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Charleston, W. Va., Thursday, February 26, 2015
Appalachian Children’s Chorus, Charleston, West Virginia, proceeded in the singing of “West Virginia Hills”, “Take Me Home, Country Roads” and “My Home Among the Hills”, accompanied by Olga Young on the piano.
Pending the reading of the Journal of Wednesday, February 25, 2015,
Eng. Senate Bill No. 238, Limiting certain county board of education liability arising from unorganized recreation.
Eng. Com. Sub. House Bill No. 2240--A Bill to amend and reenact §61-2-9 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend and reenact §61-8B-1 and §61-8B-3 of said code, all relating to crimes against the person; providing that strangling is an aggravated felony offense; defining strangling; providing that a sexual offense by strangling is an aggravated felony offense; and providing criminal penalties.
Eng. Com. Sub. for House Bill No. 2283--A Bill to amend and reenact article 3, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating generally to the promulgation of administrative rules by the Department of Environmental Protection; legislative mandate or authorization for the promulgation of certain legislative rules by various executive or administrative agencies of the state; authorizing certain of the agencies to promulgate certain legislative rules in the form that the rules were filed in the State Register; authorizing certain of the agencies to promulgate certain legislative rules with various modifications presented to and recommended by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee; authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to standards of performance for new stationary sources; authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to permits for construction and major modification of major stationary sources for the prevention of significant deterioration of air quality; authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the control of air pollution from hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facilities; authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the control of air pollution from hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facilities; authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to requirements for operating permits; authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to emission standards for hazardous air pollutants; authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the awarding of WV Stream Partners Program Grants; authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the hazardous waste management system; authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to requirements governing water quality standards; authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the WV/NPDES rule for coal mining facilities; and, authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to waste management.
A message from the Clerk of the House of Delegates announced the concurrence by that body in the Senate amendment to, and the passage as amended, with its Senate amended title, to take effect from passage, and requested the concurrence of the Senate in the changed effective date, as to
Eng. House Bill No. 2627--A Bill to amend and reenact §61-3-29 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to prohibiting damage to property of railroads, public utilities and certain production storage and distribution facilities; adding waste management facilities, storage facilities and timber operations to the protected parties; prohibiting destruction, damage or removal of property resulting in impairment to the normal, safe operation of those facilities; and providing criminal penalties.
Eng. House Bill No. 2628--A Bill to amend and reenact §3-5-7 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to filing announcements of candidacies; and changing the date of announcement to the first Monday after January 1.
Eng. Com. Sub. for House Bill No. 2674--A Bill to amend and reenact §18C-7-6 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to making home schooled students eligible for a PROMISE scholarship without taking the GED test.
Eng. Com. Sub. for House Bill No. 2778--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §17-17B-1, §17-17B-2, §17-17B-3, §17-17B-4 and §17-17B-5, all relating to transportation funding; authorizing West Virginia Division of Highways to enter into cooperative agreements with United States Secretary of Transportation to establish infrastructure revolving funds; creating the State Transportation Infrastructure Fund Program; creating State Transportation Infrastructure Fund; and permitting Commissioner of the Division of Highways to propose rules for legislative approval.
Eng. House Bill No. 2820--A Bill to amend and reenact §38-2-21 and §38-2-34 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to affirmative defenses against mechanics' liens; and providing that property owners of single family dwellings or residences are not entitled to affirmative defenses to mechanics' liens if notice is timely given of the liability for unpaid bills for work performed of materials supplied.
The Clerk then presented communications from His Excellency, the Governor, advising that on February 25, 2015, he had approved Enr. Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 237, Enr. Senate Bill No. 262, Enr. Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 2008, Enr. House Bill No. 2114, Enr. House Bill No. 2115 and Enr. House Bill No. 2274.
Pursuant to the provisions of section fourteen, article VII of the Constitution of West Virginia, I hereby disapprove and return Enrolled Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 335.
This bill was introduced at my request, and I support it wholeheartedly. However, the bill's final version contains three technical issues I believe the Legislature should repair. First and foremost, the bill’s definition of “opioid overdose prevention and treatment training program” references the wrong state government agency. See §16-46-2, page 3, lines 31-34. The Office of Emergency Medical Services should be referenced on page 3, line 33, rather than the separate and independent Office of Emergency Services.
