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Timestamp: 2013-12-10 14:38:14
Document Index: 397278878

Matched Legal Cases: ['§29', '§19', '§19', '§48', '§48', '§48', '§48']

The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of Friday, April 3, 2009, being the first order of
Your Committee on Government Organization has had under consideration: Com. Sub. for S. B. 439, Permitting State Police Superintendent consult with Insurance
Commissioner, And reports the same back, with amendment, with the recommendation that it do pass, as
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 439) was
Your Committee on Government Organization has had under consideration: Com. Sub. for S. B. 639, Relating to Public Records Management and Preservation Act, And reports the same back, with amendment, with the recommendation that it do pass, as
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 639) was
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bills (S. B. 483 and Com. Sub.
for S. B. 540) were each referred to the Committee on Finance.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 17, Increasing certain Cultural Facilities and Capitol Resources
Matching Grant Program Fund allocations,
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bills (Com. Sub. for S. B. 17, S.
B. 338 and Com. Sub. for S. B. 600) were each referred to the Committee on Finance.
Your Committee on Finance has had under consideration: Com. Sub S. B. 239, Allowing majority vote for certain metro government approval,
S. B. 528, Depositing certain fees in counties' general funds, And,
Com. Sub. for S. B. 456, Creating Reduced Cigarette Ignition Propensity Standard and Fire
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bills (Com. Sub. for S. B. 280,
Com. Sub. for S. B. 456 and Com. Sub. for S. B. 484) were each referred to the Committee on
And reports the same back, with amendment, and with a Minority Report pursuant to House
Rule 88,with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended, but that it first be referred to the
H. C. R. 55, Expressing the will of the Legislature urging President Obama to support the
efforts of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to participate in the specialized agencies of the United
S. C. R. 34 - "Requesting the Division of Highways name the portion of U. S. 52 from
Taylorville Bridge to the intersection of State Route 44 in Mingo County the 'R. A. West Memorial
Highway'."
Whereas, R. A. West was born on March 12, 1947, in the town of Varney, Mingo County;
Whereas, R. A. West married Marsha Lowe of Williamson, Mingo County. He took a
position as fireman with the Norfolk and Western Railroad and soon thereafter became the youngest
person to be promoted to the position of engineer; and
Whereas, At the age of 22, R. A. West, despite the fact that his first-born son was paralyzed
due to injury at birth and was confined to a wheelchair, was driven by his religious convictions to
heed the call to the evangelical ministry and resigned his job with the railroad, forfeiting his job-
related medical benefits while large medical bills associated with the condition of his son continued
to mount, thereby evidencing his unshakable religious faith; and
Whereas, R. A. West began proselytizing and, due to his unquestioning faith and religious
fervor, was never content with evangelizing solely on Sundays. Instead, he evangelized an average
of 300 times each year, continuing this amazingly torrid pace for the first 15 years of his ministry;
Whereas, R. A. West Ministry expanded into radio and television throughout the United States and into 80 foreign countries, spreading a constructive and positive message to millions of
human beings throughout the planet; and
Whereas, In spite of his national and world acclaim, R. A. West never abandoned nor
distanced himself from his humble origins, nor from his beloved Varney, West Virginia, nor from
his family, friends and parishioners; and
Whereas, R. A. West, as a direct result of his good and fruitful works, became one of the
most respected unofficial ambassadors of West Virginia, a fact which was commemorated by former
Governor Jay Rockefeller, among other prominent notables; and
Whereas, Sadly, R. A. West was suddenly and unexpectedly taken to his reward on July 6,
2002, when his earthly existence was terminated as the result of a motorcycle accident; this event
resulted in the largest funeral ever conducted in southern West Virginia, drawing approximately
2,000 persons from all over the United States who gathered to pay their last respects; and
Whereas, The residents of Varney, Mingo County, as well as people from all over the
United States and in the foreign countries where Reverend West's message of peace, love and faith
was broadcast, shall never forget his towering spirit and his dedicated fervor in sharing his religious
faith; therefore, be it
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways name the portion of U. S. 52
from Taylorville Bridge to the intersection of State Route 44 in Mingo County the "R. A. West
Memorial Highway"; and, be it
placed signs identifying the highway as the "R. A. West Memorial Highway"; and, be it
resolution to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and to the family of the Reverend
R. A. West.
S. C. R. 35 - "Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 28-10-0.51 (4181)
on State Route 10 in Mercer County the 'Staff Sergeant Stanley Brian Reynolds Memorial Bridge'."
