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Charleston, W. Va., Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Pending the reading of the Journal of Tuesday, February 1, 2011,
Eng. Com. Sub. for House Bill No. 2451--A Bill to amend and reenact §61-11A-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to victim impact statements; including in the definition of "victim" the immediate family members or estate representative of a person killed during the commission of a misdemeanor; and providing that a prosecuting attorney make reasonable efforts to contact certain persons who are known to the prosecuting attorney.
Eng.Com. Sub. for House Bill No. 2539--A Bill to amend and reenact §15-2B-3 and §15-2B-5 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to authorizing the West Virginia State Police to enter into agreements with the Marshall University Forensic Science Center.
Eng.Com. Sub. for House Bill No. 2853--A Bill to amend and reenact §3-10-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to filling a vacancy in the office of Governor; revising contingencies creating a vacancy in the office of Governor to comport with the West Virginia Constitution; providing that new elections to fill a vacancy in the office of Governor shall consist of special primary and special general elections; providing that the new election to fill a vacancy shall occur at a time to allow a newly elected individual to assume office within one year of the date the vacancy occurred; providing that provisions relating to special general election do not affect political party creation; prescribing time frames for when new election must take place, including special primary election to nominate candidates to be voted for at a special general election; providing the time frame for the person acting as Governor to issue proclamations to set the new election; removing provision requiring vacancies to be filled at general elections deemed unconstitutional; requiring person acting as Governor to issue proclamation to fix date for new election, including date for special primary election; removing provisions related to utilizing conventions to nominate candidates; requiring the state to pay costs incurred in connection with a special election to fill a vacancy in the office of Governor; providing mechanism to fill vacancy in the office of Governor that occurred on November 15, 2010 by utilizing special primary election and special general election; requiring the person acting as Governor to issue a proclamation setting a special primary election to be held on June 20, 2011 in addition to the new election proclaimed by the person acting as Governor issued January 21, 2011; providing provisions to apply to special primary and special general election to be held in 2011; requiring the proclamations issued by the person acting as Governor to be published in each county prior to the special primary and special general elections; providing that the provisions of the law relating to elections shall apply to the special general election and special primary election unless inconsistent with section; modifying certain statutory time periods relating to declaration of candidacy; modifying procedures relating to payment of filing fees and drawing of ballot positions; clarifying the eligibility of certain minors to vote in special primary election; modifying statutory provisions relating to minimum number of ballots to be printed; providing that polling places shall not be changed except for emergency situations; providing that constitutionally required redistricting to have no effect until after new election in 2011 is complete; modifying procedures for persons without party affiliations to nominate candidates for the special general election; authorizing the Secretary of State to issue administrative orders and to establish procedures and deadlines necessary to preserve voting rights, avoid fraudulent voting and other election irregularities and assure orderly and efficient administration of the new election; providing for the expiration of the provisions applying to the new election pursuant to the vacancy created on November 15, 2010; and requiring Secretary of State to report to Joint Committee on Government and Finance and establishing guidelines for the report.
At the request of Senator Palumbo, and by unanimous consent, reference of the bill to a committee was dispensed with, and it was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time and ordered to second reading.
On motion of Senator Palumbo, the following amendments to the bill (Eng. Com. Sub. for H. B. No. 2853) were reported by the Clerk and considered simultaneously:
On page nine, section two, line one hundred ten, by striking out the words "September 13, 2011" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "October 4, 2011";
On page fourteen, section two, line one hundred ninety-nine, by striking out the words "September 13, 2011" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "October 4, 2011".
The question being on the adoption of Senator Palumbo's amendments to the bill, the same was put and prevailed.
On motion of Senator K. Facemyer, the following amendment to the bill was next reported by the Clerk and adopted:
On page thirteen, section two, after line one hundred ninety- six, by adding a new paragraph, designated paragraph (J), to read as follows:
Having been engrossed, the bill (Eng. Com. Sub. for H. B. No. 2853) was read a third time and put upon its passage.
So, a majority of all the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Acting President declared the bill (Eng. Com. Sub. for H. B. No. 2853) passed.
