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Senate Calendar and Committee Schedule for Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 – 4th Day of Second Extraordinary Session

The Senate will convene at 11 a.m.

THIRD READING

  • Eng. SB 2011: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Executive, Governor’s Office, Civil Contingent Fund
  • Eng. SB 2012: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Higher Education Policy Commission, Administration, Control Account
  • Eng. SB 2013: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Economic Development, Office of Secretary
  • Eng. SB 2014: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Health, Office of Inspector General
  • Eng. SB 2015: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Division of Environmental Protection
  • Eng. SB 2016: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Office of Technology
  • Eng. SB 2018: Supplementing and amending appropriations to WV Conservation Agency
  • Eng. SB 2019: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Administration, Public Defender Services
  • Eng. SB 2026: Providing for child and dependent care credit against personal income tax
  • Eng. SB 2030: Supplementing and amending appropriations to State Department of Education
  • Eng. HB 208: Relating to making West Virginia an agreement state with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission – (With right to amend)

SECOND READING

  • SB 2040: Placing limited moratorium on new municipal fire fees imposed on non-municipal residents
  • SB 2041: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Office of Emergency Medical Services

FIRST READING

There are no bills on First Reading for Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

Scheduled Interim Committee Meetings

  • 2 p.m.: Agriculture and Rural Development
  • 2 p.m.: Joint Standing Committee on Insurance and PEIA
  • 3 p.m.: Joint Committee on Government and Finance
  • 3 p.m.: Joint Committee on Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services
  • 4 p.m.: Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability

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

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Monday, October 7, 2024 (28 – 21 Senate; 7 House)

  • SB 2009: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Public Employees Insurance Agency (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • SB 2010: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Governor’s Office, Civil Contingent Fund (Passed House; pending Senate concurrence to House amendments)
  • SB 2017: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Division of Culture and History (H Second Reading, 10-08)
  • SB 2020: Supplementing and amending appropriations to WV School of Osteopathic Medicine (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • SB 2021: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Correctional Units (H Second Reading, 10-08)
  • SB 2022: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Bureau of Juvenile Services (H Second Reading, 10-08)
  • SB 2024: Supplementary appropriation to Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority (H Second Reading, 10-08)
  • SB 2027: Relating to public charter school application for funding (Pending House introduction)
  • SB 2028: Permitting development of opioid treatment program if part of clinical trial and approved by institutional review board (Pending House introduction)
  • SB 2029: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Economic Development, Office of Secretary (H Second Reading, 10-08)
  • SB 2031: Supplementary appropriation to School Building Authority, School Construction Fund (H Second Reading, 10-08)
  • SB 2032: Supplementing and amending appropriations Department of Agriculture (H Second Reading, 10-08)
  • SB 2033: Relating to personal income tax (Pending House introduction)
  • SB 2034: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Homeland Security, WV State Police (Pending House introduction)
  • SB 2035: Funding for certain broadband expansion programs administered by Economic Development Authority (Pending House introduction)
  • SB 2036: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Higher Education Policy Commission (Pending House introduction)
  • SB 2037: Supplementing and amending appropriations to New River Community and Technical College (Pending House introduction)
  • SB 2038: Expiring funds from Treasurer’s Office, Unclaimed Property Fund (Pending House introduction)
  • SB 2039: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Governor’s Office, Civil Contingent Fund (Pending House introduction)
  • SB 2042: Transferring powers and duties of Municipal Bond Commission (Pending House introduction)
  • SB 2043: Relating to bonded indebtedness of State of WV (Pending House introduction)
  • HB 201: Supplementing and amending appropriations to State Department of Education (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 202: Supplementing, amending and increasing an existing item of appropriation from the State Road Fund to the Department of Transportation, Division of Highways (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 203: Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Veterans’ Assistance, Veterans’ Home (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 204: Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security, West Virginia State Police (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 205: Supplementing and amending appropriations Adjutant General, State Militia (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 206: Supplementing and amending appropriations to West Virginia University, General Administrative Fund (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 207: Supplementing and amending appropriations to State Board of Education (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)

Senate Resolutions that Have Been Adopted by the Senate as of Monday, October 7, 2024 (1)

  • SCR 201: Authorizing adjournments of Senate and House of Delegates (Adopted, 09-30)

