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Charleston, W. Va., Friday, February 27, 2004
Prayer was offered by the Reverend Willie F. Stinson, Agape Baptist Church, Wheeling, West Virginia.
Pending the reading of the Journal of Thursday, February 26, 2004,
Eng. Com. Sub. for House Bill No. 4117--A Bill to amend and reenact §16-29-1 of the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to copies of medical records.
Eng. House Bill No. 4298--A Bill to amend and reenact §8-14-24 of the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to providing that retiring municipal police officers may keep their service revolver; and exceptions.
Eng. House Bill No. 4449--A Bill to amend and reenact §20-2- 46e of the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to special hunting permit for disabled persons.
Eng. House Bill No. 4552--A Bill to amend and reenact §18A-3-6 of the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to grounds for the revocation of teacher certificates; providing additional specification of grounds; and limitations.
Eng. House Bill No. 4553--A Bill to amended and reenact §18A- 3-1 of the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to standards for awarding certificates to teach in the public schools; establishing condition on award of certificates to teachers certified by another state; and providing dismissal grounds for failure of certain responsible officials to comply.
Eng. House Bill No. 4554--A Bill to amend and reenact §18A-4- 15 of the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the rights, privileges and benefits of substitute service personnel employed to fill vacancies created by leaves of absence, workers' compensation and suspensions for more than thirty working days.
Com. Sub. for House Concurrent Resolution No. 24--Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the use of Remote Control Locomotive technology in switching operations.
Whereas, The State of West Virginia has Class I railroads involved in the continuous and extensive transportation of hazardous materials by rail; and
Whereas, The Federal Railroad Administration has issued some guidelines to govern the day-to-day operational practices involving Remote Control Locomotives and is studying the need to implement other guidelines; and
Whereas, Regulations for the use of remote control locomotives should be developed to ensure the highest level of skill and qualifications; be it therefore, be it
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study the use of Remote Control Locomotive technology in switching operations and the extent to which West Virginia can regulate the use of Remote Control Locomotive technology; and, be it
Further Resolved, in making its study the use of Remote Control Locomotive technology in switching operations the Joint Committee on Government and Finance may make independent inquiry into the topic or may rely exclusively on the existing or ongoing research and reporting of other entities; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to provide a copy of this resolution to Mr. Allan Rutter, Federal Railroad Administration Administrator.
House Concurrent Resolution No. 25--Requesting the three branches of state government to cooperate and encourage leaders of the state, county and municipal governments to identify and affirmatively address the racial disparities in the areas of civil rights, health, education, housing, social issues, employment, economic development and criminal and juvenile justice systems in West Virginia in the interest of equality.
Further Resolved, That the Legislature, the Governor and the Supreme Court should take immediate steps to develop, implement and fund a collaborative and comprehensive community-based plan to study and correct over representation of minority children and adults in the state's criminal and juvenile justice systems, with particular attention to prevention of juvenile crime through mentoring, diversion, recidivism-reduction strategies, in-school and after-school programs, entrepreneurial education, job training and placement alternatives, community-based sentencing for non- violent offenders, and transition and reentry programs for offenders upon completion of their sentences; and, be it
House Concurrent Resolution No. 39--Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance, in partnership with such other committee as the joint committee might consider compatible to the treatment of the issues involved, to conduct a study of the economic feasibility and beneficial effect of establishing a state- wide thoroughbred racing breeders program at the state's two horse racing facilities, looking into the economic impact to the state's budget, tax base, property values and tourism industry, together with what needs would be required to effectively supplement the marketing of the program.
Your Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills has examined, found truly enrolled, and on the 27th day of February, 2004, presented to His Excellency, the Governor, for his action, the following bills, signed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates:
(H. B. No. 4012), Bringing the West Virginia corporation net income tax act into conformity with federal income tax.
(H. B. No. 4287), Eliminating the provision of law limiting seniority rights for classified employees when funding the annual salary increment results in employee layoffs.
(H. B. No. 4348), Expiring funds to the treasurer's office - banking services from the treasurer's office - unclaimed property trust fund.
(H. B. No. 4349), Relating generally to consumers sales and service tax.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 34, Relating to fraudulent credit card transactions; annual reports.
At the request of Senator Kessler, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 34) 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.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 121, Expanding powers of investment management board; other provisions.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 143 (originating in the Committee on Banking and Insurance), Relating to small employer accident and sickness insurance policies.
Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 143 (originating in the Committee on Finance)--A Bill to repeal §5-16A-1, §5-16A-2, §5-16A-3, §5-16A-4, §5-16A-5, §5-16A-6, §5-16A-7, §5-16A-8, §5-16A- 9, §5-16A-10 and §5-16A-11 of the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §33-16D-16, relating to small employer accident and sickness policies and small employer group health benefit plans for uninsured groups.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 221 (originating in the Committee on Economic Development), Establishing Public-Private Transportation Facilities Act of 2004.
Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 221 (originating in the Committee on Finance)--A Bill to amend the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §17-27-1, §17-27-2, §17-27-3, §17-27-4, §17-27-5, §17- 27-6, §17-27-7, §17-27-8, §17-27-9, §17-27-10, §17-27-11, §17-27- 12, §17-27-13, §17-27-14, §17-27-15, §17-27-16, §17-27-17, §17-27- 18, §17-27-19, §17-27-20, §17-27-21 and §17-27-22, all relating to establishing the public-private transportation facilities act of two thousand four; setting forth legislative findings and purposes; defining terms; providing prerequisites for development of a transportation facility; setting forth public-private transportation oversight committee; creating the powers and duties of the committee; providing for the submission of proposals and approval by the committee; authorizing service contracts; providing for the dedication of public property; setting forth the powers and duties of a developer; requiring a comprehensive agreement; providing for federal, state and local assistance; addressing material default and remedies; prohibiting governmental entities from pledging full faith and credit; providing for the exercise of condemnation; addressing utility crossings and relocations; addressing dedication of assets; providing for an exemption from purchasing rules; qualifying transportation facilities as public improvements; providing for an exemption of qualifying transportation facilities from taxation; setting forth a termination date; and addressing construction and severability.
Senate Bill No. 434, Exempting sales tax on items used in classrooms by school teachers.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 434 (originating in the Committee on Education)--A Bill to amend and reenact §11-15-9 of the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to exemptions from consumers sales and service tax; clarifying that exemption from tax for durable medical goods, mobility-enhancing equipment and prosthetic devices purchased with prescription was not intended to be repealed when engrossed committee substitute for house bill no. 3014 was enacted during the two thousand three regular session of the Legislature; removing obsolete language; removing provision placed in wrong section of code; exempting sales tax on items purchased exclusively for use in school classrooms by school teachers; and requiring the tax commissioner to promulgate rules specifying the items exempt and a method by which teachers identify themselves as qualified to make the purchases.
The bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 434, under the original double committee reference, was then referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senate Bill No. 592, Relating to early childhood education programs.
At the request of Senator Plymale, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (S. B. No. 592) contained in the preceding report from the Committee on Education was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and, under the original double committee reference, was then referred to the Committee on Finance, with amendments from the Committee on Education pending.
Senate Bill No. 636, Relating to employment of members of teachers defined benefit retirement system.
Senate Bill No. 638, Authorizing special license plate for Davis & Elkins college.
At the request of Senator Helmick, as chair of the Committee on Finance, unanimous consent was granted to dispense with the second committee reference of the bill contained in the foregoing report from the Committee on Transportation.
At the request of Senator Ross, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (S. B. No. 658) contained in the preceding report from the Committee on Transportation was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time and ordered to second reading.
Senate Bill No. 649, Establishing Environmental Good Samaritan Act.
At the request of Senator Sharpe, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (S. B. No. 649) contained in the preceding report from the Committee on Energy, Industry and Mining was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time and ordered to second reading.
Senate Bill No. 673, Providing certain reporting requirements of coal transported on public highways.
At the request of Senator Ross, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (S. B. No. 673) contained in the preceding report from the Committee on Transportation was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time and ordered to second reading.
Senate Bill No. 686, Requiring certain firefighters and security guards be members of national guard.
At the request of Senator Hunter, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (S. B. No. 686) contained in the preceding report from the Committee on Military was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time and ordered to second reading.
Senate Bill No. 721 (originating in the Committee on Education)--A Bill to amend and reenact §18B-12A-2, §18B-12A-3 and §18B-12A-6 of the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to allowing agreements between a center for economic development and technology advancement and more than one doctoral institution; and correcting subdivision reference.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 50, Requesting Division of Highways name bridge connecting U. S. Route 60 East and Peyton Street, Barboursville, Cabell County, "James G. Berry Memorial Bridge".
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 53, Requesting Division of Highways name bridge located at U. S. Route 2 and Nine Mile Road, Cabell County, "David Rickey Carson Memorial Bridge".
Senator Caldwell offered the following resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 64-- Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study transportation needs.
