Source: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bulletin_Board/2011/RS/h_journal/hdj2011-03-02-50.htm
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The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of Tuesday, March 1, 2011, being the first order of business, when the further reading thereof was dispensed with and the same approved.
S. B. 413, Changing title of Racing Commission's racing secretary,
Com. Sub. for S.B. 241, Relating to Division of Tourism and Tourism Commission,
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 241) was referred to the Committee on Finance.
Com. Sub. for S.B. 282, Continuing Highway Design-Build Pilot Program,
In the absence of objection, reference of the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 282) to the Committee on Finance was abrogated.
Delegates Caputo, Manchin, Barill, Brown, T. Campbell, Doyle, Ferro, Fleischauer, Givens, Guthrie, Hatfield, Hunt, Jones, Lawrence, Longstreth, Mahan, Manypenny, Moore, Morgan, Perdue, L. Phillips, M. Poling, Poore, Swartzmiller, Talbott and Wells offered the following resolution, which was read by its title and referred to the Committee on Rules:
H. C. R. 121 - "Calling on our Congressional Delegation to promote and protect Title X funding."
Whereas, West Virginia received $2,445,565 in federal funds from Title X during the 2010- 2011 budget year; and
That The West Virginia Legislature salutes The West Virginia Family Planning Program for providing vital health services for West Virginia women, men and families; and, be it
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Thompson, and Delegates Morgan, Craig, C. Miller, Reynolds, Sobonya, Stephens, Perdue, Anderson, Armstead, Ashley, Boggs, Border, Butcher, T. Campbell, Caputo, Carmichael, Fragale, Frazier, Givens, Hamilton, Hartman, Hatfield, Martin, Miley, Moore, Moye, Paxton, Perry, L. Phillips, R. Phillips, D. Poling, M. Poling, Rodighiero, Smith, Staggers, Stowers, Sumner, Talbott, Varner, Wells and White offered the following resolution, which was read by its title as follows:
H. R. 32 - " Designating February 10, 2010 as 'Marshall University Day'."
Whereas, March 2, 2011 marks the 50th anniversary commemorating the granting of university status to Marshall University by the West Virginia Legislature, thereby making it possible for Marshall University to fulfill the vision of a public university of and for the people of West Virginia, serving not only West Virginians but the nation with distinction and pride; and
Whereas, Marshall University is one of the state's premier institutions of higher learning; and
Whereas, A university-record 2,052 new full-time equivalent freshmen enrolled at Marshall University in fall 2010; and
Whereas, The Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing is providing services to all 55 state counties providing expertise to more than 5,250 small and medium-sized manufactures that employ more than 81,000 individuals across West Virginia; and
That the House of Delegates hereby designates March 2, 2011, as "Marshall University Day" in celebration of the university's 50th anniversary of earning university status; and, be it
At the respective requests of Delegate Boggs, and by unanimous consent, reference of the resolution (H. R. 32) to a committee was dispensed with, and it was taken up for immediate consideration and adopted.
Com. Sub. for H. C. R. 48, Requesting the Division of Highways to erect a memorial sign on Route 60, at or near the Caldwell exit, in Greenbrier County, that states "Home of Chan Whitt Jr., the 'Little Prince' Billiards Champion",
H. C. R. 101, The "PFC Ralph Lewis Boone Memorial Bridge".
Com. Sub. for S. B. 458, Updating Logging Sediment Control Act; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 181), and there were--yeas 95, nays 3, absent and not voting 2, with the nays and absent and not voting being as follows:
Nays: J. Miller, Savilla and Walters.
Absent and Not Voting: Canterbury and Reynolds.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. 458) passed.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2159, Relating to prohibiting members of the news media from being compelled to give testimony; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 2159) passed.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2159 - "A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §57-3-10, relating to prohibiting members of the news media from being compelled to disclose sources and certain information in legal proceedings; providing a definition; and providing exceptions thereto."
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2362, Increasing penalties for financial exploitation of an elderly person or incapacitated adult; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
Absent and Not Voting: Canterbury.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 2362) passed.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2437, Requiring study relating to mandating the utilization of devices that case underground mining machines to shut-off when methane is detected ; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 184), and there were--yeas 98, nays 1, absent and not voting 1, with the nays and absent and not voting being as follows:
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 2437) passed.