Eng. Com. Sub. for House Bill No. 2853--A Bill to amend and reenact §3-10-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to filling a vacancy in the office of Governor; revising contingencies creating a vacancy in the office of Governor to comport with the West Virginia Constitution; providing for election of Governor if vacancy occurs within first threes years of term; providing one time new special elections to fill an existing vacancy in the office of Governor; providing requirements for special elections; providing that provisions relating to special general election do not affect political party creation; prescribing time frames for when new election must take place; providing for the person acting as Governor to issue proclamations relating to new elections; requiring the state to pay costs incurred in connection with any special elections; requiring the person acting as Governor to issue a proclamation setting a special primary election; requiring the proclamations issued by the person acting as Governor to be published; providing that the provisions of the law relating to elections shall apply to the special general election and special primary election unless inconsistent; modifying certain statutory time periods relating to declaration of candidacy; modifying procedures relating to payment of filing fees and drawing of ballot positions; clarifying the eligibility of certain minors to vote in special primary election; modifying statutory provisions relating to minimum number of ballots to be printed; providing that polling places shall not be changed except for certain situations; providing that constitutionally required redistricting to have no effect until after new special election in 2011 is complete; modifying procedures for persons without party affiliations to nominate candidates; authorizing the Secretary of State to issue administrative orders and to establish procedures and deadlines; providing the provisions applying to the new special elections expire; authorizing Saturday early voting in the special primary election; and requiring Secretary of State to report to Joint Committee on Government and Finance.
So, two thirds of all the members elected to the Senate having voted in the affirmative, the Acting President declared the bill (Eng. Com. Sub. for H. B. No. 2853) takes effect from passage.
Senate Bill No. 126, Authorizing DHHR promulgate legislative rule relating to requirements for licensure of nonprofit corporations for conservator service.
Senate Bill No. 127, Authorizing Health Care Authority promulgate legislative rule relating to certificates of need.
Senate Bill No. 133, Authorizing DHHR promulgate legislative rule relating to maternal risk screening.
Senate Bill No. 158, Authorizing Board of Optometry promulgate legislative rule relating to continuing education.
Senate Bill No. 129, Authorizing DHHR promulgate legislative rule relating to public water systems.
Senate Bill No. 130, Authorizing DHHR promulgate legislative rule relating to food manufacturing facilities.
Senate Bill No. 132, Authorizing DHHR promulgate legislative rule relating to cancer registry.
Senate Bill No. 171, Authorizing Board of Sanitarians promulgate legislative rule relating to interim fee schedule.
Senate Bill No. 172, Authorizing Board of Sanitarians promulgate legislative rule relating to practice of public health sanitation.
Senate Bill No. 181, Authorizing Board of Veterinary Medicine promulgate legislative rule relating to certified animal euthanasia technicians.
Senate Bill No. 182, Authorizing Board of Veterinary Medicine promulgate legislative rule relating to schedule of fees.
Senate Bill No. 183, Authorizing Workforce West Virginia promulgate legislative rule relating to employer violator system.
Senate Bill No. 281, Criminalizing installation of certain invasive software on mobile devices.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 281 (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 §61-3C-14c, relating to making it a crime to put certain types of invasive software on mobile devices; providing penalties; and providing exceptions.
Senate Bill No. 349, Requiring bittering agent be placed in certain engine coolants and antifreezes.
Senate Bill No. 380--A Bill to amend and reenact §11B-2-20 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to increasing the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund from $100 million to $500 million.
By Senators Wells, Unger, Jenkins, Foster, McCabe, Plymale, Beach, Klempa, D. Facemire, Nohe, Yost, Sypolt and Kessler (Acting President):
Senate Bill No. 381--A Bill to amend and reenact §15-1B-21 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to payments for trade certifications; and allowing use of tuition assistance for West Virginia National Guard members enrolled in a doctor of medicine or osteopathic medicine program.
By Senators Wells , Jenkins, Stollings, Plymale, Beach, Yost and Sypolt:
Senate Bill No. 382--A Bill to amend and reenact §15-1F-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to specifying additional activities for which members of the National Guard or armed forces reserve who are also public officials and employees are entitled to a leave of absence.
By Senators Wells , Unger, Snyder, Jenkins, McCabe, Stollings, Plymale, Klempa, D. Facemire, Nohe, Yost and Sypolt:
Senate Bill No. 383--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §15-1F-12, relating to limiting the liability of military personnel who respond to local emergencies and calls for assistance.
By Senators Hall, K. Facemyer, McCabe and Kessler (Acting President):
Senate Bill No. 384--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §17-16A-31, relating to providing for financing to complete Route 35 without constructing or establishing toll booths on the road.
Senate Bill No. 385--A Bill to repeal §61-2-15a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to special penalties for assault and battery on an athletic official.
By Senators Barnes, Snyder, Klempa, Yost, Palumbo and McCabe:
Senate Bill No. 386--A Bill to amend and reenact §19-23-8 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to changing the renewal of Racing Commission-issued occupational permits from December 31 of each year to a schedule determined according to the applicant's date of birth.