Second, the bill’s §16-46-4(a)(1) references a training program to be established, as “required by subsection (b), section six of this article;”. See §16-46-4(a)(1), page 5, lines 6-8. Although the separate §16-46-6(b) authorizes the Office of Emergency Medical Services to establish training programs through legislative rulemaking, the authorization is explicitly limited to implementing the provisions of section six. See §16-46-6, page 8, lines 48-56. The authorization needs to apply more broadly to the entire article. Accordingly, the word “section” should be revised to read “article” on page 8, line 48.
Third, the deadline “by March 1” in the bill’s §16-46-6(a)(3) is imprecise without additional language indicating whether it is an annual or one-time deadline. See page 7, line 43. This deadline could be amended to include the “and annually thereafter” or the “of each calendar year” language found elsewhere in section six. See e.g., §16-46-6, page 6, line 1 and page 7, lines 28-29.
I urge the Legislature to amend these technical issues and to return the bill to my desk. I look forward to signing this important piece of legislation.
Enr. Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 335, Creating Access to Opioid Antagonists Act.
The question being on the adoption of Senator Carmichael’s motion that the Senate reconsider Enrolled Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 335, the same was put and prevailed.
On motion of Senator Ferns, the following amendments to the bill were reported by the Clerk, considered simultaneously, and adopted:
On page three, section two, line thirty-three, after the word “Emergency” by inserting the word “Medical”;
On page seven, section six, line forty-three, after the words “March 1” by inserting the words “and annually thereafter”;
So, a majority of all the members elected to the Senate having voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Enr. Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 335) passed with its title, as amended, as a result of the objections of the Governor.
Your Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills has examined, found truly enrolled, and on the 25th day of February, 2015, presented to His Excellency, the Governor, for his action, the following bills, signed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates:
(Com. Sub. for H. B. No. 2004), Providing a procedure for the development of a state plan under section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act.
(Com. Sub. for H. B. No. 2008), Auditing the Division of Highways.
(H. B. No. 2114), Updating the meaning of federal adjusted gross income and certain other terms used in the West Virginia Personal Income Tax Act.
(H. B. No. 2115), Updating the meaning of the term "federal taxable income" and certain other terms used in the West Virginia Corporation Net Income Tax Act.
(H. B. No. 2274), Authorizing the Commissioner of Corrections to enter into mutual aid agreements.
Senate Bill No. 17, Regulating unlicensed off-road motorcycles within Hatfield-McCoy Recreation Area.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 17 (originating in the Committee on Natural Resources)--A Bill to amend and reenact §17F-1-1 and §17F-1-9 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to regulation of all-terrain vehicles; permitting all-terrain vehicles to drive as far to the right as possible when there is little or no shoulder; and defining off-road motorcycles.
Senate Bill No. 254, Relating to Fire, EMS and Law-Enforcement Officer Survivor Benefit Act.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 254 (originating in the Committee on Pensions)--A Bill to amend and reenact §5H-1-1 and §5H-1-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to the West Virginia Fire, EMS and Law-Enforcement Officer Survivor Benefit Act; clarifying process for payment of survivor benefit; defining terms; limiting eligibility for survivor benefit to beneficiaries designated in writing by applicable public safety officer; clarifying circumstances for eligibility of survivor benefit; transferring responsibility for determination of eligibility for survivor benefit from Governor’s Office to Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety, Office of the Secretary; setting forth required information for certified request for survivor benefit; requiring fire, emergency medical service and law-enforcement programs to provide notice of survivor benefit and obtain written designations of beneficiaries from eligible public safety officers; requiring Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety, Office of the Secretary, to prepare a form for written designation of beneficiary; providing exclusions for availability of survivor benefit; providing that payments for survivor benefit be made from general revenue; and authorizing the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety, Office of the Secretary, to propose rules for legislative approval.
The bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 254), under the original double committee reference, was then referred to the Committee on Finance.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 455 (originating in the Committee on Education), Relating to public higher education procurement and payment of expenses.
Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 455 (originating in the Committee on Finance)--A Bill to amend and reenact §12-3A-6 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; to amend and reenact §18B-5-4, §18B-5-6 and §18B-5-7 of said code; and to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §18B-5-4a, all relating to public higher education procurement and payment generally; receipting of electronic commerce purchases; purchase or acquisition of materials, supplies, equipment, services and printing at institutions of higher education; construction projects at Marshall University and West Virginia University; design-build procurement at institutions of higher education; and disposition of obsolete and unusable equipment, surplus supplies and other needed materials at institutions of higher education.
Senate Bill No. 548, Changing procedure for filling U. S. Senator vacancies.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 548 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)--A Bill to amend and reenact §3-10-1, §3-10-3 and §3-10-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to filling of vacancies in elected offices; requiring Governor to call a special election in the event of a vacancy in the office of United States Senator except in certain instances; providing for nominees to be appointed by state executive parties; requiring Governor to fill vacancy in United States Senator by appointment; and allowing appointee to serve until successor is elected and certified to fill the unexpired term
Senate Bill No. 574 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)--A Bill to amend and reenact §60-3A-17 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend and reenact §60-4-3 and §60-4-3a of said code, all relating to sales of liquor by distilleries and mini-distilleries.
Senate Bill No. 575 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)--A Bill to repeal §30-18-1, §30-18-2, §30-18-3, §30-18-4, §30-18-5, §30-18-6, §30-18-7, §30-18-8, §30-18-9, §30-18-10, §30-18-11, §30-18-12 and §30-18-13 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend said code by adding thereto a new article, designated §15-14-1, §15-14-2, §15-14-3, §15-14-4, §15-14-5, §15-14-6, §15-14-7, §15-14-8, §15-14-9, §15-14-10, §15-14-11, §15-14-12 and §15-14-13, all relating to licensure of private investigative and security services; transferring private investigative and security services from Secretary of State to West Virginia State Police; providing for funds collected for application fees be deposited in a nonappropriated special revenue account; and expanding authority of the State Police to conduct criminal background checks.
At the request of Senator Trump, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (S. B. No. 575) contained in the preceding report from the Committee on the Judiciary was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senators Laird, Miller, Carmichael and Stollings offered the following resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 42--Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 10-77-63.83 (10A222), on I-77 near mile marker 63, 2.31 miles south of the Mahan exit in Fayette County, the "Tygrett Brothers Seven Veterans Bridge".
Whereas, Charles R. Tygrett, John D. Tygrett, Harold M. Tygrett, Paul A. Tygrett, R. G. Tygrett, Tommy E. Tygrett and Reginald D. Tygrett are the seven sons of Marion A. and June O. Tygrett. The seven Tygrett brothers served in the armed forces during World War II and the Korean War; and
Whereas, The seven brothers' primary units and areas of service included: CPL Charles R. Tygrett, WWII, 302 AAF, Algeria, French Morocco and Tunisia; CPL John D. Tygrett, WWII, U. S. Army Medical Det.; PFC Harold M. Tygrett, WWII, U. S. Army 577th Ambulance Co., Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes; SSGT Paul A. Tygrett, WWII, 47th Armored Artillery, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland; PFC R. G. Tygrett, WWII, 127th Anti-Aircraft Battalion, Ardennes, Central Europe; PFC Tommy E. Tygrett, U. S. Army 21st AFA and 1st Infantry (Big Red One), Germany; and SSGT Reginald D. Tygrett, Korean War, U. S. Air Force, 19th Supply Squadron; and
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 10-77-63.83 (10A222), on I-77 near mile marker 63, 2.31 miles south of the Mahan exit in Fayette County, the "Tygrett Brothers Seven Veterans Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the "Tygrett Brothers Seven Veterans Bridge"; and, be it
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 43--Requesting the Division of Highways name the bridge carrying County Route 13 over Hominy Creek in Nicholas County, bridge number 34-13-11.85 (34A017), latitude 38.14543, longitude -80.71810, the "U. S. Army SPC Richard Nesselrotte Bridge".
