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The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of Wednesday, April 1, 2009, being the first order
H. C. R. 7, Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to continue
studying the needs, challenges and issues facing veterans, And,
H. C. R. 45, The "Bob Basil Memorial Bridge",
Com. Sub. for S. B. 405, Relating to grandparents' visitation,
Com. Sub. for S. B. 612, Relating to willful nonpayment of child support,
Your Committee on the Judiciary has had under consideration: Com. Sub. for S. B. 153, Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate
Com. Sub. for S. B. 261, Mandating party executive committees submit certain nominees
70 days before election,
S. B. 719, Allowing certain police officers keep weapon after retirement,
S. B. 760, Authorizing Supreme Court to develop pilot pre-trial release programs,
In the absence of objection, reference of the bill (S. B. 760) to the Committee on Finance was abrogated.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 370, Relating to community corrections program fees,
In the absence of objection, reference of the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 370) to the Committee
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Thompson, presented a communication from His Excellency, the
Governor, advising that on April 1, 2009, he approved S. B. 329, S. B. 410 and H. B. 3083.
of the House of Delegates in the passage, of Com. Sub. for S. B. 45 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §22-6-1 and §22-6-7 of the Code of
West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend and reenact §22-11-3 and §22-11-8 of said code,
all relating to authorizing the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection to sign
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits; and correcting antiquated language
throughout"; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
of the House of Delegates in the passage, of Com. Sub. for S. B. 242 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §17C-5-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend and reenact §61-11-22 of said code, all relating to driving
under the influence of alcohol or drugs generally; encouraging participation in the interlock program
for person awaiting adjudication; and adding DUI offenses to the jurisdiction of drug courts"; which
The Clerk of the Senate, announced the passage by the Senate, to take effect July 1, 2009,
and requested the concurrence of the House of Delegates in the passage, of
Com. Sub. for S. B. 298 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §24-6-6b of the Code of West
Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to increasing the amount allocated from the wireless enhanced
911 fee to be deposited into the Enhanced 911 Wireless Tower Access Assistance Fund and
distributed by the Public Service Commission to subsidize the construction of wireless towers; and
providing definitions"; which was referred to the Committee on Government Organization then
of the House of Delegates in the passage, of Com. Sub. for S. B. 317 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §17C-5-2 of the Code of West
Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to adding penalties for driving under the influence"; which was
of the House of Delegates in the passage, of S. B. 322 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §9-5-11 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as
amended, relating to exempting life insurance policies with a death benefit of $25,000 or less from
assignment by Medicaid recipients to the Department of Health and Human Resources"; which was
referred to the Committee on Health and Human Resources then Finance.
S. B. 338 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §51-2-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as
amended, relating to authorizing an additional circuit court judge to the seventeenth judicial circuit";
which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary then Finance.
of the House of Delegates in the passage, of Com. Sub. for S. B. 456 - "A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended,
by adding thereto a new article, designated §47-25-1, §47-25-2, §47-25-3, §47-25-4, §47-25-5,
§47-25-6, §47-25-7, §47-25-8, §47-25-9, §47-25-10, §47-25-11, §47-25-12 and §47-25-13, all
relating to establishing a cigarette fire safety standard for cigarettes sold in the state; defining terms;
setting a reduced cigarette ignition propensity performance test and standard; requiring compliance
certification by manufacturers; setting certification fees; requiring manufacturers to maintain
records; requiring certain packaging markings; establishing civil penalties; establishing a special
penalty fund; requiring the State Fire Marshal to review effectiveness of the law and report to the
Legislature; providing the State Fire Marshal with rule-making authority; authorizing inspections
by State Tax Commissioner; authorizing the sale of existing inventory; permitting manufacturers
to sell noncompliant cigarettes to other states and foreign countries; preemption if federal law or
regulations establish a national standard; preemption of local regulations; and establishing effective
dates"; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary then Finance.
