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The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of Friday, March 3, 2006, being the first order of business, when the further reading thereof was dispensed with and the same approved.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (S. B. 774) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then, in accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, referred to the Committee on Finance.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (S. B. 556) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time and then ordered to second reading.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (S. B. 364) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then, in accordance with the provisions of House Rule 70a, was ordered to the Consent Calendar.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (S. B. 591) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then, in accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, referred to the Committee on Finance.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bills (S. B. 489 and S. B. 614) were taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then, in accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, referred to the Committee on Finance.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (S. B. 13) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then, in accordance with the provisions of House Rule 70a, was ordered to the Consent Calendar.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 576) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then, in accordance with the provisions of House Rule 70a, was ordered to the Consent Calendar.
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, presented a report from the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance, which was read by the Clerk as follows:
The Joint Committee on Government and Finance submits this report on studies and other matters it authorized to be made between the 2005 and 2006 regular sessions of the Legislature.
Impact of use of biosolids from wastewater plants in agricultural production on the environment
Feasibility of expanding Tamarack's appeal in the eastern United States by establishing a greater regional presence
Economic benefits of distributing discount coupons designed to encourage participation in various in-state tourism and recreational activities
Availability and distribution of long-term care beds in state
Determine need for a Colon Cancer Detection and Prevention Board; Most effective way for the State to assist in the prevention and treatment of cervical cancer
Requesting continuation of Legislative Task Force on Juvenile Foster Care, Detention and Placement
Development of a coordinated deployment and operation of broadband internet access throughout the state
Intermodal transportation in state;
Transportation and other infrastructure issues
The Joint Committee on Government and Finance referred adopted study resolutions and other areas of study as listed below to the following standing committees it authorized to meet between the 2005 and 2006 regular sessions of the Legislature:
Concept of including clinic-based healthcare as a prepaid limited health service
Potential benefits of new municipal solid waste landfills, transfer stations and recycling facilities
Actions that may be undertaken to ensure the competitiveness of West Virginia's coal industry
Issues related to metro-government
Stocking bass in the Ohio River
Awarding of state contracts, loans, grants and industrial revenue bonds to companies outsourcing certain jobs
Drug problem in West Virginia
Need for legislation to address the issue of vicious dogs
H. B. 4751, Extending the time for the Board of Education of the County of Grant to meet as a levying body.
"THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF GRANT COUNTY MEETING AS LEVYING BODY EXTENDED.
§1. Extending time for the board of education of Grant County to meet as a levying body for an election for an additional excess levy.
Notwithstanding the provision of article eight, chapter eleven of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, the board of education of Grant County is hereby authorized to extend the time for its meeting as a levying body, setting the levy rate and certifying its actions to the State Tax Commissioner from between the seventh and twenty-eighth days of March and the third Tuesday in April until the third Tuesday in May, two thousand six, for the purpose of presenting to the voters of the county an election for an additional excess levy to provide funding for the operation, maintenance and repair of schools and to pay school personnel."
On the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 335), and there were--yeas 97, nays none, absent and not voting 3, with the absent and not voting being as follows:
On this question, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 336), and there were--yeas 97, nays none, absent and not voting 3, with the absent and not voting being as follows:
Delegates Hamilton, Poling and Stalnaker offered the following resolution, which was read by its title and referred to the Committee on Rules:
H. C. R. 88 - "Requesting the Division of Highways to name the bridge located on Corridor H in the City of Buckhannon, West Virginia at the Main Street Exit the 'Trooper J. D. "Dave" Harris Memorial Bridge'."
Whereas, Trooper J. D. "Dave" Harris, an unsung and fallen hero of this state who served and protected its citizens, died before his time and is survived by his wife, Joyce Lee Angus Harris, and daughter, Natalie Harris Hissam, grandsons, Trey David Hissam and Gavin Thomas Hissam, his mother, Mildred Cochran and father, Ottie Harris and his sister Janie McDaniels and brother Tom Harris; and therefore, be it
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways to name the bridge located on Corridor H in the City of Buckhannon, West Virginia at the Main Street Exit the "Trooper J. D. 'Dave' Harris Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Division of Highways is hereby requested to post signs thereon with words, printed in bold and prominent fashion, designating the bridge as the "Trooper J. D. 'Dave' Harris Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Secretary of Transportation, the Commissioner of the Division of Highways and to the family of Trooper J. D. "Dave" Harris.
Delegates Barker, Hrutkay, Moore, Wells, Amores, Caputo, Fragale, Hall, Hunt, Longstreth, Miley, Palumbo, Paxton, Stephens, Argento, Boggs, Wysong, Eldridge, Marshall, Poling and Tansill offered the following resolution, which was read by its title and referred to the Committee on Rules:
H. C. R. 89 - "Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study sludge impoundments and slurry injections to determine if there are alternative methods of reducing or eliminating the environmental and safety impacts of coal mining byproducts."