Whereas, U. S. Army Specialist Richard Nesselrotte served in the Vietnam War as a Specialist Four and Squad Leader with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division; and
Whereas, US Army Specialist Richard Nesselrotte was awarded the Silver Star Medal for his bravery on February 4, 1968, when he led his squad in a dismounted assault against an entrenched North Vietnamese Army Company. On that day, Specialist Nesselrotte continuously exposed himself to enemy fire, which he countered with his M-60 machine gun, grenaded several enemy positions, and led three of his men across the enemy's front to bring a heavy volume of effective fire against the insurgents. As a result of Specialist Nesselrotte's brave actions, the enemy was ultimately routed and defeated; and
Whereas, It is only fitting that an appropriate landmark be named to honor U. .S Army Specialist Richard Nesselrotte's outstanding courage and exemplary devotion to duty in defending his country; therefore, be it
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name the bridge carrying County Route 13 over Hominy Creek in Nicholas County, bridge number 34-13-11.85 (34A017), latitude 38.14543, longitude -80.71810, the "U. S. Army SPC Richard Nesselrotte Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the "U. S. Army SPC Richard Nesselrotte Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and to U. S. Army SPC Richard Nesselrotte.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 44--Requesting the Division of Highways name the bridge on U. S. Route 219 crossing Files Creek, bridge number 42-219-33.10 (42A137) 38.83753, -79.87568, near Beverly, Randolph County, the "U. S. Navy PO2 Robert Paul Laderach Memorial Bridge".
Whereas, Robert Paul Laderach was born May 8, 1917, in Beverly, Randolph County, the son of Ernest and Mary Agnes Adams Laderach. His family lived on a farm on Dotson Run and he was educated in Beverly, attending Beverly High School. He joined the Navy in October 1937. Robert was serving on board the U.S.S. Arizona in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, when that ship was attacked and sunk without provocation by the Japanese Navy on the "Date that Shall Live in Infamy". Robert and five other West Virginians were killed that day and he and 102 of his shipmates are still entombed and are on 'Eternal Patrol' in the U. S. S. Arizona in Pearl Harbor. He received the posthumous awards of Purple Heart, WW II Victory Award Ribbon Bar, Asiatic Pacific Medal and Campaign Medal and USS Arizona BB-39 Pearl Harbor Patch. Robert was survived by his parents and sisters Anna Pauline Laderach and Margaret Virginia Laderach; and
Whereas, Naming the bridge on U. S. Route 219 crossing Files Creek, bridge number 42-219-33.10 (42A137) 38.83753, -79.87568, near Beverly in Randolph County, the "U. S. Navy PO2 Robert Paul Laderach Memorial Bridge" is an appropriate recognition of his ultimate sacrifice to his country, state, community and Randolph County; therefore, be it
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name the bridge on U. S. Route 219 crossing Files Creek, bridge number 42-219-33.10 (42A137) 38.83753, -79.87568, near Beverly, Randolph County, the "U. S. Navy PO2 Robert Paul Laderach Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is requested to have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the "U. S. Navy PO2 Robert Paul Laderach Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and the surviving relatives of Robert Paul Laderach.
Senators Carmichael and Stollings offered the following resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 45--Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 18-68-0.44 (18A006) Lat/Long 38.94633, -81.76020, locally known as Ravenswood Town BR, carrying WV 68 over Sandy Creek near Ravenswood, Jackson County, the "James P. Spano, Jr. Memorial Bridge".