Whereas, Staff Sergeant Stanley Brian Reynolds was born on July 18, 1970, in Baltimore,
Maryland, to Sandra Shrewsbury Reynolds of Lashmeet and Bernard Reynolds; and Whereas, Staff Sergeant Stanley Brian Reynolds spent a large part of his formative years
in the hills of West Virginia and was instilled with the values of family, community, freedom and
Whereas, Staff Sergeant Stanley Brian Reynolds enlisted with the United States Army in
2002 and soon became a member of Bravo Company 4-123 Aviation Company (Sugar Bears) and
served his first tour of duty in Iraq from January to December 2005; and
Whereas, Staff Sergeant Stanley Brian Reynolds was transferred to the 1st Battalion, 52nd
Aviation Regiment Task Force Dragon 49, when he began his second tour of Iraq; and
Whereas, Staff Sergeant Stanley Brian Reynolds served with distinction in the military as
a graduate of the Warrior Leaders Course and was a recipient of the Army Commendation Medal,
Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal, National Defense Medal, Global War of Terrorism
Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Ribbon, Noncommissioned
Officers Professional Development Ribbon and Aviation Crewman Badge; and
Whereas, Staff Sergeant Stanley Brian Reynolds was also awarded a Bronze Star for his
exemplary service in Iraq; and
Whereas, While faithfully executing his duties to his community, state and nation, Staff
Sergeant Stanley Brian Reynolds passed away on August 14, 2007, at Al Taqqadum, Iraq, as a result
of injuries received when his CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed; and
Whereas, Having honorably served in the United States Army and having given the ultimate sacrifice for his country, his state and fellow man, we are compelled to ensure that future generations
are aware of Staff Sergeant Stanley Brian Reynold's commitment to the cause of freedom; therefore,
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 28-10-0.51 (4181)
on State Route 10 in Mercer County the "Staff Sergeant Stanley Brian Reynolds Memorial Bridge";
signs identifying the bridge as the "Staff Sergeant Stanley Brian Reynolds Memorial Bridge"; and,
resolution to the family of Staff Sergeant Stanley Brian Reynolds and the Secretary of the
S. C. R. 38 - "Requesting the Division of Highways name the section of Route 9 from
Martinsburg to Berkeley Springs the 'Ray Johnston Memorial Highway'."
Whereas, Ray Johnston visited the eastern panhandle 51 years ago and would eventually
make it his home; and
Whereas, Ray Johnston was a visionary and leader for development in the eastern
panhandle; and Whereas, Ray Johnston was an innovator who was responsible for the creation of the
Eastern Panhandle Home Builders Association, which has manifested itself into a large, influential and prosperous local association; and
Whereas, Ray Johnston had a major impact on the state level, where he served as President
of the West Virginia Home Builder's Association; and
Whereas, Ray Johnston was Past President of the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber
of Commerce, where he spearheaded the efforts to obtain funding for the expansion of Route 9; and
Whereas, Ray Johnston is responsible for the current segment of Route 9 being made into
a four-lane highway; and
Whereas, Ray Johnston developed many properties that will better the quality of life for
current and future generations of West Virginians, including his crown jewel, The Woods Resort,
which is now home to more than 1,000 families and features such amenities as golf courses, lodge,
restaurant, conference center, spa, sports center, tennis courts and swimming pools; and
Whereas, Ray Johnston was married to his beloved wife Madeline, with whom he shared
the joy of having two daughters, Sally and Joy; and
Whereas, Sadly, Ray Johnston passed away November 14, 2008, bringing to an end the life
of a visionary, innovator and one of West Virginia's great leaders and leaving behind his loving
family and a host of friends; and
Whereas, It is fitting to honor Ray Johnston and his contributions to the eastern panhandle
and State of West Virginia which will benefit future generations of West Virginians to come by
naming the section of Route 9 from Martinsburg to Berkeley Springs the "Ray Johnston Memorial
Highway"; therefore, be it
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways name the section of Route 9
from Martinsburg to Berkeley Springs the "Ray Johnston Memorial Highway"; and, be it
placed signs identifying the highway as the "Ray Johnston Memorial Highway"; and, be it
S. C. R. 43 - "Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 46-40-0.30
spanning Berkeley Run in Grafton, West Virginia, the 'Bearcat Bridge'."
