WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE
SENATE JOURNAL
EIGHTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION, 2015
TWENTY-FIRST DAY
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Charleston, W. Va., Tuesday, February 3, 2015
The Senate met at 11 a.m.
(Senator Cole, Mr. President, in the Chair.)
Prayer was offered by the Reverend Jim Butcher, Madison Baptist Church, Madison, West Virginia.
The Senate was then led in recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance by the Honorable Mark R. Maynard, a senator from the sixth district.
Pending the reading of the Journal of Monday, February 2, 2015,
On motion of Senator Williams, the Journal was approved and the further reading thereof dispensed with.
The Senate proceeded to the second order of business and the introduction of guests.
The Senate then proceeded to the fourth order of business.
Senator Maynard, from the Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills has examined, found truly enrolled, and on the 2nd day of February, 2015, presented to His Excellency, the Governor, for his action, the following bill, signed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates:
(Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 280), Allowing well work permit transfers.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark R. Maynard,
Chair, Senate Committee.
John B. McCuskey,
Chair, House Committee.
Senator M. Hall, from the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Finance has had under consideration
Senate Bill No. 157, Authorizing Division of Labor promulgate legislative rule relating to regulation of heating, venting and cooling work.
And reports the same back with the recommendation that it do pass; but under the original triple committee reference first be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Hall,
Chair.
The bill, under the original triple committee reference, was then referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Senator M. Hall, from the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Finance has had under consideration
Senate Bill No. 158, Authorizing Division of Labor promulgate legislative rule relating to weights and measures calibration fees.
With an amendment from the Committee on Labor pending;
And reports the same back with the recommendation that it do pass as amended by the Committee on Labor to which the bill was first referred; but under the original triple committee reference first be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Hall,
Chair.
The bill, under the original triple committee reference, was then referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, with an amendment from the Committee on Labor pending.
Senator D. Hall, from the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development has had under consideration
Senate Bill No. 222, Authorizing Agriculture Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to dangerous wild animals.
And reports the same back with the recommendation that it do pass; but under the original double committee reference first be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Respectfully submitted,
Daniel J. Hall,
Chair.
The bill, under the original double committee reference, was then referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Senator Nohe, from the Committee on Banking and Insurance, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Banking and Insurance has had under consideration
Senate Bill No. 248, Requiring certain insurance and owner information be provided following car accident.
And reports back a committee substitute for same with the following title:
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 248 (originating in the Committee on Banking and Insurance)--A Bill to amend and reenact §17C-4-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the duty to give information after a car crash; and requiring person involved in a car crash to provide certain insurance and vehicle owner information and exhibit his or her driver’s license.
With the recommendation that the committee substitute do pass; but under the original double committee reference first be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Respectfully submitted,
David Nohe,
Chair.
The bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 248), under the original double committee reference, was then referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Senator Trump, from the Committee on the Judiciary, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on the Judiciary has had under consideration
Senate Bill No. 250, Relating to Conservation Agency financial assistance applications from district supervisors.
And,
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 279, Clarifying qualifications of Labor Commissioner.
And reports the same back with the recommendation that they each do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles S. Trump IV,
Chair.
Senator Trump, from the Committee on the Judiciary, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on the Judiciary has had under consideration
Senate Bill No. 261, Clarifying definition of "owner" of dam.
And reports back a committee substitute for same with the following title:
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 261 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)--A Bill to amend and reenact §22-14-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to dams; and clarifying definition of “owner” of dam.
Senate Bill No. 374, Permitting in absentia parole hearings in certain instances.
And reports back a committee substitute for same with the following title:
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 374 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)--A Bill to amend and reenact §62-12-13 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to permitting parole hearings to be conducted without the presence of the inmate when a documented medical condition precludes his or her appearance.
And,
Senate Bill No. 375, Specifying who receives parole hearing notices via regular or certified mail.
And reports back a committee substitute for same with the following title:
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 375 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)--A Bill to amend and reenact §62-12-23 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to specifying who receives notice of parole hearings via regular or certified mail.
With the recommendation that the three committee substitutes do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles S. Trump IV,
Chair.
Senator Nohe, from the Committee on Banking and Insurance, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Banking and Insurance has had under consideration
Senate Bill No. 283, Relating to branch banking.
And,
Senate Bill No. 292, Relating to licenses for business of currency exchange, transportation or transmission.
