Source: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bulletin_Board/senate_journal.cfm?sdj=sdj-27th%20day.htm&ses_year=2014&sesstype=RS&headtype=jour&houseorig=s
Timestamp: 2018-05-26 12:11:48
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Charleston, W. Va., Monday, February 3, 2014
Pending the reading of the Journal of Friday, January 31, 2014,
The Clerk presented a communication from the State Lottery Commission, submitting its annual report, in accordance with chapter twenty-nine, article twenty-two, section twenty of the code of West Virginia.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 353 (originating in the Committee on Natural Resources), Relating to timber theft in state forests.
Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 353 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §19-1A-3b, relating to creating the offense of timber theft from state forests; providing the Division of Forestry authority to investigate and enforce timber theft violations in state forests; directing the Division of Forestry to create and maintain a central registry of information relating to timber theft from state forests; clarifying that treble damages are applicable to state forest timber thefts; and setting forth criminal and civil penalties.
Senate Bill No. 451, Relating to distribution of certain retirement benefits of deceased uniformed service officers under qualified domestic relations order.
The bill, under the original double committee reference, was then referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, with an amendment from the Committee on Pensions pending.
Senate Bill No. 464--A Bill to amend and reenact §6-2-21 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to prohibiting officers from taking bonds for persons in custody or from acting as a bail bondsman.
By Senators Laird, Plymale, McCabe, Yost, Wells, Carmichael, Fitzsimmons and Edgell:
Senate Bill No. 465--A Bill to amend and reenact §10-1-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to permitting counties to impose an additional levy on property within the county for the sole purpose of funding public libraries.
By Senators D. Hall, Tucker, Barnes, Green, Cann, Carmichael, Nohe, Stollings, Williams, Beach and Kessler (Mr. President):
Senate Bill No. 466--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §46A-6M-1, §46A-6M-2, §46A-6M-3, §46A-6M-4, §46A-6M-5 and §46A-6M-6, all relating generally to providing consumers with the right to cancel residential roofing contracts where the contract is expected to be paid from a property and casualty insurance policy; providing definitions; establishing a consumer's right to cancel; creating standard disclosure and notice requirements; providing rules for the proscribed cancellation period; prohibiting certain acts; and misdemeanor criminal offense and penalty.
Senate Bill No. 467--A Bill to amend and reenact §61-11-26 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to preventing certain current or former spouses, current or former sexual or intimate partners, parents, guardians and household members from seeking to have their criminal records expunged.
By Senators Miller, Yost, Prezioso, Wells, Carmichael, Snyder, Fitzsimmons, Nohe, Jenkins, D. Hall and Edgell:
Senate Bill No. 468--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §15-1G-10, relating to providing for the awarding of a West Virginia Veterans Medal and ribbon and a West Virginia Service Cross and ribbon to certain qualifying West Virginia veterans; and rules.
By Senators Miller, Yost, Wells, Carmichael, Snyder, Nohe, Williams, Jenkins, D. Hall, Edgell, Stollings, Laird and Sypolt:
Senate Bill No. 469--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §19-1-11, relating to granting the Department of Agriculture the authority to create and maintain a program to encourage, support and develop West Virginia veterans into the field of agriculture; creating the Veterans and Warriors to Agriculture Fund; making findings and establishing intent; exempting the Department of Agriculture from certain competitive bidding requirements; requiring state departments to work together; setting forth funding requirements; and setting forth disbursements.
By Senators Cookman, Miller, Snyder, Fitzsimmons, Williams, D. Hall and Stollings:
Senate Bill No. 470--A Bill to amend of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §52-2-16, relating to grand jury juror questionnaire forms; protecting the information contained in the forms; and requiring written permission of the circuit court to release the questionnaires.
By Senators Miller, Kessler (Mr. President), Beach, Cann, Edgell, Kirkendoll, Snyder, Unger, Walters, Williams, Yost, Wells, Cookman and Stollings:
Senate Bill No. 471--A Bill to amend and reenact §24-2F-3, §24-2F-4, §24-2F-5, §24-2F-6 and §24-2F-10 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to alternative and renewable energy portfolio standards; defining terms; establishing standards for the sale of electricity generated from solar renewable energy resources; providing for compliance assessments; creating a system of tradable solar renewable energy resource credits; providing for the awarding of solar renewable energy resource credits based upon electricity generated or purchased from solar renewable energy resource facilities; and establishing a distributed solar renewable energy requirement.