By Senators Unger , Snyder, Nohe, Yost and Williams :
Senate Bill No. 387--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §15-2-25c, relating to allowing retired officers to carry a concealed weapon in accordance with federal law.
By Senators Unger , Snyder, D. Facemire, Yost and Kessler (Acting President) :
Senate Bill No. 388--A Bill to amend and reenact §7-1-3ff of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to allowing a fire chief from a county fire company to appoint a member of the chief's fire company to serve as the chief's designee on a property safety enforcement agency.
By Senators Prezioso, D. Facemire, Unger, Foster, Klempa and Minard :
Senate Bill No. 389--A Bill to amend and reenact §11-13AA-3, §11-13AA-4, §11-13AA-5, §11-13AA-7, §11-13AA-11 and §11-13AA-12 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to the West Virginia Commercial Patents Incentives Tax Act; defining terms; clarifying carryover provisions; specifying when credit accrues; disallowing credit based on related-party transactions; disallowing application of credit in addition to specified other tax credits; making technical corrections to use appropriate terminology; and retroactively adjusting the effective date language.
By Senators Kessler (Acting President) , Snyder, McCabe, Stollings, Beach, Klempa, Minard, Yost and Wells :
Senate Bill No. 390--A Bill to amend and reenact §61-3C-12 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to creating a new crime of computer invasion of privacy where the invasion in question is of a personal nature; and providing a criminal penalty.
By Senators Palumbo, Snyder, Foster, McCabe, Beach, Minard and Wells :
Senate Bill No. 391--A Bill to amend and reenact §3-3-2a and §3-3-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to early in-person voting; authorizing rotating community voting locations; requiring rotating community voting locations to be open a minimum of three days; requiring security of election equipment and materials; requiring the publication of rotating community voting locations; providing for appeal of rotating community voting locations to circuit court; and reducing the voting period for early in-person voting to thirteen days.
Senate Bill No. 392--A Bill to amend and reenact §19-23-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to changing the definition of "accredited thoroughbred horse" to require registration with the West Virginia Thoroughbred Breeders Association.
By Senators Plymale, Jenkins and McCabe:
Senate Bill No. 393--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §11-3-1c, relating to the method of appraising certain affordable multifamily rental housing property for ad valorem property tax purposes.
By Senators Snyder, Klempa, McCabe and Yost:
Senate Bill No. 394--A Bill to amend and reenact §19-23-16 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to creating a process by which the West Virginia Racing Commission may grant stay requests pending appeals of orders by stewards or judges; permitting the appointment of hearing examiners who must be licensed to practice law in the state; and providing that if the Racing Commission modifies or rejects a hearing examiner's recommended decision, its order doing so must provide findings of fact, conclusions of law and set forth with specificity the reasons for the modification or rejection.
By Senators Beach, Klempa and Williams:
Senate Bill No. 395--A Bill to amend and reenact §11B-2-20 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to requiring any annual surpluses from the Revenue Shortfall Fund and the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund - Part B that exceed ten percent of the total appropriations from the General Revenue Fund be transferred to the State Road Fund.
By Senators Laird, Miller , Nohe, Yost, Williams and Kessler (Acting President) :
Senate Bill No. 396--A Bill to amend and reenact §15-10-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the elimination of the requirement that mutual aid agreements between law-enforcement entities be renewed and filed annually in order to have effect.
By Senators Beach , Snyder, Klempa, Barnes and Kessler (Acting President) :
Senate Bill No. 397--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §11-1C-5c, relating to the method of establishing the value of antique motor vehicles for purposes of ad valorem property taxes.
By Senators Laird , Minard, Yost and Kessler (Acting President) :
Senate Bill No. 398--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §5-5-7, relating to requiring the Division of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Services and Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to establish shift differential pay scales for employees.
Senate Bill No. 399--A Bill to amend and reenact §5A-7-4a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to adding new language allowing invoices under $75 to accumulate and be mailed in one statement near the end of the fiscal year.
By Senators Laird, Unger, Miller, D. Facemire, Yost, Williams and Kessler (Acting President):
Senate Joint Resolution No. 10--Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia, repealing section three, article IX thereof, relating to sheriffs serving more than two consecutive terms; numbering and designating such proposed amendment; and providing a summarized statement of the purpose of such proposed amendment.
Senators Barnes, Stollings, Beach, Klempa, Yost and Williams offered the following resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 18--Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 16-55-13.76 on Corridor H in Moorefield, Hardy County, West Virginia, the "Richard Lee 'Dickie' Moyers Veterans Memorial Bridge".
