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West Virginia Legislature

2nd Session of the 86th Legislature

Senate Calendar and Committee Schedule for Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 – 42nd Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 11 a.m.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

  • SCR 50: US Army CPL John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr. Memorial Bridge
  • SCR 51: Deputy Kenneth “Kenny” Ward Love, Sheriff Elvin Eugene “Pete” Wedge, and Jailer Ernest Ray “Ernie” Hesson Memorial Bridge
  • SR 32: Designating February 22, 2022, as Domestic Violence Awareness Day in WV
  • SR 33: Recognizing 150th Anniversary of Glenville State College
  • SR 34: Congratulating St. Marys High School golf team for winning 2021 Class A State Golf Championship
  • SR 35: Congratulating Tug Valley High School Lady Panthers for winning 2021 Class A State Championship in Girls Basketball
  • SR 36: Recognizing Tug Valley Cheerleaders for winning 2021 Class A State Championship
  • SR 37: Recognizing Leadership Berkeley for its services, dedication, and commitment to Berkeley County

THIRD READING

  • Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 137: Requiring persons convicted of certain felonies on or after March 8, 1995, provide DNA samples
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 216: Creating Student Journalist Press Freedom Restoration Act
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 371: Authorizing miscellaneous boards and agencies to promulgate legislative rules (original similar to HB 4210)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 486: Allowing PERS retirees to designate special needs trust as beneficiary (original similar to HB 4676)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 489: Clarifying amount of deputy sheriff annual salary increase
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 523: Transferring oversight of Jobs Investment Trust Fund to WV Economic Development Authority (original similar to HB 4501)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 535: Providing for revocation of school personnel certification or licensure in certain circumstances (original similar to HB 4503)
  • Eng. SB 548: Authorizing Workforce WV employers to obtain employment classifications and work locations
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 585: Creating administrative medicine license for physicians not practicing clinical medicine
  • Eng. SB 597: Relating to PSC underground facilities damage prevention and one-call system
  • Eng. SB 624: Making supplementary appropriation to DHHR, Division of Health, Laboratory Services (original similar to HB 4752)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 625: Making supplementary appropriation to DHHR, Division of Health, Vital Statistics Account (original similar to HB 4738)
  • Eng. SB 626: Supplementing, amending, and increasing existing items of appropriation from State Road Fund to DOT, DMV (original similar to HB 4719)
  • Eng. SB 627: Supplementing, amending, and increasing existing item of appropriation from State Road Fund to DOT, DOH (original similar to HB 4739)
  • Eng. SB 634: Making supplementary appropriation to DHHR, Division of Health – Hospital Services Revenue Account Special Fund Capital Improvement, Renovation and Operations (original similar to HB 4716)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 641: Requiring Consolidated Public Retirement Board to set contributions to Deputy Sheriff’s Retirement System
  • Eng. SB 660: Setting forth standard of care requirements for telehealth practice
  • Eng. SB 669: Relating to contribution levels of certain judges who participate in retirement system – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. SB 670: Permitting newly hired 911 personnel to participate in Emergency Medical Services Retirement System – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. HB 3303: Relating to clarifying the process of filling vacancies on ballots – (Com. amend. and title amend. pending) – (With right to amend)

SECOND READING

  • Com. Sub. for SB 230: Relating generally to public employees grievance procedure
  • Com. Sub. for SB 470: Relating generally to health care decisions – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Com. Sub. for SB 553: Relating to powers of WV Health Care Authority
  • SB 556: Removing outdated reference to federal officers’ peace-keeping authority
  • Com. Sub. for SB 586: Relating to athletic eligibility of transfer students
  • SB 619: Relating to rulemaking for unidentified and unclaimed remains in possession of Chief Medical Examiner
  • SB 628: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Commerce, DNR (original similar to HB 4740)
  • SB 629: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Education, WV BOE, Vocational Division (original similar to HB 4714)
  • SB 630: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Higher Education Policy Commission, Administration – Control Account (original similar to HB 4721)
  • SB 633: Supplementing and amending appropriations to DHHR, Consolidated Medical Services Fund (original similar to HB 4715)
  • SB 636: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Revenue, Office of Tax Appeals (original similar to HB 4717)
  • SB 637: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Executive, Governor’s Office – Civil Contingent Fund (original similar to HB 4720)
  • SB 639: Providing 45-day waiting period on rate increases when water and sewer services are purchased from municipality (original similar to HB 4691)
  • SB 640: Eliminating requirement of PSC to send certain recommended decisions by certified mail (original similar to HB 4769)
  • Com. Sub. for SB 643: Removing residency requirement of members appointed to county airport authority
  • Com. Sub. for SB 650: Eliminating number of royalty owners required for utilization by operator for lawful use and development by co-tenants
  • SB 651: Allowing county BOE participating in operation of multicounty vocational center to withdraw
  • SB 685: Relating to WV Real Estate License Act