Whereas, The construction of the present Grafton High School was finished in 1940 and
the first graduating class held its commencement ceremony at the same location; and
Whereas, All of those participating students have been referred to as "Bearcats" in honor
of the school mascot; and
Whereas, Grafton High School was constructed at the junction of Berkeley Run and the
Tygart Valley River and there is a bridge spanning Berkeley Run beside Grafton High School that
connects Yates Avenue with Riverside Drive; therefore, be it
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 46-40-0.30
spanning Berkeley Run in Grafton, West Virginia, the "Bearcat Bridge"; and, be it
placed signs identifying the bridge as the "Bearcat Bridge"; and, be it
resolution to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Grafton High School, 400
Riverside Drive, Grafton, West Virginia.
S. C. R. 44 - "Requesting the Division of Highways name West Virginia Route 3 near Racine
in Boone County, beginning at mile post 0.00 and ending on the Kanawha County line at mile post
3.01, the 'Barry Lutsy Memorial Highway'."
Whereas, Barry Lutsy was a long-time member of the Racine Volunteer Fire Department;
Whereas, Barry Lutsy was married to his beloved wife, Debra, with whom he shared the
joy of having two children, Jeremy and Justin; and
Whereas, It is fitting to honor Barry Lutsy for his service and sacrifice to his community
by naming West Virginia Route 3 near Racine in Boone County, beginning at mile post 0.00 and
ending on the Kanawha County line at mile post 3.01, the "Barry Lutsy Memorial Highway";
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name West Virginia Route 3 near
Racine in Boone County, beginning at mile post 0.00 and ending on the Kanawha County line at mile
post 3.01, the "Barry Lutsy Memorial Highway"; and, be it
placed signs identifying the bridge as the "Barry Lutsy Memorial Highway"; and, be it
resolution to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and to the family of Barry Lutsy.
S. C. R. 46 - "Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 04-19-3.68 (4198)
on Route 19 that crosses the Little Birch River in Braxton County, currently named for Freddie Allen, the 'Harold V. Long Memorial Bridge'."
Whereas, Harold V. Long pursued the interests and values of his community by serving as
a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from 1972 to 1976; and
Whereas, Harold V. Long was an upstanding businessman in several endeavors, such as
Product Distributors, Incorporated, a company that sold gas, tires and other related products to truck
drivers. He also owned and operated convenience stores in Sutton and was a member of West
Virginia Oil Marketers Association; and
Whereas, Harold V. Long's productive life was tragically cut short as he was killed in a
plane crash in 2000; therefore, be it
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 04-19-3.68 (4198)
on Route 19 that crosses the Little Birch River in Braxton County, currently named for Freddie
Allen, the "Harold V. Long Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
placed signs identifying the bridge as the "Harold V. Long Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
resolution to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and the family of Harold V. Long.
S. C. R. 48 - "Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 28-460-13.48
(2945) in Mercer County the 'Corporal Ray B. Cheatwood, Jr., Memorial Bridge'."