Action on House Bills in the Senate as of Monday, October 7, 2024 (14)

  • HB 201: Supplementing and amending appropriations to State Department of Education (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 202: Supplementing, amending and increasing an existing item of appropriation from the State Road Fund to the Department of Transportation, Division of Highways (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 203: Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Veterans’ Assistance, Veterans’ Home (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 204: Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security, West Virginia State Police (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 205: Supplementing and amending appropriations Adjutant General, State Militia (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 206: Supplementing and amending appropriations to West Virginia University, General Administrative Fund (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 207: Supplementing and amending appropriations to State Board of Education (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 208: Relating to making West Virginia an agreement state with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (S Third Reading, 10-08)
  • HB 211: Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Executive, Governor’s Office, Civil Contingent Fund (Pending Senate introduction)
  • HB 213: Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Economic Development, Office of the Secretary (Pending Senate introduction)
  • HB 214: Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Health, Office of the Inspector General (Pending Senate introduction)
  • HB 215: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Division of Environmental Protection (Pending Senate introduction)
  • HB 219: Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Administration, Public Defender Services (Pending Senate introduction)
  • HB 226: Providing for a child and dependent care credit against the personal income tax (Pending Senate introduction)

Bills that Have Completed Legislation as of Monday, October 7, 2024 (9 – 2 Senate; 7 House)

  • SB 2009: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Public Employees Insurance Agency (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • SB 2020: Supplementing and amending appropriations to WV School of Osteopathic Medicine (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 201: Supplementing and amending appropriations to State Department of Education (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 202: Supplementing, amending and increasing an existing item of appropriation from the State Road Fund to the Department of Transportation, Division of Highways (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 203: Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Veterans’ Assistance, Veterans’ Home (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 204: Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security, West Virginia State Police (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 205: Supplementing and amending appropriations Adjutant General, State Militia (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 206: Supplementing and amending appropriations to West Virginia University, General Administrative Fund (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 207: Supplementing and amending appropriations to State Board of Education (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Monday, October 7, 2024 (1)

  • SCR 201: Authorizing adjournments of Senate and House of Delegates (Adopted, 09-30)

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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Senate Calendar and Interim Committee Schedule for Monday, October 7, 2024

Monday, October 7, 2024 – 3rd Day of Second Extraordinary Session

The Senate will convene at 1 p.m.

THIRD READING

  • Eng. SB 2011: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Executive, Governor’s Office, Civil Contingent Fund
  • Eng. SB 2012: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Higher Education Policy Commission, Administration, Control Account
  • Eng. SB 2013: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Economic Development, Office of Secretary
  • Eng. SB 2014: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Health, Office of Inspector General
  • Eng. SB 2015: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Division of Environmental Protection
  • Eng. SB 2016: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Office of Technology
  • Eng. SB 2018: Supplementing and amending appropriations to WV Conservation Agency
  • Eng. SB 2019: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Administration, Public Defender Services
  • Eng. SB 2026: Providing for child and dependent care credit against personal income tax
  • Eng. SB 2027: Relating to public charter school application for funding – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. SB 2028: Permitting development of opioid treatment program if part of clinical trial and approved by institutional review board – (With right to amend)

SECOND READING

  • SB 2025: Reducing personal income tax
  • SB 2030: Supplementing and amending appropriations to State Department of Education
  • Eng. HB 208: Relating to making West Virginia an agreement state with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission

FIRST READING

There are no bills on First Reading for Monday, October 7, 2024.

Scheduled Interim Committee Meetings

  • 9 a.m.: Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary (House Chamber)
  • 9 a.m.: Joint Standing Committee on Finance (Senate Chamber)
  • 11 a.m.: Commission on Special Investigations (Senate Finance)
  • 11 a.m.: Legislative Oversight Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority (Senate Judiciary)
  • 3 p.m.: Joint Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism (House Chamber)
  • 4 p.m.: Joint Standing Committee on Health (Senate Chamber)
  • 4 p.m.: Joint Standing Committee on Energy and Manufacturing (Senate Judiciary)

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

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Sunday, October 6, 2024 (17 – 10 Senate; 7 House)

