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Charleston, W. Va., Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Prayer was offered by the Reverend Scott Thayer, Chaplain, Bethany College, Bethany, West Virginia.
Pending the reading of the Journal of Monday, January 17, 2011,
Eng. House Bill No. 2001, Providing that inmates serving life sentences shall be considered for parole only once every three years.
At the request of Senator Palumbo, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (Eng. H. B. No. 2001) contained in the preceding report from the Committee on the Judiciary was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time and ordered to second reading.
On suspending the constitutional rule, the yeas were: Barnes, Boley, Browning, Chafin, Edgell, D. Facemire, K. Facemyer, Fanning, Foster, Green, Hall, Helmick, Jenkins, Klempa, Laird, McCabe, Miller, Minard, Nohe, Palumbo, Plymale, Prezioso, Snyder, Stollings, Sypolt, Tucker, Unger, Wells, Williams, Wills, Yost and Kessler (Acting President)--32.
The bill (Eng. H. B. No. 2001) was then read a second time.
(v) Has successfully completed a rehabilitation treatment program created with the assistance of a standardized risk and needs assessment.
(I) As used in this paragraph section "felony crime of violence against the person" means felony offenses set forth in articles two, three-e, eight-b or eight-d of chapter sixty-one of this code;
(II) As used in this paragraph section "felony offense where the victim was a minor child" means any felony crime of violence against the person and any felony violation set forth in article eight, eight-a, eight-c or eight-d of chapter sixty-one of this code.
(C) Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, any person who committed, or attempted to commit a felony with the use, presentment or brandishing of a firearm, is not eligible for parole prior to serving a minimum of three years of his or her sentence or the maximum sentence imposed by the court, whichever is less: Provided, That any person who committed, or attempted to commit, any violation of section twelve, article two, chapter sixty-one of this code, with the use, presentment or brandishing of a firearm, is not eligible for parole prior to serving a minimum of five years of his or her sentence or one third of his or her definite term sentence, whichever is greater. Nothing in this section paragraph applies to an accessory before the fact or a principal in the second degree who has been convicted as if he or she were a principal in the first degree if, in the commission of or in the attempted commission of the felony, only the principal in the first degree used, presented or brandished a firearm. A person is not ineligible for parole under the provisions of this subdivision paragraph because of the commission or attempted commission of a felony with the use, presentment or brandishing of a firearm unless that fact is clearly stated and included in the indictment or presentment by which the person was charged and was either: (i) Found by the court at the time of trial upon a plea of guilty or nolo contendere; or (ii) found by the jury, upon submitting to the jury a special interrogatory for such purpose if the matter was tried before a jury; (iii) found by the court, if the matter was tried by the court without a jury.
(e) If, upon consideration, parole is denied, the board shall promptly notify the inmate of the denial. The board shall, at the time of denial, notify the person inmate of the month and year he or she may apply for reconsideration and review. The board shall at least once a year reconsider and review the case of every inmate who was denied parole and is still eligible: Provided, That the board may reconsider and review parole eligibility anytime within three years following the denial of parole of an inmate serving a life sentence with the possibility of parole: Provided, however, That any person convicted prior to July 10, 1997, or from January 1, 2011, to the effective date of the amendment to this section enacted by the Legislature during the 2011 regular session, of any offense for which he or she received a life sentence with the possibility of parole shall be entitled to an annual review and reconsideration after an initial denial of parole unless the board makes a case-specific individualized determination with written findings as to why there will be no detriment or disadvantage to the person if reconsideration for parole is extended: Provided further, That under no circumstances shall such extension be more than three years: And provided further, That any inmate receiving a review period of more than one year shall be afforded the opportunity to submit information for the board's consideration requesting review before the expiration of the extended period.
Having been engrossed, the bill (Eng. H. B. No. 2001) was then read a third time and put upon its passage.
So, a majority of all the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Eng. H. B. No. 2001) passed.
Eng. House Bill No. 2001--A Bill to amend and reenact §62-12- 13 of the Code of West Virginia 1931, as amended, relating to powers and duties of the Board of Parole generally; providing that Board of Parole may reconsider and review parole eligibility anytime within three years following the denial of parole of an inmate serving a life sentence with the possibility of parole; creating exceptions for certain inmates; and establishing mandatory criteria for the board when extending period between parole reconsideration and review for inmates convicted at a time when annual review was required.
So, two thirds of all the members elected to the Senate having voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Eng. H. B. No. 2001) takes effect from passage.
Senate Bill No. 102--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to apiaries.
Senate Bill No. 103--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the inspection of meat and poultry.