Whereas, Ray B. Cheatwood, Jr., was drafted into the United States Army on April 23,
1943; and
Whereas, Ray B. Cheatwood, Jr., answered the call to duty for his nation during World War
Whereas, Ray B. Cheatwood, Jr., was captured in Italy on January 22, 1944, transported to
Germany and sent to Stalag II-B, where he was held as a prisoner of war until April 13, 1945; and
Whereas, Ray B. Cheatwood, Jr., was honorably discharged from the United States Army
on October 22, 1945; and
Whereas, Ray B. Cheatwood, Jr., was awarded a Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, POW
Medal, Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two bronze
service stars, World War II Victory Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantryman
Badge 1st Award and Honorable Service Lap Button WW II; and
Whereas, It is fitting to honor Ray B. Cheatwood, Jr., for his service to his country by
naming bridge number 28-460-13.48 (2945) in Mercer County the "Corporal Ray B. Cheatwood, Jr.,
Memorial Bridge"; therefore, be it
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways to name bridge number 28-
460-13.48 (2945) in Mercer County the "Corporal Ray B. Cheatwood, Jr., Memorial Bridge"; and,
placed signs identifying the bridge as the "Corporal Ray B. Cheatwood, Jr., Memorial Bridge"; and,
resolution to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and to the family of Ray B.
Cheatwood, Jr.
Delegates Walker, Louisos, Perry, Staggers, Argento, Beach, Butcher, Hall, Martin,
McGeehan, Ross, Shott and Skaff offered the following resolution, which was read by its title and referred to the Committee on Rules:
H. C. R. 75 - "Requesting the Big Otter Overpass on Interstate 79 in Clay County,
specifically bridge number 08-79-39.91(2684), be named the 'Pearl Harbor: PFC Carey K. Stockwell
Whereas, PFC Carey K. Stockwell was born on October 21, 1920 to John Stockwell and
Sarah Ella Truman Stockwell of Ivydale, West Virginia, the youngest of eleven children; and
Whereas, PFC Carey K. Stockwell was a Christian young man who cared deeply for his
widowed mother; and
Whereas, PFC Carey K. Stockwell was a private in the Army Air Corps, 42 Bombardment
Squadron, during World War II; and
Whereas, PFC Carey K. Stockwell was killed in action in the attack on Pearl Harbor on
December 7, 1941; and
Whereas, PFC Carey K. Stockwell was the first soldier from Clay County, West Virginia
killed during World War II; and
Whereas, Having honorably served and sacrificed for his country, his state and fellow man,
we are compelled to ensure that future generations are aware of PFC Carey K. Stockwell's
commitment to the cause of freedom; therefore, be it
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name the Big Otter overpass on
Interstate 79 in Clay County, specifically bridge number 08-79-39.91(2684), the "Pearl Harbor: PFC
Carey K. Stockwell Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
signs identifying the bridge as the "PFC Carey K. Stockwell Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
resolution to PFC Carey K. Stockwell's sister, Audrey Drake, and the Secretary of the Department
Delegate Armstead offered the following resolution, which was read by its title and referred
84. On written request of any member of the House of Delegates the introducer of a bill or
any interested person or organization, timely made to the chairman or clerk of a committee, a public
hearing shall be held on any measure referred to the committee on the official agenda of the
The hearing may be conducted by the entire committee or a subcommittee thereof, as the
committee shall direct.
When a bill is referred to more than one committee, no more than one hearing shall be
required when properly and timely requested under the provisions of this rule.
H. C. R. 45 - The "Bob Basil Memorial Bridge"; coming up in regular order, as unfinished
business, was read by the Clerk.
The yeas and nays having been ordered, they were taken (Roll No. 250), and there were--yeas
declared the resolution (H. C. R. 45) adopted.