and requested the concurrence of the House of Delegates in the passage, of Com. Sub. for S. B. 465 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §5A-10-1, §5A-10-2, §5A-10-3, §5A-10-4, §5A-10-5, §5A-10-6 and §5A-10-9 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and
to amend said code by adding thereto two new sections, designated §5A-10-12 and §5A-10-13, all
relating to the Real Estate Division of the Department of Administration; powers and duties of
acquiring and disposing of real property; contracting for third-party real estate services and billing
spending units for the actual costs of such third-party services; excepting the deposit of revenues
derived from wireless communication tower leases on property subject to a pledge of its revenues
in connection with a bond issue into the General Revenue Fund; creating a special revenue fund for
the acquisition of real property and payment of associated costs"; which was referred to the
of the House of Delegates in the passage, of Com. Sub. for S. B. 472 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §17-22-1, §17-22-6, §17-22-7,
§17-22-8, §17-22-9, §17-22-10, §17-22-11 and §17-22-13 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as
amended, all relating to amending restrictions on outdoor advertising of businesses located on real
property owned or leased by the business advertised"; which was referred to the Committee on
Roads and Transportation then the Judiciary.
of the House of Delegates in the passage, of Com. Sub. for S. B. 537 - "A Bill to repeal §23-5-17 and §23-5-18 of the Code of West
Virginia, 1931, as amended; to amend and reenact §23-2-1d of said code; to amend and reenact §23-
2A-1 of said code; to amend and reenact §23-2C-8, §23-2C-15, §23-2C-17 and §23-2C-21 of said
code; to amend and reenact §23-4-1c, §23-4-6b, §23-4-8c and §23-4-15b of said code; to amend said
code by adding thereto a new section, designated §23-4-8d; to amend and reenact §23-5-1, §23-5-3
and §23-5-16 of said code; and to amend and reenact §33-2-22 of said code, all relating to workers' compensation; eliminating obsolete sunset provisions; redefining the responsibility of prime
contractors to injured employees of their subcontractors; clarifying subornation rights with respect
to employees injured by third parties; allowing subornation for indemnity and medical benefits for
certain claims arising or accruing on or after January 1, 2006; authorizing negotiation of amount to
accept as subrogation; authorizing deduction from subrogation reasonable attorney fees for claims
that arose in whole or in part prior to effective date of this act and all claims thereafter; providing
for a unitary decision-making process in claims involving the Uninsured Employers Fund; changing
date on which governmental bodies may purchase workers' compensation insurance in the private
market; awarding attorney fees and costs if workers' compensation temporary disability benefits
claim is unreasonably denied; extending the scope of permissible remedies to include those in the
general insurance code; permitting the recovery of administrative costs in certain actions;
authorizing expedited review by the Office of Judges when a request to reopen temporary total
benefits is denied; eliminating mandatory allocation in hearing loss claims; providing that claims
for medical benefits in occupational pneumoconiosis claims may be made at any time; clarifying
that a sixty-day period applies to various protests; extending the jurisdiction of the Office of Judges
to hear certain protests; clarifying permissible method of delivering payment of benefits; authorizing award of attorney fees in medical benefits claims; clarifying licensing requirements for
third-party administrators; mandating conditional payments in certain instances; authorizing the
Insurance Commissioner to compromise and settle claims for moneys due the Old Fund and
Uninsured Employers Fund; and requiring report to Legislature regarding settlements"; which was
referred to th e Committee on the Judiciary then Finance. A message from the Senate, by
of the House of Delegates in the passage, of Com. Sub. for S. B. 552 - "A Bill to repeal §33-15D-1, §33-15D-2, §33-15D-3, §33-15D-4,
§33-15D-5, §33-15D-6, §33-15D-7, §33-15D-8, §33-15D-9, §33-15D-10 and §33-15D-11 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; to amend and reenact §33-16F-1, §33-16F-2, §33-16F-3,
§33-16F-4, §33-16F-5, §33-16F-6, §33-16F-7 and §33-16F-8 of said code; and to amend said code
by adding thereto two new sections, designated §33-16F-9 and §33-16F-10, all relating to health
