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1st Session of the 87th Legislature

Senate Calendar and Committee Schedule for Thursday, February 22, 2024

Thursday, February 22, 2024 – 44th Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 11 a.m.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

  • SR 51: Memorializing life of Lora Susan Thompson (Blair, Azinger, Barrett, Boley, Caputo, Chapman, Clements, Deeds, Grady, Hamilton, Hunt, Jeffries, Karnes, Maroney, Martin, Maynard, Nelson, Oliverio, Phillips, Plymale, Queen, Roberts, Rucker, Smith, Stover, Stuart, Swope, Takubo, Tarr, Taylor, Trump, Weld, Woelfel, Woodrum)

THIRD READING

  • Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 675: Establishing accreditation deadline for convention and visitors bureaus
  • Eng. SB 681: Revising service obligation for certain doctoral medical degree programs
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 685: Continuing and updating Board of Risk and Insurance Management
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 730: Clarifying compensation for county tax collector
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 754: Allowing car dealerships to utilize search engines to determine if buyers have valid motor vehicle insurance
  • Eng. SB 763: Exempting certain records from public release
  • Eng. SB 768: Providing exception for sharing of confidential child welfare records
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 773: Expanding powers of National Park Service law-enforcement officers
  • Eng. SB 802: Updating consumer credit and protection laws on certain agricultural vehicles and equipment
  • Eng. SB 834: Increasing number of members for Motor Vehicle Dealers Advisory Board
  • Eng. SB 838: Requiring lending institutions to utilize DMV electronic lien system under certain circumstances

SECOND READING

  • Com. Sub. for SB 167: Establishing statewide health and safety fee for tourism and recreational activities by county commissions
  • Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 188: Mountain Homes Act
  • Com. Sub. for SB 225: Establishing revocation of authority for spending by agency in support of challenge to WV law
  • Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 562: Expanding employment and training requirements necessary for SNAP benefits
  • Com. Sub. for SB 603: Solid Waste Management Act
  • SB 712: Reducing minimum age for State Police cadet
  • Com. Sub. for SB 746: Modifying composition of Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority Board
  • Com. Sub. for SB 761: Providing greater access to unused buildings for public charter schools
  • Com. Sub. for SB 765: Establishing and administering DNA identification system
  • Com. Sub. for SB 778: Amending certain qualifying offenses to enhance sentences of repeat offenders
  • SB 806: Removing certain required reports to Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability
  • SB 815: Requiring annual analysis of contracts from DHS and Bureau for Social Services
  • Com. Sub. for SB 844: Redesignating Educational Broadcasting Authority as Educational Broadcasting Commission
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4809: Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4850: Removing the sunset clause from Oil and Gas Personal Property Tax
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5057: To raise the threshold for nominal referral fees from $25 to $100

FIRST READING

  • Com. Sub. for SB 306: Equipment Right to Repair Act
  • Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 493: Relating to use of criminal records as disqualification from authorization to practice particular profession
  • Eng. HB 5268: Relating to the enhanced recovery of oil and natural gas in horizontal wells
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5540: Relating to fentanyl prevention and awareness Education (Laken’s Law)
  • Eng. HB 5549: Relating to allowing license plates to be obtained from alternative sources when the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation is unable to produce them

Scheduled Committee Meetings

9:30 a.m.: Government Organization (208W)

  • Originating Bill 1: Modifying county fire fee referendum process
  • Com. Sub. for SB 819: Modifying requirements for public water systems or businesses having backflow preventers
  • SB 858: Clarifying filing requirements and deadlines in property tax cases

9:30 a.m.: Education (451M)

  • SB 813: Allowing students to participate in non-school competitive activities
  • SB 842: Modifying training requirements for county boards of education members
  • SB 859: Limiting requirements for issuance of professional teaching certificate
  • SB 861: Increasing support and professional development for educators

10:30 a.m.: Rules (219M)

1 p.m.: Energy, Industry and Mining (208W)

  • SB 853: Requiring Fire Commission promulgate standards for propane tank installation in certain homes

1 p.m.: Health and Human Resources (451M)

  • SB 805: Modifying Medicaid reimbursements for services at residential substance abuse treatment facilities
  • SB 820: Requiring automatic enrollment of substance abuse disorder population into managed care
  • HB 4233: Non-binary not permitted on birth certificates
  • HB 4320: Relating to access for minor children’s medical records
  • HB 4874: Relating to fatality and mortality review team
  • HB 4908: Relating to permitting the state agencies to contract with the West Virginia public health Institute
  • HB 4933: Relating to Medicaid dental coverage
  • HB 5286: Eliminating the ability to sub-contract under Certificate of Need

3 p.m.: Judiciary (208W)

  • Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 575: Assisted Reproduction Act
  • Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 442: Providing for immunity for mental health providers who are involved in mental hygiene checks
  • Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 583: Relating to employer liability and damages in civil actions involving commercial motor vehicles
  • Com. Sub. for SB 190: Modifying definition of sexual contact
  • Com. Sub. for SB 751: Creating online charitable raffles
  • Com. Sub. for SB 755: Providing safeguards for online sales of tobacco products
  • Com. Sub. for SB 717: Prohibiting sale of tobacco products to individuals younger than 21 years of age
  • Com. Sub. for SB 786: Relating to massage therapy establishments
  • Com. Sub. for SB 568: Creating multi-tiered system for school absenteeism
  • SB 496: Prohibiting racial discrimination based on certain hair textures and hairstyles

3 p.m.: Finance (451M)