On motion of Delegates Miley and Caputo, the title of the bill was amended to read as follows:
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2437 - "A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §22A-6-11; relating to directing the Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety to conduct study of whether to require installation of mining machines automatic shut-offs when methane is detected. "
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2498, Relating to the practice of dentistry; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2500, Relating to school personnel; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 186), and there were--yeas 97, nays 2, absent and not voting 1, with the nays and absent and not voting being as follows:
Nays: Cowles and Gearheart.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 2500) passed.
On this question, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 187), and there were--yeas 96, nays 3, absent and not voting 1, with the nays and absent and not voting being as follows:
Nays: Cowles, Gearheart and Howell.
So, two thirds of the members elected to the House of Delegates having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 2500) takes effect July 1, 2011.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2513, Relating to the practice of pharmacy; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 188), and there were--yeas 93, nays 6, absent and not voting 1, with the nays and absent and not voting being as follows:
Nays: Andes, Carmichael, Howell, J. Miller, Savilla and Walters.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2524, Relating to the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 189), and there were--yeas 77, nays 23, absent and not voting none, with the nays being as follows:
Nays: Anderson, Andes, Ashley, Border, Carmichael, Cowles, Duke, Ellington, Gearheart, Hall, Householder, Kump, C. Miller, O'Neal, Overington, L. Phillips, R. Phillips, Rodighiero, Savilla, Snuffer, Sobonya, Sumner and Walters.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2532, Zipline Responsibility Act; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 190), and there were--yeas 97, nays 3, absent and not voting none, with the nays being as follows:
Nays: Andes, J. Miller and Savilla.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2732, West Virginia Public Campaign Financing Act; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
Delegates Armstead, Ashley, Craig, Ellem, Frazier, Hunt, Ireland, Lane, Manchin, Martin, Miley, Perdue, Poore, Reynolds and Smith requested to be excused from voting on the passage of Com. Sub. for H. B. 2732 under the provisions of House Rule 49.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 191), and there were--yeas 65, nays 35, absent and not voting none, with the nays being as follows:
Nays: Anderson, Andes, Armstead, Ashley, Azinger, Border, Canterbury, Carmichael, Cowles, Duke, Ellington, Evans, Gearheart, Hamilton, Householder, Howell, Ireland, Kump, Lane, C. Miller, J. Miller, Nelson, O'Neal, Overington, Pasdon, Romine, Rowan, Savilla, Shaver, Sigler, Snuffer, Sobonya, Storch, Sumner and Walters.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 2732) passed.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2876, Expanding eligibility for subsidies to enrollees in the model health plan; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 192), and there were--yeas 97, nays 3, absent and not voting none, with the nays being as follows:
Nays: Ellington, Gearheart and Sigler.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 2876) passed.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2878, Hydraulic Fracturing and Horizontal Drilling Gas Act; on third reading, coming up in regular order, with an amendment pending, was , on motion of Delegate Boggs, placed at the foot of bills on third reading.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2879, Providing a one-time, nonbase building, supplemental salary increase for all eligible state employees; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
Delegate L. Phillips requested to be excused from voting on the passage of Com. Sub. for H. B. 2879 under the provisions of House Rule 49.
The Speaker replied that the Delegate and others were members of a class of persons possibly to be affected by the passage of the bill but exhibited no direct personal or pecuniary interest therein, and refused to excuse the Lady member from voting.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 193), and there were--yeas 78, nays 22, absent and not voting none, with the nays being as follows:
Nays: Andes, Armstead, Cann, Carmichael, Cowles, Ellington, Evans, Gearheart, Householder, Howell, Ireland, Lane, Michael, C. Miller, J. Miller, Nelson, O'Neal, Overington, Pasdon, Savilla, Sobonya and Walters.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 2879) passed.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2888, Strengthening of protections for whistleblowers of unsafe working conditions in mines; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 194), and there were--yeas 100, nays none, absent and not voting none.
On motion of Delegates Miley and Hamilton , the title of the bill was amended to read as follows:
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2888 - "A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §22A-6-12; relating to directing the Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety to conduct study of strengthening of protections for whistleblowers of unsafe working conditions in mines."
