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{"bill_id":1,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"Authorizing Attorney General to investigate and charge certain fuel price gouging","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give the Office of the Attorney General the power to investigate and charge home heating oil, gasoline or other motor fuel price gouging, at any time.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":2,"bill_number":"SB2","title":"Relating to judges' sentencing discretion for certain youthful offenders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give a circuit judge discretion to impose the original sentence on a youthful offender who has successfully completed a youthful offender training program but who has been charged with committing another crime between his or her release from the youthful offender center and the sentencing hearing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":3,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"Providing mandatory review of life without parole sentence by Supreme Court","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require review of life without parole sentences by the State Supreme Court of Appeals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB3/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":4,"bill_number":"SB4","title":"Requiring Legislative Auditor evaluate Secondary Schools Activities Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission is subject to evaluation by the Legislative Auditor and require board members and officers to comply with ethical standards for elected and appointed officials.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB4/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":5,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"Legalizing and regulating fireworks sale and use","description":"The purpose of this bill is to legalize and regulate the selling of fireworks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB5/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":6,"bill_number":"SB6","title":"Providing county boards of education members per diem for mandatory education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that county board of education members receive $85 per day for mandatory training sessions plus expenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB6/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=6&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":7,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"Establishing Flood Protection Planning Council","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the State Flood Protection Planning Council to coordinate flood protection programs and review and update state flood protection plan.  The bill also establishes the Legislative Oversight Commission on Flooding.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"Referred to Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB7/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=7&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":8,"bill_number":"SB8","title":"Requiring legislative approval for road, highway or bridge memorial designation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for legislative approval by concurrent resolution before a road, highway or bridge memorial designation.  The bill also clarifies the rule-making procedure of the commissioner of highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB8/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=8&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":9,"bill_number":"SB9","title":"Permitting hunter safety program in public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the State Board of Education to prescribe an orientation program in firearms and firearms safety in the public schools of this state with the advice of the Division of Natural Resources.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 73, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB9/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=9&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":10,"bill_number":"SB10","title":"Providing tax deduction on interest paid on student and automobile loans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax deduction on interest paid on student loans and automobile loans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB10/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=10&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":11,"bill_number":"SB11","title":"Reducing state vehicles' petroleum-based fuel consumption","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that state government exercises leadership in the reduction of petroleum based fuel consumption through improvements in fleet fuel efficiency and the use of alternative fuel vehicles and alternative fuels. Reduced petroleum use and the displacement of petroleum by alternative fuels will help promote markets for more alternative fuel and fuel efficient vehicles, encourage new technologies, enhance West Virginia's energy self-sufficiency and security, and ensure a healthier environment.  The bill provides preferences for providers of alternative fuel capable vehicles and combustion powered machines, and providers of fuels that contain not less than twenty percent alternative fuels.  The bill also requires certification of the plans to reduce fuel consumption for state-owned vehicles to eighty percent of their two thousand six level by two thousand eleven and for state subdivisions to eighty percent of their two thousand nine levels by two thousand fourteen.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB11/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=11&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":12,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"Increasing one-trip permits fee issued by State Police","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the fee for issuance of one-trip permits and to provide that the State Police retain a portion of the fee for administration and enforcement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB12/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=12&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":13,"bill_number":"SB13","title":"Relating to Dental Practice Act generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the West Virginia Dental Practice Act by:  Clarifying definitions; clarifying powers of the board; clarifying temporary permits; establishing a special license for volunteers who are retired and volunteer their dental expertise in a clinic setting; and requiring the promulgation of a rule by the board for providing a copy of a complaint to a dentist or dental hygienist.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 162, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB13/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=13&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":14,"bill_number":"SB14","title":"Prohibiting certain employer-sponsored political, religious or labor communications","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit certain employers from  meeting and communicating with employees regarding the employer's political, religious, or labor organizing activities.  The bill also provides a civil remedy for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB14/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=14&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":15,"bill_number":"SB15","title":"Reducing and eliminating behavioral health care providers severance tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce and ultimately eliminate the severance tax imposed on behavioral health care providers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB15/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=15&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":16,"bill_number":"SB16","title":"Allowing fire departments certain expenditures for educational and training supplies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the purchase of up to two thousand dollars worth of educational and training supplies and fire prevention promotional materials by volunteer and part volunteer fire departments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB16/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=16&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":17,"bill_number":"SB17","title":"Relating to health care provider tax generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax of five percent of the gross receipts of a behavioral health service provider and to allow certain providers to reduce gross receipts by contractual allowances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB17/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=17&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":18,"bill_number":"SB18","title":"Allowing paid sick leave to be used as paid family leave","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow employees to use paid accumulated sick leave for paid family leave to care for a family member.