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hdj2008-02-20-43
FORTY-THIRD DAY
The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of Tuesday, February 19, 2008, being the first order of business, when the further reading thereof was dispensed with and the same approved.
At the request of Delegate DeLong, and by unanimous consent, the applicable provisions of House Rule 136, relating to privileges of the floor, were suspended for the day to extend privileges of the floor to invited guests for a presentation by the House.
H. B. 2881, Providing that antique motor vehicles may be used for occasional recreational driving,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2881 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §17A-10-3a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to extending the weekend time period for the operation of antique motor vehicles and antique motorcycles for recreational purposes,"
H. B. 4617, Allowing e-notification by using e-certified cards for verification of certified mail acceptance to the court of origin for service of process,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4617 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §31B-1-111 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; to amend and reenact §31D-5-504 of said code; to amend and reenact §31E-5-504 of said code; to amend and reenact §31E-14-1410 of said code; to amend and reenact §46A-2-137 of said code; to amend and reenact §47-9-4 of said code; and to amend and reenact §56- 3-31 and §56-3-33 of said code, all relating to service of process, service on corporation for-profit, service on corporation non-profit, service on foreign corporation, service of process against non residents involved in motor vehicle accidents, service of process against nonresidents having certain contracts with this state, constituting the secretary of state as attorney-in-fact for all limited partnerships, and service of process on certain nonresidents,"
H. B. 4384, Expanding the number of members of boards of zoning appeal from five to seven,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4384 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §8A-8-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to permitting a governing body to create a board of zoning appeals which consists of five or seven members,"
H. B. 4156, Permitting a governing body of a municipality to place a lien on property in an amount equal to the demolition and removal of a hazardous structure,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4156 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §8-12-16 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to permitting the governing body of a municipality to place a lien on property in an amount equal to the demolition and removal costs of a hazardous structure,"
H. B. 4368, Reducing acts of student violence and disruptive behavior and increasing penalties for chronically disruptive students,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4368 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §18-5A-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; to amend and reenact §18A-5-1 of said code; and to further amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §18A-5-1c, all relating to student behavior and discipline in schools; reducing school violence and disorderly conduct; alternative learning settings; establishing and implementing consistent and effective discipline policies; legislative findings; and establishing the Bill of Rights and Responsibilities for Students and School Personnel,"
H. B. 4117, Expanding eligibility for state minimum salary supplements for classroom teachers achieving certain national certification,
H. B. 4130, Establishing the West Virginia Research Trust Fund,
H. B. 4131, Authorizing the School Building Authority to issue certain revenue bonds from proceeds of the State Excess Lottery Fund,
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 (H. B. 4117, H. B. 4130 and H. B. 4131) were each referred to the Committee on Finance.
Chairman Swartzmiller, from the Committees on Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committees on Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security have had under consideration:
S. B. 627, Designating terroristic threat as felony,
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (S. B. 627) was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Chairman Iaquinta, from the Committee on Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security, submitted the following report, which was received:
H. B. 4507, West Virginia Military Authority Act,
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (H. B. 4507) was referred to the Committee on Finance.
H. B. 4613, Increasing protection to beneficiaries of structured settlements as they relate to settlement transfers,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4613 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §46A-6H-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to requiring court approval for certain structured settlement transfers; requiring appointment of guardian ad litem; payment of guardian ad litem, attorneys' fees and costs; required findings; and standard of proof,"
H. B. 2377, Requiring that employers perform criminal history background checks for employees involved in the installation of home security systems,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2377 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §30-18-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the definition of 'security guard business' by adding those involved in the business of home security systems; and subjecting home security businesses to regulation pursuant to article eighteen,"
H. B. 2934, Adding "craft beer" to the state definition of "nonintoxicating beer",
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2934 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §11-16-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, increasing the maximum alcohol level in the state definition of 'non- intoxicating beer',"
H. B. 4023, Provide for the denial or suspension of a driver's license for any student who withdraws from school or fails to receive passing grades,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4023 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §17B-2-3a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; to amend and reenact §17B-3-6 of said code; and to amend and reenact §18-8-11 of said code, all relating to requiring Driver's Eligibility Certificate for driver's license of any student fifteen and less than eighteen years of age; issuance, denial and suspension; alternatives for eligibility; exceptions; authorizations for release and receipt of certain private records; notices; and hearings,"
H. B. 4195, 4196, 4197, 4244, 4203 and 4264, Authorizing the Department of Transportation to promulgate legislative rules,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4244 - "A Bill to amend and reenact article 8, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating generally to the promulgation of administrative rules by the Department of Transportation; legislative mandate or authorization for the promulgation of certain legislative rules by various executive or administrative agencies of the Department of Transportation; 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 certain of the agencies to promulgate certain legislative rules as amended by the Legislature; authorizing certain of the agencies to promulgate certain legislative rules with various modifications presented to and recommended by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and as amended by the Legislature; authorizing the Commissioner of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the construction and reconstruction of state roads; authorizing the Commissioner of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to traffic and safety rules; authorizing the Commissioner of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the use of state road rights of way and adjacent areas; authorizing the Commissioner of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the transportation of hazardous wastes upon the roads and highways; authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the examination and issuance of driver's licences; and authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the disclosure of information from the files of the Division,"
H. B. 3188, Creating a means by which effectiveness of economic development incentives can be measured,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 3188 - "A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article designated §5B-4-1, §5B-4-2, §5B-4-3, §5B-4-4, §5B-4-5 and §5B-4- 6, all relating to creating measures to analyze effectiveness of economic development incentives; requiring reporting; and requiring the department of commerce to promulgate legislative rules," With the recommendation that the committee substitute do pass.
