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Charleston, W. Va., Thursday, February 2, 2006
Pending the reading of the Journal of Wednesday, February 1, 2006,
Eng. Com. Sub. for House Bill No. 4006--A Bill to amend and reenact §20-14-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to adding the counties of Kanawha, Mercer and Raleigh as participating members of the Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority.
Eng. Com. Sub. for House Bill No. 4032--A Bill to amend and reenact §5-10D-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to recover from a participating employer that fails to pay contributions due in a timely manner, amounts not to exceed interest or other earnings lost as a result of the untimely payment, or a reasonable minimum fee, whichever is greater, as provided by legislative rule; requiring that any amounts recovered shall be administered in the same manner in which the contributions are required to be administered; and making technical corrections.
Eng. Com. Sub. for House Bill No. 4034--A Bill to repeal §5- 10-43 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend and reenact §5-10-26, §5-10-44 and §5-10-54 of said code, all relating to the Public Employees Retirement System; removing the requirement that a no longer disabled employee must return to his or her former job; permitting administrative hearings before disability retirement termination; requiring a reemployment list; clarifying procedures for reapplication by disability retirants whose benefits were terminated for economic causes; correcting errors; terminating benefits for knowingly making false statements or permitting false records to be filed with the Consolidated Public Retirement Board in an attempt to defraud the system; and requiring notification to the appropriate county prosecutor.
Eng. Com. Sub. for House Bill No. 4047--A Bill to amend and reenact §7-7-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to prosecuting attorneys generally; providing that a prosecuting attorney for a Class VI county which subsequently becomes a Class V county may remain part-time; and providing that the part-time attorney be compensated at the Class VI county level.
Eng. Com. Sub. for House Bill No. 4052--A Bill to amend and reenact §48-27-307 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to domestic violence generally; and providing that alleged victims may have a person of their choice to accompany them when being interviewed by law-enforcement personnel or the prosecuting attorney except when the accompanying person is the person accused of domestic violence in the petition sought.
Eng. House Bill No. 4068--A Bill to amend and reenact §62-12- 10 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to limiting the eligibility of a person for parole if the person has violated the terms and conditions of probation or home incarceration.
Eng. House Bill No. 4239--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §21A-1-9, relating to continuation of the Division of Unemployment Compensation.
House Concurrent Resolution No. 20--Naming the bridge which traverses Buffalo Creek on State Route 2 at the southern entrance to Wellsburg in Brooke County the "John G. Chernenko Bridge".
Whereas, John G. Chernenko served this state with honor and distinction as a State Senator, being elected to that position of high honor and trust on three separate occasions, in 1982, 1986 and 1990; and
Whereas, Before serving this state as a State Senator, John G. Chernenko selflessly served this country with great courage and dedication, going well above and beyond the call of duty, as a soldier in the United States Army during World War II, enduring great hardship and sacrifice as a prisoner of war, and being awarded the Purple Heart with cluster and Bronze Star (five campaigns) as the result of the heroism he exhibited on the field of battle; and
Whereas, As a State Senator, Senator Chernenko served as Majority Whip, Chairman of the Labor Committee and member of the Energy, Industry and Mining, Finance, Government Organization, Health and Human Resources, Military and Select Committee on Redistricting; and
Whereas, As a small token of this Legislative body's immense and genuine appreciation for Mr. Chernenko's service, dedication and courage, as a soldier, legislator and leader, it is desired that the bridge traversing Buffalo Creek at the southerly entrance to Mr. Chernenko's beloved Wellsburg in Brooke County be named the "John G. Chernenko Bridge"; therefore, be it
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name the bridge which traverses Buffalo Creek on State Route 2 at the southern entrance to Wellsburg in Brooke County the "John G. Chernenko Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to post signs at each entrance and exit of the above- designated bridge, with words, printed in bold and prominent fashion, proclaiming the "John G. Chernenko Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is hereby requested to provide a certified copy of this resolution to the following: Marc B. Chernenko, 170 Sycamore Street, Wellsburg, West Virginia 26070; the Department of the United States Army in Washington, D. C.; and to the State Commissioner of Highways.
Senate Bill No. 47, Prohibiting local ordinances from discriminating against factory-built housing.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 47 (originating in the Committee on Government Organization)--A Bill to amend and reenact §8A-11-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to factory-built homes; updating compliance documentation for evidence in a court case; and clarifying regulation by local governments.
Senate Bill No. 157, Allowing municipalities use certain information to collect debts.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 157 (originating in the Committee on Government Organization)--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §8-13-13a, relating to municipalities; and allowing municipal treasurers to obtain limited information to collect debts owed to the municipality.