Whereas, In the early morning hours of Oct. 11, 2000, it was discovered that an inrush of water and slurry from an impoundment had entered the underground workings of an abandoned mine of the Martin County Coal Corporation near Pilgrim, Ky. Reports indicated more than 250 million gallons of sludge-water containing coal dust and other mine waste-poured into the underground mine, bursting through portals and, eventually flowed into tributaries of the Big Sandy River; and
Whereas, In 1972, the tragic failure of the coal waste dam at Buffalo Creek occurred and as a result of this failure, federal regulations were promulgated requiring mining companies, which have dams that meet the size or hazard criteria spelled out in these regulations, to submit an engineering design plan for these impoundments; and
Whereas, Since the regulations were implemented there were four instances in which a coal waste impoundment failed, causing environmental damage but without loss of human life; and
Whereas, Residents and property owners downstream or near these impoundments live with the constant threat that an impoundment may fail; and
Whereas, Advances in coal technology may provide an alternative to current sludge management practice which is safer, more environmentally friendly and less costly in the long run; therefore, be it
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study sludge impoundments and slurry injections to determine if there are alternative methods of reducing or eliminating the environmental and safety impacts of coal mining byproducts; and, be it
Delegates Brown, Barker, Butcher, Eldridge, Hatfield, Hrutkay and Palumbo offered the following resolution, which was read by its title and referred to the Committee on Rules:
H. C. R. 90 - "Requesting the Division of Highways to make and place a memorial sign to read, 'In Loving Memory of Joe King, November 18th, 2005, Will Never Be Forgotten' fifteen yards in front of the Foster Hollow sign on State Route 3, between Racine and Madison, Boone County, West Virginia."
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, and the family of Mr. King, including his wife Judy, his son Justin Curtis, and his daughter Jessica, of Nitro, West Virginia, and his mother Carrie Clark and father James H. Clark of Marmet, West Virginia.
H. C. R. 91 - "Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study proper and fitting activities to honor Abraham Lincoln on the occasion of the bicentennial anniversary of his birth."
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2007, the activities that it considers most fitting and proper to honor Abraham Lincoln on such occasion and the state agency or agencies that it considers most appropriate to carry out such activities, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendation; and, be it
Delegates Long, H. White, Ellem, Amores, Argento, Wells, Eldridge, Hatfield, Barker and Walters offered the following resolution, which was read by its title and referred to the Committee on Rules:
H. C. R. 92 - "Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance, with the consultation and participation of the office of the Consumer Advocate within the agency of the Insurance Commissioner, to study the conundrum presented by a conflict between the statutory standards and requirements governing the practice of medicine and related health care occupations and underwriting guidelines governing the issuance of medical professional liability insurance policies,"
Whereas, There is a need to ensure the availability of health care for the citizens of this State; and
Whereas, Nurse practitioners, physicians assistants and nurse anesthetists are critical to providing care to West Virginians; and
Whereas, Physicians utilizing nurse practitioners and physicians assistants are required to have collaborative agreements in place intended to enhance the availability of care; and
Whereas, An underwriting guideline requiring that a physician be on site at all times a mid- level practitioner sees patients conflicts with the statutory scope of practice of mid-level practitioners and limits the availability of care; and
Whereas, The availability and affordability of medical malpractice insurance is also important to continued access to care; and
Whereas, Underwriting guidelines address the risks associated with insured activity and provide the basis for the cost of insuring against the risk; and
Whereas, Underwriting guidelines that restrict the lawful practice of mid-level health care providers can result in reduced access to health care for patients in this State; and
Whereas, The Legislature needs to ensure access to health care and access to affordable medical malpractice insurance; therefore, be it
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance, with the consultation and participation of the office of the Consumer Advocate within the agency of the Insurance Commissioner, study the statutory standards and requirements governing the practice of mid-level health care occupations and the underwriting guidelines governing the issuance of medical professional liability insurance policies to these professionals to resolve any conflicts between the two which affects the State's ability to provide health care to its citizens; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations, to the next regular session of the Legislature 2007; and, be it
Delegates Trump, Armstead, Hall, Hamilton, Beach, Varner, Pino, Craig, Paxton, Doyle, Williams, Amores, Hrutkay, Campbell, Morgan, Hartman, Ashley, Pethtel, Mahan and Talbott offered the following resolution, which was read by its title and referred to the Committee on Rules:
H. C. R. 93 - "Requesting the Governor proclaim the fourth Friday of April, each year, as 'Children's Memorial Flag Day' in the State of West Virginia." Whereas, Tragic acts of violence against children are occurring with increasing frequency throughout the State of West Virginia and the United States. These violent acts are destroying innocent lives and devastating families and communities; and
Whereas, A Children's Memorial Flag has been obtained by the State of West Virginia and should be flown on the fourth Friday of April each year, in remembrance of young lives lost in senseless acts of violence; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia: That the Legislature hereby requests the Governor proclaim the fourth Friday of April, each year, as "Children's Memorial Flag Day" in the State of West Virginia; and, be it Further Resolved, That the Children's Memorial Flag be flown on the fourth Friday of April, each year, in remembrance of those young lives lost in senseless acts of violence; and, be it Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Governor.
S. B. 635, Requiring boards of education maintain certain flood insurance.
H. R. 21, Condemning the persecution and repression of members of the Baha'i faith by the Iranian government; coming up in regular order, as unfinished business, was reported by the Clerk and adopted.
H. C. R. 67, Naming the Bowers Bridge and the High Street Bridge in Mannington in honor of individuals who contributed greatly to the development of the City of Mannington; coming up in regular order, as unfinished business, was reported by the Clerk and adopted.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 114) passed.