H. B. 4314, Paying for veterans' grave markers where the U. S. government has denied the application of the veteran,
H. B. 4341, Relating to payment of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards salary bonus,
H. B. 4406, Relating to state board standards for the recommended duration of school bus transportation times for students to and from school,
H. B. 4449, Allowing the Higher Education Policy Commission and WV Council for Community and Technical College Education to enter into lease-purchase agreements,
H. B. 4482, Allowing payments from the Parkways Authority to the Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreational Authority to continue past the nine-year limitation,
H. B. 2739, Providing veterans' death certificates to families and funeral directors at no cost,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2739 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §59-1-10 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to providing copies of a veteran's death certificate to families at no cost,"
H. B. 4074, Creating an Office for Oral Health under the Bureau for Public Health and authorizing a full time director,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4074 - "A Bill to repeal §16-41-7 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend and reenact §16-41-2, §16-41-3, §16-41-4 and §16-41-6, all relating to the establishment of the Office for Oral Health in the Bureau for Public Health, creation of a full time director and the establishment of an advisory board and the responsibilities of the Office for Oral Health,"
H. B. 4121, Authorizing the participation of local governments in a purchasing card program to be administered by the Auditor,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4121 - "A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto three new sections, designated §6-9-2a, §6-9-2b and §6-9-2c; to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §7-5-7a; and to amend and reenact §8-12-5 of said code, all relating to authorizing the participation of local governments in a purchasing card program to be administered by the Auditor as chief inspector of public offices; creating offenses and criminal penalties,"
H. B. 4355, Allowing Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority to retain civil penalties imposed for violation of authority rules,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4355 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §20-14-8 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to allowing the Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority to retain civil penalties imposed for violation of authority rules, for the benefit of the Hatfield- McCoy Recreation Area,"
H. B. 4357, Extending the Neighborhood Investment Program Act and eligibility for tax credits under the act,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4357 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §11-13J-8 and §11-13J-9 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the Neighborhood Investment Program Act; increasing the total maximum aggregate tax credit amount and extending the termination date of the tax credit,"
H. B. 4420, Imposing corporate net income tax on certain regulated investment companies and real estate investment trusts used as tax sheltering vehicles,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4420 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §11-24-3a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §11-24-4b, all relating to corporate net income tax; terms defined; and taxes levied,"
H. B. 4434, Establishing a higher education energy and water savings revolving loan fund,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4434 - "A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §18B-5-11, relating to creating the energy and water savings revolving loan fund; requiring legislative rule; establishing fund administration criteria; authorizing fund investment; and limiting uses of funds,"
H. B. 4495, Limiting the use of the titles "registered nurse", "nurse practitioner", and "nurse" to certain qualified individuals,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4495 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §3-7-10 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, and to amend and reenact §30-7A-2 of said code, all relating to limiting the use of the titles of nurses,"
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Thompson, presented a communication from His Excellency, the Governor, advising that on February 14, 2008, he approved H. B. 2517 and Com. Sub. for H. B. 4147; and on February 19, 2008, he approved S. B. 459.
The Clerk of the Senate, announced that the Senate had passed, with a title amendment, a bill of the House of Delegates as follows:
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4327, Relating to charitable bingo and updating the maximum wage allowed to reflect changes in state minimum wage.
On motion of Delegate DeLong, the bill was taken up for immediate consideration.
The following Senate amendment to the title was reported by the Clerk:
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4327- "A Bill to amend and reenact §47-20-12a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend and reenact §47-21-12 of said code, all relating to charitable bingo and charitable raffles; amending the range of compensation which may be paid to operators of charitable bingo and charitable raffles; and amending the range of compensation which may be paid to concession workers."