And reports the same back with the recommendation that they each do pass; but under the original double committee references first be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Respectfully submitted,
David Nohe,
Chair.
The bills, under the original double committee references, were then referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Senator Nohe, from the Committee on Banking and Insurance, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Banking and Insurance has had under consideration
Senate Bill No. 285, Relating to primary and subordinate mortgage loans.
And has amended same.
And reports the same back with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended; but under the original double committee reference first be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Respectfully submitted,
David Nohe,
Chair.
The bill, under the original double committee reference, was then referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, with amendments from the Committee on Banking and Insurance pending.
Senator D. Hall, from the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development has had under consideration
Senate Bill No. 304, Relating to farmers markets.
And has amended same.
And reports the same back with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended; but under the original double committee reference first be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Respectfully submitted,
Daniel J. Hall,
Chair.
The bill, under the original double committee reference, was then referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, with an amendment from the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development pending.
The Senate proceeded to the sixth order of business.
On motions for leave, severally made, the following bills and joint resolution were introduced, read by their titles, and referred to the appropriate committees:
By Senator Trump:
Senate Bill No. 390--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §24-2-1k, relating to additional duties of the Public Service Commission; authorizing commission to approve expedited cost recovery of natural gas utility infrastructure projects deemed just and reasonable and in the public interest; making findings; establishing application and hearing process; and providing for rulemaking.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Senators Walters, Facemire, Kessler, Laird, Mullins, Nohe, Romano and Plymale:
Senate Bill No. 391--A Bill to amend and reenact §21A-6-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §21A-6-18, all relating to domestic violence victims’ eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits; removing disqualification for certain victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses or stalking; and requiring training of Workforce West Virginia employees in the nature and dynamics of domestic violence to aid employees who interact with claimants.
Referred to the Committee on Government Organization; and then to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Senator Plymale:
Senate Bill No. 392--A Bill to amend and reenact §12-3A-6 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; to amend and reenact §18B-5-4, §18B-5-6 and §18B-5-7 of said code; and to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §18B-5-4a, all relating to public higher education procurement and payment generally; receipting of electronic commerce purchases; purchase or acquisition of materials, supplies, equipment, services and printing at institutions of higher education; construction projects at Marshall University and West Virginia University; design-build procurement at institutions of higher education; and disposition of obsolete and unusable equipment, surplus supplies and other needed materials at institutions of higher education.
Referred to the Committee on Education; and then to the Committee on Finance.
By Senators Cole (Mr. President) and Kessler (By Request of the Executive):
Senate Bill No. 393--A Bill to amend and reenact §49-1-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; to amend and reenact §49-5-2a, §49-5-3, §49-5-11, §49-5-11a, §49-5-13, §49-5-13a, §49-5-14, §49-5-15, §49-5-17 and §49-5-20 of said code; to amend said code by adding thereto four new sections, designated §49-5-13h, §49-5-13i, §49-5-22 and §49-5-23; to amend and reenact §49-5B-4 and §49-5B-5 of said code; to amend and reenact §49-5D-3 and §49-5D-3c of said code; to amend and reenact §49-5E-2 of said code; and to amend said code by adding thereto two new sections, designated §49-5E-9 and §49-5E-10, all relating generally to juvenile justice reform; defining terms; providing mandatory prepetition diversion process for juveniles who commit status offenses and misdemeanor offenses effective July 1, 2016; establishing prepetition review team; providing that a juvenile may be referred to a truancy diversion specialist prior to filing of petition; permitting court to order completion of community services; requiring court to consider results of risk and needs assessment of the juvenile prior to dispositional proceedings; requiring inclusion of accepted treatment and rehabilitation goals for juveniles in certain findings of fact; providing that a juvenile adjudicated as a status offender may not be placed in out-of-home placement in certain circumstances; providing that a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for a misdemeanor offense may not be placed in out-of-home placement in certain circumstances; requiring court to issue certain findings of fact if a juvenile is to be placed in a residential facility; providing for standardized screener to conduct a psychological evaluation of the juvenile in certain circumstances; providing that a court shall make all reasonable efforts to keep the