insurance; requiring the Insurance Commissioner to invite carriers and other entities to submit
proposals for affordable health insurance plans; defining terms; specifying that plans do not create
an entitlement; establishing eligibility and standards for such plans; providing for evaluation of the
plans and reports to the Legislature; providing for continuation of existing limited benefit plans; and
authorizing emergency legislative rules"; which was referred to the Committee on Banking and
of the House of Delegates in the passage, of Com. Sub. for S. B. 564 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §22-1-6 of the Code of West
Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to requiring all final actions by the Department of
Environmental Protection regarding coal mine permits to be completed within six months after the
applicant provides all information required for a final decision to be made on said application for
a coal mining permit"; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. B. 580 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §23-2-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as
amended, relating to workers' compensation; and providing that taxicab companies may be excluded
from liability by producing evidence of liability insurance and insurance for accidental death and
dismemberment"; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
The Clerk of the Senate, announced the passage by the Senate and requested the concurrence of the House of Delegates in the passage, of S. B. 620 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §8-38-3, §8-38-4, §8-38-5, §8-38-7, §8-38-10,
§8-38-12, §8-38-15, §8-38-16, §8-38-17 and §8-38-20 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as
amended, all relating to revising the Municipal Economic Opportunity Development District Act;
to correcting certain errors and inconsistencies contained therein; and enhancing the ability of the
act to generate economic development in the state"; which was referred to the Committee on
S. B. 645 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §11-8-6e of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as
amended, relating to the clarification in the code that a municipality or county issuing bonds
approved by an election pursuant to article one, chapter thirteen of said code is not subject to the
restriction described in subsection (c), section six-e, article eight, chapter eleven of said code";
of the House of Delegates in the passage, of Com. Sub. for S. B. 667 - "A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended,
by adding thereto a new section, designated §7-1-3pp, relating to authorizing county commissions
to enact ordinances relating to prohibiting panhandling and solicitation; defining panhandling; and
providing maximum criminal penalties"; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 678 - "A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §11-6J-1, §11-6J-2, §11-6J-3, §11-6J-4, §11-6J-5, §11-
6J-6 and §11-6J-7; and to amend and reenact §11-15-8d and §11-15-9h of said code, all relating to
taxation; providing mandated salvage valuation of certain high-technology businesses' property;
specifying short title; providing definition; specifying method for valuation of property; specifying
initial determination by county assessor; specifying procedure for protest and appeal; specifying
limitations on right to assert exemptions; exempting certain items installed into building or facility
for direct use in specified business activity; providing definitions; and specifying effective dates";
Com. Sub. for S. B. 687 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §16-42-3, §16-42-5, §16-42-6 and
§16-42-7 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to the Comprehensive
Behavioral Health Commission; reestablishing the Comprehensive Behavioral Health Commission
and Advisory Board; reporting requirements; and terminating the Comprehensive Behavioral Health
Commission and Advisor Board"; which was referred to the Committee on Government
of the House of Delegates in the passage, of Com. Sub. for S. B. 740 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §61-3C-14a of the Code of West
Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to obscene, anonymous, harassing and threatening
communications by the internet; publishing false statements via the internet designed to injure the
reputation of another; and setting penalties therefore"; which was referred to the Committee on the