On motion of Delegate DeLong, the House of Delegates concurred in the Senate amendment to the title.
On the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 76), and there were--yeas 99, nays none, absent and not voting 1, with the absent and not voting being as follows:
Absent And Not Voting: Mahan.
So, a majority of the members elected to the House of Delegates having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 4327) passed.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 145 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §55-7-22 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to clarifying that reasonable and proportionate force may be used to protect one's self or another from an intruder or attacker while lawfully in one's residence or that of another; codifying the common law doctrine that a lawful occupant within a home or residence has no duty to retreat from an intruder or attacker; clarifying that the use of reasonable and proportionate force, including deadly force, may be used against an intruder or attacker by one not engaged in unlawful activity in any place other than a home or residence where the person reasonably believes the intruder or attacker intends to kill or inflict serious bodily harm; establishing that use of reasonable and proportionate force to defend oneself is a full and complete defense civilly to an action brought by an intruder or attacker based upon the use of such force; and exceptions"; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 201 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §5-10A-2, §5-10A-3, §5-10A-4, §5- 10A-5, §5-10A-6, §5-10A-7 and §5-10A-8 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to disqualification for public retirement benefits; adding the definition of former participant; providing for termination of retirement benefits in all public retirement plans of former and present participants who have rendered less than honorable service; and providing for retention of vested employer contributions for members of the Teachers' Defined Contribution Retirement System whose benefits are terminated for less than honorable service"; which was referred to the Committee on Pensions and Retirement then Finance.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 207 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §7-14D-7, §7-14D-9c, §7-14D-14, §7-14D-15, §7-14D-16, §7-14D-23, §7-14D-24 and §7-14D-30 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System Act; correcting errors; permitting rollovers of any dollar amount; providing for an onset date for disability retirement benefits; providing for termination of disability retirement benefits of a retirant who refuses to submit to a medical examination or provide a certification statement by his or her physician of continued disability; removing option for term insurance to repay loan; providing for subsequent loan on repayment of prior loan; clarifying eligibility requirements of certain sheriffs; and permitting collection of fees for late payment from employers"; which was referred to the Committee on Finance.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 208 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §5-10C-3, §5-10C-4 and §5-10C-5 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to government employees retirement plans; adding the West Virginia Emergency Medical Services Retirement System to, and clarifying that all other retirement systems administered by the Consolidated Public Retirement Board are included in, the definition of retirement systems for purposes of the employer pick-up provisions; clarifying that all participating public employers in retirement systems covered by this article are included in the definition of participating public employer; and setting forth requirements for member contributions to be picked up for federal tax purposes by participating public employers in retirement systems covered by this article in accordance with revised guidance relating to same from the Internal Revenue Service"; which was referred to the Committee on Pensions and Retirement then Finance.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 301 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §15-2A-2, §15-2A-3, §15-2A-4, §15-2A-5, §15-2A-6, §15-2A-6a, §15-2A-6c, §15-2A-6d, §15-2A-7, §15-2A-8, §15-2A-9, §15-2A-10, §15-2A-11, §15-2A-11a, §15-2A-11b, §15-2A-12, §15-2A-13, §15-2A-14, §15-2A-15, §15-2A-17 and §15-2A-19 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to the West Virginia State Police Retirement Fund; adding, deleting and modifying definitions; specifying the title of West Virginia State Police Retirement System; clarifying the usage of the terms 'employee', 'member' and 'retirant or retiree' as defined; clarifying the usage of the terms 'fund', 'plan', 'system' or 'retirement system' as defined; clarifying the usage of the term 'base salary' as defined; clarifying the usage of the term 'agency' as defined; eliminating minimum required eligible direct rollover distributions paid directly to an eligible retirement plan; allowing distributions totaling less than two hundred dollars within the definition of 'eligible rollover distribution'; clarifying the usage of the term 'surviving spouse' as defined; clarifying surviving spouse payments when calculating the pro rata share of annuity adjustments; specifying the time frame that a retirant may receive deferred annuity payments; clarifying the age requirement for a retirant receiving a duty disability annuity; requiring the base salary of a member receiving a duty disability annuity to be annualized until the member has worked twelve months; specifying the title of the West Virginia Insurance Commission; clarifying the time frame for which a duty disability retirant receives a retirement benefit; specifying that disability petitions certify the job description of an employee applying for a disability retirement; specifying the time frame for receipt of awards and benefits to dependents of deceased employees; clarifying that death awards and benefits be calculated for the last full twelve-month employment period; requiring that death awards and benefits be paid to a named beneficiary or to the estate of the deceased member if there is no surviving spouse or dependents; eliminating duplicate language referring to a single receipt of state retirement benefits; and adding provisions specifying the time frame for receipt of beneficiary payments"; which was referred to the Committee on Finance.