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Timestamp: 2018-06-23 21:39:26
Document Index: 349951266

Matched Legal Cases: ['§33', '§33', '§29', '§19', '§19', '§48', '§48']

hdj2009-04-06-55
The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of Friday, April 3, 2009, being the first order of business, when the further reading thereof was dispensed with and the same approved.
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 439) was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 639, Relating to Public Records Management and Preservation Act,
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 639) was referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. B. 483, Creating Caregivers Consent Act,
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. 172, Authorizing Department of Administration promulgate legislative rules,
S. B. 434, Relating to long-term care policy insurance agents,
Com. Sub. for S. B. 501, Prohibiting animal gas chamber euthanasia,
S. B. 521, Including telecommunications devices as jail contraband,
S. B. 761, Relating to illegal entries upon certain property,
Com. Sub. for S. B. 195, Authorizing Department of Health and Human Resources promulgate legislative rules,
Com. Sub. for S. B. 17, Increasing certain Cultural Facilities and Capitol Resources Matching Grant Program Fund allocations,
S. B. 338, Creating additional seventeenth judicial circuit court judge,
Com. Sub. for S. B. 600, Relating to coal reclamation tax,
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.
Com. Sub S. B. 239, Allowing majority vote for certain metro government approval,
Com. Sub. for S. B. 243, Relating to issuing general obligation bonds,
Com. Sub. for S. B. 404, Creating sesquicentennial commission and fund,
S. B. 528, Depositing certain fees in counties' general funds,
S. B. 594, Requiring monthly fund installments to Courtesy Patrol,
Com. Sub. for S. B. 408, Relating to model health plan for uninsurable individuals,
S. B. 636, Finding and declaring certain claims against state,
Com. Sub. for S. B. 695, Relating to payment for certain state employees' unused sick leave,
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 Finance.
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 Committee on Finance.
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill with the accompanying Minority Report (Com. Sub. for S. B. 575) was referred to the Committee on Finance.
H. C. R. 4, CBM Howard W. Bannister Memorial Bridge.
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 Nations.
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, 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
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 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
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 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
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'."
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
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'."
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'."
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 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
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, be it
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 Memorial Bridge'."
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
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is requested to have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the "PFC Carey K. Stockwell Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates forward a certified copy of this resolution to PFC Carey K. Stockwell's sister, Audrey Drake, and the Secretary of the Department of Transportation.
Delegate Armstead offered the following resolution, which was read by its title and referred to the Committee on Rules:
H. R. 48 - "Amending House Rule 84, relating to committee hearings."
That Rule 84 of the rules of the House of Delegates be amended to read as follows:
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 committee.
The chairman may limit the time of proponents and opponents at such hearing.
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 97, nays none, absent and not voting 3, with the absent and not voting being as follows:
Absent And Not Voting: Fragale, Hutchins and Webster.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker 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 Clerk.
The yeas and nays having been ordered, they were taken (Roll No. 251), and there were--yeas 97, nays none, absent and not voting 3, 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 resolution (H. C. R. 57) adopted.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 259, Clarifying certain terminology within Courthouse Facilities 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), and there were--yeas 97, nays none, absent and not voting 3, 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 S. B. 259) passed.
On this question, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 253), and there were--yeas 97, nays none, absent and not voting 3, with the absent and not voting being as follows:
So, two thirds of the members elected to the House of Delegates having voted in the 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 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. 254), and there were--yeas 97, nays none, absent and not voting 3, 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 S. B. 284) passed.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 284 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §33-13C-3 and §33-13C-16 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to viatical settlements; adding alternative 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 Act."
Com. Sub. for S. B. 384, Authorizing Department of Transportation take control of certain highway emergencies; 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. 255), and there were--yeas 93, nays 3, absent and not voting 4, with the nays and absent and not voting being as follows:
Nays: Ashley, Ellem and Schadler.
Absent And Not Voting: Fragale, Hutchins, McGeehan and Webster.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker 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 a fire."