juvenile in his or her home; permitting court to include reasonable and relevant orders to parents in its disposition order for a juvenile; providing that juveniles may only be transferred to juvenile diagnostic centers under certain circumstances; authorizing creation of restorative justice programs; establishing individualized case planning; establishing review and modification procedures for probation dispositional orders; authorizing the Supreme Court of Appeals to develop community-based juvenile probation sanctions and incentives; requiring aftercare plan for all juvenile out-of-home placements; providing for disclosure of juvenile records to Department of Health and Human Resources social workers for case planning and to the juvenile’s family; providing for adoption of risk and needs assessment and validation thereof; providing for aggregate data collection related to outcomes and disproportional minority contact; requiring dedication of a percentage of funding for community services to evidence-based practices; establishing criteria for transition to juvenile’s home setting following out-of-home placement; providing for cooperative agreements solely between the Department of Health and Human Resources and private agencies to house status offenders; providing for multidisciplinary team meetings; establishing members of multidisciplinary team; providing that multidisciplinary team shall advise court on treatment and rehabilitation goals for the juvenile; providing that multidisciplinary team shall monitor the juvenile’s progress; providing that the Director of the Division of Juvenile Services may transfer custody of a juvenile to the Department of Health and Human Resources; establishing community-based youth reporting centers; establishing the Juvenile Justice Reform Oversight Committee; and making technical revisions.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Senators M. Hall, Carmichael, D. Hall, Miller and Plymale:
Senate Bill No. 394--A Bill to amend and reenact §33-6-29 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating generally to motor vehicle insurance policies and coverage provided for rented or leased motor vehicles; clarifying that insured driver of a motor vehicle is covered by driver’s auto insurance policy when renting or leasing a vehicle; and providing that if the renter of a vehicle does not have auto insurance coverage, the rental or leasing car company is provider of security.
Referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance; and then to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Senators Sypolt, Facemire, Gaunch, Prezioso, Stollings, Plymale, Palumbo and Williams:
Senate Bill No. 395--A Bill to amend and reenact §61-2-9 and §61-2-28 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating generally to crimes against the person; and modifying definitions of “battery” and “domestic battery” to conform with federal laws.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Senators Sypolt, Facemire, Gaunch, Prezioso, Stollings, D. Hall, Plymale, Karnes, Palumbo, Romano and Williams:
Senate Bill No. 396--A Bill to amend and reenact §61-2-9 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend and reenact §61-8B-1 and §61-8B-3 of said code, all relating to crimes against the person; providing that an act of domestic violence or sexual offense by strangling is an aggravated felony offense; and providing criminal penalties.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Senators Cole (Mr. President) and Kessler (By Request of the Executive):
Senate Bill No. 397--A Bill to repeal §31-18D-1, §31-18D-2, §31-18D-3, §31-18D-4, §31-18D-5, §31-18D-6, §31-18D-7, §31-18D-8, §31-18D-9, §31-18D-10, §31-18D-11, §31-18D-12, §31-18D-13 and §31-18D-14 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; to amend and reenact §11-15-4c of said code; to amend and reenact §11-22-2 of said code; to amend and reenact §31-18-3, §31-18-6 and §31-18-22 of said code; and to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §31-18-20d, all relating to the transfer of certain powers and programs of the West Virginia Affordable Housing Trust Fund to the West Virginia Housing Development Fund; eliminating the West Virginia Affordable Housing Trust Fund and the West Virginia Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Directors; creating Affordable Housing Fund of the West Virginia Housing Development Fund and providing for uses therefor; providing for assessment of fee on all sales by licensed dealers of factory-built homes to be deposited in Affordable Housing Fund of the West Virginia Housing Development Fund; providing for assessment of fee upon the privilege of transferring real estate for consideration to be deposited in the Affordable Housing Fund of the West Virginia Housing Development Fund; defining “Affordable Housing Fund”; authorizing West Virginia Housing Development Fund to provide funding to increase the capacity of nonprofit community housing organizations; providing for uses of funds in Affordable Housing Fund; and providing for disposition of Affordable Housing Fund in the event of termination or dissolution of West Virginia Housing Development Fund.
Referred to the Committee on Government Organization; and then to the Committee on Finance.
By Senators Ferns, D. Hall and Stollings:
Senate Bill No. 398--A Bill to amend and reenact §11-27-38 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating generally to health care provider taxes; modifying expiration date for tax rate on eligible acute care hospitals; changing tax rate on eligible acute care hospitals; and providing for disbursement of any funds remaining in the Eligible Acute Care Provider Enhancement Account.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Resources; and then to the Committee on Finance.