S. B. 463, Modifying qualifications for license to practice medicine;on third reading, coming up in regular order, with the right to amend by Delegate Beane, was reported by the Clerk.
On motion of Delegate Beane, the bill was amended on page nine, section ten, line one hundred fifty-nine, after the word thousand by striking the word "five" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "seven".
On page nine, section ten, after line one hundred seventy-five, by adding thereto a new subsection, designated "(g)", to read as follows:
"(g) The board may not issue a license to a person whose license has been revoked or suspended in another state, until reinstatement of his or her license in that state."
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 338), and there were--yeas 97, nays 1, absent and not voting 2, with the nays and absent and not voting being as follows:
On this question, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 339), and there were--yeas 98, nays none, absent and not voting 2, 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 (S. B. 463) takes effect from its passage.
S. B. 627, Allowing facsimile signatures on tax liens; 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. 340), and there were--yeas 98, nays none, absent and not voting 2, 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. 627) passed.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4546, Continuing additional compensation for holders of national board for professional teaching standards certification who are subsequently employed in principal and assistant principal positions; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
Delegates Ashley, Hall, Perry and H. White requested to be excused from voting on the passage of Com. Sub. for H. B. 4546 under the provisions of House Rule 49.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 341), and there were--yeas 68, nays 30, absent and not voting 2, with the nays and absent and not voting being as follows:
Nays: Anderson, Blair, Border, Brown, Duke, Ellem, Fragale, Frich, Hamilton, Hatfield, Houston, Iaquinta, Lane, Leggett, Louisos, Marshall, Martin, Miley, Overington, Roberts, Romine, Rowan, Schadler, Schoen, Sobonya, Spencer, Stephens, Stevens, Susman and Tansill.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 4546) passed.
H. B. 4783, Allowing municipal courts the option to participate in county teen court program, with the approval of the municipality.
S. B. 242, Allowing state-chartered banks issue more than one class of stock; on second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time and ordered to third reading.
S. B. 271, Reducing state banks' time period for retaining records; on second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time and ordered to third reading.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 521, Authorizing deer hunting in state parks; on second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time.
On motion of Delegate Amores, the bill was amended on page eight, section two, line one hundred forty-one, by striking out subdivision (15) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(15) Notwithstanding the provisions of section fifty-eight, article two, of this chapter, the Natural Resources Commission is authorized to promulgate rules in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, to permit and regulate the hunting of white-tail deer in any state park as deemed appropriate by the director to protect the ecological integrity of the area."
S. B. 619, Relating to Physicians' Mutual Insurance Company board member's term; on second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time and ordered to third reading.
H. B. 4791, Giving counties plenary power to impose, administer, collect and enforce payment of voter approved service fees; on second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time.
An amendment recommended by the Committee on Finance, was reported by the Clerk and adopted, amending the bill on page five, section eleven, line fifty-nine, following the word "from", by inserting the word "an".
On page eight, section twelve, line thirty-eight, by striking out the word "city" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "county".
On page nine, section twelve, line forty, by striking out the word "city" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "county".
On page eleven, section thirteen, line two, by striking out the word "funds" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "fund".
On page eleven, section thirteen, line eight, by striking out the word "funds" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "fund".
S. B. 673, Authorizing county service fees for infrastructure projects; bonding authority; on second reading, coming up in regular order was read a second time.
On motion of Delegate Staton, the bill was amended on page two, by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"That the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, be amended by adding thereto fourteen new sections, designated §7-20-11, §7-20-12, §7-20-13, §7-20-14, §7-20-15, §7-20-16, §7-20-17, §7-20-18, §7-20-19, §7-20-20, §7-20-21, §7-20-22, §7-20-23 and §7-20-24, all to read as follows:
(4) To impose a county-wide service fee to pay the costs of one or more infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, the payment of debt service on any revenue bonds issued under section thirteen of this article.
(1) 'Capital improvements' means the following public facilities or assets that are owned, supported or established by a county commission:
(E) Public road systems including, but not limited to, rights-of-way, lighting, sidewalks and gutters.
'Capital improvements' as defined herein is limited to those improvements that are treated as capitalized expenses according to generally accepted governmental accounting principles and that have an expected useful life of no less than three years. 'Capital improvement' does not include costs associated with the operation, repair, maintenance, or full replacement of capital improvements. 'Capital improvement' does include reasonable costs for planning, design, engineering, land acquisition, and other costs directly associated with the capital improvements described herein, whether incurred prior to or subsequent to imposition of a county-wide service fee. This includes costs incurred by a developer prior to imposition of the county-wide service fee that would have been incurred by the county commission as part of the cost of capital improvement, provided such costs were not incurred more than thirty-six months before the county commission adopts the order imposing the county-wide service fee, or such shorter period, as determined to be reasonable in the sole discretion of the county commission.
(2) 'Plan' means the plan for special infrastructure projects that includes one or more capital improvements, as defined in this section that is adopted by a county commission in conformity with the requirements of this article.