Whereas, West Virginia is a very rural state with many of its women, elderly, veterans and persons with disabilities living in areas that are not served by mass transit; and
Whereas, Transportation is an integral part of a person's ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle; and
Whereas, According to "The Status of Women in the States" developed by the Institute for Women's Policy Research, as of 2002, a majority of 58 percent of West Virginia's rural residents live in areas that are not served by any public transportation, while 23 percent have below-average access to transportation service; and Whereas, It is the policy of this state to encourage and promote the development of resources to ensure the effective care and treatment of persons who are dependent upon the services of others by reason of age, a physical or mental impairment. A guiding principle of administration of the laws of this state is that such persons shall be encouraged and assisted in securing necessary care, services and treatment; and
Whereas, In recognition that for many persons, such as women, persons living below the poverty level, elderly, veterans and persons with disabilities, effective care and treatment can only be secured from proprietary, voluntary and governmental offerings, it should be the policy of this state to ensure the protection of the rights and dignity of those using such services and to encourage and promote the coordination of all agencies, political subdivisions, proprietary and voluntary offerings; and
Whereas, A coordinated transportation system would increase efficiency by clustering both passengers and transportation providers, utilizing fewer one-way trips, providing more needed services and coordinating the various public and private resources; therefore, be it
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study transportation needs; and, be it
Senators Plymale and Unger offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 26-- Recognizing the achievements of the students working on the West Virginia Raise Your Voice Forums.
Whereas, The West Virginia Raise Your Voice Forums, sponsored by West Virginia Campus Compact and West Virginia Center for Civic Life , have been established for young men and women of West Virginia's institutions of higher education to engage their communities in discussion on the issue of how to create a better future for young people; and
Whereas, The student leaders, demonstrating advanced levels of civic responsibility and leadership, report the ideas and concerns expressed at the forums back to the state, as a whole, informing policymakers of what citizens are saying; and
Whereas, The ability to voice opinions on public matters is an inherent right granted to all citizens under the United States Constitution and the utilization of this practice upholds the strength of our democracy; and
Whereas, We should remember the words of President Woodrow Wilson who said, "The whole purpose of democracy is that we may hold counsel with one another, as not to depend upon the understanding of one man, but to depend upon the counsel of all. For only as men are brought into counsel, and state their own needs and interests, can the general interests of a great people be compounded into a policy that will be suitable to all."; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate :
That the Senate hereby recognizes the achievements of the students working on the West Virginia Raise Your Voice Forums; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate representatives of the West Virginia Raise Your Voice Forum s.
Senators Minear, Hunter, Tomblin (Mr. President), Bailey, Boley, Bowman, Caldwell, Chafin, Deem, Dempsey, Edgell, Facemyer, Fanning, Guills, Harrison, Helmick, Jenkins, Kessler, Love, McCabe, McKenzie, Minard, Oliverio, Plymale, Prezioso, Ross, Rowe, Sharpe, Smith, Snyder, Sprouse, Unger, Weeks and White offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 27-- Memorializing the life the Honorable Charlton N. "Bud" Harman, veteran, prominent businessman, former member of the House of Delegates, former member of the Senate, dedicated public servant and distinguished West Virginian.
Whereas, Charlton N. "Bud" Harman was born August 16, 1915, in Davis, Tucker County, the son of the late Charles Newton Harman and Stella M. (Kimble) Harman; and
Whereas, Charlton N. "Bud" Harman received his education in the public schools of Tucker County; Parkard Merlin School, Warrington, England; New England Aircraft School, Boston, Massachusetts; Bell Aircraft School, Niagara Falls, New York; and completed courses in drawing and design and a course in state and local government at West Virginia University; and
Whereas, Charlton N. "Bud" Harman served his nation with pride and distinction in the United States Air Force during World War II and was the recipient of five major battle stars; and
Whereas, On August 11, 1946, Charlton N. "Bud" Harman wed his beloved wife, Harriet (Dempsey) Harman, with whom he shared the joy of having two sons, Douglas Harman of Spartansburg, South Carolina, and Kyle Harman, who preceded him in death, and one daughter, Charlene (Harman) Paden of Greenville, North Carolina; and
Whereas, Charlton N. "Bud" Harman was the Superintendent of Harman Construction Company, Grafton, Taylor County, and worked in this business for over 40 years; and
Whereas, Charlton N. "Bud" Harman began his public service with his election to the House of Delegates in 1968. After serving one term in the House, the Honorable Charlton N. "Bud" Harman was elected to the Senate from the fifteenth senatorial district and served five consecutive terms; and
Whereas, During his tenure in the Senate, the Honorable Charlton N. "Bud" Harman served on numerous committees, including the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Rules. He also served on the Select Committee on Quality Education and the Select Committee on Flood Recovery; and
Whereas, The Honorable Charlton N. "Bud" Harman served the Senate as Minority Leader during the 64th, 67th and 68th Legislatures. As Minority Leader, his knowledge and expertise of the legislative process earned him the respect and admiration of all who served with him; and
Whereas, After leaving the Legislature, the Honorable Charlton N. "Bud" Harman continued his community service as a member of the Grafton Lodge #15 AF&AM, Knight Templar, Demolay Commandry #11 of Grafton, Grafton Elks Lodge #308, Taylor County American Legion, Post #12 and the VFW Memorial City Post #3081. He served on the Board of Directors of Salem College and the Taylor County Sheltered Workshop; and
Whereas, Sadly, the long and productive life of the Honorable Charlton N. "Bud" Harman came to an end on Wednesday, November 26, 2003, when he passed away at his residence in his beloved Grafton. With his passing, he left behind a host of family and friends who have a wealth of memories to share about his life, legacy and public service; therefore, be it
That the Senate hereby memorializes the life of the Honorable Charlton N. "Bud" Harman, veteran, prominent businessman, former member of the House of Delegates, former member of the Senate, dedicated public servant and distinguished West Virginian; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to his beloved wife Harriet Harman, son Douglas Harman and daughter Charlene (Harman) Paden.