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 545 - "A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto two new sections, designated §11-10-5z and §11-10-7d; to amend and reenact §11-12-5 of said code; to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §11-15-9j; to amend and reenact §11-15-16 of said code; and to amend and reenact §11-21-74 of said code, all relating to tax administration efficiency and technical advancements; requiring electronic filing of tax returns when the taxpayer meets a certain threshold amount of taxes due; authorizing combined tax assessments; authorizing promulgation of rules to determine the application of partial payments of taxes; authorizing the limitation on assessments to apply separately to each tax in a combined assessment; authorizing the recordation of one lien for all taxes in a combined assessment; allowing assertion of the consumers sales and use tax exemptions authorized under section nine-i, article fifteen, chapter eleven of the Code of West Virginia to be asserted by use of a direct pay permit; prohibiting filing incomplete business registration certificate; specifying the time period for which the business registration certificate is granted; specifying authority of the Tax Commissioner to suspend or cancel certificate; eliminating the periodic biennial business registration certificate renewal requirement; specifying a penalty applied upon issuance, renewal or reinstatement of the business registration certificate pursuant to involuntary cancellation, revocation or suspension of the business registration certificate; prohibiting filing incomplete returns for consumers sales and service tax and use tax; requiring the Tax Commissioner to design a combined reporting form; requiring taxpayers to use the form specified by the Tax Commissioner; authorizing the Tax Commissioner to promulgate necessary rules; and prohibiting filing incomplete filing of withholding tax returns"; which was referred to the Committee on Finance.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 596 - "A Bill to repeal §11-15B-16 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend and reenact §11-15B-2, §11-15B-2a, §11-15B-2b, §11-15B-10, §11-15B-11, §11-15B-12, §11-15B-14, §11-15B-14a, §11-15B-15, §11-15B-18, §11-15B-19, §11-15B-20, §11-15B-24, §11-15B-25, §11-15B-26, §11-15B-27, §11-15B-28, §11-15B-30 and §11-15B-32 of said code, all relating to Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement and the West Virginia consumers sales and service tax and use tax; defining terms; specifying applicable dates; specifying procedures; providing relief from liability in specified circumstances; specifying certain sourcing rules; specifying interpretation; specifying discovery criteria; specifying monetary allowance criteria; and specifying effective date"; to the Committee on Finance.
S. B. 673 - "A Bill making a supplementary appropriation of public moneys out of the Treasury from the balance of moneys remaining as an unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, to the Department of Health and Human Resources - Division of Human Services, fund 0403, fiscal year 2008, organization 0511, by supplementing and amending the appropriations for the fiscal year ending the thirtieth day of June, two thousand eight"; which was referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. B. 674 - "A Bill making a supplementary appropriation of public moneys out of the Treasury from the balance of moneys remaining as an unappropriated balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, to the Department of Administration - Office of the Secretary, fund 0186, fiscal year 2008, organization 0201, and to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety - Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety - Office of the Secretary, fund 0430, fiscal year 2008, organization 0601, by supplementing and amending chapter twelve, Acts of the Legislature, regular session, two thousand seven, known as the Budget Bill"; which was referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. C. R. 8 - "Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 41-64-123.03 (3387)in Beaver, Raleigh County, the 'Major Jeff L. Davis Memorial Bridge'."
Whereas, Jeff L. Davis was born December 13, 1946, in Fayette County; and
Whereas, Jeff L. Davis served his nation as member of the United States Army from July 2, 1964, through April 10, 1967. He was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Fort Jackson, South Carolina, the Dominican Republic and Vietnam and was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant; and
Whereas, Jeff L. Davis was a member of the 18th Cadet Class of the West Virginia State Police Academy and graduated in May, 1968; and
Whereas, Jeff L. Davis received a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from West Virginia State College in 1979; and
Whereas, Jeff L. Davis retired at the rank of Major from the West Virginia State Police in August, 1994, after serving 26 years and three months; and
Whereas, Sadly, while serving in the position of Deputy Director of the Public Service Commission's Transportation Division, the career of Jeff L. Davis was cut short by his death on January 9, 2006; and
Whereas, Jeff L. Davis is survived by his wife Peggy Ann Davis, sons Jeff and Jeffrey and grandson Cass; therefore, be it
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 41-64-123.03 (3387) in Beaver, Raleigh County, the "Major Jeff L. Davis 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 "Major Jeff L. Davis 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 family of Jeff L. Davis.
S. C. R. 18 - "Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 02-13-1.56 (4913) in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, the 'Dr. C. Vincent Townsend, Sr., Bridge'."