(c) Before commencing certain infrastructure projects, the county commission shall obtain written confirmations from affected public utility or the West Virginia Department of Transportation or other agency, as provided in this section:
(2) If the special infrastructure project includes improvements other than as set forth in subdivision (1) of this subsection (b) that will be transferred to the West Virginia Department of Transportation or other governmental agency, written evidence that the department or agency will accept the transfer if the infrastructure project is built in conformance with requirements of the Department of Transportation, or other agency, pursuant to plans and specifications approved by the department or other agency.
(a) Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, every county shall have plenary power and authority to impose a county-wide service fee upon each employee and self-employed individual for each week or part of a calendar week the individual works within the county, subject to the following:
(5) The terms 'employed,' 'employee,' 'employer' and 'self-employed' have the following meaning:
(A) 'Employed' shall include an employee working for an employer so as to be subject to any federal or state employment or wage withholding requirement and a self-employed individual working as a sole proprietor or member of a firm so as to be subject to self-employment tax. An employee shall be considered employed in a calendar week so long as the employee remains on the current payroll of an employer deriving compensation for such week and the employee has not been permanently assigned to an office or place of business outside the city. A self-employed individual shall be considered employed in a calendar week so long as such individual has not permanently discontinued employment within the city.
(B) 'Employee' means any individual who is employed at or physically reports to one or more locations within the county and is on the payroll of an employer, on a full-time or part-time basis or temporary basis, in exchange for salary, wages or other compensation.
(C) 'Employer' means any person, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, association (unincorporated or otherwise), corporation, institution, trust, governmental body or unit or agency, or any other entity (whether its principal activity is for-profit or not-for-profit) situated, doing business, or conducting its principal activity in the county and who employs an employee, as defined in this section.
(D) 'Self employed individual' means an individual who regularly maintains an office or place of business for conducting any livelihood, job, trade, profession, occupation, business or enterprise of any kind within the county's geographical boundaries over the course of four or more calendar weeks, which need not be consecutive, in any given calendar year.
(6) All revenues generated by the county service fee imposed pursuant to this section shall be dedicated to and shall be exclusively utilized for the purpose or purposes set forth in the referendum approved by the voters including, but not limited to, the payment of debt service on any bonds issued pursuant to section thirteen of this article, and any costs related to the administration, collection and enforcement of the service fee.
(b) Any order entered by a county commission imposing a county-wide service fee pursuant to this part, or increasing or decreasing a county-wide service fee previously adopted pursuant to this part, shall be published as a Class II legal advertisement in compliance with the provisions of article three, chapter fifty-nine of this code, and the publication area for the publication shall be the county. The order shall not become effective until it is ratified by a majority of the lawful votes cast thereon by the qualified voters of the county at a primary, general or special election, as the county commission shall direct. Voting thereon shall not take place until after notice of the referendum shall have been given by publication as above provided for the publication of the order after it is adopted by the county commission. The notice of referendum shall at a minimum include: (1) The date of the referendum; (2) the amount of county-wide service fee; (3) a general description of the capital improvement or improvements included in the special infrastructure project to be financed with the service fee; (4) whether revenue bonds will be issued; and (5) if bonds are to be issued, the estimated term of the revenue bonds. The county commission may include additional information in the notice of referendum.
(a) The county commission, in its discretion, may use the moneys in such special infrastructure funds to finance the costs of the special infrastructure projects on a cash basis. The county commission periodically may issue special infrastructure revenue bonds of the county as provided in this section to finance all or part of such special infrastructure projects and pledge all or any part of the moneys in such special infrastructure funds for the payment of the principal of and interest on such special infrastructure revenue bonds, and for reserves therefor. Any pledge of the special infrastructure fund for special infrastructure revenue bonds shall be a prior and superior charge on the special infrastructure fund over the use of any of the moneys in the fund to pay for the cost of any of such purposes on a cash basis.
(d) The county commission may enter into trust agreements with banks or trust companies, within or without the state, and in such trust agreements or the resolutions authorizing the issuance of such bonds may enter into valid and legally binding covenants with the holders of such special infrastructure revenue bonds as to the custody, safeguarding and disposition of the proceeds of such special infrastructure revenue bonds, the moneys in such special infrastructure fund, sinking funds, reserve funds or any other moneys or funds; as to the rank and priority, if any, of different issues of special infrastructure revenue bonds by the county commission under the provisions of this section; as to the maintenance or revision of the amounts of such fees; as to the extent to which swap agreements, as defined in section two-h, article two-g, chapter thirteen of this code shall be used in connection with such special infrastructure revenue bonds, including such provisions as payment, term, security, default and remedy provisions as the county commission shall consider necessary or desirable, if any, under which such fees may be reduced; and as to any other matters or provisions which are considered necessary and advisable by the county commission in the best interests of the county and to enhance the marketability of such special infrastructure revenue bonds.
(1) 'Special infrastructure revenue bonds' means bonds, debentures, notes, certificates of participation, certificates of beneficial interest, certificates of ownership or other evidences of indebtedness or ownership that are issued by a county commission, the proceeds of which are used directly or indirectly to finance, or refinance special infrastructure projects within the county and financing costs, and that are secured by or payable from the special service fees;
(2) 'Special infrastructure project' means 'capital improvements' as that term is defined in section eleven of this article; and
(3) 'Special infrastructure fund' means that fund established and held by the sheriff of the county or a trustee for bondholders, as the case may be, into which the special fees imposed pursuant to section twelve of this article are deposited.