At the request of Senator Minear, unanimous consent being granted, the resolution was taken up for immediate consideration and reference to a committee dispensed with.
Thereafter, at the request of Senator Sharpe, and by unanimous consent, the remarks by Senators Chafin, Minear, Boley, Helmick, Deem, Hunter, Sharpe and Fanning regarding the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 27 were ordered printed in the Appendix to the Journal.
Senator Sprouse presented a petition from Yvonne Martin and thirty-three Kanawha County teachers, supporting the merger of the Teachers Defined Benefit Retirement Plan with the Teachers Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Senator Weeks presented a petition from Christi M. Viney and numerous West Virginia residents, supporting Engrossed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 271 (Relating to racial profiling data collection), Senate Bill No. 272 (Creating state police review board), House Bill No. 4125 (Creating a state police review board to hear complaints against state police personnel) and House Bill No. 4126 (Requiring racial profiling data collection by law-enforcement officers and agencies each time a motorist is stopped for an alleged violation of the law).
Senator Love presented a petition from Lacy B. Stover and sixty-six Fayette County teachers, supporting the merger of the Teachers Defined Benefit Retirement Plan with the Teachers Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Senator Facemyer presented a petition from Linda Johnson and numerous West Virginia teachers, supporting the merger of the Teachers Defined Benefit Retirement Plan with the Teachers Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Senator Dempsey presented a petition from Judith M. Martin and numerous West Virginia residents, supporting Engrossed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 271 (Relating to racial profiling data collection), Senate Bill No. 272 (Creating state police review board), House Bill No. 4125 (Creating a state police review board to hear complaints against state police personnel) and House Bill No. 4126 (Requiring racial profiling data collection by law-enforcement officers and agencies each time a motorist is stopped for an alleged violation of the law).
Senator Hunter presented a petition from Glenn Righman and numerous West Virginia teachers, supporting the merger of the Teachers Defined Benefit Retirement Plan with the Teachers Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Senator Hunter presented a petition from Shelby Morris and numerous West Virginia residents, supporting Engrossed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 271 (Relating to racial profiling data collection), Senate Bill No. 272 (Creating state police review board), House Bill No. 4125 (Creating a state police review board to hear complaints against state police personnel) and House Bill No. 4126 (Requiring racial profiling data collection by law-enforcement officers and agencies each time a motorist is stopped for an alleged violation of the law).
Senator Ross presented a petition from Mary Rose Junkins and numerous West Virginia teachers, supporting the merger of the Teachers Defined Benefit Retirement Plan with the Teachers Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Senator Minard presented a petition from Olivia N. Pollard and numerous West Virginia residents, supporting Engrossed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 271 (Relating to racial profiling data collection), Senate Bill No. 272 (Creating state police review board), House Bill No. 4125 (Creating a state police review board to hear complaints against state police personnel) and House Bill No. 4126 (Requiring racial profiling data collection by law-enforcement officers and agencies each time a motorist is stopped for an alleged violation of the law).
Senator Minard presented a petition from Amanda M. Bailey and numerous West Virginia teachers, supporting the merger of the Teachers Defined Benefit Retirement Plan with the Teachers Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Senator Kessler presented a petition from Betty Jo Morgan and numerous West Virginia teachers, supporting the merger of the Teachers Defined Benefit Retirement Plan with the Teachers Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Senator Edgell presented a petition from Meg Ensinger and numerous West Virginia teachers, supporting the merger of the Teachers Defined Benefit Retirement Plan with the Teachers Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Senator Prezioso presented a petition from Deborah K. Jones and numerous West Virginia teachers, supporting the merger of the Teachers Defined Benefit Retirement Plan with the Teachers Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Senator Caldwell presented a petition from Sharon L. Fitzgerald and numerous West Virginia teachers, supporting the merger of the Teachers Defined Benefit Retirement Plan with the Teachers Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Senator Caldwell presented a petition from Gertrude Moore and numerous West Virginia residents, supporting Engrossed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 271 (Relating to racial profiling data collection), Senate Bill No. 272 (Creating state police review board), House Bill No. 4125 (Creating a state police review board to hear complaints against state police personnel) and House Bill No. 4126 (Requiring racial profiling data collection by law-enforcement officers and agencies each time a motorist is stopped for an alleged violation of the law).