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways name bridge number 16-55-13.76 on Corridor H in Moorefield, Hardy County, West Virginia, the "Richard Lee 'Dickie' Moyers Veterans Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is requested to have made and be placed signs identifying bridge number 16-55- 13.76 the "Richard Lee 'Dickie' Moyers Veterans Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the family of Dickie Moyers and the Secretary of the Department of Transportation.
Senators Plymale, Unger, Jenkins, Stollings, Klempa, Chafin, D. Facemire, Minard, Yost and Williams offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 19--Recognizing Hannah Bailey for her outstanding athletic achievements.
Whereas, Hannah Bailey is a member of the Spring Valley Girls Volleyball team; and
Whereas, Hannah Bailey has excelled as an individual volleyball player, earning accolades from around the state and country; and
Whereas, Hannah Bailey has been named to the West Virginia All-State 1st Team in 2009-2010, was chosen as the Captain of the West Virginia All-State Team, was selected as the West Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year and the Mountain State Athletic Conference Player of the Year; and
Whereas, Hannah Bailey led her team to the 2009 AAA Volleyball state championship; and
Whereas, Hannah Bailey has displayed her strong will and determination on and off the court and is a shining example of what can be accomplished through perseverance, dedication and spirit; and
Whereas, Hannah Bailey's leadership and hard work embodies what it means to be a true West Virginian; therefore, be it
That the Senate hereby recognizes Hannah Bailey for her outstanding athletic achievements; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate extends its best wishes to Hannah Bailey on a bright future ahead; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Hannah Bailey.
Senators Kessler (Acting President), Unger, Snyder, Jenkins, Foster, McCabe, Stollings, Plymale, Prezioso, Klempa, Miller, Minard, Yost and Wells offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 20--Designating February 2, 2011, as "Social Work Day" at the Legislature.
That the Senate hereby designates February 2, 2011, as "Social Work Day" at the Legislature; and, be it
Senators Plymale, Unger, Snyder, D. Facemire, Jenkins, Stollings, Klempa, Chafin, Minard, Yost and Williams offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 21--Congratulating the Spring Valley Varsity Cheerleaders for winning the 2010 Class AAA state cheerleading championship.
Whereas, The Spring Valley Varsity Cheerleaders had an extraordinary season, in which earned it the opportunity to participate in the 2010 Class AAA state championship tournament; and
Whereas, Through teamwork, dedication and spirit, the Spring Valley Varsity Cheerleaders won the 2010 Class AAA state cheerleading championship; and
Whereas, The Spring Valley Varsity Cheerleaders are coached by Heather Morrone and her assistant Bethany Ward, and consists of members Kate Nash (Captain), Mishae Bartoe, Katie Herrick, Mariah Ramsey (Co-captain), Darian Sperry (Co-captain), Alexis Donahoe, Emily Ferguson, Whitney Agee, Aisha Conway, Jalyn Bailey, Erin Fuller, Amie Lambert, Eliza Amos, Josie Boyd, Corrie Herrick and Jamie Tomblin; and
Whereas, The Spring Valley Varsity Cheerleaders displayed their strong will and determination for an entire season; and
Whereas, The Spring Valley Varsity Cheerleaders will be remembered as one of the best cheerleading squads ever assembled in West Virginia high school history; therefore, be it
That the Senate hereby congratulates the Spring Valley Varsity Cheerleaders for winning the 2010 Class AAA state cheerleading championship; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the coaches and each member of the Spring Valley Varsity Cheerleaders.
On third reading, coming up in regular order, with the right having been granted on yesterday, Tuesday, February 1, 2011, for amendments to be received on third reading, was reported by the Clerk.
On motions of Senators Jenkins and K. Facemyer, the following amendment to the bill was reported by the Clerk and adopted:
On page twenty-five, section two hundred four, after line two hundred seventy-three, by adding a new subdivision, designated subdivision (8), to read as follows:
The bill, as just amended, was order to engrossment.
Engrossed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 63 was then read a third time and put upon its passage.
So, a majority of all the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Acting President declared the bill (Eng. Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 63) passed.
Eng. Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 63--A Bill to amend and reenact §60A-1-101 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend and reenact §60A-2-201 and §60A-2-204 of said code, all relating to defining key terms; modifying the authority of the Board of Pharmacy to add or delete substances to the schedules of controlled substances or reschedule substances; and adding synthetic cannabinoids synthetic, cocaine-like substances and N- benzylpiperazine to the Schedule I list of controlled substances.
At the request of Senator Williams, unanimous consent being granted, the Senate returned to the eleventh order of business and the introduction of guests.
On motion of Senator Unger, the Senate adjourned until tomorrow, Thursday, February 3, 2011, at 11 a.m.