By Senator Ferns:
Senate Bill No. 399--A Bill to amend and reenact §16-5G-2 and §16-5G-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to hospitals owned or operated by nonprofit corporations, nonprofit associations or local governmental units; clarifying that these hospitals may have only one governing body whose meetings shall be open to the public; enumerating matters which may be acted upon in executive session; and clarifying and expanding authorization for holding of executive sessions.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Resources; and then to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Senator Ferns:
Senate Bill No. 400--A Bill to amend and reenact §21-3-19 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to exempting certain employers from discriminating against tobacco users.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Resources; and then to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Senator Ferns:
Senate Bill No. 401--A Bill to amend and reenact §49-6-5 and §49-6-8 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to living arrangements for children in foster care and living arrangements for children sixteen years or older; providing for considerations the court must consider when making a decision regarding planned permanent living arrangements; and setting forth necessary order provisions when the court is considering planned permanent living arrangements.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Resources; and then to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Senator Blair:
Senate Bill No. 402--A Bill to amend and reenact §11-21-51 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to requiring Tax Commissioner to include on West Virginia personal income tax return a short survey asking taxpayer top three preferences where taxpayer’s taxes should be spent and bottom three least preferred preferences where taxpayer’s tax dollars are spent.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
By Senators Walters and Nohe:
Senate Bill No. 403--A Bill to amend and reenact §17A-4A-15 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to liens on vehicles; expanding period of time during which a recorded lien on a vehicle is valid; expanding period of time during which a refiled lien on a vehicle is valid; and clarifying that the lienholder may refile a lien or encumbrance without obtaining the owner’s consent.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; and then to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Senator Walters:
Senate Bill No. 404--A Bill to amend and reenact §5A-6-4c of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to audits of certain government contracts; requiring certain public entities to make routine contract audits; requiring change orders be supported by certain documentation; requiring a twenty-percent retainage on certain contracts; requiring post-audit review be completed on certain contracts; and requiring retainage amounts not paid to vendors be deposited in the state’s general revenue account.
Referred to the Committee on Government Organization; and then to the Committee on Finance.
By Senator Walters:
Senate Bill No. 405--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §15-2-24c, relating to authorizing qualified entities, as defined by this section, to access criminal history information provided by the Criminal Identification Bureau for use only for the purpose of screening employees, foster parents, adoptive parents and volunteers or persons applying to be an employee, foster parent, adoptive parent or volunteer with a qualified entity.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Senators Trump, D. Hall, Plymale and Prezioso:
Senate Joint Resolution No. 4--Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia, amending section one-b, article X thereof, relating to exempting veterans who are one hundred percent disabled from paying ad valorem real property taxes; numbering and designating such proposed amendment; and providing a summarized statement of the purpose of such proposed amendment.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Blair, Trump, Unger, Plymale and Williams offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 20--Congratulating Dr. Allen Glasgow of Hampshire County, West Virginia, upon being selected as West Virginia's 2015 Outstanding Tree Farmer.
Whereas, Dr. Allen Glasgow made a formal commitment to sound forest management practices in 1983 by enrolling in the West Virginia Tree Farm Program; and
Whereas, Over the years, Dr. Allen Glasgow and his wife Mary have created Turkey Run Tree Farm, a 241-acre property on the Cacapon River in the northeastern corner of Hampshire County, West Virginia; and
Whereas, From the very beginning, Dr. Allen Glasgow's passion has been to plant trees that would benefit the wildlife and produce a source of income in the future, planting paulownia, chestnuts, crabapples, pears, ash, yellow poplars and other species at the rate of about 300 trees per year; and
Whereas, Dr. Allen Glasgow is committed to the long-term productivity of his property by performing sustainable hardwood forest management through selective timber harvests, timber stand improvement thinning, wildlife habitat improvement practices, improved road access and water resource enhancement practices; and
Whereas, Dr. Allen Glasgow's Tree Farm is enrolled in the American Tree Farm System and he receives professional forest management assistance from Verso and FMA forester Jeffrey Bracken; and
Whereas, For his hard work, dedication and commitment to cultivating a successful tree farm, Dr. Allen Glasgow was selected as the 2015 West Virginia Outstanding Tree Farmer by the West Virginia Tree Farm Committee and its state sponsor, the West Virginia Forestry Association; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby congratulates Dr. Allen Glasgow of Hampshire County, West Virginia, upon being selected as West Virginia's 2015 Outstanding Tree Farmer; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate commends Dr. Allen Glasgow for his outstanding achievement and extends its sincere gratitude and appreciation for his determination in creating a successful West Virginia business; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Dr. Allen Glasgow.
