http://www.legis.state.wv.us The official Web site of the West Virginia Legislature en-US john.tice@wvlegislature.gov (John Tice) Copyright 2005, West Virginia Legislature http://www.legis.state.wv.us/images/home_link.gif http://www.legis.state.wv.us 25 25 http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Wrapup/2013/issue_08/wrapup.cfm The West Virginia Legislature passed House Bill 2014, the Budget Bill, in just three days of an extended session. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:05:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1088 Today the Senate completed Senate Bill 105,which would allow rule making authority relating to administration, collection and enforcement of local sales, use and excise taxes by the Tax Commissioner. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:03:07 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1087 The House convened today to consider and pass three bills and adjourn the 1st Extraordinary Session. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:47:12 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1086 The Legislature convened this evening for the 2013 First Extraordinary Session to complete legislation on two bills. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:55:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1085 The Senate convened this evening to complete legislation on House Bill 2014 , the Budget Bill and three bills that were vetoed and sent back from Governor Tomblin. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:01:52 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1084 The House convened today to pass three bills vetoed by the Governor and pass House Bill 2014, the Budget Bill. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:48:11 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1081 The Legislature adjourned at midnight tonight completing the 2013 Regular Legislative Session. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 24:00:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1078 The Senate reconvened this afternoon to complete 40 pieces of legislation. Among those includes Senate Bill 663, the Feed to Achieve Act, and Senate Bill 464, which would allow 14-16-year-olds to use tanning beds with written parental consent. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:33:31 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1076 Senate Bill 185, which relates to alternative-fuel motor vehicles and qualified refueling infrastructure tax credits and Senate Bill 190, which relates to public-private transportation projects funding, both completed legislation. Senate Bill 460, which exempts certain residents' active duty military pay from state income tax. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:47:55 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1075 The Senate convened this morning, the last day of the 2013 Regular Legislative Session, to complete 20 bills and amend and pass 18 bills, which were sent back to the House of Delegates for consideration. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:47:55 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1073 Today during the morning session, the House passed 15 Senate Bills including Senate Bill 371, genreally relating to prison overcrowding and also completed legislation on four Senate Bills, including Senate Bill 331, permitting Courthouse Facility Improvement Authority to issue bonds. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:46:51 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1070 The Senate convened this morning to concur and complete four bills, pass three bills, advance 28 bills to second reading, and 25 to first reading. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:25:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1069 The House met today to complete legislation on 17 bills. Of the 17 bills passed was Senate Bill 387, which relates to family court judge supervision of criminal background investigations. This bill would grant family court judges the authority to compel and supervise investigation on the background of a criminal when appropriate. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:52:40 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1068 The Senate convened this morning to complete legislation on four bills, pass two bills, advance three bills to third reading, 27 to second reading, and adopt three Senate Resolutions. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:40:41 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1067 Today on the floor, the House completed five House Bills that were reported from the Senate, including House Bill 2521, relating to the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act and also passed seven Senate Bills including Senate Bill 60, relating to name-change notice publication requirements. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:24:54 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1066 Today on the floor, the House completed legislation on two Senate Bills which included Senate Bill 80, including substitute teaching in job duties of certain professional educators employed by county boards and Senate Bill 183, updating terms in Corporation Net Income Tax Act. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:45:07 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1065 The Senate convened today to complete 10 bills, pass seven bills, advance six bills to second reading, six to first reading, and adopt two Senate Resolutions. The bills that completed legislation today include... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:45:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1064 The Senate convened this morning to pass seven bills, advance 15 bills to third reading, six bills to second reading, and adopt two Senate Resolutions. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:50:48 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1063 Today on the floor, the House passed Senate Bill 145, amending election complaint procedures, and Senate Bill 458, permitting PEIA health plans to operate on calendar-year basis. These bills were amended by the House and must go back to the Senate for approval. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:45:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Wrapup/2013/issue_06/wrapup.cfm Many may wonder how a symbol receives its official state title. The process, similar to the creation of a bill, starts with an idea. Next, research and consideration must be given to this idea, usually by citizens, school children or organizations. If the idea sparks interest amoung citizens and legislators, a request for the formal introduction of a resolution to create an official state symbol is made and the resolution is drafted. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:20:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1062 Today on the floor, Senate Bill 571, extending the time Oceana City Council can meet as a levying body, was intended to be read for the first time, but due to the suspension of the constitutional rule, was read all three times today and completed legislation in addition to Senate Bill 421, exempting certain school mascots from prohibition of firearms possession on school grounds. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:49:55 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1061 The Senate adopted House Concurrent Resolution 11 today, annually recognizing August 16 "Airborne Day" in West Virginia. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:45:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/News_release/newsrelease_RecordView1.cfm?RecordID=518 CHARLESTON, W.V. - Senate President Jeff Kessler (D-Marshall) and House Speaker Rick Thompson (D-Wayne) announced today that the West Virginia Legislature will hold a screening of a new documentary on poverty, A Place at the Table, on Monday, April 8th. This event is being organized and hosted by the Senate Select Committee on Children and Poverty. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:48:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1060 Today in the House, Senate Bill 430, defining "employment term" in Teachers' Defined Contribution Retirement System and Senate Bill 431, relating to public employer liability for delinquent retirement contributions were both passed. Also, Senate Bill 448, increasing the number of demonstration dealer plates issued to large commercial vehicles was completed today, meaning that it will go straight to the Governor for official signing. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:30:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1059 Also presented today was Senate Resolution 57, recognizing former West Virginia Governor Gaston Caperton. Governor Caperton was a 2-term governor and was acknowledged for his services to the state, particularly in his work with the College Board, a nonprofit organization that promotes excellence and equity in education through programs for K-12 and higher education institutions. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:17:11 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1058 House Bill 3163 is one of the 18 bills to pass. This bill would require all debt obligations of the West Virginia parkways authority to be satisfied by February 1, 2020. It would remove tolls on turnpikes when the bonds obtained by those tolls are fulfilled. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:17:45 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1057 Today is the 50th day of this legislative session, the last day to consider a bill on third reading in its house of origin. The House met today to pass 32 bills in the morning session. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:13:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1056 The Senate reconvened this morning to pass 31 bills. Today was the last day for the Senate to pass Senate bills. The Senate can now only consider House bills that have passed the full House. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:00:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1055 Both House Bill 2800, which relates to the Teachers' Retirement System, and House Bill 2802, which relates to the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System, were passed unanimously. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:00:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1054 Today as the House recognized World Autism Day on the floor with a citation as well as blue candles on each members desk, 10 bills were passed, including House Bill 3135, generally relating to voting system certification and procedures. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:45:44 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1052 Today in the House, 11 bills were passed and one House citation was presented. Among the 11 bills was House Bill 2766, which would create the "West Virginia Winners" program. This program would help promote healthy and active lifestyles for West Virginians. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:24:04 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1051 The Senate convened this morning, the 48th day of session, to complete two pieces of legislation. House Bill 2487, which would ban the use of laetrile (a drug used for cancer treatment), and House Bill 3013, which would allow the legislature to create job creation work groups, passed the Senate today and will be sent to the Governor to be signed. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:50:09 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Wrapup/2013/issue_05/wrapup.cfm Child Poverty: Select Committee on Children and Poverty takes on financial distress in the Mountain State and Job Creation Task Force Legislation: House Speaker Rick Thompson and Senate President Jeff Kessler's appointed legislative workgroups would focus on attracting quality jobs to West Virginia Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:15:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1050 Today, House Resolution 49 was adopted requesting the state name a bridge over Tygart Creek on County 54, Route 14, near Mineral Wells, the Larry W. Border Memorial Bridge in memory of the beloved former delgate from Wood County. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:33:46 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1049 The Senate passed 14 bills this morning, the 45th day of the legislative session. Senate Bill 663, known as the Feed to Achieve Act, was one of the fourteen passed. The bill would require a nutritious breakfast and lunch be available to all students. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:04:54 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1048 Today in the House, four bills were passed. House Bill 2519, House Bill 2913, House Bill 3158, and House Bill 2108, which would make failure to wear a safety belt a primary offense and prohibit the denial of insurance coverage for prohibited use of electronic communications devices while driving. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:00:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1047 The Senate convened this morning to pass five bills. Bills passed included Senate Bills 430, 431, 491, and 507. House Bill 2784, which would amend the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System Act, was also passed. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:54:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1046 Today on the floor, 12 bills were passed, including House Bill 2453, or otherwise known as Skylar's Law, which would expand the coverage under the Amber Alert Plan, which currently applies only to children believed to be abducted. This bill would include children reported to law enforcement authorities as missing, regardless of circumstance. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:49:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1045 The Senate convened today to pass nine bills, advance five bills to third reading, advance 16 bills to second reading, and adopt one Senate Resolution. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:45:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1042 The House of Delegates met this morning, the 41st day of the Regular Session, to pass one piece of legislation. House Bill 2463, which would repeal the section of the state code that allows the sterilization of those deemed mentally incompetent, passed unanimously. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:34:09 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1041 The Senate met this morning to pass 10 bills, advance 11 bills to third reading, and adopt one Senate Resolution. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:24:17 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1040 The House convened this morning to pass Senate Bill 359, which would reform the state's education system. An extended school calendar, a greater emphasis on qualifications for new teachers being hired, and less of adding planning time for teachers are some of the aspects of the legislation. The bill, which passed the Senate on Monday, is the second bill this session to pass both chambers. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:01:32 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1039 The Senate convened today to pass four bills, advance 10 bills to third reading, and adopt one Senate Resolution. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:30:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1036 Today on the floor, twelve bills were read for a second time. One of these bills was 359, Senate Bill 359 the bill that is making major reforms in our education system, and after a lengthy debate today, five amendments were considered and rejected. The bill was advanced to third reading and will be formally voted on tomorrow. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:10:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1035 The Senate convened today to pass Senate Bill 371 , relating to prison reform. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:47:23 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1034 The House of Delegates met at 11am this morning, the 36th day of session. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:13:18 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1033 On the floor today, the Senate introduced 12 bills, passed three bills, advanced one bill to third reading, and advanced four bills to second reading. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:13:18 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1032 The House of Delegates met this morning for the 35th day of the 2013 Regular Session. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:18:34 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1031 The Senate met today to introduce 10 bills, pass four, and advances three to third reading. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:57:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1030 The Senate met briefly this afternoon to vote on Senate Bill 359, which related generally to reforming public education. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:50:37 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1029 The House of Delegates passed seven bills this morning, the 34th day of the regular session. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:50:44 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1027 The House of Delegates met this morning to mark the 31st day of the 2013 Regular Session. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:25:44 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1026 The Senate met today and passed four bills, advanced four bills to third reading, and advanced four bills to second reading. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:20:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1025 The House of Delegates convened this morning for the 30th day of the regular session. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:11:38 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1024 The Senate convened today to advance Senate Bill 383, Senate Bill 427, Senate Bill 368, and Senate Bill 159 to third reading. Also advanced to third reading was Senate Bill 359, relating generally to reforming public education. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:59:20 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1023 Today, the Senate adopted three resolutions recognizing the Huntington Prep basketball team, Cabell Midland Cross Country team for their AAA 2013 State Championship and truck drivers for their safe driving. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:10:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1022 Today the House convened to introduce 10 bills, pass four bills, and advance one bill to third reading. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:07:40 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1021 Today on the Senate floor, Senate Resolution 31, was adopted recognizing Huntington High School wrestling team for receiving the 2013 AAA State Championship title. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:45:43 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1020 The House convened this morning to introduce 17 bills and issue two citations. The House also advanced three bills to third reading and one bill to second reading. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:21:54 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1018 The House convened today to introduce eight bills and two House Resolutions. The House also passed four bills and advanced four bills to second reading. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:49:43 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1017 Today on the floor, the Senate adopted three resolutions recognizing Innovation and Entrepreneurship day, Leadership Jefferson and congratulating St. Agnes School Lady Vikings basketball team. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:45:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1016 The House convened at 11:00 a.m. today to introduce 20 bills and present two citations. The House also passed four bills and advanced four bills to 3rd reading. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:25:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1015 Today the Senate convened for a quick floor session and read three bills for the first time as well as moved one bill to third reading. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:58:43 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1014 Today the Senate recognized the Southern Area Public Library from Lost Creek, West Virginia for earning the award for the Best Small Library in America for 2013 by the Library Journal. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:00:24 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1013 The House convened today at 11:00 a.m. to introduce 10 bills and one House Resolution. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:32:24 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1012 The Senate convened this morning for the 22nd day of the 2013 Regular Session. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:32:24 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1011 Today, in the House, a citation was presented recognizing the West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Day at the Legislature. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:12:03 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1008 Senate Bill 117, relating to the sale of nonintoxicating beer, and Senate Bill 197, relating to the expiring of funds from the State Fund and appropriating them into various accounts, were passed unanimously. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:48:48 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1007 Special guests graced the House with their musical talents. Abby Latocha sang the National Anthem before the members. Latocha is a student from Mannington Middle School. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:45:12 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Wrapup/2013/issue_02/wrapup.cfm The Governor's education reform bill (SB359) has been the center of much debate since its introduction in our chamber earlier this week. Unlike previous attempts at education reform, this is a comprehensive bill that I believe will be more conducive to brining about true change than the earlier piece by piece approach. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:30:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1006 Today's session started off with a performance by the Greenbrier Academy for Girls' drum ensemble from Pence Springs, WV. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:25:00 EST http://www.legis.state.wv.us/daily_sum/today.cfm?blogentry=1005 House Bill 2586, relating to qualifications for a license to practice embalming was advanced to third reading. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:21:49 EST