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Charleston, W. Va., Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Pending the reading of the Journal of Monday, February 19, 2007,
Senator Tomblin (Mr. President) presented a communication from the Court of Claims, submitting its annual report as required by chapter fourteen, article two, section twenty-five of the code of West Virginia.
Eng. Com. Sub. for House Bill No. 2178--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §61-2A-1, §61-2A-2, §61-2A-3, §61-2A-4 and §61- 2A-5, all relating to creation of new criminal offenses for the trafficking of persons and involuntary servitude; creating definitions; establishing involuntary servitude offenses; establishing offenses involving sexual servitude of a minor; establishing offenses for trafficking of persons for forced labor or services; and requiring restitution.
Eng. Com. Sub. for House Bill No. 2840--A Bill to amend and reenact §20-2-12 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to transportation of wildlife outside of the state; and allowing residents and nonresidents to take legally killed, taken or captured game out of the state.
Eng. Com. Sub. for House Bill No. 2972--A Bill to amend and reenact §3-4A-27 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to electronic voting systems; requiring the ballot to be clearly marked for a write-in position; and removal of outdated references to punch cards.
House Concurrent Resolution No. 14--Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the state of the delivery of health care in West Virginia to address: (1) Access to care; (2) insurance coverage; and (3) a single payor plan.
Whereas, The health care crisis in West Virginia and the United States continues as more and more people lose their health care insurance and rely on the provision of health care in emergency rooms which results in high costs of professional liability insurance for physicians, impeding access of other patients to care by emergency physicians and other specialists such as surgeons, obstetricians, and neurosurgeons and results in attrition and an inability to recruit new physicians to West Virginia; which is compounded by federal law that requires emergency departments to care for everyone but does not provide for payment of these mandated services; therefore, be it
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study the state of the delivery of health care in West Virginia to address: (1) Access to care; (2) insurance coverage; and (3) a single payor plan; and, be it
House Concurrent Resolution No. 18--Requesting the Division of Highways to name the bridge numbered 24-8-0.03 in Anawalt, West Virginia, the "Lance Corporal James 'Jimmy' Sargent Memorial Bridge".
Whereas, On October 7, 2005, the remains of James Ray Sargent and seven other Marines whose remains could not be individually identified were buried as a group in Arlington National Cemetery; and
House Concurrent Resolution No. 22--Designating the River City Youth Ballet Ensemble as the Official West Virginia State Youth Ballet.
House Concurrent Resolution No. 28--Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the potential revenue generating system referred to as the "automatic transaction fee" and the effect the implementation of a revenue collection system based on a simple percentage of each transaction over five hundred dollars would have on the current tax structure of this state, the impact it would have on the economy of this state and the potential the system may have in diversifying and converting the revenue streams of state government, county governments and municipal governments which rely disproportionately on a relatively small number of revenue sources.
House Concurrent Resolution No. 29--Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the establishment of partnerships between the state's colleges and universities and employers to implement professional and technical collaborative preparation programs that prepare students for occupations in the state with highly promising employment opportunities in business, industry and government.
Whereas, West Virginia employers in business, industry; and government need highly trained technical and professional graduates and often must seek the national and international markets to find them; and
(H. B. No. 2141), Raising the age at which a person may request to be excused from jury duty from sixty-five to seventy.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 18, Requiring PEIA and Medicaid cover testing for chronic kidney disease.
Senate Bill No. 479, Authorizing county commissions expend funds to repair certain roads.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 479 (originating in the Committee on Government Organization)--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §17-10-1a, relating to authorizing county commissions to expend county funds to repair orphan roads, including, but not limited to, cemetery roads, located in their respective counties under certain circumstances; and granting authority to county commissions to seek ownership of roads repaired or improved by the funds.
Senate Bill No. 521, Requiring Hatfield-McCoy Recreation Area entry fee.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 521 (originating in the Committee on Natural Resources)--A Bill to amend and reenact §20- 14-8 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to civil penalties issued for criminal and civil violations in the Hatfield-McCoy Recreation Area.
At the request of Senator Fanning, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 521) contained in the preceding report from the Committee on Natural Resources 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.
Senate Bill No. 562, Relating to economic opportunity tax credit for certain high-technology manufacturers.
At the request of Senator McCabe, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (S. B. No. 562) contained in the preceding report from the Committee on Economic Development 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.