(8) Payments made, in the discretion of the county commission which are found to be necessary or convenient to the implementation of project plans; and
(c) No county commission shall have the authority under this article to levy any taxes for the purpose of paying any part of the cost of acquiring, constructing or financing an infrastructure project. However, all necessary preliminary expenses actually incurred by a county commission in the making of surveys, taking options, preliminary planning, and all other expenses necessary to be paid prior to the issuance, sale and delivery of the revenue bonds, may be paid by the county commission out of any surplus contained in any item of budgetary appropriation or any revenues, including, but not limited to, service fees, collected in excess of anticipated revenues, which shall be reimbursed and repaid out of the proceeds of the sale of the revenue bonds.
Neither this article nor anything herein contained shall be construed as a restriction or limitation upon any powers which a county might otherwise have under any laws of this state, but shall be construed as alternative or additional; and this article shall not be construed as requiring an election on issuance of the bonds by the voters of a county prior to the issuance of bonds hereunder by the county commission, and same shall not be construed as requiring any proceeding under any law or laws, other than that which is required by this article.
No member of a county commission or other county officer shall be personally liable on any contract, or obligation executed pursuant to the authority contained in this article. Nor shall the issuance of bonds under this article be considered as misfeasance in office.
(a) In the event a county commission determines that any public utility line or facility located upon, across or under any portion of a street, avenue, highway, road or other public place or way shall be temporarily or permanently readjusted, removed, relocated, changed in grade or otherwise altered (each and all hereinafter for convenience referred to as 'relocation') in order to accommodate any infrastructure project undertaken pursuant to the provisions of this article, the cost of the relocation shall be borne by the county commission.
(b) For purposes of this section, the term 'cost of relocation' shall include the entire amount paid by such utility, exclusive of any right-of-way costs incurred by such utility, properly attributable to such relocation after deducting therefrom any increase in the value of the new line or facility and salvage derived from the old line or facility.
(a) Any special infrastructure project acquired, constructed, or financed, in whole or in part, by service fees imposed by a county commission under section twelve of this article shall be considered to be a 'public improvement' within the meaning of the provisions of articles one-c and five-a, chapter twenty-one of this code.
(d) No officer or employee of this state or of any public agency, public authority, public corporation or other public entity, and no person acting or purporting to act on behalf of such officer or employee or public entity shall require that any performance bond, payment bond or bid bond required or permitted by this section be obtained from any particular surety company, agent, broker or producer.
(1) Apply to work performed on construction projects not exceeding a total cost of fifty thousand dollars by regular full-time employees of the county commission: Provided, That no more than fifty thousand dollars shall be expended on an individual project in a single location in a twelve- month period;
(3) Apply to emergency repairs to building components and systems: Provided, That the term 'emergency repairs' means repairs that, if not made immediately, will seriously impair the use of the building components and systems or cause danger to those persons using the building components and systems; or
If any section, clause, provision or portion of this article shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect any other section, clause or provision of this article which is not in and of itself unconstitutional."
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2235, Increasing salaries for magistrate clerks, magistrate assistants and magistrate deputy clerks; on second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time.
Delegate Trump moved to amend the bill on page one, after the enacting clause, by striking out the remainder of the bill and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"That §50-1-3, §50-1-8, §50-1-9 and §50-1-9a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, be amended and reenacted, all to read as follows:
(b) The salary of each magistrate shall be paid by the state. Magistrates who serve fewer than eight thousand four hundred in population shall be paid annual salaries of thirty thousand six hundred twenty-five dollars and magistrates who serve eight thousand four hundred or more in population shall be paid annual salaries of thirty-seven thousand dollars: Provided, That on and after the first day of July, two thousand three, magistrates who serve fewer than eight thousand four hundred in population shall be paid annual salaries of thirty-three thousand six hundred twenty-five dollars and magistrates who serve eight thousand four hundred or more in population shall be paid annual salaries of forty thousand dollars: Provided, however, That on and after the first day of July, two thousand five, magistrates who serve fewer than eight thousand four hundred in population shall be paid annual salaries of forty-three thousand six hundred twenty-five dollars and magistrates who serve eight thousand four hundred or more in population shall be paid annual salaries of fifty thousand dollars: Provided, further, That on or after the first day of July, two thousand six, all magistrates shall be paid annual salaries of fifty thousand dollars.
(b) Magistrate court clerks shall be paid a monthly salary by the State. Magistrate court clerks serving magistrates who serve less than eight thousand four hundred in population shall be paid up to one thousand seven hundred forty-eight dollars per month and magistrate court clerks serving magistrates who serve eight thousand four hundred or more in population shall be paid up to two thousand one hundred fifty-seven thirty-one thousand three hundred forty-four dollars per month year: Provided, That on and after the first day of January July, two thousand two six, magistrate court clerks serving magistrates who serve less than eight thousand four hundred in population shall be paid up to one thousand nine hundred ninety-eight dollars per month and magistrate court clerks serving magistrates who serve eight thousand four hundred or more in population shall be paid up to two thousand four hundred seven thirty-six thousand three hundred forty-four dollars per month year: Provided, however, That on and after the first day of July, two thousand seven, magistrate court clerks shall be paid up to forty-one thousand three hundred forty- four dollars per year: Provided further, That after the effective date of this section, any general salary increase granted to all state employees, whose salaries are not set by statute, expressed as a percentage increase or an 'across-the-board' increase, may also be granted to magistrate court clerks. For the purpose of determining the population served by each magistrate, the number of magistrates authorized for each county shall be divided into the population of each county. The salary of the magistrate court clerk shall be established by the judge of the circuit court, or the chief judge of the circuit court if there is more than one judge of the circuit court, within the limits set forth in this section.