  • SB 2009: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Public Employees Insurance Agency (H Second Reading, 10-07)
  • SB 2010: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Governor’s Office, Civil Contingent Fund (Pending House introduction)
  • SB 2017: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Division of Culture and History (Pending House introduction)
  • SB 2020: Supplementing and amending appropriations to WV School of Osteopathic Medicine (Pending House introduction)
  • SB 2021: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Correctional Units (Pending House introduction)
  • SB 2022: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Bureau of Juvenile Services (Pending House introduction)
  • SB 2024: Supplementary appropriation to Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority (Pending House introduction)
  • SB 2029: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Economic Development, Office of Secretary (Pending House introduction)
  • SB 2031: Supplementary appropriation to School Building Authority, School Construction Fund (Pending House introduction)
  • SB 2032: Supplementing and amending appropriations Department of Agriculture (Pending House introduction)
  • HB 201: Supplementing and amending appropriations to State Department of Education (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 202: Supplementing, amending and increasing an existing item of appropriation from the State Road Fund to the Department of Transportation, Division of Highways (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 203: Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Veterans’ Assistance, Veterans’ Home (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 204: Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security, West Virginia State Police (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 205: Supplementing and amending appropriations Adjutant General, State Militia (Passed Senate; pending House concurrence to Senate amendment)
  • HB 206: Supplementing and amending appropriations to West Virginia University, General Administrative Fund (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 207: Supplementing and amending appropriations to State Board of Education (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)

Senate Resolutions that Have Been Adopted by the Senate as of Sunday, October 6, 2024 (1)

  • SCR 201: Authorizing adjournments of Senate and House of Delegates (Adopted, 09-30)

Action on House Bills in the Senate as of Sunday, October 6, 2024 (8)

  • HB 201: Supplementing and amending appropriations to State Department of Education (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 202: Supplementing, amending and increasing an existing item of appropriation from the State Road Fund to the Department of Transportation, Division of Highways (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 203: Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Veterans’ Assistance, Veterans’ Home (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 204: Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security, West Virginia State Police (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 205: Supplementing and amending appropriations Adjutant General, State Militia (Passed Senate; pending House concurrence to Senate amendment)
  • HB 206: Supplementing and amending appropriations to West Virginia University, General Administrative Fund (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 207: Supplementing and amending appropriations to State Board of Education (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 208: Relating to making West Virginia an agreement state with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (S Second Reading, 10-07)

Bills that Have Completed Legislation as of Sunday, October 6, 2024 (6 – 6 House)

  • HB 201: Supplementing and amending appropriations to State Department of Education (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 202: Supplementing, amending and increasing an existing item of appropriation from the State Road Fund to the Department of Transportation, Division of Highways (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 203: Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Veterans’ Assistance, Veterans’ Home (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 204: Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security, West Virginia State Police (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 206: Supplementing and amending appropriations to West Virginia University, General Administrative Fund (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • HB 207: Supplementing and amending appropriations to State Board of Education (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Sunday, October 6, 2024 (1)

  • SCR 201: Authorizing adjournments of Senate and House of Delegates (Adopted, 09-30)

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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Roop Takes Oath of Office

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Carl “Bill” Roop of Beckley took the oath of office Friday, Aug. 2, bringing the House of Delegates back to 100 members.

Roop is an attorney who recently closed his private practice. He was appointed to serve the 44th Delegate District, which is made up of a portion of Raleigh County. He will complete the unexpired term of former Delegate Todd Kirby. West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Justice John Hutchison administered the oath of office, a ceremony Justice Hutchison had performed only once before, swearing in the late House Speaker Bob Kiss, who also was from Raleigh County.

Roop was surrounded by his wife, Jan, and their two children, Isaac and Isabell, as he took the oath of office while some other family members joined House Speaker Roger Hanshaw and House Clerk Steve Harrison in the Chamber to watch. Roop said his late parents Jack and Mary Roop brought him up to give back to his community through service, noting his father served in the House of Delegates from 1982 through 1992.

Roop said his life and work experiences give him a perspective he’s eager to “bring to the team” as a member of the Legislature, noting his time both as an assistant prosecutor and having represented parents in CPS issues. He also said he takes a unique view of local economic development initiatives because of his previous service as a county attorney.

Roop’s committee assignments and contact information will be listed on the West Virginia Legislature’s website at a later date.