H. C. R. 57 - Requesting the Governor adopted a "West Virginia Coal Miner Appreciation
Day" in the State of West Virginia; coming up in regular order, as unfinished business, was read by
The yeas and nays having been ordered, they were taken (Roll No. 251), and there were--yeas
declared the resolution (H. C. R. 57) adopted.
Improvement Authority; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 252),
declared the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 259) passed.
On this question, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 253), and there were--yeas 97, nays
affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 259) takes effect from its passage.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 284, Relating to Viatical Settlements Act; on third reading, coming up
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 254),
declared the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 284) passed.
means for satisfying financial requirements for the licensing of viatical settlement providers and
brokers; and making criminal provisions applicable to any person violating the Viatical Settlements
highway emergencies; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
declared the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 384) passed.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 384 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §29-3A-1 of the Code of West
Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the control of an emergency scene; providing for transfer of
authority to permit safe traffic flow; and providing for the use of property to prevent the spread of
S. B. 445, Removing conservation supervisors' election certification requirements; on third
declared the bill (S. B. 445) passed.
S. B. 445 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §19-21A-6 and §19-21A-7 of the Code of West
Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to removing certain requirements and the certification
requirements for election of conservation supervisors."
S. B. 473, Clarifying civil service job posting provisions; on third reading, coming up in
declared the bill (S. B. 473) passed.
S. B. 487, Relating to Division of Personnel Director's qualifications; on third reading,
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 258),
and there were--yeas 78, nays 18, absent and not voting 4, with the nays and absent and not voting
Nays: Anderson, Armstead, Ashley, Blair, Border, Brown, Canterbury, Duke, Ellem, Ireland,
Lane, C. Miller, Overington, Romine, Schoen, Sobonya, Sumner and Walters.
declared the bill (S. B. 487) passed.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 526, Relating to osteopathy post-doctoral training requirements; on third
The Speaker consulted with the Clerk concerning the applicability of House Rule 49 to his
particular situation, inasmuch as his son-in-law is an osteopathic intern. The Speaker, having no direct or pecuniary interest in the passage or rejection of the bill, was to vote thereon. The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 259),
and there were--yeas 95, nays 1, absent and not voting 4, with the nays and absent and not voting
declared the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 526) passed.
On this question, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 260), and there were--yeas 96, nays
affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 526) takes effect from its passage.
S. B. 572, Repealing section creating Public Employee Leave Benefit Analysis Board; on
declared the bill (S. B. 572) passed.
S. B. 587, Repealing section creating State Personnel Advisory Council; on third reading,
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 262),
declared the bill (S. B. 587) passed.
S. B. 588, Repealing section creating Public Insurance Agency Advisory Board; on third
declared the bill (S. B. 588) passed.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 153, Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate
legislative rules; on second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time.
On motion of Delegates Webster and Brown , the bill was amended page seven, section one,
line forty-nine, by striking out the word "repealed" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "authorized".
On page nine, section one, line ninety-one, by striking out the word "repealed" and inserting
in lieu thereof the word "authorized".
70 days before election; on second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time and
Com. Sub. for S. B. 370, Relating to community corrections program fees; on second
reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time. An amendment, recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary, was reported by the Clerk
(a) There is hereby created in the State Treasury a special revenue account to be known as
the West Virginia Community Corrections Fund. Expenditures from the fund are for the purposes
set forth in subsection (e) of this section and are not authorized from collections but are to be made
only in accordance with appropriation by the Legislature and in accordance with the provisions of
article three, chapter twelve of this code and upon the fulfillment of the provisions set forth in article
two, chapter five-a of this code. The West Virginia Community Corrections Fund may receive any
gifts, grants, contributions or other money from any source which is specifically designated for
(b) Beginning on the first day of July, two thousand six, in In addition to the fee required in
section nine, article twelve of this chapter, a fee not to exceed thirty-five dollars $35 per month,
unless modified by legislative rule as provided in section three of this article, is also to be collected from those persons on probation. This fee is to be based upon the person's ability to pay. The
magistrate or circuit judge shall conduct a hearing prior to imposition of probation and make a
determination on the record that the offender is able to pay the fee without undue hardship. The
magistrate clerk or clerk, deputy magistrate clerk, magistrate assistant, circuit clerk or deputy circuit
clerk shall collect all fees imposed pursuant to this subsection and deposit them in a separate
account. Within ten calendar days following the beginning of the calendar month, the magistrate
clerk or circuit clerk shall forward the amount deposited to the State Treasurer to be credited to the
West Virginia Community Corrections Fund.