Senate Bill No. 104--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to general groundwater protection rules for fertilizers and manures.
Senate Bill No. 105--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the procedures, criteria and curricula for examinations and licensure of barbers, cosmetologists, manicurists and aestheticians.
Senate Bill No. 106--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the qualifications, training and examination of licensure of instructors.
Senate Bill No. 107--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the operational standards for schools of barbering and beauty culture.
Senate Bill No. 108--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a schedule of fees.
Senate Bill No. 109--A Bill to amend and reenact article 2, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to general provisions.
Senate Bill No. 110--A Bill to amend and reenact article 2, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Teachers' Defined Contribution Retirement System.
Senate Bill No. 111--A Bill to amend and reenact article 2, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Public Employees Retirement System.
Senate Bill No. 112--A Bill to amend and reenact article 2, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to refund, reinstatement, retroactive service, loan and employer error interest factors.
Senate Bill No. 113--A Bill to amend and reenact article 2, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia State Police.
Senate Bill No. 114--A Bill to amend and reenact article 3, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to ambient air quality standards.
Senate Bill No. 115--A Bill to amend and reenact article 3, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to standards of performance for new stationary sources.
Senate Bill No. 116--A Bill to amend and reenact article 3, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to hazardous waste management systems.
Senate Bill No. 117--A Bill to amend and reenact article 3, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to permits for construction and major modification of major stationary sources of air pollution which cause or contribute to nonattainment.
Senate Bill No. 118--A Bill to amend and reenact article 3, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the control of air pollution from hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facilities.
Senate Bill No. 119--A Bill to amend and reenact article 3, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to emission standards for hazardous air pollutants.
Senate Bill No. 120--A Bill to amend and reenact article 3, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to monitoring well design standards.
Senate Bill No. 121--A Bill to amend and reenact article 3, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to requirements governing groundwater standards.
Senate Bill No. 122--A Bill to amend and reenact article 3, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to requirements governing water quality standards.
Senate Bill No. 123--A Bill to amend and reenact article 2, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Ethics Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to forms.
Senate Bill No. 124--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction to promulgate a legislative rule relating to law- enforcement training standards.
Senate Bill No. 125--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the protocol for law-enforcement response to domestic violence.
Senate Bill No. 126--A Bill to amend and reenact article 5, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the requirements for licensure of nonprofit corporations for conservator service.
Senate Bill No. 127--A Bill to amend and reenact article 5, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Health Care Authority to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certificates of need.
Senate Bill No. 128--A Bill to amend and reenact article 5, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to specialized multipatient medical transport.
Senate Bill No. 129--A Bill to amend and reenact article 5, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to public water systems.
Senate Bill No. 130--A Bill to amend and reenact article 5, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to food manufacturing facilities.
Senate Bill No. 131--A Bill to amend and reenact article 5, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to fire department rapid response services licensure.
Senate Bill No. 132--A Bill to amend and reenact article 5, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the cancer registry.
Senate Bill No. 133--A Bill to amend and reenact article 5, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to maternal risk screening.
Senate Bill No. 134--A Bill to amend and reenact article 8, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Commissioner of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Community Empowerment Transportation Act Program.
Senate Bill No. 135--A Bill to amend and reenact article 8, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Commissioner of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the use of state road rights-of-way and adjacent areas.
Senate Bill No. 136--A Bill to amend and reenact article 8, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Commissioner of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the transportation of hazardous wastes upon the roads and highways.
Senate Bill No. 137--A Bill to amend and reenact article 7, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to suitability in annuity transactions.
Senate Bill No. 138--A Bill to amend and reenact article 7, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to insurance adjusters.
Senate Bill No. 139--A Bill to amend and reenact article 7, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to long-term care insurance.
Senate Bill No. 140--A Bill to amend and reenact article 7, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to actuarial opinion and memorandum.
Senate Bill No. 141--A Bill to amend and reenact article 7, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to property and casualty actuarial opinions.
Senate Bill No. 142--A Bill to amend and reenact article 7, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to credit life insurance, credit accident and sickness insurance and credit unemployment insurance.
Senate Bill No. 143--A Bill to amend and reenact article 7, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to credit personal property.
Senate Bill No. 144--A Bill to amend and reenact article 7, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to self-insurance pools for political subdivisions.
Senate Bill No. 145--A Bill to amend and reenact article 7, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the valuation of life insurance companies.
Senate Bill No. 146--A Bill to amend and reenact article 7, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the recognition of preferred mortality tables for use in determining minimum reserve liabilities.