FIRST READING

  • Com. Sub. for SB 430: Modifying witness fee rate paid by state to match federal court system
  • Com. Sub. for SB 463: Best Interests of Child Protection Act of 2022 (original similar to HB 4316)
  • Com. Sub. for SB 622: Establishing requirements for carbon dioxide sequestration

Scheduled Committee Meetings

10 a.m.: Transportation and Infrastructure (451M)

  • Com. Sub. for SB 610: Relating to duties, powers and responsibilities of DOT Secretary
  • SCR 34: USMC SGTMAJ Herman H. Brawner Memorial Bridge
  • SCR 37: Harrison County Veterans Memorial Bridge
  • HCR 28: Cpt. Billy Jake Smith Memorial Bridge
  • Com. Sub. for SCR 45: US Army CPL John D. Doyle, Sr. Memorial Road
  • HCR 30: U.S. Army Pvt. Dallis H. Johnson WWII Memorial Bridge
  • HCR 59: Warrant Officer James G. Bosley Memorial Bridge

10 a.m.: Military (208W)

  • SB 672: Exempting certain military veterans and their dependents from payment of tuition and fees
  • SB 698: Relating to number and selection of members for Governor’s Veterans Council
  • SB 701: Including children and spouses of deceased active-duty officers in eligibility for War Orphan Education Program

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

  • SB 468: Creating Unborn Child with Down Syndrome Protection and Education Act
  • SB 603: Prohibiting licensure and re-licensure in WV if applicant is prohibited from practicing in another jurisdiction
  • SB 699: Defining practice of dentistry
  • SB 647: Prohibiting discrimination in organ donation process
  • HB 4324: To update collaborative pharmacy practice agreements

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

  • SB 689: Relating to tie votes by Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety.
  • Originating Bill 1: Relating to technology used for water monitoring and air control reporting

2 p.m.: Education (451M)

  • SB 644: Creating Charter Schools Stimulus Fund
  • SB 658: Providing for salary supplement and expense reimbursements for licensed school psychologist
  • SB 456: Requiring county boards of education to develop seizure action plans
  • SB 654: Creating exceptions to WV Invests Grant eligibility requirement
  • SB 676: Relating to use of personal leave days by teachers
  • SB 704: Allowing parents, grandparents, and guardians to inspect instructional materials in classroom

2 p.m.: Government Organization (208W)

  • Com. Sub. for SB 434: Updating authority to airports for current operations
  • Com. Sub. for SB 420: Relating to distribution of certain taxes and surcharges to benefit volunteer and part-volunteer fire departments
  • SB 638: Changing hearing and notice provisions for failing or distressed public utilities
  • Com. Sub. for SB 632: Transferring Office of Emergency Medical Services from DHHR to Department of Homeland Security
  • Com. Sub. for SB 648: Relating to Cable Television Systems Act

3 p.m.: Finance (451M)

  • Com. Sub. for SB 522: Combining offices of WV State Americans with Disabilities Act and WV Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Com. Sub. for SB 582: Creating WV Workforce Resiliency Act
  • Com. Sub. for SB 536: Relating generally to controlled substance criminal offenses
  • SB 694: Relating to oil and gas conservation

3 p.m.: Judiciary (208W)