(c) Beginning on the first day of July, two thousand seven, in In addition to the fee required
in section five, article eleven-b of this chapter, a fee of two dollars fifty cents $2.50 per day is to be
collected from those persons on home incarceration. The circuit judge, magistrate or municipal court
judge shall consider the person's ability to pay in determining the imposition of the fee. The circuit
clerk, magistrate clerk, or municipal court clerk or his or her designee shall collect all fees imposed
pursuant to this subsection and deposit them in a separate account. Within ten calendar days
following the beginning of the calendar month, the circuit clerk, magistrate clerk or municipal court
clerk shall forward the amount deposited to the State Treasurer to be credited to the West Virginia
Community Corrections Fund.
(d) Beginning on the first day of July, two thousand six, in In addition to the usual court costs
in any criminal case taxed against any defendant convicted in a municipal, magistrate or circuit court,
excluding municipal parking ordinances, a ten-dollar $10 fee shall be added. The circuit clerk,
magistrate clerk, or municipal court clerk or his or her designee shall collect all fees imposed
following the beginning of the calendar month, the circuit clerk, magistrate court clerk and the
municipal court clerk shall forward the amount deposited to the State Treasurer to be credited to the
(e) The moneys of the West Virginia Community Corrections Fund are to be disbursed by the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction, upon recommendation by the
community corrections subcommittee, for the funding of community corrections programs and to
pay expenses of the Governor's committee in administering the provisions of this article, which
expenses may not in any fiscal year exceed ten percent of the funds deposited to the special revenue
account during that fiscal year.
(f) Any disbursements from the West Virginia Community Corrections Fund allocated for
community corrections programs by the Governor's committee may be made contingent upon local
appropriations or gifts in money or in kind for the support of the programs. Any county commission
of any county or the governing body of a municipality may appropriate and expend money for
establishing and maintaining community corrections programs.
(a) A circuit judge, magistrate, municipal court judge or community criminal justice board
may require the payment of a supervision or participation fee from any person required to be
supervised by or participate in a community corrections program. The circuit judge, magistrate,
municipal court judge or community criminal justice board shall consider the person's ability to pay
in determining the imposition and amount of the fee.
(b) All fees ordered by the circuit court, magistrate court, municipal court, or community
criminal justice board pursuant to this section are to be paid to the circuit clerk community criminal
justice board, who shall monthly remit the fees monthly to the treasurer of the county designated as
the fiscal agent for the board pursuant to section six of this article. All fees ordered by the magistrate
court pursuant to this section are to be paid to the magistrate clerk, who shall monthly remit the fees
to the treasurer of the county designated as the fiscal agent for the board pursuant to said section. All fees ordered by the municipal court judge pursuant to this section are to be paid to the municipal
court clerk who shall monthly remit the fees to the treasurer of the county designated as the fiscal
agent for the board pursuant to section six of this article."
Com. Sub. for S. B. 405, Relating to grandparents' visitation; on second reading, coming
An amendment, recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary , was reported by the
Clerk, amending the bill on page one, following the enacting clause, by striking out the remainder
"That §48-10-401 and §48-10-402 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, be
§48-10-401. Motion for grandparent visitation when action for divorce, custody, legal
separation, annulment or establishment of paternity is pending.
(a) The provisions of this section apply to any pending actions for divorce, custody, legal
separation, annulment or establishment of paternity.