  • SB 848: Creating special revenue account within Department of Health
  • HJR 21: Amending the Constitution to prohibit persons not United States citizens from voting in any election held within this state
  • SB 686: Prohibiting actions for damages or attorney’s fees in cases involving Board of Risk and Insurance Management
  • SB 791: Modifying membership requirements of Medical Services Fund Advisory Council
  • SB 835: Modifying payment for housing and maintenance of inmates
  • Originating Bill1: Restricting participation in Teachers Retirement System by members who serve as officer in professional teaching association
  • Originating Bill 2: Modifying due date for installment payments for severance and business privilege taxes
  • HB 4292: Providing for enhanced damages for non-payment of royalties due from oil, natural gas, or natural gas liquids production

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Senate Resolutions to be Introduced Thursday, February 22, 2024

  • SR 52: Designating February 23, 2024, as WV Motorsports Day (Maynard)

Committee Action on Bills from Wednesday, February 21, 2024

10 a.m.: Government Organization

  • Com. Sub. for SB 348: Updating definition of “electioneering communication” to be consistent with FEC
  • Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Com. Sub. for SB 827: Providing definition for regional distribution and dismantling center of salvage yards
  • Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Com. Sub. for SB 865: Changing reference to Curator of Department of Arts, Culture, and History to secretary
  • Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

1 p.m.: Committee on School Choice

  • Com. Sub. for SB 860: Creating alternative high-risk population public charter schools
  • Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

1 p.m.: Economic Development

  • SB 452: Designating certain water and wastewater facilities as emergency project
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • SB 782: Defining deadlines for local permits and extensions for property development or improvement
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

2 p.m.: Outdoor Recreation

  • Com. Sub. for SB 774: Mountain Bike Responsibility Act
  • Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Judiciary
  • Com. Sub. for SB 824: Increasing membership of WV Motorsport Committee
  • Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

2 p.m.: Pensions

  • Com. Sub. for SB 408: Permitting retired teachers to substitute full time without penalty of losing retirement
  • Committee will report as a study resolution
  • Com. Sub. for SB 589: Permitting campus police officers to participate in Deputy Sheriffs Retirement System
  • Committee will report as a study resolution
  • Com. Sub. for SB 742: Updating retirement eligibility for certain sheriffs
  • Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance
  • SB 760: Modifying length of service for certain employees to obtain credit for retirement
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

3 p.m.: Judiciary

  • Com. Sub. for SB 851: Establishing requirements for contingency fee agreements between political subdivisions and private attorneys
  • Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Com. Sub. for SB 725: Clarifying conditions for pretrial release and maximum bail amount for certain defendants
  • Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 575: Assisted Reproduction Act
  • Bill not yet reported to give members time to review committee substitute for committee substitute

3 p.m.: Finance

  • SB 864: Clarifying reporting requirements of Grant Transparency and Accountability Act
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • SCR 30: Honoring Hershel “Woody” Williams as one of two WV Statues in National Statuary Hall Collection
  • Committee substitute for the resolution reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it be adopted
  • SB 657: Expiring funds from Excess Lottery Revenue Fund to General Revenue
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • SB 653: Supplementing and amending appropriations to School Building Authority, School Construction Fund
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • SB 650: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Higher Education Policy Commission, Fairmont State University
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Bills to be Introduced

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Wednesday, February 21, 2024 (180 – 160 Senate; 20 House)

Resolutions that Have Been Adopted by the Senate as of Wednesday, February 21, 2024 (23)

Bills that Have Completed Legislation as of Wednesday, February 21, 2024 (31 – 16 Senate; 15 House)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Wednesday, February 21, 2024 (5 – 3 Senate; 2 House)

  • HCR 1: Raising a Joint Assembly to hear remarks of the Governor (Adopted, 01-10)
  • HCR 13: Commemorating the life of Marilyn Kay Parsons (Adopted, 01-11)
  • SCR 16: Urging US Congress enact reforms to federal permitting policies to accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure (Adopted, 01-24)
  • SCR 17: Reaffirming support of WV Legislature for State of Israel and Jewish people (Adopted, 01-24)
  • SCR 24: Recognizing First Responders Honor Board’s nominees for Medal of Valor (Adopted, 02-06)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Wednesday, February 21, 2024 (12 – 8 Senate; 4 House)

  • SB 31: Department of Human Services rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses (Signed, 02-15)
  • SB 269: Excluding test strips from definition of drug paraphernalia (Signed, 02-02)
  • SB 300: Relating to organization of Office of Inspector General (Signed, 02-19)
  • SB 318: Modifying process of when parental rights are terminated (Signed, 02-20)
  • SB 428: Establishing appeals from administrative rulings are to be filed with Intermediate Court of Appeals (Signed, 02-20)
  • SB 462: Updating definitions of certain terms used in Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
  • SB 483: Amending Corporation Net Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
  • SB 543: Relating to research and economic development agreements for state institutions of higher education (Signed, 02-20)
  • HB 4026: Authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to state owned vehicles (Signed, 02-13)
  • HB 4252: Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protective Orders Act (Signed, 02-07)
  • HB 4274: Renaming the Department of Health and Human Resources (Signed, 01-26)
  • HB 5332: Excepting persons previously commissioned as a notary public from requirement to have a high school diploma or its equivalent in order to be recommissioned as a notary public (Signed, 02-07)

Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates.

All Senate Committee meetings and floor sessions are available for both live streaming and to watch again in our archives. The link to the Senate’s archived video page can be found here:http://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00289/Harmony/en/View/UpcomingEvents.

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

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