Contact: Ann Ali at (304) 340-3323

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Ryan Browning Takes Oath of Office

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ryan Browning of Kenova became the newest member of the West Virginia House of Delegates in a brief, no-frills ceremony Wednesday, July 3.

Browning, a transportation business owner, was appointed to serve the 28th Delegate District, which is made up of a portion of Wayne County. He will complete the unexpired term of former Delegate Mark Ross, R-Wayne.

Browning was declared the winner of the May primary election for the seat and has no general election opponent. He said he’s eager to get started representing Wayne County in the Legislature, and he earnestly utilized the legislative staff members gathered in the House Chamber watching the ceremony to become oriented with his new role as Delegate.

Speaker Roger Hanshaw administered the oath of office and the new Delegate’s friend Eric Johnson held the bible. Browning is a graduate of Spring Valley High School and WVU Institute of Technology. His professional experience is in various roles throughout the automotive and manufacturing sectors.

Browning’s committee assignments and contact information will be listed on the West Virginia Legislature’s website at a later.

Contact: Ann Ali at (304) 340-3323

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Statement from Senate President Craig Blair on today’s press conference relating to Boone County investigation

“We’d like to thank the Governor’s Office, Department of Human Services Secretary Cynthia Persily, State Superintendent Michele Blatt, and Maj. Jim Mitchell from the West Virginia State Police for their efforts today to update the public and the media about this heartbreaking situation that occurred in Boone County.

What has become apparent above everything else is that this child was failed by her local network of safety nets. Through a series of circumstances, she became lost in the system, and she tragically lost her life. As Legislators, we have an obligation to protect our most vulnerable citizens, especially our children.

This case has highlighted that our current system of checks and balances has cracks. To that end, we will work with the Governor’s Office, the Department of Education, the Department of Human Services, and the State Police to discuss ways that we, legislatively, can improve our regulations related to homeschooled children to ensure that no children suffer this same outcome.

We encourage our colleagues in the House of Delegates to sit down with us as we start working toward these plans. We must act quickly to ensure that something of this magnitude doesn’t happen again.”

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

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Senate Calendar and Interim Committee Schedule for Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 – 3rd Day of First Extraordinary Session

The Senate will convene at 12 p.m.

THIRD READING

There are no bills on Third Reading for Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

SECOND READING

  • SB 1013: Prohibiting payment to residential substance use disorder treatment facilities in certain circumstances

FIRST READING

There are no bills on First Reading for Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

Scheduled Interim Committee Meetings

  • 9 a.m.: Joint Standing Committee on Technology and Infrastructure (House Chamber)
  • 10 a.m.: Legislative Oversight Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority (Senate Judiciary)
  • 11 a.m.: Joint Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism (House Chamber)
  • 1 p.m.: Commission on Special Investigations (Senate Finance)
  • 1 p.m.: Joint Legislative Oversight Commission on Dept of Transportation Accountability (Senate Judiciary)
  • 2 p.m.: Joint Committee on Government and Finance (Senate Finance)
  • 2 p.m.: Joint Committee on Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services (Senate Judiciary)
  • 3 p.m.: Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability (Senate Finance)

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

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Monday, May 20, 2024 (15)

  • SB 1001: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Health and Department of Human Services (House refuses to concur with Senate amendment to House amendment; communicated to Senate)
  • SB 1002: Supplementing and amending appropriations to DOT, Division of Highways (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 1003: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Governor’s Office, Civil Contingent Fund (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 1004: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Governor’s Office, Posey Perry Emergency Food Bank Fund (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 1005: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Education, BOE (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 1006: Making supplementary appropriation to Bureau for Medical Services, Policy and Programming, and to BOE (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 1007: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Higher Education Policy Commission, Control Account (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 1008: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Veterans’ Assistance (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 1009: Supplementing and amending appropriations to BOE, State Aid to Schools (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 1010: Making supplementary appropriation to Department of Administration, Office of Technology reorganization (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 1011: Expiring funds from Department of Revenue, PEIA Rainy Day Fund (Pending Senate concurrence to House amendments)
  • SB 1012: Expiring funds to Department of Arts, Culture, and History from Lottery Education Fund (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 1014: Clarifying procedure for political party nomination of presidential electors (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 1015: Amending amount of surplus deposited into Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 113: Prohibiting payment to residential substance use disorder treatment facilities that do not meet certain requirements (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)