Senate Bill No. 569, Creating special fuels taxes for deposit in Special Railroad and Intermodal Enhancement Fund and Special Maritime Enhancement Fund.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 569 (originating in the Committee on Finance)--A Bill to amend and reenact §11-15-18b of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to modifying how funds from the motor fuel excise tax are dedicated; creating the Special Railroad and Intermodal Enhancement Fund; and specifying permissible expenditures from the fund.
Senate Bill No. 612, Increasing fines for certain Division of Natural Resources' violations.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 612 (originating in the Committee on Natural Resources)--A Bill to amend and reenact §20-7- 9 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to increasing the criminal penalties for violation of certain hunting and fishing laws by nonresidents.
At the request of Senator Fanning, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 612) contained in the preceding report from the Committee on Natural Resources 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 the Judiciary.
Senators Love, Unger, Kessler and McKenzie offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 26--Designating February 20, 2007, as "Crime Victims Day".
Whereas, Many agencies and individuals serving victims of crime and their families in West Virginia strive to foster healing through treatment of their many needs, including, but not limited to, advocacy for and on behalf of victims and their families, medical treatment, mental health counseling, compensation and restitution; and
Whereas, Many organizations and individuals who provide assistance to victims of crime and their families make enormous contributions to those who have been affected by crime in the state; and
Whereas, The West Virginia Crime Victims Compensation Fund is celebrating "Crime Victims Day" by providing all of the crime victim agencies and individuals who serve victims of crime an opportunity to educate the members of the Legislature and the public about the many services available to assist victims of crime and their families throughout the state; and
Whereas, West Virginia is proud of the accomplishments and achievements of the organizations and individuals who serve the needs of victims of crime and appreciate their many contributions to our communities; therefore, be it
That the Senate hereby designates February 20, 2007, as "Crime Victims Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate expresses its appreciation to the many organizations which serve victims of crime and their families throughout the state and for the dedication of those individuals who serve these organizations; and, be it
Upon expiration of the recess, the Senate reconvened and, at the request of Senator Plymale, and by unanimous consent, the Senate returned to the second order of business and the introduction of guests.
Senators Unger, Yoder and McKenzie offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 27--Recognizing Leadership Jefferson for its service, dedication and commitment to Jefferson County.
Whereas, The 2006-2007 membership of Leadership Jefferson consists of Joseph Sturm, United Bank; Kellie Boles, JCDA/JCFARMLAND; Barbara A. Burger, Harpers Ferry Job Corps; Peggy Ann Talley, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College; Jeffrey W. Pietz, PNGI/Charles Town Race and Slots; Tracy Kable, Re/Max 1st Realty; Jane M. Tabb; David W. Miller, Phoenix International; Aaron C. Amore, Kratovil & Amore PLLC; Tracy Bray-Taylor, William H. Gordon Associates; Chester C. Cole, Frontier Communications; Stephanie Diedericks, West Virginia University Hospitals East; Stacy A. Dodson, City of Ranson; Joy Hunt Lushbaugh, PNGI/Charles Town Race and Slots; Noah Mehrkam, The Rector Company LLC; Andrew C. Skinner, Nichols and Skinner, LLC; Robin Zanotti, Shepherd University; Whitney L. Burch, Jefferson County Development Authority; Michele Cornwell, Shenandoah Health Care; Ora W. Dixon, USFWS; Mary S. Duke, Jefferson County Teacher of the Year; Doug MacMaster, Thompson Gas; Stefani A. Pierson, Boys and Girls Club of Eastern Panhandle; and Mary Via, Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce; therefore, be it
Senators Foster, McCabe, Sprouse, Wells, Plymale, Unger and McKenzie offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 28--Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
Whereas, On August 8, 2007, the United Parcel Service of America, Inc., (UPS) will celebrate its 100th anniversary; and
Whereas, UPS has served West Virginia since 1964 and employs over 900 employees at 11 facilities across the state; and
Whereas, Each day, over 13,000 citizens of West Virginia utilize the express delivery, specialized transportation and logistics services provided by UPS; and
Whereas, UPS delivers more than 130,000 packages every day to customers across West Virginia, connecting people, communities and businesses to more than 200 countries through its expansive transportation network; and
Whereas, Since 1995, UPS has contributed more than $600,000 to philanthropic endeavors in the State of West Virginia, reflecting the company's emphasis on community service and citizenship; and
Whereas, UPS will continue to provide a substantial economic impact to the people of West Virginia and focus on cultivating a greater partnership with the communities it serves; therefore, be it
That the Senate hereby recognizes the 100th anniversary of the United Parcel Service of America, Inc.; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate recognizes the contributions of UPS to the people of West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate representatives of UPS.