Whereas, C. Vincent Townsend, Sr., was born in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, on May 25, 1923, the son of Clarence William and Roxie Mae Townsend; and
Whereas, C. Vincent Townsend, Sr., graduated from Martinsburg High School, Potomac State College, West Virginia University and the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Townsend served as a physician in the United States Navy at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital and on the USS Adirondack, an amphibious command ship, during the Korean War; and
Whereas, Dr. Townsend has practiced internal medicine and cardiology for more than 40 years in his hometown of Martinsburg; and
Whereas, Dr. Townsend was awarded the West Virginia State Medical Association "Physician of the Year Award" in 2000. He helped establish the local Heart Association, a pediatric heart clinic and the Shriner's Hospital Evaluation and Fund drives. He also acted as a cardiology consultant at the local Veterans' Administration Hospital. Former Governor Jay Rockefeller appointed Dr. Townsend as Medical Director of Emergency Medical Services in regions eight and nine and, in this capacity, he participated in the establishment of the 911 service and a paramedic training program; and
Whereas, Dr. Townsend has served as Master of his local Freemason Lodge in Martinsburg and is a past Grandmaster of the Grand Lodge of West Virginia. He has enjoyed a long and active membership in the local Rotary Club. Other positions and affiliations include the presidency of King's Daughter's Hospital and City Hospital staff, Eastern Panhandle Medical Society, Eastern Panhandle Heart Association, Junior Board of Trade, Eastern Panhandle Shrine Club, Burke Street School PTA and Medical College of Virginia Valley Chapter and West Virginia Chapter. He is past Director of the local Chamber of Commerce, the West Virginia Heart Association, Old National Bank and One Valley Bank and Director Emeritus of Branch Banking and Trust. He has been a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Elks, Sons of Confederate Veterans, American Legion and numerous other organizations, not the least of which is the Exhausted Roosters which, in 1972, gave him honor by naming him the Exuberant Gizzard of the Exhausted Roosters; and
Whereas, Dr. Townsend and his wife of 57 years, Sarah Francis, have three sons: Clarence Vincent Townsend, Jr., a hospital administrator, Gary Miles Townsend, a physician and attorney, and Robin Wade Townsend, a doctor of veterinary medicine. Dr. Townsend and his wife also have seven grandchildren; and
Whereas, Dr. Townsend has devoted his life and energies to his family, his medical profession, his patients, his community, the State of West Virginia and his country; therefore, be it
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 02-13-1.56 (4913) in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, the "Dr. C. Vincent Townsend, Sr., 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 "Dr. C. Vincent Townsend, Sr., 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 Dr. C. Vincent Townsend, Sr.
S. C. R. 22 - "Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 17-NO310-0.09 (2930) located at the east end of Main Street in Clarksburg, Harrison County, presently known as the Industrial Bridge, the 'PFC Hotty Herrick Bridge'."
Whereas, Clarence C. "Hotty" Herrick was born on July 4, 1923, in Clarksburg, Harrison County, and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1942 where he excelled in sports; and
Whereas, Hotty Herrick was determined to serve his country. Despite being rejected from enlistment in the Marines due to poor vision, he persevered and joined the Army in Company F as a Private First Class (PFC), 1st Ranger Battalion; and
Whereas, Hotty Herrick served his country honorably, making the ultimate sacrifice of his life during the Allies' advance from Naples to Rome in 1943; and
Whereas, Had it not been for Hotty Herrick volunteering to take the place of a married man with children on that fatal mission, he might have returned to his home and family; and
Whereas, Hotty Herrick was awarded two Purple Hearts for his valiant service and it is fitting and proper to memorialize his life by naming the Industrial Bridge for him; therefore, be it
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 17-NO310-0.09 (2930) located at the east end of Main Street in Clarksburg, Harrison County, presently known as the Industrial Bridge, the "PFC Hotty Herrick 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 "PFC Hotty Herrick 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 to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Clarksburg.
S. C. R. 30 - "Requesting the Division of Highways name a section of Interstate 70 in Wheeling, Ohio County, from Washington Avenue Exit 2B to Elm Grove Exit 5, the 'Doc and Chickie Williams Country Music Royal Couple Highway'."