of the House of Delegates in the passage, of S. B. 762 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §7-1-3d, of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as
amended; to amend and reenact §8-15-8 and §8-15-8b of said code; and to amend said code by
adding thereto a new section, designated §8-15-8d, all relating to volunteer fire companies and
departments; allowing the state, county commissions and municipalities to provide funding to
volunteer fire companies and departments for length of service awards program; allowing volunteer
fire companies and departments to use privately raised funds for length of service awards program;
and clarifying that the state, county commissions and municipalities are not liable for any length
of service awards program"; which was referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. B. 767 - "A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto
a new section, designated §9-2-9a, relating to certain contracts for the Medicaid program; exempting
such contracts from the competitive bid process of the Division of Purchasing; establishing
procedures and requirements for competitive bidding; and awarding of such contracts by the
Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources"; which was referred to the Committee
S. B. 770 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §31-20-10 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as
amended, providing that excess funds in the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority Fund
do not revert to the general revenue, but to the local governments; and authorizing rulemaking";
which was referred to the Committee on Finance. Resolutions Introduced
Delegate Morgan, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Thompson, and Delegates Anderson, Andes, Argento,
Armstead, Ashley, Azinger, Barker, Beach, Blair, Boggs, Border, Brown, Butcher, Campbell, Cann,
Canterbury, Caputo, Carmichael, Cowles, Craig, Crosier, Doyle, Duke, Eldridge, Ellem, Ennis,
Evans, Ferro, Fleischauer, Fragale, Frazier, Givens, Guthrie, Hall, Hamilton, Hartman, Hatfield,
Hunt, Hutchins, Iaquinta, Ireland, Klempa, Kominar, Lane, Lawrence, Longstreth, Louisos, Mahan,
Manchin, Manypenny, Marshall, Martin, McGeehan, Michael, Miley, C. Miller, J. Miller, Moore,
Moye, Overington, Paxton, Perdue, Perry, Pethtel, Phillips, D. Poling, M. Poling, Porter, Reynolds,
Rodighiero, Romine, Ross, Rowan, Schadler, Schoen, Shaver, Shook, Shott, Skaff, Smith, Sobonya,
Spencer, Staggers, Stephens, Stowers, Sumner, Susman, Swartzmiller, Tabb, Talbott, Varner,
Walker, Walters, Webster, Wells, White, Williams and Wooton offered the following resolution,
H. C. R. 54 - "Requesting the West Virginia Division of Highways to name West Virginia
County Route 17, Blue Sulphur Road, Cabell County, West Virginia, the 'Margarette Riggins Leach
Memorial Roadway'."
Whereas, Margarette Leach was born December 4, 1926, in Goodwill, Mercer County to
Jason and Lula Riggins; and Whereas, Margarette's public service spanned more than sixty years; and
Whereas, Margarette Leach was elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates in 1992
serving the 15th District; and
Whereas, Margarette served until 2005; and
Whereas, Margarette's life revolved around community service; and
Whereas, Margarette was a cub scout leader; and
Whereas, Margarette was a nurse by trade; and
Whereas, Margarette was a nurse dedicated to improving the health of all West Virginians;
That the Legislature hereby requests the West Virginia Division of Highways to name
County Route 17, located in Cabell County, West Virginia the "Margarette Riggins Leach Memorial
Roadway"; and, be it
to cause to be placed fabricated signs to read in prominent lettering: "Margarette Riggins Leach
Memorial Roadway" at each entrance of the road, indicating that the road has been so named; and,
resolution to the Secretary of Transportation, the Commissioner of the Division of Highways, and
the family of Margarette Riggins Leach.
Delegate J. Miller, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Thompson, and Delegates Anderson, Andes, Armstead,
Ashley, Azinger, Blair, Border, Canterbury, Carmichael, Cowles, Evans, Hunt, Ireland, Porter,
Romine, Schadler, Schoen, Shott, Walker and Wells offered the following resolution, which was
H. C. R. 55 - "Expressing the will of the Legislature urging President Obama to support the
efforts of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to meaningfully participate in the specialized agencies of
the United Nations."