At the request of Senator Trump, unanimous consent being granted, the resolution was taken up for immediate consideration, reference to a committee dispensed with, and adopted.
On motion of Senator Carmichael, the Senate recessed for one minute.
Upon expiration of the recess, the Senate reconvened and proceeded to the eighth order of business.
Eng. Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 175, Authorizing DHHR promulgate legislative rules.
On third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time and put upon its passage.
On the passage of the bill, the yeas were: Beach, Blair, Boley, Boso, Carmichael, Facemire, Ferns, Gaunch, D. Hall, M. Hall, Karnes, Kessler, Kirkendoll, Laird, Leonhardt, Maynard, Miller, Mullins, Nohe, Palumbo, Plymale, Prezioso, Romano, Snyder, Stollings, Sypolt, Takubo, Trump, Unger, Walters, Williams, Woelfel and Cole (Mr. President)--33.
The nays were: None.
Absent: Yost--1.
So, a majority of all the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Eng. Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 175) passed with its title.
Senator Carmichael moved that the bill take effect from passage.
On this question, the yeas were: Beach, Blair, Boley, Boso, Carmichael, Facemire, Ferns, Gaunch, D. Hall, M. Hall, Karnes, Kessler, Kirkendoll, Laird, Leonhardt, Maynard, Miller, Mullins, Nohe, Palumbo, Plymale, Prezioso, Romano, Snyder, Stollings, Sypolt, Takubo, Trump, Unger, Walters, Williams, Woelfel and Cole (Mr. President)--33.
The nays were: None.
Absent: Yost--1.
So, two thirds of all the members elected to the Senate having voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Eng. Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 175) takes effect from passage.
Ordered, That The Clerk communicate to the House of Delegates the action of the Senate and request concurrence therein.
Eng. Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 249, Prohibiting straight party voting.
On third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time and put upon its passage.
Pending discussion,
The question being “Shall Engrossed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 249 pass?”
On the passage of the bill, the yeas were: Beach, Blair, Boley, Boso, Carmichael, Ferns, Gaunch, D. Hall, M. Hall, Karnes, Leonhardt, Maynard, Mullins, Nohe, Palumbo, Plymale, Prezioso, Snyder, Sypolt, Takubo, Trump, Unger, Walters, Williams and Cole (Mr. President)--25.
The nays were: Facemire, Kessler, Kirkendoll, Laird, Miller, Romano, Stollings and Woelfel--8.
Absent: Yost--1.
So, a majority of all the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Eng. Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 249) passed with its title.
Ordered, That The Clerk communicate to the House of Delegates the action of the Senate and request concurrence therein.
The Senate proceeded to the ninth order of business.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 284, Relating to chief law-enforcement officer's requirement to certify transfer or making of certain firearms.
On second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time.
At the request of Senator Carmichael, and by unanimous consent, the bill was advanced to third reading with the right for amendments to be considered on that reading.
Senate Bill No. 312, Relating to disqualification of general election nominees for failure to file campaign finance statements.
On second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time and ordered to engrossment and third reading.
Senate Bill No. 318, Relating to payment of wages by employers.
On second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time and ordered to engrossment and third reading.
Senate Bill No. 322, Eliminating mandatory electronic recount of ballots in recounts.
On second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time and ordered to engrossment and third reading.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 323, Relating to municipal home rule.
On second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time and ordered to engrossment and third reading.
Senate Bill No. 326, Eliminating campaign finance reporting by candidates for delegate to national convention.
On second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time and ordered to engrossment and third reading.
The Senate proceeded to the tenth order of business.
Senate Bill No. 389, Relating to Board of Registration for Professional Engineers license renewals and reinstatements.
On first reading, coming up in regular order, was read a first time and ordered to second reading.
The Senate proceeded to the eleventh order of business and the introduction of guests.
On motion of Senator Carmichael, a leave of absence for the day was granted Senator Yost.
Pending announcement of meetings of standing committees of the Senate,
On motion of Senator Carmichael, the Senate adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at 11 a.m.
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