By Senators Kessler (Mr. President), Wells, McCabe, Snyder, Fitzsimmons and Cookman:
Senate Bill No. 472--A Bill to amend and reenact §5-11-2, §5-11-3, §5-11-4, §5-11-8, §5-11-9 and §5-11-13 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend and reenact §5-11A-3, §5-11A-5, §5-11A-6 and §5-11A-7 of said code, all relating to unlawful discriminatory practices; prohibiting discrimination based upon age or sexual orientation; and defining “sexual orientation”.
By Senators Sypolt, Blair, Cookman, Williams, Plymale, McCabe, Nohe and Stollings:
Senate Bill No. 473--A Bill to amend and reenact §17-2A-19 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the sale of real property by the Division of Highways; and providing that property not necessary or desirable for highway purposes must be offered first to public service districts or municipalities for a public utility use without having to follow the public auction provisions of this section.
By Senators Cann, Beach, D. Hall, Kirkendoll, Plymale and Edgell:
Senate Bill No. 474--A Bill to amend and reenact §22-15-8 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to allowing the disposal of drill cuttings and associated drilling waste generated from well sites in commercial solid waste facilities; if the drilling waste is placed in a separate cell dedicated solely for those wastes permitting the disposal even if it results in the facility going over its maximum monthly permitted limits; and providing that the facility may not refuse municipal waste until its monthly limit is reached.
By Senators M. Hall and Carmichael:
Senate Bill No. 475--A Bill to amend and reenact §51-2-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing an additional circuit court judge for the fifth judicial circuit consisting of Mason, Jackson, Roane and Calhoun counties.
By Senators Plymale and Chafin:
Senate Bill No. 476--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §17A-13-1, §17A-13-2, §17A-13-3, §17A-13-4 and §17A-13-5, all relating generally to standards for conversion and retrofits of alternative-fuel motor vehicles; defining key terms for such standards; setting forth conversion and retrofit standards for the conversion of diesel and gasoline vehicles to alternative fuels; and setting forth training requirements for facilities converting and retrofitting vehicles to be capable of running on compressed natural gas.
By Senators Tucker, Beach, Cann, Edgell, Fitzsimmons, Green, D. Hall, Miller, Palumbo, Plymale, Snyder, Williams, Kessler (Mr. President), Yost, Wells, Nohe, Cookman and Stollings:
Senate Bill No. 477--A Bill to amend and reenact §18A-4-14 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to daily planning periods for certain school employees; providing that teachers determine the use of time of a planning period; and providing for a definition of “meeting” for purposes of this section.
By Senators D. Hall, Williams and Sypolt:
Senate Bill No. 478--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §19-1-4e, relating to permitting the sale of raw milk; and authorizing rulemaking.
By Senators Barnes, Blair, Cann, Carmichael, Cole, Facemire, Green, D. Hall, M. Hall, Kirkendoll, Laird, Plymale, Sypolt, Tucker, Walters, Wells, Williams, Yost, Prezioso, Nohe, Miller, Jenkins, Edgell and Stollings:
Senate Joint Resolution No. 9--Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia, amending article III thereof, by adding thereto a new section, designated section 23, relating to the right to hunt and fish; numbering and designating such proposed amendment; and providing a summarized statement of the purpose of such proposed amendment.
Senators Stollings, Kirkendoll, Cole, Chafin, Jenkins and Wells offered the following resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 23--Requesting the Division of Highways to name bridge number 3-17-8.80, locally known as the Low Gap Bridge, crossing the Spruce Fork of the Little Coal River on Route 17 in Low Gap, Boone County, the “U. S. Marine PFC Marshall Lee King Memorial Bridge”.
Whereas, PFC King was killed in action on May 19, 1945, on the Ryukyu Islands of Okinawa; and
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 3-17-8.80, locally known as the Low Gap Bridge, crossing the Spruce Fork of the Little Coal River on Route 17 in Low Gap, Boone County, the “U. S. Marine PFC Marshall Lee King Memorial Bridge”; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Division of Highways is hereby requested to erect signs at both ends of the bridge proclaiming it the “U. S. Marine PFC Marshall Lee King Memorial Bridge”; and, be it
Senators Walters, Barnes, Blair, Boley, Carmichael, Cole, M. Hall, Jenkins, Nohe and Sypolt offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 12--Amending Senate Rule No. 28, relating to committee proceedings and setting of committee agendas.
