 - To Judiciary 01/27/11

 

*2438.        By Del. Miley, Hunt, Brown, Frazier, Barker, Moore, Hamilton and Ellem - Bringing older contradicting language still remaining in the code into conformity with §3-2-5(b)(3) and reestablishing a definition for "independent voter" - Introduced 01/13/11 - To Judiciary - Passed House 01/26/11 - To Senate 01/27/11 - To Judiciary 01/27/11

 

*2451.        By Del. Smith - Relating to victim impact statements - Introduced 01/13/11 - To Judiciary - Passed House 02/01/11

 

*2464.        By Del. Miley, Boggs, Fragale, M. Poling, Morgan, Hunt, Fleischauer, Moore, Ellem, Hamilton and Lane - Adding additional requirements to the Ethics Act - Introduced 01/13/11 - To Judiciary - Passed House 01/19/11 - To Senate 01/20/11 - To Judiciary 01/20/11

 

 2475.          By Del. Perry and Ellem - Including certain records of the Division of Juvenile Services in the exemptions from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act - Introduced 01/14/11 - To Judiciary - (Original same as SB 89) - Passed House 01/26/11 - To Senate 01/27/11 - To Judiciary 01/27/11

 

*2517.        By Del. Perry, Boggs and Ellem - Allowing Correctional Industries to directly purchase workers' compensation coverage for inmates - Introduced 01/17/11 - To Judiciary then Finance - (Original same as SB 91) - 2nd reference dispensed - Passed House 01/28/11 - To Senate 01/31/11 - To Government Organization then Finance - To Government Organization 01/31/11

 

*2520.        By Del. Perry, Boggs and Ellem - Relating to centers for housing young adult offenders - Introduced 01/17/11 - To Judiciary then Finance - (Original same as SB 92) - 2nd reference dispensed - Passed House 01/28/11 - To Senate 01/31/11 - To Judiciary then Finance - To Judiciary 01/31/11

 

 2521.          By Del. Frazier - Eliminating the requirement of serving domestic violence orders by certified mail - Introduced 01/17/11 - To Judiciary - Amended - Passed House 01/25/11 - To Senate 01/26/11 - To Judiciary 01/26/11

 

*2525.        By Del. Morgan, Stephens, Martin, Hatfield, Staggers, Swartzmiller and C. Miller - Relating to the practice of social work - Introduced 01/17/11 - To Government Organization then Judiciary - 2nd reference dispensed - Passed House 01/27/11 - Effect from passage - To Senate 01/28/11 - To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary - To Health and Human Resources 01/28/11

 

*2539.        By Del. Frazier, Miley, Brown, Caputo, Ellem, Hamilton, Longstreth, Moore and Sobonya - Authorizing the West Virginia State Police to enter into agreements for certain forensic services with the Marshall University Forensic Science Center - Introduced 01/18/11 - To Judiciary - Passed House 02/01/11

 

 2551.          By Del. Doyle, Guthrie, Ferro, Frazier, Reynolds and Walters - Relating generally to estates and trusts and their administration - Introduced 01/18/11 - To Judiciary then Finance - 2nd reference dispensed - Passed House 01/31/11 - To Senate 02/01/11 - To Judiciary then Finance - To Judiciary 02/01/11

 

*2556.        By Del. Perry, M. Poling, Shaver, Lawrence, Stowers, Moye, Romine and Duke - Resetting the expiration date of provisions that allow the employment of retired teachers as substitutes beyond the post-retirement employment limit - Introduced 01/19/11 - To Education then Finance - 2nd reference dispensed - Passed House 01/26/11 - Effect from passage - To Senate 01/27/11 - To Education then Finance - To Education 01/27/11

 

 2648.          By Del. Iaquinta, Anderson, M. Poling, Crosier and Fragale - Increasing the faculty senate allotment for classroom teachers and librarians - Introduced 01/19/11 - To Education then Finance - 2nd reference dispensed - Passed House 01/28/11 - Effective July 1, 2011 - To Senate 01/31/11 - To Education then Finance - To Education 01/31/11

 

*2853.        By Mr. Speaker (Mr. Thompson) and Del. Armstead [By Request of the Executive] - Providing for a special primary and general election to fill a vacancy in the office of Governor - Introduced 01/26/11 - To Judiciary then Finance - (Original same as SB 261) - 2nd reference dispensed - Passed House 02/01/11 - Effect from passage

 


ALL SENATE BILLS PASSED BY SENATE

AND COMMUNICATED TO HOUSE

 

*60.            By Sen. Foster - Authorizing probation officers' supervision of sex offenders pending availability of multijudicial officer - Introduced 01/12/11 - To Judiciary - (original same as HB 2460) - Com. sub. reported 01/19/11 - Passed Senate 01/24/11 - Effective from passage - To House 01/25/11 - To Judiciary

 

*71.            By Sen. Kessler (Acting President), Browning, Wills, Barnes, Unger, Jenkins, Palumbo, Laird, Klempa and Miller - Making child neglect creating substantial risk of bodily harm a misdemeanor - Introduced 01/13/11 - To Judiciary - Com. sub. reported 01/25/11 - Passed Senate 01/28/11 - To House 01/31/11 - To Judiciary then Finance

 

*80.            By Sen. Foster, Stollings, Hall, Palumbo, Beach and Klempa - Redefining basis for disqualification of prospective jurors - Introduced 01/13/11 - To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary - Com. sub. reported 01/21/11 - To Judiciary 01/21/11 - Com. sub. for com. sub. reported 01/25/11 - Passed Senate 01/28/11 - Effective from passage - To House 01/31/11 - To Judiciary

 