(a) In each county there shall be one magistrate assistant for each magistrate. Each magistrate assistant shall be appointed by the magistrate under whose authority and supervision and at whose will and pleasure he or she shall serve. The assistant shall not be a member of the immediate family of any magistrate and shall not have been convicted of a felony or any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude and shall reside in the State of West Virginia. For the purpose of this section, 'immediate family' means the relationships of mother, father, sister, brother, child or spouse.
(c) Magistrate assistants shall be paid a monthly salary by the State. Magistrate assistants serving magistrates who serve less than eight thousand four hundred in population shall be paid up to one thousand four hundred seventy-four dollars per month and magistrate assistants serving magistrates who serve eight thousand four hundred or more in population shall be paid up to one thousand seven hundred thirty-two twenty-six thousand two hundred forty-four dollars per month year: Provided, That on and after the first day of January July, two thousand two six, magistrate assistants serving magistrates who serve less than eight thousand four hundred in population shall be paid up to one thousand seven hundred twenty-four dollars per month and magistrate assistants serving magistrates who serve eight thousand four hundred or more in population shall be paid up to one thousand nine hundred eighty-two thirty-one thousand two hundred forty-four dollars per month year: Provided, however, That on and after the first day of July, two thousand seven, magistrate assistants shall be paid up to thirty-six thousand two hundred forty-four dollars per year: Provided further, That after the effective date of this section, any general salary increase granted to all state employees, whose salaries are not set by statute, expressed as a percentage increase or an 'across-the-board' increase, may also be granted to magistrate assistants. For the purpose of determining the population served by each magistrate, the number of magistrates authorized for each county shall be divided into the population of each county. The salary of the magistrate assistant shall be established by the magistrate within the limits set forth in this section.
(a) Whenever required by workload and upon the recommendation of the judge of the circuit court, or the chief judge of the circuit court if there is more than one judge of the circuit court, the supreme court of appeals may, by rule, provide for the appointment of magistrate court deputy clerks, not to exceed sixty-two in number. The magistrate court deputy clerks shall be appointed by the judge of the circuit court, or the chief judge if there is more than one judge of the circuit court, to serve at his or her will and pleasure under the immediate supervision of the magistrate court clerk.
(c) A magistrate court deputy clerk may not be an immediate family member of any magistrate, magistrate court clerk, magistrate assistant or judge of the circuit court within the same county, may not have been convicted of a felony or any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude and must reside in this state. For purposes of this subsection, 'immediate family member' means a mother, father, sister, brother, child or spouse.
(d) Magistrate court deputy clerks shall be paid a monthly an annual salary by the state on the same basis and in the same amounts established for magistrate assistants in each county, as provided in section nine of this article."
The yeas and nays having been ordered, they were taken (Roll No. 342), and there were--yeas 30, nays 68, absent and not voting 2, with the yeas and absent and not voting being as follows:
Yeas: Anderson, Armstead, Ashley, Azinger, Blair, Border, Canterbury, Duke, Evans, Fragale, Frich, Hall, Hamilton, Houston, Iaquinta, Leggett, Louisos, Overington, Porter, Roberts, Romine, Schadler, Schoen, Stevens, Sumner, Susman, Trump, Wakim, Walters and White,Gil.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4100, Providing a salary increase for elected county officials; on second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time.
On motion of Delegate Michael, the bill was amended on page twenty-eight, section four, beginning on line four hundred eighty-one, by striking out all of subdivision (5) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4500, Providing for a salary adjustment for certain appointive state officers; on second reading, coming up in regular order, was, on motion of Delegate Staton, laid over one day.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 4620, Providing for the salary range of the Commissioner of Banking and the Insurance Commissioner; on second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time and ordered to engrossment and third reading.
H. B. 4855, Making a supplementary appropriation to the department of education and the arts, department of environmental protection, department of health and human resources, etc...,
H. B. 4856, Making a supplementary appropriation to the department of commerce -miners' health, safety and training fund,
H. B. 4857, Making a supplementary appropriation to the department of administration -children's health insurance agency, to the department of commerce -division of natural resources, to the department of transportation -public port authority, etc...,
H. B. 4859, Supplementary appropriation, department of health and human resources - division of health - tobacco settlement expenditure fund.
H. B. 4860, Expiring funds to the unappropriated surplus balance in the state fund, general revenue; on first reading, coming up in regular order, was, on motion of Delegate Staton, laid over one day.
H. B. 4861, Supplementary appropriation, the department of administration -consolidated public retirement board, department of military affairs and public safety, department of revenue -tax division, etc.; on first reading, coming up in regular order, was, on motion of Delegate Staton, laid over one day.