That Senate Rule No. 28 be amended to read as follows:
(e) The chairperson of each standing committee of the Senate shall cause to be published a committee agenda, which shall include and specifically state which bills, resolutions, concurrent resolutions or joint resolutions which will be brought before the respective committee during its meeting. The committee agenda shall be published no later than twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of the committee meeting at which a given bill, resolution, concurrent resolution or joint resolution will be considered. The chairperson may remove any item from consideration by the committee following publication of the committee agenda, but no bill, resolution, concurrent resolution or joint resolution shall be considered by a standing committee of the Senate which has not appeared on a published committee agenda, by reference to its number, at least twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of the meeting at which said bill, resolution, concurrent resolution or joint resolution shall have appeared by its number. Any agenda published under this rule shall be publicly posted and visible near the entrance to the clerk's office, and copies shall be made available to any person requesting such. The foregoing committee agenda requirements do not apply to the final seventy-two hours of the regular session.
The several standing committees shall have leave to report by bill, resolution or otherwise, any proposed legislation originating therein, as well as to report back a committee substitute for a Senate bill or resolution, or otherwise. A committee substitute, with the consent of the original sponsor, shall carry the name of the original sponsor. Reports of committees shall be advisory only. All committees shall submit their reports to the Senate in writing and the same shall be printed in the Journal.
Senators Barnes, Tucker, Plymale, Yost, Wells, D. Hall, Stollings, Williams, Miller and Sypolt offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 13--Designating Monday, February 3, 2014, as Randolph County Day at the Legislature.
Whereas, Randolph County was founded in 1787 and named in honor of Edmund Jennings Randolph; and
Whereas, Randolph County makes vital contributions to the economy of West Virginia, particularly in the valuable hardwoods industry; and
Whereas, Randolph County’s role in the West Virginia economy has grown and will continue to expand with the completion of Corridor H; and
Whereas, Randolph County has a significant place in the history and formation of West Virginia, due to the importance of a major Civil War battle fought in the vicinity of Rich Mountain; and
Whereas, Herman Guy Kump, a resident of Elkins in Randolph County, was elected the nineteenth Governor of the Great State of West Virginia and fought to support public education and the rights of property owners; and
Whereas, Randolph County serves as a central hub in the Potomac Highlands for health care, education, commerce, the arts and tourism; and
Whereas, Many citizens of Randolph County travel to the State Capitol on an annual basis during the legislative session to participate in the democratic process, in which they share their accomplishments, aspirations and concerns with lawmakers; and
Whereas, It is fitting to recognize Randolph County for its economic, cultural, historic and future contributions to the State of West Virginia; therefore, be it
That the Senate hereby designates Monday, February 3, 2014, as Randolph County Day at the Legislature; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate acknowledges the many important contributions the citizens of Randolph County make in the State of West Virginia and encourages those citizens to continue to participate in the democratic process; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate officials representing Randolph County.
Senators Unger, Plymale, Snyder, Yost, Prezioso, Wells, McCabe, Stollings, Williams and Miller offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 14--Recognizing Leadership Jefferson for its service, dedication and commitment to Jefferson County.
Whereas, The 2014 membership of Leadership Jefferson consists of Amy Allen, JCDA; Diane Armstrong, BCT; Melissa Baker, Frontier; Mauricia Blackwell, APUS; Mary Burns, Spirit of Jefferson; Daena Carter, Simplified Business Solutions; Debra Hovatter, Spilman, Thomas & Battle; Todd Husson, City National; Jane Jones, JCDA; Tim Lykins, Jefferson County Parks and Recreation; Joshua Miller, Jefferson Medical Center; Chris Puller, United Bank; Paul Rosner, Fast Cash Pawn; Karen Schnably, Teacher of the Year; Jennifer Seely, Shepherd University Wellness; Ben Williams; and Samantha Zubbuch, HFNHP; therefore, be it
Eng. Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 267, Ensuring state courts' jurisdiction of fraudulent or unauthorized purchasing card use.