Senate Resolutions that Have Been Adopted by the Senate as of Monday, May 20, 2024 (2)

  • SCR 101: Urging US Department of Education to accelerate processing of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Adopted, 05-20)
  • SCR 102: Extending State of Emergency and suspending certain requirements for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Adopted, 05-20)

Action on House Bills in the Senate as of Monday, May 20, 2024 (1)

  • HB 113: Prohibiting payment to residential substance use disorder treatment facilities that do not meet certain requirements (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)

Action on House Resolutions in the Senate as of Monday, May 20, 2024 (1)

  • HCR 101: Memorializing the life of Bob Ashley (Adopted, 05-20)

Bills that Have Completed Legislation as of Monday, May 20, 2024 (13 – 12 Senate; 1 House)

  • SB 1002: Supplementing and amending appropriations to DOT, Division of Highways (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 1003: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Governor’s Office, Civil Contingent Fund (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 1004: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Governor’s Office, Posey Perry Emergency Food Bank Fund (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 1005: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Education, BOE (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 1006: Making supplementary appropriation to Bureau for Medical Services, Policy and Programming, and to BOE (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 1007: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Higher Education Policy Commission, Control Account (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 1008: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Veterans’ Assistance (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 1009: Supplementing and amending appropriations to BOE, State Aid to Schools (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 1010: Making supplementary appropriation to Department of Administration, Office of Technology reorganization (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 1012: Expiring funds to Department of Arts, Culture, and History from Lottery Education Fund (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 1014: Clarifying procedure for political party nomination of presidential electors (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 1015: Amending amount of surplus deposited into Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 113: Prohibiting payment to residential substance use disorder treatment facilities that do not meet certain requirements (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Monday, May 20, 2024 (3 – 2 Senate; 1 House)

  • SCR 101: Urging US Department of Education to accelerate processing of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Adopted, 05-20)
  • SCR 102: Extending State of Emergency and suspending certain requirements for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Adopted, 05-20)
  • HCR 101: Memorializing the life of Bob Ashley (Adopted, 05-20)

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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Senate Calendar and Interim Committee Schedule for Monday, May 20, 2024

Monday, May 20, 2024 – 2nd Day of First Extraordinary Session

The Senate will convene at 12:30 p.m.

THIRD READING

There are no bills on Third Reading for Monday, May 20, 2024.

SECOND READING

  • SB 1007: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Higher Education Policy Commission, Control Account
  • SB 1008: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Veterans’ Assistance
  • SB 1009: Supplementing and amending appropriations to BOE, State Aid to Schools
  • SB 1010: Making supplementary appropriation to Department of Administration, Office of Technology reorganization
  • SB 1011: Expiring funds from Department of Revenue, PEIA Rainy Day Fund
  • SB 1012: Expiring funds to Department of Arts, Culture, and History from Lottery Education Fund
  • SB 1013: Prohibiting payment to residential substance use disorder treatment facilities in certain circumstances

FIRST READING

There are no bills on First Reading for Monday, May 20, 2024.

Scheduled Interim Committee Meetings

  • 9 a.m.: Joint Standing Committee on Finance (House Chamber)
  • 9 a.m.: Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary (Senate Chamber)
  • 11 a.m.: Joint Standing Committee on Energy and Manufacturing (House Chamber)
  • 11 a.m.: Joint Standing Committee on Health (Senate Chamber)
  • 3 p.m.: Commission on Special Investigations (Senate Finance)
  • 3 p.m.: Joint Legislative Oversight Commission on Dept of Transportation Accountability (Senate Judiciary)
  • 4 p.m.: Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability (Senate Finance)
  • 4 p.m.: Joint Legislative Committee on Flooding (Senate Judiciary)
  • 5 p.m.: Joint Meeting – Joint Standing Committee on Government Operations and Joint Standing Committee on Government Organization (House Chamber)
  • 5 p.m.: Joint Standing Committee on Education (Senate Chamber)

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Sunday, May 19, 2024 (8)