Whereas, The mission of the United Nations, as stated in the preamble to the United
Nations Charter, is to "reaffirm faith in the fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of
the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small"; and
Whereas, Similarly, Article 2 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states,
"Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms, without distinction of any kind...no distinction
shall be made on the basis of political jurisdictional; or international status of the country or territory
to which a person belongs"; and
Whereas, The global issues addressed by the specialized agencies of the United Nations are
closely connected to the well-being of all mankind; and
Whereas, As Taiwan cannot attend the conferences, mechanisms, and activities of the
specialized agencies, the welfare of its people, as well as the interests of all humankind, have been
seriously jeopardized; and
Whereas, Taiwan has been campaigning for participation in the World Health
Organization(WHO)for years, but has been unable to establish direct access to and communication
with the WHO regarding disease prevention; and
Whereas, Taiwan is restricted from attending WHO technical conferences and activities
and as a result Taiwan can neither acquire the latest medical and health updates nor receive timely
assistance when epidemics occur, as was the case with the SARS outbreak; and
Whereas, As early as May, 2006, Taiwan announced its decision to comply voluntarily with
the International Health Regulations (IHR2005) that went into effect June 15, 2007; and
Whereas, Although Taiwan has repeatedly submitted updates to the WHO about various
diseases, the WHO has not responded; and
Whereas, This has been detrimental to the health rights of the twenty-three million people
of Taiwan and foreigners residing in and traveling to Taiwan and creates a weakness in the global
epidemic surveillance network which can harm the international community; and
Whereas, Being the world's eighteenth largest economy and the twentieth largest outbound
investor, Taiwan possesses significant economic strength; and
Whereas, The year 2009 marked the thirtieth anniversary of the "Taiwan Relations Act",
the creation of which provided the basic structure and legal foundation for the United States to
develop its numerous mutual relations with Taiwan; and
Whereas, Taiwan hopes to share its development experience with many developing nations;
Whereas, Taiwan is also willing to give back to the world through humanitarian assistance
and technical cooperation; and
Whereas, The issues that the specialized agencies of the United Nations system handle tend
to be functional and technical in nature; and
Whereas, Allowing Taiwan's participation with these specialized agencies would be helpful
for cross-strait dialogue to set aside difference and strengthen cooperation on issues of mutual
concern, thereby gradually reducing friction and promoting stability and prosperity in the Asia-
Pacific region; therefore, be it
That President Obama support Taiwan and its twenty-three million people in obtaining
appropriate and meaningful participation in the specialized agencies of the United Nations system,
including the World Health Organization; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Legislature urges the United States policy to include the pursuit
of an initiative in the specialized agencies of the United Nations system, such as the World Health
Organization, which would give Taiwan meaningful participation in a manner that is consistent with
the respective organization's requirements; and, be it
resolution to the President of the United States, the members of West Virginia's congressional
delegation and the President of Taiwan.
resolution (H. C. R. 55) to a committee was dispensed with, and it was taken up for immediate
Delegates Morgan, Azinger, Barker, Beach, Campbell, Cann, Canterbury, Caputo, Craig,
Crosier, Doyle, Eldridge, Ellem, Evans, Ferro, Fleischauer, Givens, Hall, Hunt, Hutchins, Klempa, Kominar, Louisos, Mahan, Manypenny, Marshall, Martin, McGeehan, Michael, Miley, Moore,
Paxton, Perdue, Pethtel, Porter, Reynolds, Rodighiero, Romine, Ross, Shaver, Shook, Shott, Skaff,
Spencer, Stephens, Stowers, Swartzmiller, Tabb, Talbott, Walker, Wells, White, Williams and
Wooton offered the following resolution, which was read by its title and referred to the Committee
H. C. R. 56 - "Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the
creation of a West Virginia Sentencing Commission."
Whereas, There is a need for fair and uniform sentencing; and
Whereas, There is a need to consider alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent offenders;
Whereas, There is a need to utilized the limited correction resources in a manner to best
serve and protect the public; therefore, be it
creation of a West Virginia Sentencing Commission; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance, seek input from
the Governor's Committee on Crime and Delinquency, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
and a group of judges; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report the
Legislature on the first day of the regular session, 2010, on its findings, conclusions and
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this study, prepare a report and
the drafting of necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee
on Government and Finance.