Senator Caldwell presented a petition from April M. Bostic and numerous Greenbrier County residents, relating to the size of classes at Ronceverte Elementary School.
Senator Unger presented a petition from Beverly Murphy and numerous Berkeley County teachers, supporting the merger of the Teachers Defined Benefit Retirement Plan with the Teachers Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Eng. Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 173, Authorizing disabled commercial licensed driver to retain personal driving permit in certain cases.
So, a majority of all the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Eng. Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 173) passed with its title.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 447, Relating to powers and duties of municipal courts to collect certain moneys.
On page three, section forty-six-e, line twenty-five, by striking out the word "must" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "shall";
On page three, section forty-two-e, line thirty, by striking out the word "will" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "shall".
The bill (S. B. No. 499), as amended, was then ordered to engrossment and third reading.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 500, Relating to fees for agents selling hunting and fishing licenses.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 533, Authorizing division of corrections charge certain adult offenders transfer application fee.
On page seven, section three, line thirty-two, by striking out the words "therefor; to review, revise or establish" and inserting in lieu thereof a semicolon and the words "to review".
The bill (S. B. No. 573), as amended, was then ordered to engrossment and third reading.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 590, Designating local community criminal justice boards as home incarceration supervisor.
On motion of Senator Fanning, the following amendment to the bill was reported by the Clerk and adopted:
On page two, section seven-a, after line eighteen, by adding the following:
No person who has been convicted of a felony, has been guilty of infamous or notoriously disgraceful conduct or who has been dismissed from public service for delinquency or misconduct may be employed as or designated a home incarceration supervisor.
The bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 590), as amended, was then ordered to engrossment and third reading.
Senate Bill No. 712, Relating to liquidated damages proportionally related to wages owed employee.
Eng. House Bill No. 4484, Allowing a limited license to practice medicine and surgery without examination to an individual appointed to a West Virginia medical school faculty who holds a valid license to practice medicine and surgery from another country.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 28, Exempting certain personal property from levy, forced sale, attachment or execution.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 119, Enhancing criminal penalties for obtaining money, property and services by false pretenses from persons over certain age.
Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 149, Relating generally to department of tax and revenue.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 161, Creating Model Health Plan for Uninsurable Individuals Act.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 176, Relating to investments and investment practices of insurance companies.
Senate Bill No. 229, Expanding counties covered by Route 2 and Interstate 68 authority.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 260, Allowing design-build board to be reimbursed for certain expenses.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 327, Authorizing department of administration to promulgate legislative rules.
Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 431, Establishing Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 460, Relating to regulating surveyors and underground surveyors.
Senate Bill No. 480, Exempting nonprofit licensed nursing homes from registration under solicitation of charitable funds act.
Senate Bill No. 512, Authorizing rules of higher education policy commission.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 516, Establishing eastern panhandle highway authority.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 549, Relating to abandoned motor vehicles on private property.
Senate Bill No. 558, Making misuse of power of attorney or fiduciary relationship crime.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 565, Allowing game proceeds to be transferred between raffle and bingo accounts.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 566, Establishing Unborn Victims of Violence Act.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 596, Relating to powers and duties of board of directors of state board of risk and insurance management.
Senate Bill No. 605, Relating to child fatality review teams.
Senate Bill No. 663, Prohibiting certain long-term care facilities from soliciting residents for money or assets.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 694, Establishing Fairness in Competitive Bidding Act.
Senate Bill No. 713, Expiring funds to unappropriated balance of general revenue from board of risk and management, premium tax savings fund.
Senate Bill No. 714, Expiring funds to unappropriated balance of general revenue from insurance commission fund.
Senate Bill No. 715, Expiring funds to unappropriated balance of general revenue from public service commission.
Senate Bill No. 716, Allowing attorney general to retain additional funding for antitrust enforcement fund.
Senate Bill No. 717, Terminating agencies following full performance evaluations.
Senate Bill No. 718, Authorizing board of examiners of psychologists set fees by rule.
Senate Bill No. 719, Increasing tax on providers of nursing facility services.
Senate Bill No. 720, Relating to unused state private activity bond volume cap.