  • SB 1001: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Health and Department of Human Services (Pending House introduction)
  • SB 1002: Supplementing and amending appropriations to DOT, Division of Highways (Pending House introduction)
  • SB 1003: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Governor’s Office, Civil Contingent Fund (Pending House introduction)
  • SB 1004: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Governor’s Office, Posey Perry Emergency Food Bank Fund (Pending House introduction)
  • SB 1005: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Education, BOE (Pending House introduction)
  • SB 1006: Making supplementary appropriation to Bureau for Medical Services, Policy and Programming, and to BOE (Pending House introduction)
  • SB 1014: Clarifying procedure for political party nomination of presidential electors (Pending House introduction)
  • SB 1015: Amending amount of surplus deposited into Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund (Pending House introduction)

Senate Resolutions that Have Been Adopted by the Senate as of Sunday, May 19, 2024 (2)

  • SCR 101: Urging US Department of Education to accelerate processing of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Pending House introduction)
  • SCR 102: Extending State of Emergency and suspending certain requirements for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Pending House introduction)

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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Statement on behalf of Speaker Hanshaw regarding the death of former legislator Bob Ashley.

“Bob was the kind of public servant we unfortunately don’t see enough of these days: the person who runs for public office to serve the greater good. He came from a family of service, and we all should be grateful he and Anita nurtured an even further generation of service.

“Bob represented my district when I was growing up, and he’s who first asked me to consider running for office, serving as the model legislator. He showed how to keep your family first. He led what was then the Minority party with a decorum that can be tough to muster when you’re always on the losing side of what you believe is right. And he demonstrated congeniality when he returned some years later as Republicans were in the Majority.

“Maya Angelou said people forget what you say and what you do, but they never forget how you made them feel, and that’s evident with Bob Ashley. He’s leaving us much too early, but if you ever had the pleasure of interacting with Bob, you know that every interaction with him was in fact a pleasure, and always with a smile. He will be sorely missed.”

Contact: Ann Ali at (304) 340-3323

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Statement on Behalf of Senate President Craig Blair on passing of former Senator Bob Ashley

“I was shocked to learn of the passing of our former colleague and dear friend, Bob Ashley. Bob’s long and dedicated service to Roane County and the state of West Virginia is a testament to the love he had for this state and its people. That love, of course, was secondary to the love he had for his wife, sons, and grandchildren. On behalf of the Senate, we extend our deepest condolences to Bob’s family, and we will keep them in our prayers as they come together to remember this life well lived.” — Senate President Craig Blair (R-Berkeley)

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

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House Adopts Budget, Adjourns Sine Die

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates adjourned Saturday, March 9 at midnight after having completed 280 bills, including Senate Bill 200, the budget bill.

The bill, which goes next to the governor for action, covers Fiscal Year 2025: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. It totals $4,996 billion in General Revenue funds and includes pay raises for state workers whose pay scales are in state code. State Police personnel would receive a $2,900 annual salary increase, teachers will receive a $2,460 annual pay increase, and school service personnel would receive an additional $140 a month. The budget bill also empowers state agencies with the authority to give all other state employees raises if funds are available to do so.

The full Legislature unanimously passed a bill to eliminate the state income tax on social security benefits through a three-year phase-out. Under this proposal, like the one enacted in 2019, all the taxable social security benefits received in 2026 and beyond would be exempt from tax. Members of the House of Delegates stopped to applaud after taking the vote to pass it on to the governor just after 10 p.m. Saturday.

Finance Committee Chairman Vernon Criss, R-Wood, had told members of his committee to think of the budget adopted during the 60-day regular legislative session as “act one.” Senate Bill 200 listed nine items in Section 9, what commonly gets referred to as “back of the budget” directives for surplus money generally allotted for one-time spending.

Criss reiterated Saturday to the full House that additional budget adjustments would be made once the executive receives clarity from the federal government about education spending levels.

“We’re still working with a shortened situation because of the federal situation,” he said, indicating an extraordinary session is expected to coincide with already-scheduled May interim committee meetings. “We’ll have another two-and-a-half months of revenues in front of us and we can take these items and adjust them upward.”

The Legislature also passed a bill to hold stable the state’s unemployment trust fund, which has been paying out between $2 million and $3 million than it’s been bringing in. The measure that advanced to the governor for action would freeze employer contributions to the fund, keeps the maximum weekly benefit at $662 and holds the maximum number of weeks a person could receive benefits to 26 weeks.

Contact: Ann Ali at (304) 340-3323

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