  • Com. Sub. for SB 232: Relating to punishment for second or third offense felony
  • SJR 9: Disabled Veterans’ Exemption from Ad Valorem Property Taxation Amendment
  • Com. Sub. for SB 71: Prohibiting political subdivisions from enacting certain ordinances, regulations, local policies, or other legal requirements
  • Com. Sub. for HB 4126: Authorizing certain agencies of the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate legislative rules
  • Includes: 64 CSR 10, Methods and Standards for Chemical Tests for Intoxication; 64 CSR 12, Hospital Licensure; 64 CSR 42, Childhood Lead Screening; 64 CSR 43, Food Manufacturing Facilities; 64 CSR 47, Sewage Treatment and Collection System Design Standard; 64 CSR 48, Emergency Medical Services; 64 CSR 57, Clinical Laboratory Practitioner Licensure and Certification; 64 CSR 92, Clandestine Drug Laboratory Remediation; 64 CSR 97, Maternal Risk Screening; 64 CSR 103, Expeditated Partner Therapy; 65 CSR 32, Certificate of Need Rule; 69 CSR 11, Medication-Assisted Treatment-Opioid Treatment Programs; 69 CSR 17, Syringe Services Program Licensure; 114A CSR 01, All-Payer Claims Database-Data Submission Requirements; 114A CSR 02, All-Payer Claims Database- Privacy and Security Requirements

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

Senate Resolutions to be Introduced Tuesday, February 22, 2022

  • SR 38: Supporting Bilateral Trade Agreement between United States and Taiwan (Blair)
  • SR 39: Recognizing Emergency Conservation Act (Lindsay)

Committee Action on Bills from Monday, February 21, 2022

1 p.m.: Natural Resources

  • Com. Sub. for SB 485: Authorizing DNR to enter certain third-party contracts
  • Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance
  • Com. Sub. for SB 562: Creating Adopt-A-Trail volunteer programs for public land under DNR jurisdiction
  • Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

2 p.m.: Banking and Insurance

  • HB 4295: To transfer the State Office of the National Flood Insurance Program from the Offices of the Insurance Commissioner to the Division of Emergency Management
  • Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Government Organization

3 p.m.: Finance

  • SB 552: Relating to tax sale process
  • Bill laid over to a future meeting

3 p.m.: Judiciary

  • Com. Sub. for SB 588: Relating to WV Rails to Trails Program
  • Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Com. Sub. for SB 616: Relating to confidentiality of court files and law-enforcement records of certain enumerated offenses
  • Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Com. Sub. for SB 466: Relating to limitations on civil actions or appeals brought by inmates
  • Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Com. Sub. for SB 590: Clarifying that tenancy includes persons who reside in sober living home
  • Bill laid over to a future meeting

Resolutions Adopted by the Senate as of Monday, February 21, 2022 (17)

  • SCR 1: US Army PFC Billy Keith Ford Memorial Bridge (House Rules)
  • SCR 3: USMC CAPT Dempsey Stowers Memorial Bridge (House Rules)
  • SCR 5: US Marine Corps CPL James “Bud” Cox Memorial Bridge (House Rules)
  • SCR 6: Holden 22 Coal Miners Memorial Bridge (House Rules)
  • SCR 9: Haynie Family Veterans Memorial Bridge (House Rules)
  • SCR 11: Dennis E. Davis Veterans Nursing Home (House Rules)
  • SCR 13: US Army PFC Joseph Stanley McKinney Memorial Bridge (House Rules)
  • SCR 15: US Army PVT Shirley E. Bailey Memorial Bridge (House Rules)
  • SCR 17: US Air Force SSGT Logan A. Young Memorial Bridge (House Rules)
  • SCR 21: Putnam County Veterans Memorial Bridge (House Rules)
  • SCR 23: USMC CPL Guy Maywood Edwards Memorial Bridge (House Rules)
  • SCR 27: US Army TSGT Harold William Schmidle Memorial Bridge (House Rules)
  • SCR 28: US Army PVT Garland Lee Loudermilk Memorial Bridge (House Technology and Infrastructure)
  • SCR 29: Nitro WW I Memorial Bridge (House Technology and Infrastructure)
  • SCR 38: Cox Brothers’ Veteran Memorial Bridge (House Rules)
  • SCR 44: Clarifying 1972 Equal Rights Amendment (House Rules)
  • SCR 46: Supporting North Central WV aviation and aerospace industries (House Rules)

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Monday, February 21, 2022 (138 – 120 Senate; 18 House)

Bills and Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Monday, February 21, 2022 (25 – 12 Senate; 13 House)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Monday, February 21, 2022 (15 – 11 Senate; 4 House)

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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