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2890, Energy Efficient Building Act; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 195), and there were--yeas 98, nays 2, absent and not voting none, with the nays being as follows:
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 2890) passed.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2946, Requiring the issuance of a lawful prescription for dispensing drug products containing chemical precursors of methamphetamine; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 196), and there were--yeas 77, nays 23, absent and not voting none, with the nays being as follows:
Nays: Andes, Ashley, Carmichael, Cowles, Ennis, Ferro, Givens, Hall, Householder, Howell, Jones, Kump, Manypenny, J. Miller, Perry, Pethtel, Savilla, Shaver, Sobonya, Staggers, Storch, Swartzmiller and Varner.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 2946) passed.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2955, Authorizing the Division of Mining and Reclamation to assess certain fees to coal mine operators; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 197), and there were--yeas 81, nays 19, absent and not voting none, with the nays being as follows:
Nays: Andes, Armstead, Ashley, Carmichael, Craig, Gearheart, Householder, Lane, J. Miller, Nelson, O'Neal, Pasdon, Rowan, Savilla, Snuffer, Sobonya, Storch, Sumner and Walters.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2958, Allowing the West Virginia Racing Commission to use certain permit and registration fees to pay salaries and other budgeted expenses; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
Delegate Lawrence requested to be excused from voting on the passage of Com. Sub. for H. B. 2958 under the provisions of House Rule 49.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 198), and there were--yeas 74, nays 26, absent and not voting none, with the nays being as follows:
Nays: Anderson, Andes, Armstead, Ashley, Border, Canterbury, Carmichael, Cowles, Ellington, Gearheart, Householder, Howell, Ireland, Kump, Lane, C. Miller, Moye, O'Neal, Overington, Rowan, Savilla, Sigler, Snuffer, Sobonya, Sumner and Walters.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2959, Providing additional funds to the West Virginia Racing Commission; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
Delegate Lawrence requested to be excused from voting on the passage of Com. Sub. for H. B. 2959 under the provisions of House Rule 49.
The Speaker replied that the Delegate was a member of a class of persons possibly to be affected by the passage of the bill but exhibited no direct personal or pecuniary interest therein, and refused to excuse the Lady member from voting.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 199), and there were--yeas 72, nays 28, absent and not voting none, with the nays being as follows:
Nays: Anderson, Andes, Armstead, Ashley, Border, Canterbury, Carmichael, Ellington, Evans, Gearheart, Householder, Ireland, Kump, Lane, C. Miller, Moye, Nelson, O'Neal, Overington, Pasdon, Rowan, Savilla, Sigler, Snuffer, Sobonya, Storch, Sumner and Walters.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 2959) passed.
H. B. 2976, Exempting barbers with twenty or more years of experience from continuing education requirements; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 200), and there were--yeas 100, nays none, absent and not voting none.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (H. B. 2976) passed.
On this question, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 201), and there were--yeas 100, nays none, absent and not voting none.
So, two thirds of the members elected to the House of Delegates having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (H. B. 2976) takes effect from its passage.
H. B. 2985, Updating the Logging Sediment Control Act; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was, on motion of Delegate Boggs, laid upon the table.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 3004, Relating to the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 202), and there were--yeas 100, nays none, absent and not voting none.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 3004) passed.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 3004 - "A Bill to repeal sections 2a, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of chapter 26 of the Acts of the Legislature, regular session, 1925 (municipal charters), section 12 of which was amended by chapter 132, Acts of the Legislature, regular session, 1972; to repeal section 6a of chapter 194, Acts of the Legislature, regular session, 1983, as amended by chapter 110 of the Acts of the Legislature, regular session, 2003; and to amend and reenact sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of chapter 26 of the Acts of the Legislature, regular session, 1925 (municipal charters), section 10 of which was amended by chapter 122 of the Acts of the Legislature, regular session, 1933, sections 1, 5, 6 and 9 of which were amended by chapter 194, Acts of the Legislature, regular session, 1983, section 8 of which was amended by chapter 175, Acts of the Legislature, regular session, 1991, sections 2, 3, and 4 of which were amended by chapter 110, Acts of the Legislature, regular session, 2003, and section 7 of which was amended by chapter 131, Acts of the Legislature, regular session, 2005, all relating to the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District; requiring a public hearing when the comprehensive plan is updated; requiring that persons employed as park rangers meet certain law-enforcement qualifications; and making technical corrections."
On this question, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 203), and there were--yeas 100, nays none, absent and not voting none.
So, two thirds of the members elected to the House of Delegates having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 3004) takes effect from its passage.