Delegate Caputo, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Thompson, and Delegates Boggs, Butcher, Campbell,
Eldridge, Fragale, Hall, Klempa, Kominar, Lawrence, Mahan, Miley, Morgan, Paxton, Perry,
Phillips, D. Poling, Ross, Shaver, Skaff, Stephens, Stowers, Swartzmiller and Varner offered the
H. C. R. 57 - "Requesting the Governor adopt a 'West Virginia Coal Miner Appreciation
Day' in the State of West Virginia." Whereas, Coal miners are hard-working, dedicated, and loyal West Virginians who work
to provide for their families; and
Whereas, Coal mining accounts for over 60,000 direct and indirect jobs in the West
Virginia labor workforce; and
Whereas, Coal Miners expose themselves to dangerous risks everyday when they go to
Whereas, Twenty-six (26) West Virginia counties produce coal; and
Whereas, Ninety-nine per cent of the electricity in West Virginia comes from coal; and
Whereas, Coal is responsible for more than $3.5 billion annually in gross state product; and
Whereas, Coal Miners are a vital asset to the State of West Virginia not only as laborers
but as devoted citizens because they are known to stay in the state and economically support their
communities, education programs, and their respective counties; and
Whereas, The safety of miners is of paramount concern and should be addressed through
rigorous enforcement of existing mine safety and health administration (MSHA) regulations; and
Whereas, Environmental challenges that face the coal industry should be addressed by
enforcement of existing regulations that have been ignored by mine companies to the detriment of
miners, miners' families, and mining communities; and Whereas, West Virginia should adhere to the federal regulations and enforcement of them
while adopting new approaches in favor of the environment; and
Whereas, That the West Virginia Young Democrats support clean coal technology which
will increase the need of laborers such as coal miners; and
Whereas, The West Virginia Young Democrats recognize the mining tragedies that have
affected the West Virginia Coal miners and their families; therefore, be it
That the West Virginia Legislature recognizes the West Virginia Young Democrats support
for Coal Miners and their families, respect their occupation, and urge the West Virginia Legislature
to request the Governor to name "West Virginia Coal Miner Appreciation Day"; and, be it
to the Governor of the State of West Virginia, the United Mine Workers of America, the West
Virginia Congressional Delegation. Delegate Webster, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Thompson, and Delegates Argento, Ashley, Blair,
Boggs, Ellem, Frazier, Lane, Lawrence, McGeehan, Miley, C. Miller, Perdue, Perry, Phillips, Porter,
Romine, Rowan, Schadler, Schoen, Shook, Shott, Staggers, Susman and Wooton offered the
following resolution, which was read by the Clerk as follows:
H. R. 47 - "Declaring April 2, 2009, to be Domestic Violence Prevention Day in West
Whereas, All people have a right to be safe in their homes and with their families; and
Whereas, During the fiscal year 2007-2008, almost 15,000 individuals were served by one
or more of the 14 licenced domestic violence programs in West Virginia; and Whereas, Domestic violence is a phenomenon that erodes the infrastructure of our families;
our social makeup and our culture, and threatens the integrity of our future; and Whereas, Women compromised 51% of our state's population and account for 75% of all
domestic violence victims; and Whereas, Domestic violence is a major health problem in the country, with medical costs
exceeding $5.8 billion in 2005, and 35% of all women seeking emergency medical care were victims
of domestic violence; and
Whereas, Domestic violence is also a major law enforcement problem within West
Virginia, but according to the WV State Police 2006 Crime in West Virginia Report, just under
12,000 incidents ended in the arrest of a domestic violence offender; and
Whereas, Statistics from the Federal Bureau of Investigation show that 30% of all assaults
on law enforcement officers in 2005 were committed while the officers were responding to domestic
violence emergencies; and
Whereas, According to the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund, in the last ten
years, 81 law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty while responding to domestic
Whereas, According to the 2005 West Virginia State Police Crime Report, in 2005 34
homicides in our state were the result of domestic violence; and
Whereas, Women are three times more likely than males to be murdered by an intimate
partner; and
Whereas, Statistics from the West Virginia State Police show that six children died in our
state as a result of domestic violence in 2005; and Whereas, Boys who witness domestic violence are twice as likely to abuse their own
partners and children when they become adults; and
Whereas, Domestic violence affects both sexes and all races, ethnic backgrounds and
socioeconomic classes; and Whereas, Domestic violence can be deterred, prevented, and reduced, through a large
network of private, public, and non-profit entities working together to form a coalition providing social, legal, medical, educational and protective services for victims of domestic violence; and
Whereas, The West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence has been working for
over 25 years to provide safe space, quality services, and systemic change to give families options
for building lives free from violence; therefore, be it
That the House of Delegates declares April 2, 2009, to be Domestic Violence Prevention Day
in West Virginia and commits itself to treating this problem with the seriousness that it deserves and
working to achieve solutions that deter, prevent, and reduce domestic violence.