(b) After the commencement of the action, a grandparent seeking visitation with his or her
grandchild may, by motion, apply to the circuit court or family court for an order granting visitation. A grandparent moving for an order of visitation will not be afforded party status, but may be called
as a witness by the court, and will be subject to cross-examination by the parties.
(c) Motions or petitions for grandparent visitation shall be filed and heard in the family court
except when an abuse or neglect proceeding involving the child or children is pending before the
circuit court, in which case the motion or petition shall be filed and heard in the circuit court.
§48-10-402. Petition for grandparent visitation when action for divorce, custody, legal
separation, annulment or establishment of paternity is not pending.
(a) The provisions of this section apply when no proceeding for divorce, custody, legal
(b) A grandparent may petition the circuit court family court for an order granting visitation
with his or her grandchild, regardless of whether the parents of the child are married. If the
grandparent filed a motion for visitation in a previous proceeding for divorce, custody, legal separation, annulment or establishment of paternity, and a decree or final order has issued in that
earlier action, the grandparent may petition for visitation if the circumstances have materially
changed since the entry of the earlier order or decree.
(c) When a petition under this section is filed, the matter shall be styled 'In re grandparent
visitation of [petitioner's(s') name(s)]'
(d) Motions or petitions for grandparent visitation shall be filed and heard in the family court
circuit court, in which case the motion or petition shall be filed and heard in the circuit court."
S. B. 431, Providing in-state medical providers notice of small group health benefit plan; on
travel expense compensation; on second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time
Com. Sub. for S. B. 612, Relating to willful nonpayment of child support; on second
and adopted, amending the bill on page one, following the enaction section, by striking out the
(1) A person who: (a) Persistently Repeatedly and willfully fails to provide pay his or her
court-ordered support which he or she can reasonably provide and which he or she knows he or she
has a duty to provide to a minor; or and (b) is subject to court order to pay any amount for the
support of a minor child and is delinquent in meeting the full obligation established by the order and
has been delinquent for a period of at least six months' duration, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $1,000, or confined in the
county or regional jail for not more than one year, or both fined and confined.
(2) A person who persistently repeatedly and willfully fails to provide pay his or her court-
ordered support which he or she can reasonably provide and which he or she knows he or she has
a duty to provide to a minor by virtue of a court or administrative order and the failure results in: (a) An arrearage of not less than $8,000; or (b) twelve consecutive months without payment of
support that remains unpaid, is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less
than $100 nor more than $1,000, or imprisoned for not less than one year nor more than three years,
(3) In a prosecution under this section, the defendant's alleged inability to reasonably provide
the required support may be raised only as an affirmative defense, after reasonable notice to the
S. B. 719, Allowing certain police officers keep weapon after retirement; on second reading,
S. B. 760, Authorizing Supreme Court to develop pilot pre-trial release programs; on second
S. B. 490, Authorizing Mercer County Commission appoint emergency operations center
At 11:58 p.m., on motion of Delegate Boggs, the House of Delegates recessed until 5:00 p.m.,
* * * * * * * At the request of Delegate Boggs, and by unanimous consent, the House of Delegates
referred to the Committee on Finance. In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (S. B. 680) was referred to
And reports the same back with amendment, with the recommendation that they each do pass,
as amended, but that they first be referred to the Committee on Finance.
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bills (S. B. 66 and S. B. 435) were
each referred to the Committee on Finance.
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 317) was
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 451) was
Your Committee on Finance has had under consideration: Com. Sub. for S. B. 382, Adjusting State Rail Authority's contract authority,
And reports the same back, with title amendment, with the recommendation that they each
Your Committee on Finance has had under consideration: S. B. 464, Authorizing Public Employees Insurance Agency charge fee for paper transactions,
registration, And reports the same back with the recommendation that it do pass but that it first be referred
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (S. B. 763) was referred to
Com. Sub for S. B. 687, Relating to Comprehensive Behavioral Health Commission, And reports the same back, with amendment, with the recommendation that it do pass, as