Senate Bill No. 67, Requiring agency, department or board to submit statement of compliance to legislative auditor within certain time.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 67 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)--A Bill to amend and reenact §4-2-5 of the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the powers and duties of the legislative auditor; requiring a statement to the legislative auditor within six months of a fiscal or performance audit responding to the recommendations set forth in the legislative audit; requiring the statement to be filed with the Legislature; and providing that failure to comply may constitute misfeasance of office.
At the request of Senator Kessler, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 67) 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.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 139 (originating in the Committee on Finance)--A Bill to amend the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §5B- 2E-1, §5B-2E-2, §5B-2E-3, §5B-2E-4, §5B-2E-5, §5B-2E-6, §5B-2E-7, §5B-2E-8, §5B-2E-9, §5B-2E-10 and §5B-2E-11; and to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §11-15-34, all relating to the West Virginia tourism development act; establishing a tourism development project tax credit; specifying short titles; specifying legislative findings and purpose; defining terms; specifying additional powers and duties of the development office; specifying activity that qualifies for the credit; requiring filing of application for tax credit as condition precedent to claiming tax credit; specifying procedures for evaluation and approval of project; providing for hiring of consultants; specifying criteria for evaluating projects; specifying determination of amount of allowable tax credits; specifying application of tax credits against sales tax collected; termination of act; providing for forfeiture of unused tax credits; and specifying information required to be annually submitted to the state development office.
Senate Bill No. 281, Adding magistrate to Raleigh County.
At the request of Senator Kessler, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (S. B. No. 281) contained in the preceding report from the Committee on the Judiciary was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and, under the original double committee reference, was then referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senate Bill No. 350, Authorizing economic development authority to promulgate legislative rule relating to general administration of venture capital act.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 350 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)--A Bill to amend and reenact article 10, chapter 64 of the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating generally to the promulgation of administrative rules by the various executive or administrative agencies and the procedures relating thereto; continuing rules previously promulgated by state agencies and boards; legislative mandate or authorization for the promulgation of certain legislative rules; authorizing certain of the agencies to promulgate certain legislative rules in the form that the rules were filed in the state register; authorizing certain of the agencies to promulgate certain legislative rules with various modifications presented to and recommended by the legislative rule-making review committee; authorizing certain of the agencies to promulgate certain legislative rules as amended by the Legislature; authorizing certain of the agencies to promulgate certain legislative rules with various modifications presented to and recommended by the legislative rule-making review committee and as amended by the Legislature; authorizing the economic development authority to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the general administration of the West Virginia venture capital act; authorizing the economic development authority to promulgate a legislative rule relating to economic development and technology advancement centers; authorizing the infrastructure and jobs development council to promulgate a legislative rule relating to council; authorizing the division of labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to psychophysiological detection of deception examinations; authorizing the manufactured housing construction and safety standards board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the board; authorizing the office of miners' health, safety and training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to reporting requirements for independent contractors; authorizing the division of natural resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to public land corporation rule controlling sale, lease, exchange or transfer of land and minerals; authorizing the division of natural resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to revocation of hunting and fishing licenses; authorizing the division of natural resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to special motorboating regulations; and authorizing the division of natural resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to special fishing.
Senate Bill No. 399, Authorizing statewide addressing and mapping board to promulgate legislative rule relating to addressing and mapping standards and participation by public agencies in statewide addressing and mapping projects.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 399 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)--A Bill to amend and reenact article 9, chapter 64 of the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating generally to the promulgation of administrative rules by the various executive or administrative agencies and the procedures relating thereto; continuing rules previously promulgated by state agencies and boards; legislative mandate or authorization for the promulgation of certain legislative rules; authorizing certain of the agencies to promulgate certain legislative rules in the form that the rules were filed in the state register; authorizing certain of the agencies to promulgate certain legislative rules with various modifications presented to and recommended by the legislative rule-making review committee; authorizing certain of the agencies to promulgate certain legislative rules as amended by the Legislature; authorizing certain of the agencies to promulgate certain legislative rules with various modifications presented to and recommended by the legislative rule-making review committee and as amended by the Legislature; authorizing board of accountancy to promulgate legislative rule relating to the board and rules of professional conduct; authorizing commissioner of agriculture to promulgate legislative rule relating to frozen desserts and imitation frozen desserts; authorizing commissioner of agriculture to promulgate legislative rule relating to dairy products and imitation dairy products; authorizing commissioner of agriculture to promulgate legislative rule relating to seed law; authorizing board of architects to promulgate legislative rule relating to registration of architects; authorizing auditor's office to promulgate legislative rule relating to transaction fee and rate structure; authorizing auditor's office to promulgate legislative rule relating to state purchasing card program; authorizing board of examiners in counseling to promulgate legislative rule relating to fees; authorizing board of registration for professional engineers to promulgate legislative rule relating to governance of board; authorizing board of examiners of land surveyors to promulgate legislative rule relating to minimum standards for practice of land surveying; authorizing board of examiners of land surveyors to promulgate legislative rule relating to mandatory continuing education for land surveyors; authorizing board of landscape architects to promulgate legislative rule relating to board; authorizing board of examiners for licensed practical nurses to promulgate legislative rule relating to policies and procedures for development and maintenance of education programs in practical nursing; authorizing board of medicine to promulgate legislative rule relating to licensing and disciplinary procedures: Physicians and podiatrists; authorizing board of optometry to promulgate legislative rule relating to board; authorizing board of examiners of psychologists to promulgate legislative rule relating to fees; authorizing public service commission to promulgate legislative rule relating to transportation of coal by commercial motor vehicles; authorizing records management and preservation board to promulgate legislative rule relating to general management and preservation of county records; and authorizing statewide addressing and mapping board to promulgate legislative rule relating to addressing and mapping standards and participation by public agencies in statewide addressing and mapping projects.