S. B. 445, Removing conservation supervisors' election certification requirements; 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. 256), and there were--yeas 96, nays none, absent and not voting 4, with the absent and not voting being as follows:
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 regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 257), and there were--yeas 96, nays none, absent and not voting 4, 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 (S. B. 473) passed.
S. B. 487, Relating to Division of Personnel Director's qualifications; 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. 258), and there were--yeas 78, nays 18, absent and not voting 4, with the nays and absent and not voting being as follows:
Nays: Anderson, Armstead, Ashley, Blair, Border, Brown, Canterbury, Duke, Ellem, Ireland, Lane, C. Miller, Overington, Romine, Schoen, Sobonya, Sumner and Walters.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (S. B. 487) passed.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 526, Relating to osteopathy post-doctoral training requirements; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
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 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 S. B. 526) passed.
On this question, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 260), and there were--yeas 96, nays none, absent and not voting 4, with the absent and not voting being as follows:
So, two thirds of the members elected to the House of Delegates having voted in the 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 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. 261), and there were--yeas 95, nays 1, absent and not voting 4, with the nays and 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 (S. B. 572) passed.
S. B. 587, Repealing section creating State Personnel Advisory Council; 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. 262), and there were--yeas 95, nays none, absent and not voting 5, with the absent and not voting being as follows:
Absent And Not Voting: Boggs, Fragale, Hutchins, McGeehan and Webster.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (S. B. 587) passed.
S. B. 588, Repealing section creating Public Insurance Agency Advisory Board; 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. 263), and there were--yeas 96, nays none, absent and not voting 4, 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 (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".
Com. Sub. for S. B. 261, Mandating party executive committees submit certain nominees 70 days before election; on second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time and ordered to third reading.
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.
"ARTICLE 11C. THE WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ACT.
(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 up in regular order, was read a second time.
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 of the bill and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"That §48-10-401 and §48-10-402 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, be amended and reenacted, all to read as follows:
(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 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."
S. B. 431, Providing in-state medical providers notice of small group health benefit plan; on second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time and ordered to third reading.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 489, Allowing Board of Banking and Financial Institutions receive travel expense compensation; on second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time and ordered to third reading.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 612, Relating to willful nonpayment of child support; 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 and adopted, amending the bill on page one, following the enaction section, by striking out the remainder of the bill and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
(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, or both fined and imprisoned.
(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 state."
S. B. 719, Allowing certain police officers keep weapon after retirement; on second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time and ordered to third reading.
S. B. 760, Authorizing Supreme Court to develop pilot pre-trial release programs; on second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time and ordered to third reading.
S. B. 770, Relating to Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority Fund excess funds.
At 11:58 p.m., on motion of Delegate Boggs, the House of Delegates recessed until 5:00 p.m., and reconvened at that time.
S. B. 680, Establishing 2010 calendar year average motor fuel wholesale price,
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (S. B. 680) was referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. B. 66, Relating to school employees' donated personal leave days,
S. B. 435, Creating Learn and Earn Cooperative Education Program,
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.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 317, Adding DUI penalties,
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 317) was referred to the Committee on Finance.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 451, Relating to crime victims' compensation awards,
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 451) was referred to the Committee on Finance.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 382, Adjusting State Rail Authority's contract authority,
S. B. 610, Relating to Film Industry Investment Act,
And reports the same back, with title amendment, with the recommendation that they each do pass, as amended.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 244, Relating to public employees' reemployment after retirement,
S. B. 262, Removing prohibition against using county's General Revenue Fund for historic preservation
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (S. B. 763) was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Com. Sub for S. B. 687, Relating to Comprehensive Behavioral Health Commission,
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2904, Authorizing rules for higher education.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 263, Disclosing certain inmates' personal communications.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 307, Creating maternal Screening Act.
At the request of Delegate Boggs, and by unanimous consent, leave of absence for the day was granted Delegate Hutchins.
At 5:07 p.m., the House of Delegates adjourned until 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2009.