H. B. 3031, Authorizing professional licensing boards to obtain criminal history record checks; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 204), and there were--yeas 92, nays 8, absent and not voting none, with the nays being as follows:
Nays: Carmichael, Cowles, Householder, Howell, Kump, Savilla, Storch and Walters.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 3034, Recognizing outstanding students who are top achievers in scholastic studies; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 205), and there were--yeas 100, nays none, absent and not voting none.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 3034) passed.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 3044, Relating to civil forfeiture actions related to criminal activity; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 206), and there were--yeas 79, nays 21, absent and not voting none, with the nays being as follows:
Nays: Andes, Armstead, Carmichael, Cowles, Ellington, Gearheart, Householder, Howell, Ireland, Kump, Lane, C. Miller, J. Miller, Overington, Romine, Savilla, Sigler, Snuffer, Storch, Sumner and Walters.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 3044) passed.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 3054, Relating to DNA data collection; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 207), and there were--yeas 100, nays none, absent and not voting none.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 3054) passed.
H. B. 3075, Increasing the time period in the hold-harmless provision when distributing state aid to local health departments; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 208), and there were--yeas 100, nays none, absent and not voting none.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 3082, Including the surviving spouse and a designated individual previously chosen by the deceased as a person who may designate the manner of disposition of a deceased person's body; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 209), and there were--yeas 100, nays none, absent and not voting none.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 3082 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §30-6-3 and §30-6-22 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend and reenact §61-12-9 of said code, all relating to the disposition of the body of deceased persons; persons authorized to make a decision on the disposition of the body of the deceased; disposition of the remains of a deceased military service member who dies while serving in the United States armed forces; and persons authorized to enter into cremation contracts."
H. B. 3096, Instituting new rules for hiring and firing of law-enforcement officers that leave a training academy; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 210), and there were--yeas 100, nays none, absent and not voting none.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (H. B. 3096) passed.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 3098, Clarifying levels of West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund payouts, and providing funding for greyhound adoption and spay and neutering programs; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was. on motion of Delegate Boggs, placed at the foot of bills on third reading.
H. B. 3137, Providing for additional circumstances giving rise to "state 'on' indicators" for purposes of extended unemployment compensation; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 211), and there were--yeas 99, nays none, absent and not voting 1, with the absent and not voting being as follows:
Absent and Not Voting: L. Phillips.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (H. B. 3137) passed.
On this question, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 212), and there were--yeas 99, nays none, absent and not voting 1, with the absent and not voting being as follows:
So, two thirds of the members elected to the House of Delegates having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (H. B. 3137) takes effect from its passage.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 3143, Relating to penalties for causing injury or death to certain animals used by law enforcement; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 213), and there were--yeas 100, nays none, absent and not voting none.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 3143) passed.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 3144, Creating a criminal offense and adding misdemeanor criminal penalties for picketing or disrupting funerals; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 214), and there were--yeas 100, nays none, absent and not voting none.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 3144) passed.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 3163, Relating to workers' compensation programs of state government entities; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 215), and there were--yeas 87, nays 13, absent and not voting 0, with the nays being as follows:
Nays: Andes, Armstead, Carmichael, Craig, Howell, Kump, Lane, C. Miller, Reynolds, Savilla, Snuffer, Sumner and Walters.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 3163) passed.
On this question, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 216), and there were--yeas 90, nays 10, absent and not voting none, with the nays being as follows:
Nays: Andes, Armstead, Carmichael, Gearheart, Howell, C. Miller, Savilla, Snuffer, Sumner and Walters.
So, two thirds of the members elected to the House of Delegates having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 3163) takes effect from its passage.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 3171, Providing educators with the education and training necessary to ensure the safety of state schools; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 217), and there were--yeas 99, nays 1, absent and not voting none, with the nays being as follows:
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 3171) passed.
On this question, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 218), and there were--yeas 98, nays 1, absent and not voting 1, with the nays and absent and not voting being as follows:
Absent and Not Voting: Ireland.
So, two thirds of the members elected to the House of Delegates having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 3171) takes effect July 1, 2011.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 3172, Including certain employees of the office of the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner be included in the classified service; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 219), and there were--yeas 92, nays 7, absent and not voting 1, with the nays and absent and not voting being as follows:
Nays: Andes, Cowles, Householder, Kominar, Lane, J. Miller and Savilla.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 3172) passed.
On this question, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 220), and there were--yeas 91, nays 8, absent and not voting 1, with the nays and absent and not voting being as follows:
Nays: Andes, Cowles, Gearheart, Householder, Howell, J. Miller, Savilla and Sumner.