*93.            By Sen. Laird, Barnes, Green, Yost, Foster and Plymale - Relating to escape from custody of Division of Juvenile Services - Introduced 01/14/11 - To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary - (original same as HB 2518) - Com. sub. reported 01/21/11 - To Judiciary 01/21/11 - Passed Senate 02/01/11

 

 184.            By Sen. Wells, D. Facemire, Williams, Yost, Sypolt, Jenkins, Unger, Plymale, Hall, Laird, Minard and Klempa - Relating to disposition of remains of military service member who dies while serving in military - Introduced 01/18/11 - To Military then Finance - (original same as HB 2544) - 2nd reference dispensed - Passed Senate 02/01/11

 

 192.            By Sen. Jenkins, Kessler (Acting President), Barnes, Browning, Palumbo, Stollings, Williams, Yost, Unger, Foster, Plymale, Minard and Klempa - Protecting consumers from price gouging and unfair pricing practices - Introduced 01/18/11 - To Judiciary - (original same as HB 2537) - Passed Senate 02/01/11

 

*200.          By Sen. Kessler (Acting President), McCabe, Stollings, Plymale, Prezioso, Yost and Klempa - Correcting names of state institutions of higher education - Introduced 01/19/11 - To Education then Finance - (original similar to HB 2919) - Com. sub. reported 01/26/11 - 2nd reference dispensed - Passed Senate 01/31/11 - Effective from passage

 

*213.          By Sen. Foster, Kessler (Acting President), Chafin, Jenkins, Laird, Minard, Palumbo, Snyder, Williams, Hall, Unger, Browning, Wells, Stollings, Plymale, Prezioso, Miller, Yost, Klempa and Beach - Relating to crimes using computers, telephones and electronic devices - Introduced 01/19/11 - To Judiciary - (original same as HB 2565 - similar to HB 2315) - Com. sub. reported 01/27/11 - Passed Senate 02/01/11

 

*216.          By Sen. Prezioso, Palumbo, Edgell, Foster, Kessler (Acting President), Minard, Unger, Williams, Boley, Jenkins, Snyder, Browning, McCabe, Stollings, Plymale, Laird, Miller, Klempa and Nohe - Modifying definition "imminent danger to physical well-being of a child" - Introduced 01/19/11 - To Judiciary - (original same as HB 2707) - Com. sub. reported 01/27/11 - Passed Senate 02/01/11

 

*261.          By Sen. Kessler (Acting President) and Hall [By Request of the Executive] - Providing for special primary and general election to fill vacancy in office of Governor - Introduced 01/25/11 - To Judiciary then Finance - (original same as HB 2853 - similar to HB 2552) - Com. sub. reported 01/28/11 - On 2nd reading to Finance 01/28/11 - Constitutional rule suspended - Passed Senate 02/01/11 - Effective from passage

 

 342.            By Sen. Kessler (Acting President) and Hall [By Request of the Executive] - Making supplementary appropriation to Governor's Office--Civil Contingent Fund - Introduced 01/31/11 - To Finance - Constitutional rule suspended - Passed Senate 02/01/11 - Effective from passage

 


SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY SENATE AND COMMUNICATED TO HOUSE

 

 1.                By Sen. Kessler (Acting President), Prezioso and Hall - Authorizing payment of supplies, services, printing and other expenses - Introduced 01/12/11 - Committee reference dispensed - Adopted by Senate 01/12/11 - Recalled from House 01/14/11

 

 2.                By Sen. Browning, Green, Stollings, Plymale, Klempa and Yost - Requesting DOH name County Routes 1 and 3 "Glen Rogers Coal Miner Memorial Highway" - Introduced 01/14/11 - Amended - Adopted by Senate 01/27/11 - To House 01/28/11 - To Rules - To House Rules 01/28/11

 

 3.                By Sen. Barnes, Stollings, Klempa and Wells - Requesting DOH name bridge in Pendleton County "Korean War Veterans Bridge" - Introduced 01/14/11 - Adopted by Senate 01/27/11 - To House 01/28/11 - To Rules - To House Rules 01/28/11

 

 8.                By Sen. Barnes, Helmick, Stollings, Klempa and Beach - Requesting DOH name segment of U. S. Route 33 "Sergeant Clinton M. Hedrick and World War II Veterans Memorial Highway" - Introduced 01/21/11 - Adopted by Senate 02/01/11

 

 9.                By Sen. Barnes, Helmick, Stollings, Klempa and Beach - Requesting DOH name bridge on U. S. Route 220 in Smoke Hole, Pendleton County, "Pendleton County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge" - Introduced 01/21/11 - Adopted by Senate 02/01/11

 

 17.              By Sen. Kessler (Acting President), Browning, McCabe, Palumbo, Plymale, Prezioso, Snyder, Unger, Boley and Hall (Originating in Senate Rules) - Adopting joint rules of the Senate and House of Delegates - Introduced 02/01/11 - Adopted by Senate 02/01/11

 


HOUSE BILLS PASSED LEGISLATURE

 

 2001.          By Del. Boggs and Armstead - Providing that inmates serving life sentences shall be considered for parole only once every three years - Passed 1/25/2011; Effective from passage - To Governor 1/28/11

 


HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY BOTH HOUSES

 

 1.                By Mr. Speaker (Mr. Thompson) - Extending an invitation to the President of the Senate, as Acting Governor, to deliver and address to the Legislature and raising a Joint Assembly therefor - Adopted 01/12/11

 


SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY BOTH HOUSES

 

 7.                By Sen. Kessler (Acting President), Prezioso and Hall - Authorizing payment of supplies, services, printing and other expenses - Adopted 01/21/11