The bills (Com. Sub. for S. B. Nos. 47 and 157), under the original double committee references, were then referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Senate Bill No. 71, Relating to development of commercial prisons.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 71 (originating in the Committee on Government Organization)--A Bill to amend and reenact §25-5-1, §25-5-2, §25-5-4, §25-5-5, §25-5-8, §25-5-11, §25-5-12, §25-5-15, §25-5-19 and §25-5-20 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to commercial prisons; setting forth legislative findings; requiring Commissioner of the Division of Corrections to develop certain plans; requiring the commissioner to annually make recommendations on whether to continue prison vendors' contracts; providing that the Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety may renew prison vendor contracts annually; restricting certain offenders from being incarcerated in commercial prison facilities; reducing the amount of time that a contractor has to abate a violation; prescribing the number of commissioner's representatives that may be employed at each commercial facility for monitoring purposes; increasing bonding requirements for contractors; requiring background checks for employees at commercial facilities; and requiring contractors to be responsible for certain costs.
With the recommendation that the committee substitute do pass; but under the original triple committee reference first be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; and then to the Committee on Finance.
The bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 71), under the original triple committee reference, was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; and then to the Committee on Finance.
Senate Bill No. 174, Relating to State Police disability retirement benefits.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 174 (originating in the Committee on Pensions)--A Bill to amend and reenact §15-2-31a and §15-2-37 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §15-2- 52, all relating to the State Police Death, Disability and Retirement Fund; clarifying earnings information required; requiring examination of certain records; clarifying substantial gainful activity, establishing earnings limits and providing for annual adjustment; authorizing benefit termination for and reapplication by disability retirants terminated for failure to maintain eligibility due to income or type of employment; requiring medical exam at applicants expense on reapplication; clarifying reinstatement for reenlisting members; and providing for termination and recovery of benefits for misrepresentation.
At the request of Senator Helmick, as chair of the Committee on Finance, unanimous consent was granted to dispense with the second committee reference of the bill contained in the foregoing report from the Committee on Pensions.
Senate Bill No. 299, Authorizing Department of Agriculture promulgate legislative rule relating to animal disease control.
Senate Bill No. 300, Authorizing Department of Agriculture promulgate legislative rule relating to certified pesticide applicators.
Senate Bill No. 301, Authorizing Department of Agriculture promulgate legislative rule relating to integrated pest management programs in schools and day care centers and facilities.
Senate Bill No. 304, Authorizing State Conservation Committee promulgate legislative rule relating to committee.
Senate Bill No. 407, Authorizing Board of Veterinary Medicine promulgate legislative rule relating to certified animal euthanasia technicians.
Senate Bill No. 302, Authorizing Department of Agriculture promulgate legislative rule relating to Voluntary Farmland Protection Program.
Senate Bill No. 364, Removing sunset provision from West Virginia Jobs Act.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 364 (originating in the Committee on Government Organization)--A Bill to repeal §21-1C-7 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend and reenact §21-1C-5 of said code, relating to continuing the West Virginia Jobs Act; and requiring annual reports by the Division of Labor.
Senate Bill No. 408, Authorizing Board of Veterinary Medicine promulgate legislative rule relating to schedule of fees.
On motion of Senator Love, the bill (S. B. No. 408) contained in the foregoing report from the Committee on Agriculture was referred to the Committee on Finance; and then, under the original double committee reference, to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Senators Tomblin (Mr. President), Jenkins and Minard:
Senate Bill No. 462--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §29-1B-8, relating to filing interstate compacts in the office of the Secretary of State; time for filing; additional information required; indexing documents; public inspection of compacts; and compacts entered into prior to effective date of this section to be filed.
Senate Bill No. 463--A Bill to amend and reenact §30-3-10 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the modification of qualifications to obtain a license to practice medicine and surgery in the state.
Senate Bill No. 464--A Bill to amend and reenact §31E-3-301 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to providing that churches and other religious entities may incorporate.
By Senators Caruth, Guills and Weeks:
Senate Bill No. 465--A Bill to amend and reenact §17-16A-6 and §17-16A-13 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to the rate of tolls charged and collected by the West Virginia Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority; limiting the power of the authority to fix and establish the rate of tolls; and providing for a fixed rate and amount of tolls charged.
Senate Bill No. 466--A Bill to amend and reenact §18-8-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to changing the compulsory school attendance for children in the state from sixteen to eighteen years of age.
Senate Bill No. 467--A Bill to amend and reenact §33-14-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to modifying the employee group requirements for group life insurance.
Senate Bill No. 468--A Bill to amend and reenact §33-16-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to group accident and sickness insurance requirements.
Senate Bill No. 469--A Bill to amend and reenact §23-2-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend and reenact §30-13A-36 of said code, all relating to land surveyors generally; and providing an exemption from workers' compensation and surveyor licensing requirements for surveyors with more than thirty years of surveying experience with one employee over the age of sixty-five.
By Senators Minard and Foster:
Senate Bill No. 470--A Bill to amend and reenact §11-22-1 and §11-22-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to limiting each county commission to imposing a mortgage recording tax of not more than one dollar per thousand dollars.
