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Senate President Randy Smith Names Leadership Team, Major Committee Chairmen for 87th Legislature

CHARLESTON – Senate President Randy Smith, R-Preston, today announced his leadership team and Major Committee chairmen and vice-chairmen for the upcoming 2025 Regular Session. The newly chosen leadership team assumed their responsibilities upon being sworn in on January 8.

Senator Patrick Martin, R-Lewis, will serve as Majority Leader. He represents the 12th Senatorial District and was first elected to the Senate in 2020. He previously served two terms in the West Virginia House of Delegates.

Senator Jay Taylor, R-Taylor, will serve as Majority Whip. He represents the 14th Senatorial District and was elected to the Senate in 2022.

“I’m proud of the team we have put together for the upcoming session,” Senate President Smith said. “I knew that I wanted fresh perspectives and a new approach to how we work as a team to address the challenges that are facing West Virginia. Each one of our committee chairmen and vice chairmen brings a unique perspective to the table, and I am very excited about the work that we will accomplish together.”

Major committee leadership is as follows:

Finance

Chairman – Senator Jason Barrett, R-Berkeley

Vice-Chairman – Senator Rollan Roberts, R-Raleigh

Judiciary

Chairman – Senator Mike Stuart, R-Kanawha

Vice-Chairman – Senator Tom Willis, R-Berkeley

Education

Chairman – Senator Amy Nichole Grady, R-Mason

Vice-Chairman – Senator Charles Clements, R-Wetzel

Health and Human Resources

Chairman – Senator Laura Wakim Chapman, R-Ohio

Vice-Chairman – Senator Vince Deeds, R-Greenbrier

Government Organization

Chairman – Senator Patricia Rucker, R-Jefferson

Vice-Chairman – Senator Jack David Woodrum, R-Summers

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

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Senate President Randy Smith Names Leadership for Senate Committees for 87th Legislature

CHARLESTON – Senate President Randy Smith, R-Preston, today announced leadership for all remaining Senate committees for the 2025 Regular Session.

For the 87th Legislature, the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee will be split into two separate committees. In addition, Senate President Smith has authorized the creation of the Select Committee on Substance Abuse and Mental Health.

“Our Senate committees focus on issues that touch the lives of every West Virginian,” Senate President Smith said. “I am lucky to have such a variety of members with vast experiences willing to step up and assume these roles, and I look forward to getting our hard work started.”

Committee leadership is as follows:

Energy, Industry and Mining

Chairman – Senator Chris Rose, R-Monongalia

Vice-Chairman – Senate Ben Queen, R-Harrison

Economic Development

Chairman – Senator Glenn Jeffries, R-Putnam

Vice-Chairman – Senator Robbie Morris, R-Randolph

Banking and Insurance

Chairman – Senator Mike Azinger, R-Wood

Vice-Chairman – Senator Robbie Morris, R-Randolph

Military

Chairman – Senator Ryan Weld, R-Brooke

Vice-Chairman – Senator Scott Fuller, R-Wayne

Transportation

Chairman – Senator Mark Maynard, R-Wayne

Vice-Chairman – Senator Jay Taylor, R-Taylor

Pensions

Chairman – Senator Mike Oliverio, R-Monongalia

Agriculture

Chairman – Senator Craig Hart, R-Mingo

Vice-Chairman – Senator Darren Thorne, R-Hampshire

Natural Resources

Chairman – Senator Bill Hamilton, R-Upshur

Vice-Chairman – Senator Vince Deeds, R-Greenbrier

Workforce

Chairman – Senator Rollan Roberts, R-Raleigh

Vice-Chairman – Senator Jack David Woodrum, R-Summers

Confirmations

Chairman – Senator Donna Boley, R-Pleasants

Vice-Chairman – Senator Laura Wakim Chapman, R-Ohio

Enrolled Bills

Chairman – Senator Jack David Woodrum, R-Summers

Vice-Chairman – Senator Scott Fuller, R-Wayne

Rules

Chairman – Senator Randy Smith, R-Preston

Vice-Chairman – Senator Patrick Martin, R-Lewis

Select Committee on Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Chairman – Senator Brian Helton, R-Fayette

Vice-Chairman – Senator Ryan Weld, R-Brooke

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

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Senate President-Elect Randy Smith Names Leadership for Senate Finance Committee

CHARLESTON – Senate President-elect Randy Smith, R-Preston, today announced the selection of Senator Jason Barrett, R-Berkeley, as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee for the 87th Legislature, which begins on January 8, 2025.