It is unlawful for any person to use a local government purchasing card, issued in accordance with the provisions of section two-a of this article, to make any purchase of goods or services in a manner which is contrary to the provisions of section two-a of this article or the rules promulgated pursuant to that section: Provided, That such action is a continuing offense beginning when the purchasing card is issued or obtained by the person and that jurisdiction to prosecute rests with any county where the card was issued, obtained, used fraudulently, used without authorization or where any substantial or material element of the offense occurred. Any person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be confined in a state correctional facility not less than one year nor more than five years, or fined no more than $5,000, or both fined and imprisoned.
It is unlawful for any person to use a state purchase card, issued in accordance with the provisions of section ten-a of this article, to make any purchase of goods or services in a manner which is contrary to the provisions of section ten-a of this article or the rules promulgated pursuant to that section: Provided, That such action is a continuing offense beginning when the purchasing card is issued or obtained by the person and that jurisdiction to prosecute rests with any county where the card was issued, obtained, used fraudulently, used without authorization or where any substantial or material element of the offense occurred. Any person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned in the penitentiary not less than one year nor more than five years, or fined no more than $5,000, or both fined and imprisoned.
Engrossed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 267 was then read a third time and put upon its passage.
On the passage of the bill, the yeas were: Barnes, Beach, Blair, Boley, Carmichael, Chafin, Cole, Cookman, Edgell, Fitzsimmons, Green, D. Hall, M. Hall, Jenkins, Kirkendoll, Laird, McCabe, Miller, Nohe, Palumbo, Plymale, Prezioso, Snyder, Stollings, Sypolt, Tucker, Unger, Walters, Wells, Williams, Yost and Kessler (Mr. President)--32.
Absent: Cann and Facemire--2.
So, a majority of all the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Eng. Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 267) passed.
Eng. Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 267--A Bill to amend and reenact §6-9-2c of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend and reenact §12-3-10b of said code, all relating to fraudulent or unauthorized use of purchasing cards; ensuring that the courts of West Virginia have jurisdiction over fraudulent or unauthorized use of purchasing cards; establishing jurisdiction; and defining the conduct as a continuing offense.
Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 381, Requiring CPR and Heimlich maneuver instruction in public schools.
So, a majority of all the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 381) passed.
Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 381--A Bill to amend and reenact §18-2-9 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to required course of instruction in all public schools in West Virginia; and requiring instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and care for conscious choking.
Eng. Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 405, Requiring presiding judge's permission to release juror qualification forms after trial's conclusion.
On this question, the yeas were: Barnes, Beach, Blair, Boley, Carmichael, Chafin, Cole, Cookman, Edgell, Fitzsimmons, Green, D. Hall, M. Hall, Jenkins, Kirkendoll, Laird, McCabe, Miller, Nohe, Palumbo, Plymale, Prezioso, Snyder, Stollings, Sypolt, Tucker, Unger, Walters, Wells, Williams, Yost and Kessler (Mr. President)--32.
So, two thirds of all the members elected to the Senate having voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Eng. Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 405) takes effect from passage.
Eng. Senate Bill No. 435, Correcting code reference relating to handgun safety training for certain court personnel.
So, two thirds of all the members elected to the Senate having voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Eng. S. B. No. 435) takes effect from passage.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 32, Authorizing Legislative Auditor to collect sunrise application review fee.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 165, Authorizing Department of Transportation promulgate legislative rules.
Senate Bill No. 257, Relating to real property possessor's liability for harm to trespassers.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 408, Relating to parole.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 357, Relating to Logging Sediment Control Act civil and criminal penalties.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 387, Clarifying duly authorized officers have legal custody of their prisoners while in WV.
Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 395, Relating to operation and oversight of certain human services benefit programs.
Thereafter, at the request of Senator Walters, and by unanimous consent, the remarks by Senator Carmichael were ordered printed in the Appendix to the Journal.
At the request of Senator Plymale, the name of Senator Plymale was removed as a sponsor of Senate Bill No. 440 (Creating O. C. Spaulding Electronic Recording Act).
On motion of Senator Unger, leaves of absence for the day were granted Senators Cann and Facemire.
On motion of Senator Unger, the Senate adjourned until tomorrow, Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at 11 a.m.