So, two thirds of the members elected to the House of Delegates having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 3172) takes effect July 1, 2011.
Delegate Sumner noted to the Clerk that her negative vote should have been affirmative on Roll No. 220.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 3185, Allowing county commissions to waive or reduce impact fees and capital improvement fees of affordable housing units in their county; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 221), and there were--yeas 73, nays 27, absent and not voting none, with the nays being as follows:
Nays: Anderson, Andes, Ashley, Border, Carmichael, Cowles, Ellem, Ellington, Gearheart, Hamilton, Householder, Howell, Ireland, Kump, Lane, C. Miller, J. Miller, Nelson, O'Neal, Romine, Savilla, Sigler, Snuffer, Sobonya, Storch, Sumner and Walters.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 3185) passed.
Delegate Ireland announced that he was absent on today when the votes were taken on Roll Nos. 219 and 220, and that had he been present, he would have voted "Yea" thereon.
Delegate L. Phillips noted to the Clerk that she was absent on today when the votes were taken on Roll Nos. 211 and 212, and that had she been present, she would have voted "Yea" thereon.
H. B. 3193, Permitting persons who have been convicted of felonies to qualify for jury service; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
At 12:01 p.m., on motion of Delegate Boggs, the House of Delegates recessed until 4:00 p.m., and reconvened at that time.
Delegate Boggs announced that the Committee on Rules had transferred Com. Sub. for H. B. 2878 and H. B. 3098, on third reading, Special Calendar, to the House Calendar, third reading.
On motion of Delegate Boggs, H. B. 3193 was recommitted to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 3194, Increasing the age of consent that a minor may refuse mental health treatment; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 222), and there were--yeas 100, nays none, absent and not voting none.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 3196, Establishing a program and procedure for certifying medications assistive persons in the health industry; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 223), and there were--yeas 99, nays 1, absent and not voting none, with the nays being as follows:
Com. Sub. for H. B. 3202, Relating to residential rental security deposits; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
Delegates Iaquinta and C. Miller and others requested to be excused from voting on the passage of Com. Sub. for H. B. 3202 under the provisions of House Rule 49.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 224), and there were--yeas 75, nays 25, absent and not voting none, with the nays being as follows:
Nays: Azinger, Border, Cann, Carmichael, Cowles, Craig, Ellem, Evans, Hamilton, Householder, Howell, Kump, C. Miller, Moye, Nelson, O'Neal, Pasdon, R. Phillips, Reynolds, Rodighiero, Romine, Sigler, Snuffer, Sobonya and Walters.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 3202) passed.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 3204, Creating the West Virginia Enterprise Resource Planning Board and Executive Committee; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 225), and there were--yeas 87, nays 13, absent and not voting none, with the nays being as follows:
Nays: Anderson, Andes, Armstead, Border, Gearheart, Howell, Ireland, Kump, Michael, J. Miller, Romine, Savilla and Sumner.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 3204) passed.
On this question, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 226), and there were--yeas 89, nays 11, absent and not voting none, with the nays being as follows:
Nays: Andes, Armstead, Gearheart, Howell, Ireland, Kump, J. Miller, O'Neal, Savilla, Sigler and Sumner.
So, two thirds of the members elected to the House of Delegates having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 3204) takes effect from its passage.
H. B. 3224, Removing annual credit cap for expansion projects; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 227), and there were--yeas 74, nays 26, absent and not voting none, with the nays being as follows:
Nays: Anderson, Armstead, Border, Carmichael, Cowles, Duke, Ellem, Ellington, Gearheart, Hamilton, Householder, Ireland, Kump, Lane, C. Miller, J. Miller, Nelson, O'Neal, Overington, Romine, Rowan, Savilla, Sigler, Snuffer, Sobonya and Sumner.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (H. B. 3224) passed.
On this question, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 228), and there were--yeas 73, nays 27, absent and not voting none, with the nays being as follows:
Nays: Armstead, Border, Carmichael, Cowles, Duke, Ellem, Ellington, Gearheart, Hamilton, Householder, Howell, Ireland, Kump, Lane, C. Miller, J. Miller, Nelson, O'Neal, Overington, Rowan, Savilla, Sigler, Snuffer, Sobonya, Storch, Sumner and Walters.
So, two thirds of the members elected to the House of Delegates having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (H. B. 3224) takes effect from its passage.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 3225, Expanding the definition of harassment, intimidation or bullying;
on third reading, coming up in regular order, with restricted right to amend, was reported by the Clerk.