Senate Bill No. 471--A Bill to amend and reenact §31-17-8 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to acts of a mortgage licensee when requiring insurance in connection with a mortgage loan.
By Senators Plymale, Jenkins, Dempsey, Hunter, Kessler, Unger, Edgell, Sprouse, Minear and Prezioso:
Senate Bill No. 472--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §18-2K-1, §18-2K-2, §18-2K-3, §18-2K-4 and §18-2K-5, all relating to establishing the third week of October as Disability History Week for the State of West Virginia in order to increase the awareness and understanding of the history and contributions of people with disabilities in the state, nation and world.
Senate Bill No. 473--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §17C-4A-1, §17C-4A-2 and §17C-4A-3, all relating to careless driving which causes the unintentional death or serious bodily injury of another person generally; defining "serious bodily injury"; providing enhanced criminal penalties for violations of chapter seventeen of said code; and providing assessment of an additional three points against the driver's license of a person convicted of a violation which causes the unintentional death or serious bodily injury of another person.
By Senators Foster, Minear, Sprouse, Guills, Sharpe, Barnes, McKenzie, Boley, McCabe, Edgell, Prezioso, Caruth, Fanning, Lanham, Jenkins, Helmick, Bailey, Weeks, Facemyer, Love, Deem and Dempsey:
Senate Bill No. 474--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §55-7E-1, §55-7E-2, §55-7E-3, §55-7E-4, §55-7E-5, §55- 7E-6, §55-7E-7, §55-7E-8, §55-7E-9 and §55-7E-10, all relating to limitations for certain asbestos claims; judicial actions involving silica and asbestos exposure; and providing for fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death arising out of asbestos or silica exposure and to ensure individuals who suffer impairment now or in the future for illnesses caused by exposure to asbestos or silica receive compensation for their injuries.
Senate Bill No. 475--A Bill to amend and reenact §30-36-7 and §30-36-19 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to the West Virginia Acupuncture Board; requiring routine inspections of acupuncture facilities; authorizing the board to take action against persons violating the code and board rules without first having received a written complaint; and correcting an incorrect citation.
Senate Bill No. 476--A Bill to amend and reenact §30-1-12 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to requiring certain state boards of examination and registration to have websites accessible to the public; specifying minimum content; requiring the Information Services and Communications Division within the Department of Administration to assist the boards in developing the websites; and requiring the Governor to ensure that links to each of the boards' websites are accessible through the state's internet home page.
By Senators Prezioso, Oliverio, Jenkins, Dempsey, Hunter, Foster, Kessler, Minear and Unger:
Senate Bill No. 477--A Bill to amend and reenact §33-15-4c of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to insurance coverage for mammograms, pap smears and human papillomavirus.
By Senators Love, Minard, Dempsey, Hunter and Unger:
Senate Bill No. 478--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §5-5-2a, relating to retention salary increases for Division of Corrections' and Division of Juvenile Services' employees based on years of service.
Senate Bill No. 479 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)--A Bill to amend and reenact §15-11-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to expanding the funeral expense payment benefit to include all probation officers killed in the line of duty.
Senate Bill No. 480 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)--A Bill to amend and reenact §50-3-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to increasing the amount of time to pay costs of criminal proceeding.
Senate Bill No. 481 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)--A Bill to amend and reenact §48-27-311 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to domestic violence protective orders served on persons out of state having the same force and effect as those served in state.
Senate Bill No. 482 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)--A Bill to amend and reenact §49-6A-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to replacing "family law master" with "family court judge" in code provision providing for mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse.
Senate Bill No. 483 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)--A Bill to amend and reenact §44-10-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to confidentiality of court records involving guardianship of minors in circuit court.
Senate Bill No. 484 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)--A Bill to amend and reenact §62-11C-5 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the use of community corrections programs in pretrial supervision.
Senate Bill No. 57, Relating to designation and operation of traffic signal as flashing signal.
Senate Bill No. 441, Prohibiting public display of certain autopsy photographs.
Senate Bill No. 442, Changing expiration date of graduated driver's licenses.
Senate Bill No. 444, Relating to proof of lawful disposal of solid waste.
Senate Bill No. 461, Clarifying water supply replacement requirements for surface mine operators.
Remarks were made by Senators Sprouse, Caruth and Barnes.
Thereafter, at the request of Senator Harrison, and by unanimous consent, the remarks by Senators Caruth and Barnes were ordered printed in the Appendix to the Journal.
At the request of Senator Foster, unanimous consent being granted, it was ordered that the Journal show had Senator Foster been present in the chamber on yesterday, Wednesday, February 1, 2006, he would have voted "yea" on the passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 242, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 244, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 271, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 370 and Engrossed Senate Bill No. 371 and "yea" on the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 11.
On motion of Senator Chafin, the Senate adjourned until tomorrow, Friday, February 3, 2006, at 11 a.m.