Whereas, James P. Spano, Jr was born May 13, 1929, in Chattaroy, Mingo County. His parents were James Spano, Sr. and Mica Panzera Spano. He was one of eight siblings. He grew up in Chattaroy and was a star athlete and star basketball player for Chattaroy High School where he was the leading scorer at point guard. His basketball skills allowed him to earn a scholarship to Morris Harvey College in Charleston, West Virginia, being the only member of his family to attend college. Jim was encouraged by the late Eddie King to go out for football. He did and ended up playing all four years under the basketball scholarship that he had earned. Jim was a four-year letterman, starter and was noted as a superior blocker. Jim also started at nose guard, the position for which he was known best. He played in three bowl games while at Morris Harvey College, most notably the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando Florida. He was captain of the team his senior season in 1950 when the team was 11-0. He studied history and physical education while at Morris Harvey College. After college Jim joined the Navy and continued to play football and became a coach for the Naval Training Camp team. In 1951, Jim married Mary Winter from Fairplain, West Virginia. He was hired as head coach of the Ravenswood High School football and basketball teams in 1954. He also coached the baseball team, started the little league baseball program and the summer basketball league and wrote the Ravenswood High School fight song that is still used today. In 1957 he led Ravenswood High School to its first ever state championship, beating Rupert High School. Jim also coached the Little Kanawha Conference bowl game three times. In 1959 Jim led Ravenswood High School to its second state championship; and
Whereas, Students who played for him remember Jim as a supreme motivator, getting the best out of each player. Jim Spano was a community service mentor as he started all of the youth programs, worked with the community and was instrumental in getting the current Ravenswood High School built. On June 27, 1962, James Spano died of a massive heart attack at the young age of 33 after coaching summer basketball games. He left the small community in shock and is still revered today 53 years after his passing. Jim left two sons, James P. Spano III and Joseph H. Spano, Sr., who carried on his rich football tradition. Coach Spano was inducted into the Mid-Ohio Valley Hall of Fame in 2002; and
Whereas, Naming bridge number 18-68-0.44 (18A006) Lat/Long 38.94633, -81.76020, locally known as Ravenswood Town BR, carrying WV 68 over Sandy Creek near Ravenswood Jackson County, the "James P. Spano, Jr. Memorial Bridge" is an appropriate recognition of his contributions to his country, state, community and Jackson County; therefore, be it
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 18-68-0.44 (18A006) Lat/Long 38.94633, -81.76020, locally known as Ravenswood Town BR, carrying WV 68 over Sandy Creek near Ravenswood, Jackson County, the "James P. Spano, Jr. Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is requested to have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the "James P. Spano, Jr. Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and the surviving relatives of James P. Spano, Jr.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 46--Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge, known as Artie Bridge Number 2, 37 degrees 55' 58.13" N. 81 degrees 21' 36.75" W, located in Artie, Raleigh County, the "U. S. Army PFC Shelby Dean Stover Memorial Bridge".
Senators Kessler, Prezioso, Williams, Yost, Stollings and Plymale offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 46--Reaffirming the Senate of West Virginia’s commitment to the strong and deepening relationship between Taiwan and West Virginia.
Whereas, Taiwan and United States are long-standing friends with a shared historical relationship and dearly cherished values of freedom, democracy and human rights; and
Whereas, August 4, 2015, will mark the thirty-fifth anniversary of the sister state relationship between West Virginia and Taiwan; and
Whereas, For the past thirty-five years, the sister state relationship with Taiwan has been strengthened, through the efforts of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) resulting in better mutual understanding; and
Whereas, In 2014, West Virginia exported more than $41 million to Taiwan, making it our twenty-sixth largest export market in the world. Taiwan is not only a friendly sister state of West Virginia but also a key trading partner; and
Whereas, Bilateral trade between the United States and Taiwan reached $63 billion in 2014, making Taiwan the United States’ twelfth largest trading partner in the world. The United States is Taiwan’s third largest trading partner; and
Whereas, By working together with Taiwan, West Virginia welcomes all opportunities for an even closer economic partnership, such as the signing of a US-Taiwan Bilateral Investment Agreement and a Free Trade Agreement in order to enhance the special sister state bond between West Virginia and Taiwan and to encourage further cultural, educational and business exchanges between our citizens; and
Whereas, The United States and eleven other countries are negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a twenty-first century trade agreement which will boost all members economic growth; Taiwan’s inclusion in the TPP will further strengthen bilateral economic relations and enhance the welfare of the United States and benefit all TPP partners; and
Whereas, Taiwan is an active member in the international community with a long history of commitment to international health and humanitarian aid; Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the World Health Organization (WHO) will benefit the other countries in the world; and
Whereas, The Taoyuan International Airport is a key air transport hub in the Asia-Pacific region, ranked the world’s fifteenth largest by cargo volume in 2013, and more than four hundred eleven thousand Americans traveled to Taiwan in 2013, Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will enhance the safety and services of the air transportation in the world; therefore, be it
That the Senate hereby reaffirms West Virginia’s commitment to the strong and deepening relationship between Taiwan and West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate reaffirms the sister state relationship between the state of West Virginia and Taiwan, strengthening bilateral trade relations and affirms to support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the World Health Organization and the International Civil Aviation Organization; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Dr. Lyushun Shen, the Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States.
Senator Sypolt presented a petition from Wanda Lea Moore and ten West Virginia residents, supporting Senate Bill No. 35 (Permitting carrying of concealed weapons without license).