On motion of Delegates M. Poling and Miley, the bill was amended on page two, by striking out everything after the enacting section and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"ARTICLE 2C. HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION OR BULLYING PROHIBITION.
(a) As used in this article, 'harassment, intimidation or bullying' means any intentional gesture, or any intentional electronic, written, verbal or physical act, communication, transmission or threat that:
(2) (B) Damaging a student's property;
(e) Notice of the county board's policy shall appear in any student handbook, and in any county board publication that sets forth the comprehensive rules, procedures and standards of conduct for the school."
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 229), and there were--yeas 80, nays 20, absent and not voting none, with the nays being as follows:
Nays: Armstead, Border, Carmichael, Ellington, Gearheart, Howell, Ireland, Kump, C. Miller, J. Miller, Nelson, O'Neal, Overington, Savilla, Sigler, Snuffer, Sobonya, Sumner, Walker and Walters.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 3225) passed.
On motion of Delegates M. Poling and Miley, the title of the bill was amended to read as follows:
Com. Sub. for H. B. 3225 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §18-2C-2 and §18-2C-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to harassment, intimidation or bullying of students; expanding the definition of harassment, intimidation or bullying; expanding the areas where harassment, intimidation and bullying are prohibited to include school buses and school bus stops; and requiring county board and West Virginia Department of Education policies regarding harassment, intimidation or bullying."
Com. Sub. for H. B. 3231, Establishing prohibited acts relating to possession of controlled substances obtained from more than one heath practitioner; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 230), and there were--yeas 99, nays 1, absent and not voting none, with the nays being as follows:
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 3231) passed.
Com. Sub. for H. B. 3231 - "A bill to amend and reenact §60A-4-410 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to prohibiting the possession of multiple prescribed medications or prescriptions for controlled substances with the same or similar therapeutic medical purposes; exceptions; limitations; and criminal penalties."
Com. Sub. for H. B. 3243, Relating to appointments or promotions to positions in paid municipal fire departments; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 231), and there were--yeas 84, nays 16, absent and not voting none, with the nays being as follows:
Nays: Andes, Armstead, Carmichael, Cowles, Ellington, Gearheart, Howell, Kump, Lane, Michael, Nelson, O'Neal, Overington, Pasdon, Savilla and Walters.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 3243) passed.
H. B. 3270, Allowing reports to be generated by the Legislative Auditor and authorizing audits of state funds; on third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 232), and there were--yeas 100, nays none, absent and not voting none.
H. B. 3271, Relating to the distribution of state funds to volunteer fire companies and departments; on third reading, coming up in regular order, with an amendment pending, was reported by the Clerk.
The Clerk reported an amendment offered by Delegates Armstead, Nelson and Lane.
Delegates Armstead, Nelson and Lane asked and obtained unanimous consent that the amendment be withdrawn.
Delegate White then asked and obtained unanimous consent to offer an amendment on this reading.
The Clerk then reported the amendment offered by Delegate White, which was adopted as follows:
On page six, section fourteen-a, line one hundred, by striking out the words "February 1, 2015" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "June 30, 2013",
On page seven, section fourteen-a, following line one hundred eight, by inserting a new subsection (j) to read as follows:
"(j) Upon the conclusion of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014, the provisions of this section shall expire and be of no further force and effect, the Volunteer Fire Department Workers' Compensation Premium Subsidy Fund shall be closed, and any balances remaining in the fund shall be distributed as provided in section thirty-three-a, article three, chapter thirty-three of this code" and a period,
On page seven, section thirty-three-a, line two, following the word "thereafter", by striking out the comma and inserting the words "until June 30, 2014", followed by a comma,
On page seven, section thirty-three-a, following line eleven, by inserting the following:
"(b) On or before August 1, 2011, the commissioner shall transfer $7.5 million from the premium tax savings fund created under section thirteen, article twelve, chapter twenty-nine of this code to the Volunteer Fire Department Workers' Compensation Premium Subsidy Fund and expended solely for the purposes established in section fourteen-a, article four, chapter twelve of this code until June 30, 2014.