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB18/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=18&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":19,"bill_number":"SB19","title":"Revising immunizations requirements for school children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide medical and nonmedical exemptions from mandatory immunizations for school children.  The bill would require parents and guardians to assert their conscientious or religious beliefs in an affidavit.  Parents or guardians seeking an exemption for a child would be required to present an affidavit affirming that they have completed and understood an educational course approved by the Commissioner of Public Health regarding the risks and benefits of immunizations, to be provided by the Bureau for Public Health, before the exemption could apply.  Further, the bill would remove students who are not immunized from school in times of emergency or epidemics.  The bill provides that the Commissioner of the Bureau of Health may by rule add or delete diseases for which vaccines are required for school attendance and to reconstitute the Immunization Advisory Committee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB19/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=19&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":20,"bill_number":"SB20","title":"Relating to Public Employees Retirement System generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the obsolete provisions of §5-10-43 on pro rata reduction of annuities; to remove the requirement that an employee no longer disabled must be returned to his or her former job; to provide for reemployment; to permit administrative hearings before disability retirement termination; to clarify procedures for reapplication by disability retirants whose benefits were terminated for economic causes; to clarify reinstatement interest factors; and to specify that the board may terminate not only early retirement benefits but also regular or disability retirement benefits of someone who has fraudulently obtained them, and may act to recover benefits gained by misrepresentation.  Current code establishes misdemeanor jail and monetary penalties for fraud.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB20/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=20&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":21,"bill_number":"SB21","title":"Increasing barrel tax on nonintoxicating beer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the barrel tax on nonintoxicating beer and allocate fifty percent of the tax to the Regional Jail Operations Partial Reimbursement Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB21/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=21&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":22,"bill_number":"SB22","title":"Providing notice of availability of owner's title insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide notification to purchasers of residential real property that lender's title insurance does not protect them, and that they have the right to obtain coverage in a separate policy for their own protection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB22/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=22&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":23,"bill_number":"SB23","title":"Requiring Commissioner of Public Health assess health impact of certain rules proposed by Department of Environmental Protection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of Bureau for Public Health to conduct a public health impact statement assessing the health impact of any new air or water rule, or modification of an existing air or water rule, proposed by the Department of Environmental Protection to insure that no air or water rule is promulgated without substantiating independent medical or scientific evidence that there is no detrimental public health impact from the rule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB23/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=23&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":24,"bill_number":"SB24","title":"Providing public employees and retirees with certain advanced directives of living wills and medical powers of attorney","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a copy of advanced directives in the form of living wills, medical powers of attorney and combined medical powers of attorney and living wills to public employees and retirees covered by the PEIA.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB24/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=24&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":25,"bill_number":"SB25","title":"Authorizing Commissioner of Banking enter into contracts for providing loan reviews","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Banking to enter into contracts with federally insured depository institutions to provide loan review services by Division of Banking employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB25/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=25&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":26,"bill_number":"SB26","title":"Increasing public employees retirement annuity multiplier","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the multiplier for a retirement annuity in the public employees retirement system from two to two and one-quarter percent.  The bill also deletes language found to be void by the Supreme Court of Appeals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB26/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=26&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":27,"bill_number":"SB27","title":"Increasing penalties for underage use or possession of tobacco","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties for use or possession of tobacco or tobacco products by a person under eighteen years of age.  The bill increases fines and community service requirements, and upon a second offense, provides for revocation of the person's junior or graduated driver's license until eighteen years of age, or if the person does not yet have a junior or graduated driver's license, the person is ineligible to apply for any type of driver's license until eighteen years of age.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB27/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=27&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":28,"bill_number":"SB28","title":"Relating to income withholding in child support matters","description":"The purpose of this bill is allow the issuance of an income withholding by the Bureau for Child Support Enforcement to toll the running of the statute of limitations in child support cases and to provide that the statute of limitations begins to run when the last child included in the order emancipates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB28/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=28&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":29,"bill_number":"SB29","title":"Increasing certain Division of Corrections' employees salaries and increment pay","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the incremental salary for Division of Corrections; to provide salary increase for every employee of the Division of Corrections; and to provide a $2008.00 salary increase for every employee of the Division of Corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB29/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=29&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":30,"bill_number":"SB30","title":"Authorizing Attorney General to investigate and charge certain fuel price gouging","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give the Office of the Attorney General the power to investigate and charge home heating oil, gasoline or other motor fuel price gouging, at any time.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB30/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=30&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":31,"bill_number":"SB31","title":"Relating to castle doctrine generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the use of force, including deadly force, against an intruder or attacker in a dwelling, residence, or vehicle under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB31/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=31&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jesse Guills"},