Senator Sypolt presented a petition from William Wade Wright and numerous West Virginia residents, opposing Senate Bill No. 337 (Creating workplace freedom act), Engrossed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 361 (Eliminating prevailing hourly wage requirement for construction of public improvements) and Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 14 (Creating Public Charter Schools Act of 2015).
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 38, Requesting transfer of WV from EPA Region III to EPA Region IV.
On third reading, coming up in regular order, with the right having been granted on yesterday, Wednesday, February 25, 2015, for amendments to be received on third reading, was reported by the Clerk.
At the request of Senator Trump, and by unanimous consent, the bill was advanced to third reading with the right for amendments to be considered on that reading.
On page five, section twelve-b, line six, by striking out “$1,250,000” and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,250”.
The bill (S. B. No. 434), as amended, was then ordered to engrossment and third reading.
At the request of Senator Blair, unanimous consent being granted, the bill was laid over one day, retaining its place on the calendar.
At the request of Senator Kessler, unanimous consent being granted, Senator Kessler addressed the Senate regarding House Bill No. 2881 (West Virginia Intrastate Commerce Improvement Act).
At the request of Senator Miller, unanimous consent being granted, Senator Miller addressed the Senate regarding the importance of the arts community.
At the request of Senator Snyder, and by unanimous consent, Senator Snyder addressed the Senate regarding casino permits in border counties.
At the request of Senator Kirkendoll, unanimous consent being granted, Senator Kirkendoll addressed the Senate regarding Man High School’s baseball team winning the 2014 Class A Championship.
Thereafter, at the request of Senator Kessler, and by unanimous consent, the remarks by Senators Miller, Snyder and Kirkendoll were ordered printed in the Appendix to the Journal.
On motion of Senator Carmichael, the Senate recess until 5 p.m. today.
At the request of Senator Carmichael, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (S. B. No. 122) contained in the preceding report from the Committee on Government Organization was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time and ordered to second reading.
Senate Bill No. 404, Requiring routine audits of major information technology projects.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 404 (originating in the Committee on Government Organization)--A Bill to amend and reenact §5A-6-4c of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to audits of certain government contracts; requiring Chief Technology Officer to ensure routine audits are made of all major information technology projects approved; requiring change orders be supported by certain documentation; requiring a post-audit review be conducted on certain major information technology projects; requiring certain contract terms for major information technology projects with a cost in excess of $1 million; and requiring amounts not paid under a retainage agreement or collected under a performance bond be returned to the agency or agencies paying for the project or deposited in the state’s general revenue account.
At the request of Senator Carmichael, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 404) contained in the preceding report from the Committee on Government Organization was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and, under the original double committee reference, was then referred to the Committee on Finance.
At the request of Senator Carmichael, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (S. B. No. 454) contained in the preceding report from the Committee on the Judiciary was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time and ordered to second reading.
Senate Bill No. 488, Reestablishing and modifying Broadband Deployment Council.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 488 (originating in the Committee on Government Organization)--A Bill to repeal §31-15C-10, §31-15C-11 and §31-15C-14 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend and reenact §31-15C-2, §31-15C-3, §31-15C-4, §31-15C-5, §31-15C-7 and §31-15C-9 of said code, all relating to modifying Broadband Deployment Council.
At the request of Senator Carmichael, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 488) contained in the preceding report from the Committee on Government Organization was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time and ordered to second reading.
At the request of Senator Carmichael, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (S. B. No. 499) contained in the preceding report from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and, under the original double committee reference, was then referred to the Committee on Government Organization.
At the request of Senator Carmichael, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (S. B. No. 503) contained in the preceding report from the Committee on the Judiciary was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time and ordered to second reading.
Senate Bill No. 576 (originating in the Committee on Government Organization)--A Bill to amend and reenact §24-2-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to internet protocol-enabled service and voice over internet protocol-enabled service; prohibiting Public Service Commission jurisdiction of internet protocol-enabled service and voice over internet protocol-enabled service; and limiting Public Service Commission jurisdiction of certain telephone company transactions.
At the request of Senator Carmichael, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (S. B. No. 576) contained in the preceding report from the Committee on Government Organization was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time and ordered to second reading.
On motion of Senator Carmichael, the Senate adjourned until tomorrow, Friday, February 27, 2015, at 11 a.m.