(c) The State Fire Marshal, in consultation with the commissioner and the Secretary of Revenue, shall conduct a review of the needs of each volunteer or part volunteer fire company or department serving in the various counties of the state. On or before June 30, 2013, the State Fire Marshal shall submit to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance a comprehensive report of the review and the State Fire Marshal's recommendations, substantiated by the findings of the review, of steps that may be taken to meet the needs of the volunteer and part volunteer fire companies and departments, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) An assessment of all current funding received by the volunteer companies and departments, and a further assessment of the funding necessary to provide the community protections required for the areas served by the volunteer companies and departments, the extent to which those needs are being met, the extent to which they are not being met, and recommendations of sources of funds to meet additional needs and the amounts needed, if any;
(2) An assessment of the cost of workers' compensation coverage for the volunteer companies and departments and recommendations for any actions that may be undertaken by the volunteer companies and departments and others to reduce those costs;
(4) An assessment of the level of financial accountability that should be required of volunteer companies and departments in order to provide the Legislature the information necessary to target future funding for their activities based upon the safety and fire protection needs of the various areas of the state;
(5) An assessment of the comparative levels of funding for volunteer companies and departments provided by counties, municipalities and other political subdivisions and the means by which that funding is provided, including identification of those which contribute little or no funding to the volunteer companies and departments within their jurisdictions, together with recommendations for increasing those levels of contributions;
(6) An assessment of the comparative levels of funding for volunteer companies and departments provided by their own efforts, and the means by which that funding is provided, including identification of those which provide little or no funding through their own efforts, together with recommendations for increasing these sources of funding;
(7) An assessment of the comparative economic and other benefits provided by the various volunteer companies and departments to their particular counties, municipalities and other political subdivisions, as well as to citizens of the local communities they serve;
(8) Other assessments and recommendations which the State Fire Marshal deems appropriate in the circumstances.
(d) Upon the conclusion of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014, the provisions of this section shall expire and be of no further force and effect and the Volunteer Fire Department Workers' Compensation Premium Subsidy Fund shall be closed. Upon closure of the fund, from any balances therein remaining, the state auditor shall first, to the extent available, transfer to the Fire Protection Fund an amount equal to the aggregate of funds deposited into the Volunteer Fire Department Workers' Compensation Premium Subsidy Fund during the fiscal years ending June 30, 2012, 2013 and 2014 pursuant to subsection (a) of this section that would otherwise have been required to be deposited into the Fire Protection Fund, and any balances thereafter remaining in the Volunteer Fire Department Workers' Compensation Premium Subsidy Fund shall expire to the general revenue fund of the state."
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 233), and there were--yeas 100, nays none, absent and not voting none.
S. B. 486, Creating WVU-Tech Revitalization Project,
Com. Sub. for S. B. 582, Relating to seals of notaries and commissioners.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 18 - "A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §60-3A-3a; to amend and reenact §60-3A-4 of said code; and to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §60-7-9, all relating to requiring certain employees of licensed private clubs and retail outlets selling alcoholic beverages to take the techniques for education and alcohol management course, the training for intervention procedures course, alcohol awareness programs provided by the American Hotel and Lodging Association or the National Restaurant Association or other similar alcohol awareness education courses provided or approved by the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner; allowing for the training to be done on-site by a manager or supervisor; and providing legislative rule-making authority"; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary then Finance.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 245 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §22C-1-27 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; to amend and reenact §29-22-18a of said code; to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §29-22-18d; to amend and reenact §31-15A-9 of said code; and to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §31-15A-17b, all relating to protection of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed; increasing the bonding authority of the Water Development Authority for limited purpose; increasing amount of excess lottery revenue deposited to infrastructure fund; providing for distribution to infrastructure fund where excess lottery revenue shortfall occurs; providing exemption for excess lottery revenue deposited to infrastructure fund; creating the West Virginia Infrastructure Lottery Revenue Debt Service Fund and providing for purpose of new fund; authorizing Water Development Authority to issue revenue bonds for certain Chesapeake Bay Watershed projects; establishing deadline for publicly owned wastewater facilities subject to Chesapeake Bay compliance standards to submit ten-year projected capital funding plan to Infrastructure Council for review and approval; providing eligibility for funding; requiring Water Development Authority to report to Joint Committee on Government and Finance regarding total cost of Chesapeake Bay compliance projects; making Chesapeake Bay compliance projects with funding approved before a certain date eligible for grant funding; and limiting eligibility of grant funding"; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary then Finance.