Whereas, Doc and Chickie Williams were married in 1939 and are known as "Country Music's Royal Couple"; and
Whereas, Doc and Chickie Williams, during their 50-year-plus country music careers, toured in over 6,000 towns throughout the northeastern United States and eastern Canada, along with two tours to Great Britain; and
Whereas, Doc Williams joined the "World's Original WWVA Jamboree" in 1937, later known as "Jamboree USA", which aired on Saturday nights and was heard from Maine to Florida and throughout eastern Canada; and
Whereas, Doc Williams has received numerous awards such as being recognized by the Governor of West Virginia in 1971 as "West Virginia's Official Country Music Ambassador of Goodwill" and at the age of 93 holds the distinction of being Jamboree USA's oldest living member; and
Whereas, Chickie Williams, in 1949, put out the original hit record "Beyond the Sunset", which included the narration "Should You Go First and I Remain", which established her as one of country music's finest female singers; and
Whereas, Doc and Chickie Williams have given generations to come a fine example to follow through their clean wholesome family-style shows and their traditional country music songs. It is fitting that the section of Interstate 70 in Wheeling, Ohio County, from Washington Avenue Exit 2B to Elm Grove Exit 5, be named the "Doc and Chickie Williams Country Music Royal Couple Highway"; therefore, be it
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name a section of Interstate 70 in Wheeling, Ohio County, from Washington Avenue Exit 2B to Elm Grove Exit 5, the "Doc and Chickie Williams Country Music Royal Couple Highway"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to have made and be placed signs identifying the highway as the "Doc and Chickie Williams Country Music Royal Couple Highway"; 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 Doc and Chickie Williams.
S. C. R. 37 - "Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 51-20-29.57 (920.1) at the intersection of Route 15 and Route 20 in Diana, Webster County, the 'David Daniel Hamrick Memorial Bridge'."
S. C. R. 38 - "Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 20-119-11.34 (3190) on U. S. Route 119, between mile markers 73 and 74, crossing Trace Fork in Kanawha County the 'Private Clinton Griffith and Staff Sergeant Jack Griffith Memorial Bridge'."
S. C. R. 39 - "Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 24-7/8-0.23 crossing over the Tug River at Hemphill, McDowell County, the 'Charles Spencer Bridge'."
Whereas, Charles Spencer was born March 15, 1929, the son of the late T. R. and Mable Spencer; and
Whereas, Charles Spencer married Betty Jane Hale, with whom he shared the joy of having four children: Teresa, Charles II, Gordon and James; and
Whereas, Charles Spencer entered the U. S. Army in 1945 and is a veteran of World War II and the Korean War and was released from active duty in 1954; and
Whereas, Charles Spencer returned to Welch and worked for W. B. Swope until 1968. He worked for U. S. Steel Mining Company from 1968 until his retirement in 1987; and
Whereas, Charles Spencer is a longtime member of the American Legion Post 8, having been there since 1954 and serving in various positions; and
Whereas, Charles Spencer is also a member of the Welch Lions Club, where he served as a President and is a past member of the V. F. W Post 8413; and
Whereas, It is fitting to honor Charles Spencer for his service to his community, state and country by naming bridge number 24-7/8.023 crossing over the Tug River at Hemphill, McDowell County, the "Charles Spencer Bridge"; therefore, be it
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 24-7/8-0.23 crossing over the Tug River at Hemphill, McDowell County, the "Charles Spencer 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 "Charles Spencer 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 Charles Spencer.
S. C. R. 40 - "Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 06-60/1-0.63 (2099) located in Cabell County the 'Phyllis E. Given Memorial Bridge'."
Whereas, Phyllis E. Given was born on July 12, 1920, in Pomeroy, Ohio, and received her education in the public schools of Meigs County, Ohio, Columbus Business College and Morris Harvey College; and
Whereas, Phyllis E. Given was married December 25, 1946, to the late Harold C. Given, with whom she shared the joy of having two children, Barbara Lynn and Harold Edward; and
Whereas, Phyllis E. Given was a former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates and the Cabell County Commission; and
Whereas, Phyllis E. Given was the only woman in the Legislature to serve from two different counties in two separate terms. She served from 1970 to 1974 representing Kanawha County and from 1980 to 1988 representing Cabell County; and
Whereas, Phyllis E. Given was a successful businesswoman and held many positions within the community, including Kentucky Colonel, Who's Who in American Women, Who's Who in the World and Vice President of the West Virginia Federation of Democratic Women; and
Whereas, Sadly, Phyllis E. Given passed away in 1996 in Charleston, Kanawha County; and
Whereas, It is fitting to honor Phyllis E. Given for her service to her community and state by naming bridge number 06-60/1-0.63 (2099) located in Cabell County the "Phyllis E. Given Memorial Bridge"; therefore, be it
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 06-60/1-0.63 (2099) located in Cabell County the "Phyllis E. Given 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 "Phyllis E. Given 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 family of Phyllis E. Given.
Delegates Browning, Kessler, Long, Pino, Perry, Hrutkay, Sumner, Kominar, H. White, Porter, Rodighiero, Eldridge, Frederick, Burdiss, Moye, Staggers and Ellis offered the following resolution, which was read by its title and referred to the Committee on Rules:
H. C. R. 61 - "Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the development of an intermodal transportation facility to promote economic development in Southern West Virginia."