{"bill_id":32,"bill_number":"SB32","title":"Applying consumers sales and service tax to commercial laundries and linen and garment rental services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include the persons, firms and corporations defined as \"commercial laundry\" and \"linen and garment rental services\" conducting business in this state within the definition of manufacturing for consumer sales and use tax purposes.  This bill will insure that \"commercial laundry\" and \"linen and garment rental services\" are treated, for consumer sales and use tax purposes, the same as other manufacturing activities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB32/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=32&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Sharpe"},
{"bill_id":33,"bill_number":"SB33","title":"Requiring certain lenders register with Commissioner of Banking","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require persons engaged in making consumer credit sales and certain other consumer related activities to register with the Commissioner of Banking instead of filing a notification with the Tax Department.  The bill sets forth registration form requirements and provides a registration fee.  Under the bill, certain other organizations and individuals are exempted from the registration requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB33/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=33&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":34,"bill_number":"SB34","title":"Requiring continuing education of certain consumer lenders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a license for entities that only take assignment of regulated consumer loans or for entities that only service regulated consumer loans; and require seven hours of continuing education annually for loan originators employed by regulated consumer lender licensees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB34/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=34&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":35,"bill_number":"SB35","title":"Limiting mortgage recording tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit each county commission imposing a mortgage recording tax of not more than one dollar per thousand dollars.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB35/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=35&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":36,"bill_number":"SB36","title":"Setting time limitation on enforcement of certain real estate liens","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set a ten-year limitation on the enforcement of certain liens on real estate assessed by municipalities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB36/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=36&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":37,"bill_number":"SB37","title":"Relating to sale of beverages in public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the serving of soft drinks in elementary, middle or junior high schools during the school day; to require high schools selling or serving soft drinks during the school day to sell and make equally accessible to students healthy beverages; to prohibit the sale or serving of soft drinks in high schools during breakfast and lunch periods; to require that the sale of soft drinks and healthy beverages be administered by the West Virginia Department of Education; requiring profits from the sale of healthy beverages to the benefit of the nutrition program; and prohibiting competitive sales of foods and beverages of minimal nutritional value in the food service areas during meal service periods, pursuant to 7 CFR §210.11(2006)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB37/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=37&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":38,"bill_number":"SB38","title":"Requiring advance notice of negative credit reports","description":"The purpose of this bill is to compel consumer reporting agencies to notify consumers of negative credit reports to allow consumers an opportunity to correct any discrepancies before the report is relied upon by a potential creditor.  The bill provides for a cause of action for violations and subjects consumer reporting agencies violating the provisions of the bill to a civil penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB38/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=38&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":39,"bill_number":"SB39","title":"Adding magistrate deputy clerk for Braxton County","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase, by one, the number of magistrate court deputy clerks that may be appointed and provide that the deputy clerk be appointed in Braxton County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB39/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=39&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":40,"bill_number":"SB40","title":"Preventing reduction of disability pensions for certain Public Employees Retirement System members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent a reduction in the annuity of a person who retires with disability retirement at age sixty-five.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB40/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=40&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":41,"bill_number":"SB41","title":"Relating to false reports of domestic violence or child abuse in child custody matters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add if a parent has made two or more unsubstantiated or false reports of domestic violence or child abuse, then upon the request of either parent, the court may determine if limitations should be imposed upon the allocated responsibility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB41/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=41&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":42,"bill_number":"SB42","title":"Relating to criminal invasion of privacy generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect the privacy rights of an individual by making it a criminal offense to engage in voyeurism where an individual has expectation of privacy.  This bill makes an exception for law-enforcement and security surveillance.  This bill also limits a criminal prosecution for a misdemeanor pursuant to the section to three years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB42/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=42&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andy McKenzie"},
{"bill_id":43,"bill_number":"SB43","title":"Providing methods for contesting biological parentage under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a method in which males may contest allegations or presumptions of biological parentage under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB43/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=43&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":44,"bill_number":"SB44","title":"Allowing federal adjusted gross income deduction for cost of high deductible health plan","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a federal adjusted gross income deduction for the amount spent on a high deductible health plan purchased in conjunction with a health savings account.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB44/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=44&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":45,"bill_number":"SB45","title":"Placing Science and Cultural Center under General Services Division's authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to place the West Virginia Science and Cultural Center under the authority and control of the General Services Division of the Department of Administration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB45/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=45&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":46,"bill_number":"SB46","title":"Increasing fees for certain higher education students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize each higher education governing board to increase fees of students taking more hours of course work than the number of hours of course work defined as full-time.