Senate Bill No. 510, Relating to commission on uniform state laws.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 551 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary), Allowing alcohol beverage control commissioner to revoke or suspend wine licenses.
Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 551 (originating in the Committee on Finance)--A Bill to amend and reenact §60-8-6 and §60-8-18 of the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating generally to the sale of wines; removing two-case exemption; power of alcohol beverage control commissioner to revoke or suspend wine licenses; allowing commissioner to revoke, suspend, place licensee on probation and impose a monetary penalty on licensee for violation of article or any rule promulgated or order issued by commissioner; and making technical corrections.
Senate Bill No. 556, Exempting certain retailers from definition of credit services organizations.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 556 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)--A Bill to amend and reenact §46A-6C-2 of the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to credit services organizations; and exempting retailers of automobiles and trucks from the definition of credit services organizations.
At the request of Senator Kessler, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 556) 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.
Senate Bill No. 645, Appointing interim judges to court of claims.
At the request of Senator Kessler, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (S. B. No. 645) contained in the preceding report from the Committee on the Judiciary was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and, under the original double committee reference, was then referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senate Bill No. 651, Precluding use of privately retained prosecutors or assistant prosecutors.
Senate Bill No. 671, Clarifying appeal bond procedures relating to master tobacco settlement.
Senate Bill No. 675, Relating to outdoor advertising revenues.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 675 (originating in the Committee on Finance)--A Bill to amend and reenact §17-22-13, §17-22-15 and §17-22-16 of the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to the issuance of licenses and permits for outdoor advertising signs; increasing fees for licenses and permits; and establishing fees for inspections of signs and sign locations.
Senate Bill No. 684, Providing for process to enlist binding arbitration in state employee grievance procedures.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 684 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)--A Bill to amend and reenact §18-29-4 of the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend and reenact §29-6A-4 of said code, all relating to providing for a process to enlist binding arbitration in state employee and employees of boards of education, governing boards of higher education, regional educational service agencies and multicounty vocational centers grievance procedures.
At the request of Senator Kessler, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 684) contained in the preceding report from the Committee on the Judiciary was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and, under the original double committee reference, was then referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senate Bill No. 695, Providing members of racing commission serve staggered terms.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 695 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)--A Bill to amend and reenact §19-23-4 of the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating generally to the West Virginia racing commission; providing for appointment of members; continuing terms of current members; providing staggered terms for members of racing commission; establishing requirements for eligibility for appointment; providing for reimbursement for expenses; establishing meeting requirements; and making technical corrections.
At the request of Senator Kessler, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 695) contained in the preceding report from the Committee on the Judiciary was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and, under the original double committee reference, was then referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senate Bill No. 722 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)--A Bill to repeal §29-5A-11 of the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to prohibiting giving away, selling or offering for sale intoxicating liquor in any building, or part thereof, in which boxing or sparring exhibitions are being conducted.
At the request of Senator Kessler, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (S. B. No. 722) 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.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 65 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)-- Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the availability and affordability of commercial property and casualty insurance.
Whereas, The affordability and availability of commercial property and casualty insurance is a concern for businesses and citizens in West Virginia; and
Whereas, Access to affordable insurance is crucial to the economic viability of West Virginia's economy; and
Whereas, Businesses in the state have been experiencing difficulty in obtaining and maintaining insurance coverage; and
Whereas, A study of the impact of economic forces and regulation upon these lines of insurance is important to maintain a stable insurance market in West Virginia and ensure the continued availability of these lines of coverage; therefore, be it
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study the availability and affordability of commercial property and casualty insurance; and, be it
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 66 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)--Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance.