Whereas, The United States of America is in an economic transition with respective local, national, and global economics; and
Whereas, Improved telecommunications along with an enhanced global supply chain have improved our expanding markets; and
Whereas, The changing economy in America is reflected by an international trade growth from 7% in 1970 to a projected 50% growth by 2050, with domestic trade increasing two-thirds by 2020, and international flows doubling by 2020; and
Whereas, In 1970 one million containers went through America's ports with an estimated one hundred million containers estimated to pass through these same ports by 2050; and
Whereas, America's trading partners in the coming years will be accessed mainly through the Eastern ports with several locations nationwide having completed or in the planning or developmental stages for inland ports such as in Prichard, West Virginia; and
Whereas, The Appalachian Regional Commission believes this is a chance to create jobs and promote economic development in a poor region via a network of mountain inland ports as businesses flock to areas around facilities already established; and
Whereas, Southern West Virginia has one of the most extensive railway systems in the United States. Coal and timber are already being shipped out of West Virginia by rail one-way and by establishing a distribution center for goods and materials arriving from overseas could provide for two-way shipping thus reducing costs; and
Whereas, Existing or planned four lane highways in Southern West Virginia will aid in the effort to establish an Intermodal Transportation Facility; and
Whereas, United States Congressman Nick Rahall has funded the Beckley Intermodal Gateway Project. When completed, the "Gateway" project will enhance economic development, improve local transportation, provide for a revitalization of Southern West Virginia, and serve as an anchor for larger intermodal projects; and
Whereas, The Appalachian Regional Commission's mission is to be a strategic partner and advocate for sustainable community and economic development in Appalachia as it supports Tactical Multi-Modal Investment; therefore, be it
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study the development of an intermodal transportation facility to promote economic development in Southern West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, two thousand nine, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations together with drafts of legislation to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it
H. C. R. 62 - "Requesting that bridge number 44-36-29.05 located on Route 36, one fourth mile south of the intersection of Route 36 and Route 119 just south of the city of Spencer, in Roane County, West Virginia, be named the 'Lt. Charles O. Hardman and Sgt. Gale Franklin Keen Bridge'."
Whereas, Lt. Hardman and Sgt. Keen both served their country and the State of West Virginia in combat during World War II, and
Whereas, Lt. Hardman and Sgt. Keen are both native West Virginians who left their homes and families to defend their country and keep their fellow citizens safe; and
Whereas, Both Lt. Hardman and Sgt. Keen served honorably and were honorably discharged after risking their lives in combat; and
Whereas, Both Lt. Hardman and Sgt. Keen returned to Roane County and raised their families and were productive citizens of the State of West Virginia, that it is only fit and proper to honor them in their home area by naming a bridge in their honor to commemorate their courageous service and as a small token of gratitude for their sacrifices; therefore, be it
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 44-36-29.05 located on Route 36, one fourth mile south of the intersection of Route 36 and Route 119 just south of the city of Spencer, in Roane County, West Virginia, the City of Spencer, in Roane County, West Virginia, be named the "Lt. Charles O. Hardman and Sgt. Gale Franklin Keen Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Division of Highways is hereby requested to cause to be fabricated signs to be erected at each entryway of said bridge, containing bold and prominent letters proclaiming the bridge to be the "Lt. Charles O. Hardman and Sgt. Gale Franklin Keen Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of the Division of Highways, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Spencer, and to the families of Lt. Charles O. Hardman and Sgt. Gale Franklin Keen.
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Thompson, presented a petition on behalf of residents of the State, opposing any proposed changes to royalty based oil and gas leases; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
The following resolutions, coming up in regular order, as unfinished business, was reported by the Clerk and adopted:
Com. Sub. for H. C. R. 39, The Green Beret Sgt. Jackie L. Waymire Memorial Bridge,
H. C. R. 44, Urging legislative support of communities who are committed to delivering the five fundamental resources of America's Promise to West Virginia's youth,
H. C. R. 51, The William Arnett Wills Memorial Bridge,
H. C. R. 52, Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize the study of the creation of a new retirement system for correctional officers,
H. C. R. 54, The PFC Michael J. Slater Memorial Bridge.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 3056, Authorizing pharmacists to administer immunizations; on third reading, coming up in regular order, with the right to amend, was, on motion of Delegate DeLong, laid over one day.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4124, Adding CPR and First Aid training to the health education curriculum in secondary schools; 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. 77), and there were--yeas 99, nays none, absent and not voting 1, with the absent and not voting being as follows:
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 4124) passed.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4138, Relating to rule making requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services; 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. 78), and there were--yeas 99, nays none, absent and not voting 1, with the absent and not voting being as follows:
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 4138) passed.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4139, Relating to licensing persons using bioptic telescopic devices to operate a motor vehicle; 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. 79), and there were--yeas 99, nays none, absent and not voting 1, with the absent and not voting being as follows:
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub for H. B. 4139) passed.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4524, Relating generally to the ethical standards of public officers, employees and lobbyists; 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. 80), and there were--yeas 99, nays none, absent and not voting 1, with the absent and not voting being as follows:
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 4524) passed.