Senator Rollan Roberts, R-Raleigh, will serve as Vice Chairman. Senate President-Elect Smith noted that his background and expertise will help provide a full perspective on the management of West Virginia’s budgeting and finance needs.

“The Finance Committee does some of the hardest work and heaviest lifting in the Legislature, and it’s a tough job,” Senator Smith said. “I knew I wanted a fresh set of eyes and a strong ability to work with all of our state agencies to take a hard look at our state’s revenues and expenses, and I am confident in Senator Barrett’s ability to take on this task.”

Senate President-elect Smith said that Senator Barrett’s experience as a job creator and small business owner and manager gives him the kind of experience he needs to ensure our state’s budget and finances maintain their health.

“As a person who signs the front of a paycheck, Senator Barrett knows that budgeting and operating within your means isn’t an option,” Senator Smith said. “As a person who is deeply involved in his community, he’s also aware of the critical needs our state has, especially when it comes to infrastructure. He will be able to bring both of these skill sets to the table and ensure West Virginia’s tax dollars are spent wisely and responsibly.”

Senate President-elect Smith also said he looks forward to Senator Barrett continuing the work that outgoing Senate Finance Committee Chairman Eric Tarr, R-Putnam, has done during his service as Chairman.

“Senator Tarr did an outstanding job as our Finance Committee Chairman, and because of his vision, planning, and execution, we were able to secure record-breaking surpluses and provide historic personal income tax cuts to our citizens,” Senator Smith said. “I am grateful to him for his service and thank him for his leadership.”

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

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Senate President-Elect Randy Smith Names Leadership for Senate Judiciary Committee

CHARLESTON – Senate President-Elect Randy Smith, R-Preston, today announced the selection of Senator Mike Stuart, R-Kanawha, a former United States Attorney under President Trump, as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee for the 87th Legislature, which begins on January 8, 2025.

Incoming Senator Tom Willis, R-Berkeley, will serve as Vice Chairman. Willis, an attorney from Hedgesville, is a Special Forces Green Beret veteran and Lieutenant Colonel in the West Virginia National Guard.

“We needed to find a leader who was not afraid to stand up for the people of West Virginia,” Senator Smith said. “It was a pretty easy choice considering the background Senator Stuart brings to the team. Not only has he served under President Trump, but he has taken on major issues like the opioid epidemic and has been a staunch advocate for transparency in our government.”

Senate President-elect Smith said Senator Stuart’s extensive experience in the legal field and a proven track record of dedication to his constituents makes him an ideal fit for the role. In addition, he said Senator Stuart’s ability to navigate complex legal matters and provide valuable leadership in shaping legislation that will positively impact the citizens of West Virginia will be critical in the upcoming session.

“The Chairman’s deep understanding of legal issues, coupled with a steadfast commitment to serving the public interest, makes him a natural choice for this crucial role,” Senator Smith said.

In assuming the chairmanship of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Stuart will play a pivotal role in shaping the legislative agenda and helping to reduce government overreach, ensuring that West Virginia citizens and businesses will face fewer barriers. With a focus on transparency, accountability, and cooperation, Senator Stuart will be committed to fostering a legislative environment where the voices of all West Virginians are heard and respected, Senate President-elect Smith said.

“I look forward to working closely with Chairman Stuart and Vice Chairman Willis to advance the welfare of the residents of West Virginia and uphold the values that define our great state,” Senator Smith said.

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

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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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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

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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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Senate Calendar and Committee Schedule for Saturday, March 9, 2024

Saturday, March 9, 2024 – 60th Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 10 a.m.

THIRD READING

  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5668: Creating the Responsible Gaming and Research Act – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. HB 5694: Relating to the Firearms Industry Nondiscrimination Act – (Com. amend. and title amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. HJR 21: Amending the Constitution to prohibit persons not United States citizens from voting in any election held within this state
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HJR 28: Protection from medically-assisted suicide or euthanasia in West Virginia Amendment – (Com. amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4753: Relating to providing health insurance coverage concerning biomarker testing – (Com. amends. and title amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. HB 4793: Relating to distilled liquor
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4880: Relating to personal income tax social security exemption – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4883: Relating to increasing annual salaries of certain employees of the state – (Com. amend. and title amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5105: To eliminate the vaccine requirements for public virtual schools.
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5262: Relating generally to teacher’s bill of rights – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4956: Creating the Oral Health and Cancer Rights Act – (Com. amends. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5162: Establish a program to promote creation and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs – (Com. amend. and title amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. HB 5548: Relating to modifying requirements imposed on any owner, operator, or manager within a tourism development project – (Com. amend. pending) – (With right to amend)

Scheduled Committee Meetings

Committee meetings for Saturday, if any, will be announced from the Senate floor.