resolution (H. R. 47) to a committee was dispensed with.
At the request of Delegate Mahan, and by unanimous consent, all members of the House of
Delegates were listed as sponsors of H. R.47.
The resolution was then taken up for immediate consideration and put upon its adoption.
The question now being on the adoption of the resolution, Delegate Boggs demanded the
The yeas and nays having been ordered, they were taken (Roll No. 241), and there
Absent And Not Voting: Craig, Romine, Shook, Sobonya and Swartzmiller.
Speaker declared the resolution (H. R. 47) adopted.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 263, Disclosing certain inmates' personal communications; on second
and adopted, amending the bill on page seven, section eighteen, lines fifty-two through fifty-four,
by restoring the stricken language.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 307, Creating Maternal Screening Act; on second reading, coming up
An amendment, recommended by the Committee on Health and Human Resources, was
reported by the Clerk and adopted, amending the bill on page three, section two, line twenty-two
following the word "center" and the semi-colon by striking out the word "and" and inserting in lieu
"(7) At least one representative of a facility with a level I or II obstetrical unit;".
On page three, section two, line twenty-three following the word "and" by striking out the
number (7) and inserting in lieu thereof the number "(8)".
On page three. section two, line twenty-four, following the word "midwife" by inserting the
"(9) At least one allopathic or osteopathic physician who is a private provider of maternity
services at a facility with a level I or level II obstetrical unit".
Com. Sub. for S. B. 321, Modifying certificate of need process; on second reading, coming
up in regular order, was, on motion of Delegate Boggs, deferred.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 341, Transferring juvenile justice database administration to Supreme
Court; on second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time and ordered to third
S. B. 346, Correcting code reference related to bear tagging; on second reading, coming up
in regular order, was read a second time and ordered to third reading.
S. B. 436, Updating terminology relating to surface mining reporting requirements; on
Com. Sub. for S. B. 453, Relating to Public Service Commission service of decisions; on
Com. Sub. for S. B. 259, Clarifying certain terminology within Courthouse Facilities
Improvement Authority,
Com. Sub. for S. B. 384, Authorizing Department of Transportation take control of certain
highway emergencies,
S. B. 588, Repealing section creating Public Insurance Agency Advisory Board.
At 11:48 p.m., on motion of Delegate Boggs, the House of Delegates recessed until 5:00 p.m.,
Com. Sub. for S. B. 321, Modifying certificate of need process; having been deferred in
earlier proceedings, was, taken up for immediate consideration, read a second time, and ordered to
Chairman Talbott, from the Committee on Natural Resources, submitted the following
Com. Sub. for S. B. 15, Limiting certain parks and recreation entities' liability,
And reports the same back, with a title amendment, with the recommendation that it do pass,
as amended, but that it first be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 15) was
Com. Sub. for S. B. 461, Extending selenium effluent limits compliance time,
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 461)
On motion for leave, a resolution was introduced (Originating in the Committee on Political
Subdivisions and reported with the recommendation that it be adopted), which was read by its title,
By Delegates Manchin, Beach, Cann, Doyle, Fragale, Hartman, Lawrence, Longstreth,
Louisos, Miley, D. Poling, Ross, Susman, Tabb, Williams, Anderson, Duke, Ellem,
Schadler, Cowles, and Sumner:
H. C. R. 62 - "Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize
the study of the creation of art, entertainment and enterprise districts within political subdivisions."