S. B. 366 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §22-17-20 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the Underground Storage Tank Administrative Fund; and raising from $500,000 to $1 million the balance allowed to be in this fund at the beginning of each year"; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary then Finance.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 444 -"A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §62-10A-1, §62-10A-2, §62-10A-3, §62-10A-4, §62-10A- 5, §62-10A-6, §62-10A-7, §62-10A-8, §62-10A-9, §62-10A-10, §62-10A-11, §62-10A-12, §62-10A- 13, §62-10A-14, §62-10A-15, §62-10A-16, §62-10A-17, §62-10A-18, §62-10A-19, §62-10A-20, §62-10A-21, §62-10A-22, §62-10A-23, §62-10A-24, §62-10A-25, §62-10A-26, §62-10A-27 and §62-10-28, all relating to the protection of nonfamily or nonhousehold members; setting forth the purpose of the article; defining terms; establishing jurisdiction of magistrate and circuit courts; establishing venue for actions; establishing procedures for filing petitions, hearings, entry of orders and contents of orders; declaring orders effective statewide; establishing means of service of process; making proceedings confidential; making rules of evidence applicable to proceedings; establishing time periods for orders; prohibiting mutual orders; establishing procedures for appeals and pursuing of records; requiring orders be filed in domestic violence database; limiting use of information obtained during proceedings; allowing for civil contempt for violations of orders; creating offenses for violations of protection orders; directing Supreme Court of Appeals to create forms; granting immunity to persons seeking orders; orders in good faith; establishing penalties"; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary then Finance.
S. B. 467 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §18A-4-14 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to preventing teachers from being assigned additional responsibilities during planning period without teacher's consent"; which was referred to the Committee on Education then the Judiciary.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 488 - "A Bill to repeal §16-3C-7 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend and reenact §16-3C-1, §16-3C-2 and §16-3C-3 of said code, all relating to repealing the authority of the Department of Corrections to conduct AIDS-related study; providing for AIDS-related testing and confidentiality of records; providing definitions; who may request testing; confidentiality of records; and providing when disclosure is permitted"; which was referred to the Committee on Health and Human Resources then the Judiciary.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 526 - "A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §16-4C-24, relating to allowing State Police, police, sheriffs, fire and emergency service providers to possess Naloxone to administer in suspected narcotic drug overdoses"; which was referred to the Committee on Health and Human Resources then the Judiciary.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 540 - "A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §19-33-1, §19-33-2, §19-33-3, §19-33-4 and §19-33-5, all relating to creating the Equine Rescue Facilities Act; providing definitions; licensing of equine facilities; providing for inspections; authorizing legislative rules; and providing penalties"; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 552 - "A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §61-2-29c, relating to crimes against the elderly, protected persons or incapacitated persons; financial exploitation of the elderly, protected persons and incapacitated adults for misappropriating or misusing assets; permitting the prosecutor to cumulate amounts or values when charging; permitting banking institutions and others to report suspected financial exploitation to law-enforcement authorities and other entities; permitting financial institutions to disclose suspicious activity reports or currency transaction reports to the prosecuting attorney; providing civil immunity for reporting; ordering restitution; and establishing the criminal penalty of larceny"; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. B. 568 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §29-21-9 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to panel attorneys; and providing that an attorney from the public defender office shall be appointed by a judge in certain cases"; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Com. Sub. for S. B. 592 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §18-9F-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §18-9F- 9; and to amend and reenact §18-28-2 of said code, all relating to requiring that schools have crisis response plans; updating legislative findings and intent; requiring the state board in conjunction with the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to develop a model school crisis response plan, to annually review and, if necessary, update the model plan and to develop certain necessary safeguards to protect certain information in each response plan; requiring each school to form a crisis response planning team; requiring annual review of each school's crisis response plan and updating of plan if necessary; requiring state board to promulgate rule setting forth required inclusions for each plan; and making private, parochial and religious schools subject to crisis response plan requirements"; which was referred to the Committee on Education.
S. B. 609 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §30-18-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to clarifying that employees of property management firms employed by residential property owners' associations are not required to be licensed as security guards"; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. C. R. 43 - "Requesting the Division of Highways to erect a memorial sign on Route 60, at or near the Caldwell exit, in Greenbrier County, that states 'Home of Chan Whitt Jr., the "Little Prince" Billiards Champion'."
Delegate Canterbury announced that he was absent on today when the votes were taken on Roll Nos. 181 through 188, and that had he been present, he would have voted "Yea" thereon.
At 4:50 p.m., the House of Delegates adjourned until 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 3, 2011.