Senate Bill No. 147--A Bill to amend and reenact article 7, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to professional employer organizations.
Senate Bill No. 148--A Bill to amend and reenact article 7, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the health maintenance organization point-of-service option.
Senate Bill No. 149--A Bill to amend and reenact article 10, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Elevator Safety Act.
Senate Bill No. 150--A Bill to amend and reenact article 10, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the supervision of elevator mechanics and apprentices.
Senate Bill No. 151--A Bill to amend and reenact article 10, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the Crane Operator Certification Act.
Senate Bill No. 152--A Bill to amend and reenact article 10, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the Crane Operator Certification Act - practical examination.
Senate Bill No. 153--A Bill to amend and reenact article 8, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Motor Vehicle Inspection Manual.
Senate Bill No. 154--A Bill to amend and reenact article 10, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to special motorboating regulations.
Senate Bill No. 155--A Bill to amend and reenact article 10, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to prohibitions when hunting and trapping.
Senate Bill No. 156--A Bill to amend and reenact article 10, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to general hunting.
Senate Bill No. 157--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to rules of the board.
Senate Bill No. 158--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing education.
Senate Bill No. 159--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a schedule of fees.
Senate Bill No. 160--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to an examination and scoring policy.
Senate Bill No. 161--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensure by endorsement.
Senate Bill No. 162--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to contact lenses that contain and deliver pharmaceutical agents' certificates.
Senate Bill No. 163--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Osteopathy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to osteopathic physician assistants.
Senate Bill No. 164--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Osteopathy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to fees for services rendered by the board.
Senate Bill No. 165--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensure and the practice of pharmacy.
Senate Bill No. 166--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to controlled substances monitoring.
Senate Bill No. 167--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Physical Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to general provisions.
Senate Bill No. 168--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Physical Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to fees for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
Senate Bill No. 169--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Physical Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to general provisions for athletic trainers.
Senate Bill No. 170--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Physical Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to fees for athletic trainers.
Senate Bill No. 171--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Sanitarians to promulgate a legislative rule relating to an interim fee schedule.
Senate Bill No. 172--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Sanitarians to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the practice of public health sanitation.
Senate Bill No. 173--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Combined Voter Registration and Driver Licensing Fund.
Senate Bill No. 174--A Bill to amend and reenact article 8, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Department of Transportation to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the valuation of used rolling stock and equipment.
Senate Bill No. 175--A Bill to amend and reenact article 7, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the commercial patent incentives tax credit.
Senate Bill No. 176--A Bill to amend and reenact article 7, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to an exchange of information agreement between the State Tax Department and the West Virginia Lottery.
Senate Bill No. 177--A Bill to amend and reenact article 7, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to an exchange of information agreement between the State Tax Department and the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Senate Bill No. 178--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Veterinary Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the organization and operation and licensing of veterinarians.
Senate Bill No. 179--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Veterinary Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the registration of veterinary technicians.
Senate Bill No. 180--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Veterinary Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to standards of practice.
Senate Bill No. 181--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Veterinary Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certified animal euthanasia technicians.
Senate Bill No. 182--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Veterinary Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a schedule of fees.
Senate Bill No. 183--A Bill to amend and reenact article 10, chapter 64 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing Workforce West Virginia to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the employer violator system.
By Senators Wells, D. Facemire, Williams, Yost, Sypolt, Jenkins, Unger, Plymale, Hall, Laird, Minard and Klempa:
Senate Bill No. 184--A Bill to amend and reenact §30-6-22 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to disposition of the remains of a deceased military service member who dies while serving in the United States armed forces.
By Senators Wells, Williams, Yost, Sypolt, Unger, Plymale, Hall, Laird, Minard and Klempa:
Senate Bill No. 185--A Bill to amend and reenact §21A-6-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to unemployment benefits for certain spouses of military personnel; providing that an individual who has voluntarily quit employment to accompany a spouse serving in active military service who has been reassigned from one military assignment to another shall not be disqualified for benefits; and providing that the account of the employer of the individual who leaves employment to accompany a spouse reassigned from one military assignment to another shall not be charged.
By Senators Foster, Kessler (Acting President), Chafin, Hall, Jenkins, Laird, Minard, Palumbo, Snyder, Williams, Edgell, Wells, Unger, Browning, Plymale, Miller, Nohe and Klempa:
Senate Bill No. 186--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §62-1G-1 and §62-1G-2, all relating to subpoena powers for aid of criminal investigations; legislative declaration of necessity; information to be disclosed in response to subpoena; content of subpoena; authorization of fee for information provided in response to subpoena; nondisclosure of subpoena to account holder; and immunity.