Senator Guills presented a petition from Lorrie Waddell and numerous Division of Highways' employees, supporting the Governor's two and one-half percent monetary incentive and a six-percent salary increase for state employees.
Senator Guills presented a petition from Gary Wright and numerous West Virginia residents, opposing Senate Bill No. 255 (Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to antidegradation implementation procedures).
Senator Guills presented a petition from Joshua Owens and numerous West Virginia residents, opposing Senate Bill No. 259 (Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to requirements governing water quality standards).
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 42, Requesting WV Legislature increase annual budget for vans for veterans' transportation.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 43, Requesting Congress erect national monument to motherhood, with emphasis on veterans' mothers.
Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 68, Improving coal mine health and safety.
So, a majority of all the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 68) passed with its title.
Eng. Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 116, Creating criminal offense of voyeurism.
Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 177, Creating Division of Energy.
So, a majority of all the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 177) passed with its title.
Eng. Senate Bill No. 183, Providing Board of Banking and Financial Institutions authority to approve acquisitions of out-of-state banks.
Eng. Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 187, Relating to WV Performance Review Act.
Eng. Senate Bill No. 335, Providing funding for WV Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
On the passage of the bill, the yeas were: Bailey, Barnes, Bowman, Caruth, Chafin, Edgell, Facemyer, Fanning, Foster, Green, Guills, Helmick, Jenkins, Kessler, Love, McCabe, McKenzie, Minard, Oliverio, Plymale, Sprouse, Stollings, Wells, White and Tomblin (Mr. President)--25.
The nays were: Boley, Deem, Hall, Hunter, Prezioso, Sypolt, Unger and Yoder--8.
Eng. Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 384, Creating Nonnative Animals Regulation Board.
On the passage of the bill, the yeas were: Bailey, Barnes, Bowman, Caruth, Chafin, Edgell, Facemyer, Green, Guills, Hall, Helmick, Hunter, Jenkins, Kessler, Love, McCabe, McKenzie, Minard, Plymale, Sprouse, Stollings, Sypolt, Wells, White, Yoder and Tomblin (Mr. President)--26.
The nays were: Boley, Deem, Fanning, Foster, Oliverio, Prezioso and Unger--7.
Eng. Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 414, Establishing flat fee for certain services by circuit clerks.
Eng. Senate Bill No. 438, Relating to Investment Management Board.
The question being "Shall Engrossed Senate Bill No. 438 pass?"
On the passage of the bill, the yeas were: Bailey, Barnes, Bowman, Caruth, Chafin, Deem, Edgell, Facemyer, Fanning, Foster, Green, Guills, Hall, Helmick, Hunter, Jenkins, Kessler, Love, McCabe, McKenzie, Minard, Oliverio, Plymale, Prezioso, Sprouse, Stollings, Unger, Wells, White, Yoder and Tomblin (Mr. President)--31.
Eng. Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 460, Providing notice to Division of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and state forest superintendent relating to oil and gas access roads.
Eng. Senate Bill No. 557, Relating to judicial review of juvenile proceedings.
On motion of Senator Sypolt, the following amendments to the bill were reported by the Clerk and considered simultaneously:
On page ten, section eight, line four, after the word "Commission" by inserting the words "and the local circuit judge or the chief circuit judge in a multijudge circuit";
On page eleven, section eight, line thirty-one, after the word "Commission" by inserting the words "and the local circuit judge or the chief circuit judge in a multijudge circuit".
The question being on the adoption of Senator Sypolt's amendments to the bill, the same was put and did not prevail.
The bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 152) was then ordered to engrossment and third reading.
On page four, section ten, after line thirty-four, by adding a new subsection, designated subsection (f), to read as follows:
(f) This legislation must be in compliance with the Kanawha County-Charleston Clean Indoor Air Regulation of 2003.
The question being on the adoption of Senator Sprouse's amendment to the bill (Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 219), and on this question, Senator Sprouse demanded the yeas and nays.
To which demand, Senator Bailey objected.
Thereafter, Senator Sprouse's demand for a roll call was sustained.
Senator Prezioso then arose to a point of order that Senator Sprouse's amendment was not germane to the bill.
The bill (Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 219) was then ordered to engrossment and third reading.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 276, Authorizing Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety promulgate legislative rules.
On motion of Senator Chafin, the Senate adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, February 21, 2007, at 11 a.m.