The Clerk announced that, pursuant to House Rule 70a, the following request had been filed with him for the removal of a bill from the Consent Calendar to the Special Calendar:
S. B. 371, on second reading, Consent Calendar, to the Special Calendar, by Delegate Louisos.
At 2:04 p.m., on motion of Delegate Staton, the House of Delegates recessed until 6:00 p.m., and reconvened at that time.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (S. B. 587) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then, in accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. B. 479, Paying certain funeral expenses for juvenile probation officers killed in line of duty,
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, reference of the bill (S. B. 479) to the Committee on Finance was abrogated, and it was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then, in accordance with the provisions of House Rule 70a, was ordered to the Consent Calendar.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 396, Authorizing Division of Rehabilitation Services promulgate legislative rule relating to Ron Yost Personal Assistance Services Board,
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bills (Com. Sub. for S. B. 396 and S. B. 481) were taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then, in accordance with the provisions of House Rule 70a, were each ordered to the Consent Calendar.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (S. B. 462) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then, in accordance with the provisions of House Rule 70a, was ordered to the Consent Calendar.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (S. B. 32) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then, in accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, referred to the Committee on Finance.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (S. B. 503) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then, in accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. B. 653, Relating to duties of Chief Technology Officer; establishing Technology Infrastructure Fund,
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (S. B. 653) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then, in accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, referred to the Committee on Finance.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 18, Granting tuition waivers to children and spouses of parole and probation officers killed in line of duty,
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, reference of the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 18) was abrogated, and it was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time and ordered to second reading.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 53) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then, in accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, referred to the Committee on Finance.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (S. B. 784) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then, in accordance with the provisions of House Rule 70a, was ordered to the Consent Calendar.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (S. B. 785) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time and then ordered to second reading.
The Clerk of the Senate, announced that the Senate had agreed to the appointment of a Committee of Conference of five from each house on the disagreeing votes of the two houses as to
H. C. R. 58, Requesting the Division of Highways to name the Vista as seen off of Route 60 in Gauley Bridge, the "William 'Billy' Giacomo Memorial Vista".
The Clerk of the Senate, announced that the Senate had receded from its amendment and again passed, to take effect July 1, 2006,
S. B. 370, Creating personal property tax exemption for farm equipment and livestock
S. C. R. 23 - "Requesting the Division of Highways name the bridge intersecting Farley Avenue in Delbarton, Mingo County, the 'Dr. J. R. 'Bob' Farley Memorial Bridge'."
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways to name the bridge intersecting Farley Avenue in Delbarton, Mingo County, the "Dr. J. R. 'Bob' Farley Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
S. C. R. 29 - "Designating the month of December, 2006, as West Virginia Legislature's Back to School Month."
S. C. R. 35 - "Directing the West Virginia Department of Education, the Office of the Secretary of Education and the Arts and the 4-H and Youth, Family and Adult Development Division of the West Virginia University Extension Service convene and cochair a task force, to be known as the West Virginia After-School Partnership, intended to constructively address issues involving the development and care of school-age children."
Whereas, Recent data shows that the violent juvenile crime rate climbs, and children are most likely to be victims of violence committed by nonfamily members, between the hours immediately following the end of the school day until approximately 6 p.m.; and
Whereas, Children who attend after-school programs spend more time in learning opportunities, academic enrichment and physical activity while spending less time watching television or engaging in risky behavior with their peers; and
Whereas, A post-election national poll conducted for the After-School Alliance shows that eight in ten voters agree that funding should increase for after-school programs and a majority of those polled indicated they would support a tax increase to fund these programs; and
Whereas, A study by the Rose Institute in California concluded that a significantly valuable return to taxpayers of an investment in after-school programs exists and is exemplified by reduced child care costs, improved school performance, increased compensation and reduced crime and welfare costs; and
Whereas, In 2004, the State Department of Education received 32 proposals requesting funding of 21st Century Community Learning Center after-school programs that would have served nearly 30,000 children in the state, but funding was available for only 12 grants serving less than 9,000 children. In 2005, funding was available for only one grant serving 1,000 students although 21 proposals were received; and
Whereas, More than 27 percent of children in kindergarten through twelfth grade in self care in this state would be likely to participate in an after-school program if one were available in the community according to a survey conducted by the After-School Alliance; and
Whereas, A recent report, "Fight Crime: Invest in Kids", indicates that the Child Care Development Block Grant to help low-income parents pay for child care could only serve 25 percent of eligible West Virginia children while stating further that child care center teacher wages in this state average only $13,400, resulting in high staff turnover, inadequately trained staff and low-quality care; therefore, be it
That the Legislature hereby directs the West Virginia Department of Education, the Office of the Secretary of Education and the Arts and the 4-H and Youth, Family and Adult Development Division of the West Virginia University Extension Service to convene and cochair a task force, to be known as the West Virginia After-School Partnership, intended to constructively address issues involving the development and care of school-age children; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the activities of the West Virginia After-School Partnership shall include: (1) Conducting an assessment of after-school services in West Virginia, including the identification of the number of children and youth served statewide in after-school programs; (2) identifying provider programs and service regions; (3) assessing the need for after-school programs; (4) identifying and describing the needs of providers in sustaining high-quality programs; (5) describing current funding streams supporting after-school programs; and (6) creating a plan to establish a network of partners engaged in after-school programs to promote high-quality programs that are accessible and sustainable; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the West Virginia After-School Partnership shall provide recommendations for public policies to increase the availability and improve the sustainability of high-quality after-school programs and identify sources to further the work of the Partnership from public and private sectors; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the After-School Partnership, coordinated by the West Virginia Department of Education, the Office of the Secretary of Education and the Arts and the 4-H and Youth, Family and Adult Development Division of the West Virginia University Extension Service shall report to the Governor and the Legislature on the West Virginia After-School Partnership during the 2007 legislative session.