Whereas, In this state and across the nation, property and casualty insurance has become increasingly more expensive and difficult to obtain; and
Whereas, Insurers are increasing premiums, declining to write new policies and declining to renew existing policies; and
Whereas, The availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance are essential to the functioning of a healthy real estate market and the ability of the state's citizens to purchase and protect their homes and possessions; therefore, be it
That the Legislature hereby requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance; and, be it
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 67 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)--Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study potentially establishing criminal penalties for the interference with medical treatment of railroad employees, including charges that may be filed, fines for violations of criminal provisions and possible confinement in a correctional facility.
Whereas, Protecting the health and safety of all workers in West Virginia is of paramount importance to the Legislature; and
Whereas, It is against the public policy of the State of West Virginia to deny, delay or in any way interfere with medical treatment or first-aid treatment to anyone injured while at their place of employment; and
Whereas, The economy of West Virginia is vitally dependant upon rail service for transportation of goods; and
Whereas, Those persons employed in the railroad industry are often called upon to perform duties that are, at times, dangerous and can result in injury. Medical treatment for these individuals with such injuries has been, at times, interfered with; therefore, be it
That the Legislature hereby requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study potentially establishing criminal penalties for the interference with medical treatment of railroad employees, including charges that may be filed, fines for violations of criminal provisions and possible confinement in a correctional facility; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance shall consult with the Federal Railroad Administration and representatives of the railway industry, including, but not limited to, railway company personnel and employees; and, be it
And reports the same back with the recommendation that it be
Upon expiration of the recess, the Senate reconvened and, at the request of Senator Kessler, unanimous consent being granted, returned to the second order of business and the introduction of guests.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 58, Relating to commercial prisons.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 408 (originating in the Committee on Education), Relating to growth county school facilities act.
Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 408 (originating in the Committee on Finance)--A Bill to amend and reenact §11-8-6f of the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend and reenact §18-9A-11 of said code, all relating to the growth county school facilities act; allowing a growth county to use the provisions of the growth county school facilities act; requiring those counties to place certain property tax revenues in a growth county school facilities act fund; requiring those counties to use moneys in the fund for the benefit of school facilities in the county; allowing moneys in the fund to be carried over indefinitely; and providing that certain property tax revenues not be considered local share funds.
Senate Bill No. 418, Allowing certain sheriff employees to carry deadly weapons.
Senate Bill No. 624, Requiring criminal and credit history investigations for public employment.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 624 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)--A Bill to amend the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §6C-2-1, §6C-2-2, §6C-2-3, §6C-2-4, §6C-2-5 and §6C-2-6; and to amend and reenact §15-2C-1 and §15-2C-4 of said code, all relating to requiring state agencies and entities to conduct criminal and driving record checks when initially hiring employees and individuals seeking to provide services through personal service contracts; confidentiality; duties of the state police; promulgation of legislative rules by the division of personnel of the department of administration; central abuse registry; definitions; and disclosure of information.
At the request of Senator Kessler, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 624) contained in the preceding report from the Committee on the Judiciary was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and, under the original double committee reference, was then referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senate Bill No. 637, Relating to written agreement for factory-built homes.
At the request of Senator Kessler, unanimous consent being granted, the bill (S. B. No. 637) 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.
Senate Bill No. 672, Relating to municipalities' right to collect public utility fees.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 672 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)--A Bill to amend and reenact §8-18-22 of the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; to amend and reenact §8-19-12a of said code; to amend and reenact §8-20-10 of said code; and to amend and reenact §16-13-16 of said code, all relating to municipalities; public utility services; deposit required for new customers; payment for delinquency from deposit; reconnecting deposit; liens; discontinuance of service for delinquency; tenants; providing refund of deposit with interest; and requiring owners of property abutting municipal sewer to pay municipal sewer fees regardless of connection;
Senate Bill No. 705, Removing personal use exception for criminal offense of manufacturing controlled substance.
Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 705 (originating in the Committee on the Judiciary)--A Bill to amend and reenact §60A-1-101 of the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to removing the personal use exception for the criminal offense of manufacturing a controlled substance.
Remarks were made by Senators Bowman, Harrison, Ross, Rowe, Snyder, Sprouse, Deem and Minard.
Thereafter, at the request of Senator Unger, and by unanimous consent, the remarks by Senator Snyder were ordered printed in the Appendix to the Journal.
At the request of Senator Sprouse, unanimous consent being granted, the remarks by Senator Harrison were ordered printed in the Appendix to the Journal.
On motion of Senator Chafin, the Senate adjourned until Monday, March 1, 2004, at 11 a.m.