Senate Bill No. 187--A Bill to amend and reenact §22A-2-66 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to providing the Director of the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training some discretion in determining the penalty to impose upon operators failing to provide immediate notice upon the occurrence of a mining accident; and increasing allowable reporting time.
Senate Bill No. 188--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §5A-6B-1, §5A-6B-2, §5A-6B-3, §5A-6B-4 and §5A-6B-5, all relating to the West Virginia Geographical Information System.
By Senators Wells, D. Facemire, Williams, Yost, Sypolt, Jenkins, Unger, Foster, Hall, Laird and Klempa:
Senate Bill No. 189--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §18-10F-1, §18-10F-2 and §18-10F-3, all relating to the enactment of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children; establishing the West Virginia Council for Educational Opportunities for Military Children; membership; and powers and duties.
By Senators Jenkins, Snyder, Browning, Palumbo, Sypolt, Wells, Plymale, Minard and Klempa:
Senate Bill No. 190--A Bill to amend and reenact §61-2-12 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the criminal offenses of robbery and attempted robbery; making it a crime to rob or attempt to rob a person under the pretense of having a deadly weapon; and increasing certain criminal penalties.
By Senators Sypolt, Klempa, Hall, Williams, Boley, Tucker, Nohe and Yost:
Senate Bill No. 191--A Bill to amend and reenact §62-3-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to changing the number of strikes in jury selection in felony cases to provide four strikes each to the accused and the prosecution.
By Senators Jenkins, Kessler (Acting President), Barnes, Browning, Palumbo, Stollings, Williams, Yost, Unger, Foster, Plymale, Minard and Klempa:
Senate Bill No. 192--A Bill to amend and reenact §46A-6J-2, §46A-6J-3 and §46A-6J-6 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to protection of consumers from price gouging and unfair pricing practices; the sale of gasoline or other motor fuels during a "state of emergency"; amending definition of "state of emergency"; creating an alternative pricing formula for fuel suppliers; and updating the preemption provisions.
By Senators Foster, Kessler (Acting President), Chafin, Hall, Jenkins, Laird, Minard, Palumbo, Snyder, Williams, Unger and Plymale:
Senate Bill No. 193--A Bill to amend and reenact §30-29-1, §30-29-2, §30-29-3 and §30-29-5 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §30-29-11, all relating to law-enforcement certification generally; expanding the responsibilities of the law-enforcement training subcommittee and renaming it the law-enforcement professional standards subcommittee; clarifying the authority to decertify law-enforcement officers; establishing a database of law- enforcement officers disciplined for certain types of misconduct; requesting the proposal of legislative rules to set standards for law-enforcement agencies to report certain types of misconduct by officers to the database; and requiring that law-enforcement agencies check the database prior to hiring an officer.
By Senators Foster, Kessler (Acting President), Chafin, Hall, Jenkins, Laird, Minard, Palumbo, Snyder, Williams, Wells, Unger, Browning, Plymale and Miller:
Senate Bill No. 194--A Bill to amend and reenact §15-2B-3 and §15-2B-5 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to authorizing the West Virginia State Police to only use the services of the state-designated laboratory at the Marshall University Forensic Science Center for DNA typing, testing and research in support of the national DNA database, CODIS and for forensic DNA testing.
By Senators Jenkins, Kessler (Acting President), Barnes, Browning, Palumbo, Stollings, Williams and Plymale:
Senate Bill No. 195--A Bill to amend and reenact §50-1-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to requirements to serve as a magistrate; requiring a bachelor degree or two years of experience to serve as a magistrate; authorizing the Supreme Court Administrator to relieve magistrates from annual training requirements; and deleting antiquated provisions.
By Senators Foster, Kessler (Acting President), Chafin, Hall, Laird, Minard, Palumbo, Snyder, Williams, Plymale, Klempa and Jenkins:
Senate Bill No. 196--A Bill to amend and reenact §61-2-12 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the criminal offenses of robbery and attempted robbery; making it a crime to rob or attempt to rob a person under the pretense of having a deadly weapon; and increasing certain criminal penalties.
By Senators Sypolt and Jenkins:
Senate Bill No. 197--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §18-2-39, relating to requiring the State Board of Education to create a school drug safety program; specifying minimum requirements for the program; and applying the drug safety program only to employees hired after June 30, 2011.