S. C. R. 45 - "Requesting the Division of Highways name the bridge at Panther, McDowell County, the 'Green B. and Margie Blankenship Memorial Bridge'."
Whereas, Green B. and Margie Blankenship were residents of Panther, McDowell County; and
Whereas, Green B. Blankenship was a coal miner at the Olga Coal Company for nearly 40 years and was a coworker of Homer Hickam; and
Whereas, Green B. and Margie Blankenship were actively involved in various community projects, including fundraisers for road repairs, food drives, Bible school and aid to the less fortunate; and
Whereas, Green B. and Margie Blankenship are remembered for their dedication and commitment to the youth of McDowell County. They were avid supporters and volunteers for youth athletics in the community. They were also involved in parent organizations at Panther Elementary, Iaeger Junior High and Iaeger High Schools; and
Whereas, It is fitting that a bridge be named in honor of Green B. and Margie Blankenship, two McDowell County residents who made a difference in their community; therefore, be it
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways to name the bridge at Panther, McDowell County, the "Green B. and Margie Blankenship Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the "Green B. and Margie Blankenship Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
S. C. R. 51 - "Requesting the Division of Highways name the bridge crossing the Ohio River between Huntington, Cabell County, and Proctorville, Ohio, also known as the East Huntington Bridge, the 'Frank "Gunner" Gatski Memorial Bridge'."
Whereas, Frank Gatski was born in Farmington, Marion County. He grew up in Number Nine Mine coal camp and attended Farmington High School. He went to work in the coal mines immediately after graduating high school; and
Whereas, Upon entering Marshall College, Frank Gatski won a starting position on the football team. After three seasons, however, Marshall College was forced to discontinue its football program for the duration of World War II; and
Whereas, Frank Gatski served two years in the Army infantry in Europe. Upon returning, he finished his college career at Auburn University. He successfully tried out for the Cleveland Browns and was added to their roster at the beginning of the 1946 season; and
Whereas, Frank Gatski played for the Cleveland Browns from 1946 through 1956 and then for the Detroit Lions for the 1957 season. He played in 11 championship games in 12 seasons, with his team winning eight times; and
Whereas, Frank Gatski was named to the All-NFL honor roll in 1951, 1952, 1953 and 1955 and played as a starting center in the 1956 Pro Bowl; and
Whereas, Throughout 20 years of playing football in high school, college and professionally, Frank Gatski never missed a game or practice; and
Whereas, Frank Gatski worked as a scout for the Boston Patriots for four years before taking a job as that team's head coach and athletic director. He then embarked on a 21-year career coaching at the West Virginia Industrial School for Boys in Farmington; and
Whereas, Frank Gatski was inducted into the Marshall University Athletic Hall of Fame on September 25, 1985; and
Whereas, Frank Gatski was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 3, 1985; and
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways to name the bridge crossing the Ohio River between Huntington, Cabell County, and Proctorville, Ohio, also known as the East Huntington Bridge, the "Frank 'Gunner' Gatski 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 "Frank 'Gunner' Gatski Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
S. C. R. 56 - "Requesting the Division of Highways name the bridge on Route 119, at the big split at Nolan, Mingo County, the 'William Shayde Chapman Bridge'."
S. C. R. 74 - "Requesting the President of the United States and the United States Congress improve the quality of the nation's public schools by substantially increasing funding for the No Child Left Behind Act, the Higher Education Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and other education-related programs."
Whereas, West Virginia has long pursued the goal of improving the academic performance of all students; and
Whereas, The Legislature, therefore, applauds the President of the United States and the United States Congress for putting forth the same goal in the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and emphasizing the urgency in improving the performance of these students; and
Whereas, The No Child Left Behind Act has encouraged some needed changes in public education and was initially accompanied with modest increases in federal funding for public elementary and secondary education; and
Whereas, Increases in federal funding since the first several years of the No Child Left Behind Act have been minimal; and
Whereas, The federal government has decreased funding for No Child Left Behind in the fiscal year 2006 by $793 million; decreased funding for post-secondary education by $166 million; and decreased funding for programs that serve students with disabilities by $21 million; therefore, be it
That the Legislature hereby requests the President of the United States and the United States Congress to improve the quality of the nation's public schools by substantially increasing funding for the No Child Left Behind Act, the Higher Education Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and other education-related programs; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Legislature requests the President of the United States, the United States Congress and the United States Department of Education offer various states waivers, exemptions or whatever flexibility possible regarding the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act in any year that federal funding for public elementary and secondary education is decreased to prevent states from spending state and local resources on activities that have not proven effective in raising student achievement and may not be the priority of an individual state; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the Secretary of the United States Department of Education and each member of West Virginia's congressional delegation.