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 Committee Schedule for Friday, March 8, 2024

Friday, March 8, 2024 – 59th Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 10 a.m.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

  • SR 70: Memorializing life of Heather Nicole Miller
  • SR 71: Congratulating Kerri-Anne Cook on becoming first female golfer to win WVSSAC AA golf tournament

THIRD READING

  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4110: Authorizing certain miscellaneous agencies and boards to promulgate legislative rules
  • Eng. HB 4292: Providing for enhanced damages for non-payment of royalties due from oil, natural gas, or natural gas liquids production – (Com. amend. and title amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. HB 4297: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4320: Relating to access for minor children’s medical records – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4350: Relating to appointment of candidates after filing period
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4399: Creating the equitable right to expungement – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. HB 4700: Banning certain persons from sport wagering activities – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4753: Relating to providing health insurance coverage concerning biomarker testing – (Com. amends. and title amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4786: Delivery Network Company (DNC) Insurance Model Act – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. HB 4793: Relating to distilled liquor
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4837: Clarifying the duty of banks to retain and procure records – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. HB 4863: Patriotic Access to Students in Schools Act – (Com. amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4880: Relating to personal income tax social security exemption – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4883: Relating to increasing annual salaries of certain employees of the state – (Com. amend. and title amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4911: Relating to the sale of raw milk – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. HB 4945: Relating generally to the Hope Scholarship Program – (Com. amend. and title amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4951: To facilitate the interstate practice of School Psychology in educational or school settings – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4956: Creating the Oral Health and Cancer Rights Act – (Com. amends. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4975: Relating to establishing a foster parent information system – (Com. amend. and title amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4999: Creating exception to spousal privilege
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5084: Require retailers to verify identification and age upon purchase of vape products – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5105: To eliminate the vaccine requirements for public virtual schools.
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5158: Relating to making technical corrections to the special education code – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5162: Establish a program to promote creation and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs – (Com. amend. and title amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5232: The Business Liability Protection Act – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5238: Mandating that all courts provide adjudication for juvenile offenders for traffic violations to the Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Eng. HB 5252: Requiring certain minimum experience for the director or coordinator of services class title involving school transportation. – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. HB 5257: Relating generally to allowing the Supreme Court of Appeals discretion to create uniform pay scales for all levels of judicial support staff. – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5262: Relating generally to teacher’s bill of rights – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5287: Relating generally to traffic safety – (Com. amend. and title amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5349: West Virginia Truth in Food Labeling Act
  • Eng. HB 5430: Relating to per diem compensation and expenses of newly elected or appointed judicial officers receiving education and training prior to taking the oath of office – (Com. amend. and title amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5435: Establishing the registered apprenticeship to associate of applied science program to be administered by the Council for Community and Technical College Education – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5510: Clarify law regarding the crime of witness tampering – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. HB 5548: Relating to modifying requirements imposed on any owner, operator, or manager within a tourism development project – (Com. amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5553: To provide and change graduation requirements and change duties relating to academic content standards – (Com. amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5561: Relating to permitting the electronic execution of trusts. – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5583: Permitting the Commissioner of the Division of Highways to issue a special permit to operate or move a vehicle or combination of vehicles of a size or weight of vehicles or nondivisible load exceeding the maximum specified – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5668: Creating the Responsible Gaming and Research Act – (Com. title amend. pending)
  • Eng. HB 5694: Relating to the Firearms Industry Nondiscrimination Act – (Com. amend. and title amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
  • Eng. HJ R 21: Amending the Constitution to prohibit persons not United States citizens from voting in any election held within this state
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HJR 28: Protection from medically-assisted suicide or euthanasia in West Virginia Amendment – (Com. amend. pending) – (With right to amend)

Scheduled Committee Meetings

9:45 a.m.: Rules (219M)

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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