In the absence of objection, the Speaker referred the resolution to the Committee on Rules.
By Delegates Manchin, Beach, Cann, Doyle, Hartman, Lawrence, Longstreth, Louisos,
D. Poling, Ross, Susman, Tabb, Williams, Anderson, Duke, Ellem, Schadler, Cowles,
and Sumner:
H. C. R. 63 - "Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize
the study of whether it may be in a county's best interest to allow the county commission to decide
whether a community corrections program or the sheriff should supervise and administer the home
incarceration program."
Louisos, Miley, D. Poling, Ross, Susman, Tabb, Varner, Williams, Anderson, Duke,
Ellem, Schadler, Overington, Cowles, and Sumner:
H. C. R. 64 - "Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize
the study of taxi service and whether local regulation may provide for more efficient taxi service."
as follows: By Delegates Manchin, Beach, Cann, Doyle, Fragale, Hartman, Lawrence, Longstreth,
H. C. R. 65 - "Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize
the study of the financial condition and regulation of self-insurance pools created and operated by
and on behalf of West Virginia political subdivisions."
S. B. 251, Authorizing issuance of revenue bonds for public projects,
And reports the same back with the recommendation that it do pass but that it first be
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (S. B. 251) was referred to
the Committee on Finance Chairman Manchin, from the Committee on Political Subdivisions, submitted the following
S. B. 302, Expanding municipal parking authority officers' ticketing powers, And reports the same back, with amendment, with the recommendation that it do pass, as
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (S. B. 302) was referred to
Com. Sub. for S. B. 256, Providing additional requirements for certain property annexation,
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 256)
S. B. 753, Relating to land development ordinances,
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (S. B. 753) was referred to
Chairman Perry, from the Committee on Banking and Insurance, submitted the following
Com. Sub. for S. B. 326, Mandating certain dental anesthesia insurance coverage,
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 326)
Chairman Moore, from the Committee on Banking and Insurance, submitted the following
Com. Sub. for S. B. 658, Authorizing Auditor and Treasurer contract emergency banking
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 658)
S. B. 494, Authorizing Insurance Commissioner order restitution in certain cases,
S. B. 495, Authorizing Insurance Commissioner permit certain groups life insurance policies,
And reports the same back with the recommendation that each do pass, but that they first be
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bills (S. B. 494 and S. B. 495)
were each referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. B. 431, Providing in-state medical providers notice of small group health benefit plan,
In the absence of objection, reference of the bill (S. B. 431) to the Committee on Finance was abrogated.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 489, Allowing Board of Banking and Financial Institutions receive
travel expense compensation,
In the absence of objection, reference of the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 489) to the Committee
Chairman Kominar, from the Committee on Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic
Your Committee on Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small
Business has had under consideration:
Com. Sub. for S. B. 375, Relating to Office of Coalfield Community Development master
land use plans,
recommendation that second reference of the bill to the Committee on Government Organization
In the absence of objection, reference of the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 375) to the Committee
on Government Organization was abrogated.
In the absence of objection, the Speaker then referred the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 375) to
Com. Sub. for S. B. 142, Relating to Tourism Development Act, And reports the same back with the recommendation that it do pass, but that it first be
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 142)
was referred to the Committee on Finance. Chairman Barker, from the Committee on Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic
Com. Sub. for S. B. 279, Relating to industrial accidents and emergency response
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 279)
Chairman Swartzmiller, from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security,
S. B. 756, Increasing military facilities security guards' patrol areas,
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (S. B. 756) was referred to
Your Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills has examined, found truly enrolled and, on the 2nd day of April, 2009, presented to His Excellency, the Governor, for his action, the following bill,
(Com. Sub. for H. B. 2795), Creating a special hunting and fishing license for persons with
a life-threatening condition who are under twenty-one years of age.
were granted Delegates Craig, Romine, Shook and Swartzmiller.
At 5:15 p.m., the House of Delegates adjourned until 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 3, 2009.