H. B. 4026, Restricting public access to concealed weapons permit records,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4129, Establishing a special license for health care professionals who are retired and are donating their expertise in a clinic setting and providing such persons immunity from civil liability,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4299, Relating to requirements for firefighter applicants,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4303, Clarifying disciplinary cases, investigations, hearings, injunctions and penalties for the Board of Acupuncture,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4333, Relating to requiring an insurance company to withhold a specified amount from insurance proceeds to cover costs of fire cleanup of a structure,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4407, Requiring automatic tire chains as standard equipment on all new school buses,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4487, Prohibiting public disclosure of the social security number of any person named or disclosed in a motor vehicle accident report,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4496, Providing opportunities for members of the Teachers' Defined Contribution Retirement System to the State Teachers Retirement System,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4500, Providing qualified entities access to the West Virginia Central Abuse Registry.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4515, Relating to reports by health care providers of persons incompetent to drive an automobile ; on second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time.
On motion of Delegate Webster, the bill was amended on page four, line forty-five, after the semicolon by inserting the word "and",
On page four, line forty-seven, by striking out the words "of Motor Vehicles",
On page four, line forty-nine, by striking out the words "if the patient continues to operate a motor vehicle against medical advice".
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4552, Relating to water utility rates; on second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time.
At the request of Delegate DeLong, and by unanimous consent, the bill was advanced to third reading and the rule was suspended to permit the offering and consideration of amendments on third reading.
S. B. 263, Updating certain code provisions relating to Division of Corrections; on first reading, coming up in regular order, was read a first time and ordered to second reading.
On motion of Delegate DeLong, the bill (S. B. 263) was then recommitted to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H. B. 2930, Providing that an applicant for a farm use exemption certificate may not be required to appear before any assessor for renewal,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4018, Renewing the West Virginia Small Business Linked Deposit Program,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4047, Prohibiting the use of cell phone and text-messaging devices while operating a motor vehicle except when using a hands-free device or in the case of an emergency,
H. B. 4080, Relating to funds held for charitable purposes by nonprofit, charitable institutions,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4287, Clarifying that certain funds are authorized investments for funds of political subdivisions,
H. B. 4490, Finding and declaring certain claims against the state and its agencies to be moral obligations of the state.
Delegate Stephens asked and obtained unanimous consent that the remarks of Delegate Perdue regarding drug addiction and the need for drug rehabilitation in West Virginia be printed in the Appendix to the Journal.
Delegate Moore announced that he was absent on February 18and 19, 2008 when the votes were taken on Roll Nos. 68 through 75, and that had he been present, he would have voted "Yea" thereon.
At 12:09 p.m, on motion of Delegate DeLong, the House of Delegates recessed until 5:00 p.m., and reconvened at that time.
At the request of Delegate DeLong, and by unanimous consent, the House of Delegates returned to the Third Order of Business for the purpose of receiving committee reports.
Chairman Kominar, from the Committee on Banking and Insurance, submitted the following report, which was received:
H. B. 4557, Relating to continuing education for insurance producers,
And reports the same back with the recommendation that it do pass, and with the recommendation that second reference of the bill to the Committee on the Judiciary be dispensed with.
In the absence of objection, reference of the bill (H. B. 4557) to the Committee on the Judiciary was abrogated.
Chairman Hrutkay, from the Committee on Roads and Transportation, submitted the following report, which was received:
S. B. 217, Reducing compliance time for nonresident traffic violations,
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (S. B. 217) was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. B. 242, Allowing point deduction for certain licensees attending defensive driving class,
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (S. B. 242) was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H. B. 4553, Authorizing a part-time prosecuting attorney to elect to be full-time if the State Auditor determines there is sufficient funding,
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (H. B. 4553) was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H. B. 4532, Authorizing the county sheriff to charge a fee for conducting drug screens for the Department of Health and Human Resources,
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (H. B. 4532) was referred to the Committee on Finance.
At the request of Delegate DeLong, and by unanimous consent, leave of absence for the day was granted Delegate Mahan.
At 5:10 p.m., the House of Delegates adjourned until 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 21, 2008.