By Senators Klempa, Unger, Jenkins, Fanning, Plymale and Kessler (Acting President):
Senate Bill No. 198--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §17A-2-10b, relating to requiring a study of the feasibility of consolidation of government services and enforcement of laws pertaining to the motor carrier industry; requiring the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles to conduct the study; authorizing the commissioner to retain an outside expert consultant or consultants to advise and assist the commissioner in conducting the study; exempting certain information received by the commissioner from the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act; establishing the misdemeanor offense of unauthorized disclosure of trade secrets or proprietary business information obtained by the commissioner in the course of conducting the study; and providing for criminal penalties.
Senate Joint Resolution No. 7--Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia, amending section one, article VI thereof; amending section two, article XIV thereof; and amending said Constitution by adding thereto a new article, designated article XV, all relating to the legislative powers held by the people of the state and the Legislature; power of the registered voters and power of the Legislature to propose amendments to this Constitution; reservation by and to the people and registered voters of this state the powers of initiative, referendum and recall at all levels of government in this state; numbering and designating such proposed amendment; and providing a summarized statement of the purpose of such proposed amendment.
By Senators Sypolt and Minard:
Senators Wells, D. Facemire, Williams, Yost, Sypolt, Edgell, Jenkins, Unger, Browning, Kessler (Acting President), Plymale, Laird and Klempa offered the following resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4--Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to continue studying the needs, challenges and issues facing West Virginia veterans returning from recent service and those generations that have served before for the purpose of making recommendations on how the State of West Virginia can better assist them in getting the care and opportunities they deserve.
Whereas, By recommendation of The Veterans Initiative Task Force established in 2009 and this committee, the Legislature of West Virginia passed legislation during the 2010 regular legislative session calling on the state's institutions of higher education to implement measures to assure that veterans attending those institutions receive adequate services and are provided adequate facilities to make these institutions "veteran friendly;" and
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to continue studying the needs, challenges and issues facing West Virginia veterans returning from recent service and those generations that have served before for the purpose of making recommendations on how the State of West Virginia can better assist them in getting the care and opportunities they deserve; and, be it
Senators Wells, D. Facemire, Williams, Yost, Sypolt, Unger, Miller, Laird, Klempa and Edgell offered the following resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 5--Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the recruitment, distribution and potential barriers of the United States Department of Defense's TRICARE healthcare system among private healthcare practitioners in an effort to increase the overall acceptance of the TRICARE healthcare system by the state's private medical practitioners; and to also determine possible methods aimed at avoiding coverage gaps during a transition of an individual to or from a public or private healthcare system to the TRICARE healthcare system.
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to conduct a study of the recruitment, distribution and potential barriers of the United States Department of Defense's TRICARE healthcare system among private healthcare practitioners in an effort to increase the overall acceptance of the TRICARE healthcare system by the state's private medical practitioners; and to also determine possible methods aimed at avoiding coverage gaps during a transition of an individual to or from a public or private healthcare system to the TRICARE healthcare system; and, be it
Senators Jenkins, Kessler (Acting President), Barnes, Browning, Palumbo, Stollings, Williams, Yost, Unger, Plymale and Klempa offered the following resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 6--Urging the Governor to include adequate funding in his fiscal year 2012 budget so as to fully implement the West Virginia Occupational, Safety and Health Act for public employees.
Whereas, At the time of it's enactment, the Legislature specifically made findings that: (1) The safety and health of public employees in the workplace is of primary public concern; and (2) That personal injuries and illnesses arising out of work situations result not only in wage loss and increased medical expenses for public employees, but also in decreased productivity and increased workers' compensation expenses for public employers (See W.Va. Code § 21-3A-1a); and
Whereas, As a result of these findings, the Legislature declares that it is the policy of this state to ensure that: (1) All public employees be provided with safe and healthful work environments free from recognized and avoidable hazards; (2) It is the responsibility of the state to promulgate standards for the protection of the health and safety of its public workforce; and (3) It is in the public interest for public employers and public employees to join in a cooperative effort to enforce these standards; and
Whereas, Specifically, the 2002 Legislative audit found that the Division was not pro-actively inspecting public workplaces or collecting public employer statistics, and had not established two review panels required by law; and
That the Legislature hereby urges the Governor to include adequate funding in his fiscal year 2012 budget so as to fully implement the West Virginia Occupational, Safety and Health Act for public employees; and, be it
Further Resolved, That if the Governor fails to provide adequate funding to fully implement the West Virginia Occupational, Safety and Health Act in his fiscal year 2012 budget, the House and Senate Finance Committees are urged to include funding to fully implement the Act in the 2012 budget; and, be it
On motion of Senator Unger, leaves of absence for the day were granted Senators Beach and Tomblin (Mr. President).
On motion of Senator Unger, the Senate adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at 11 am.