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB46/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=46&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":47,"bill_number":"SB47","title":"Prohibiting ATMs in video lottery establishments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the placement of Automated Teller Machines (ATM) in establishments that contain video lottery terminals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB47/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=47&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":48,"bill_number":"SB48","title":"Providing certain correctional officers full retirement benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that correctional officers may retire with full benefits after twenty years of actual and honorable service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB48/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=48&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":49,"bill_number":"SB49","title":"Expanding political party definition","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the ability of political parties to obtain ballot access by expanding the scope of the definition of political party.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB49/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=49&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":50,"bill_number":"SB50","title":"Authorizing Supreme Court Administrator to oversee bail bondsmen","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Administrator of the Supreme Court to oversee bail bondsmen; and to promulgate rules if necessary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB50/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=50&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":51,"bill_number":"SB51","title":"Prohibiting fire department closing without State Fire Marshal's approval","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a municipality to obtain a permit from the State Fire Marshal prior to closing a municipal fire department.  The bill also provides that the State Fire Marshal receives the moneys from the sale of vehicles purchased by the State Fire Marshal's office.  This does not apply to fleet vehicles, but only to specialized vehicles, such as bob trucks, which were actually purchased with State Fire Marshal funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB51/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=51&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":52,"bill_number":"SB52","title":"Relating to states' agreement to elect president by popular vote","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enter West Virginia into an interstate compact known as the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote.  Under the compact, the state agrees to award its electoral votes to the presidential ticket that receives the most popular votes in all fifty states and the District of Columbia.  The compact goes into effect when states cumulatively possessing a majority of the electoral votes have joined the compact.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB52/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=52&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":53,"bill_number":"SB53","title":"Increasing exemption on retirement income for certain retirees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce state income taxes for state and federal retirees by increasing the exemption on retirement income in calculating the adjusted gross income for state personal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB53/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=53&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":54,"bill_number":"SB54","title":"Providing one-time supplements to annuitants at age 70","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a supplement of three percent to be paid to all annuitants of the Public Employees' Retirement and Teachers' Retirement Systems at the time they reach the age of seventy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB54/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=54&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":55,"bill_number":"SB55","title":"Increasing time period for lien creditors to release liens","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a longer period of time for lien creditors to provide releases of liens, and to provide a penalty for failure to release a lien within the time period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB55/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=55&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":56,"bill_number":"SB56","title":"Providing fee waivers for certain higher education students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that state institutions of higher learning shall waive all fees for resident students who successfully complete the health sciences and technology academy affiliated programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB56/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=56&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":57,"bill_number":"SB57","title":"Allowing county boards of education to enter into certain lease-purchase agreements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a county board of education to enter into a lease-purchase agreement for land, buildings and equipment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB57/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=57&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":58,"bill_number":"SB58","title":"Removing certain exceptions in minimum wage law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove certain exceptions in the definitions of employer and employee covered by the West Virginia minimum wage law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"On second reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB58/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=58&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":59,"bill_number":"SB59","title":"Expanding prescriptive authority of advanced nurse practitioners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand prescription authority for advanced nurse practitioners and to remove the requirement for a collaborative relationship between the advanced nurse practitioner and a physician.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB59/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=59&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":60,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"Relating to threat of use of firearm or other deadly weapon as element of first-degree robbery","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish the presenting of a firearm or other deadly weapon as an element of robbery in the first degree.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB60/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=60&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":61,"bill_number":"SB61","title":"Relating to theft of certain utility services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require restitution when sentencing individuals found guilty of the theft of oil, natural gas, water, telecommunications, electric or solid waste service. The bill also makes it a misdemeanor to acquire or make use of a solid waste disposal service fraudulently, without the knowledge and consent of the service provider and with the intent to avoid or evade payment for the service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB61/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=61&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":62,"bill_number":"SB62","title":"Removing exemption for certain salvage yards from screening provisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the exemption for salvage yards licensed before 1988 from the screening requirements of the section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB62/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=62&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":63,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"Prohibiting subsidies to entities performing abortions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit subsidies to entities that perform abortions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB63/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=63&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jesse Guills"},
{"bill_id":64,"bill_number":"SB64","title":"Prohibiting dispensing of public moneys within ninety days of election","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit distribution, handing out or otherwise dispensing of public moneys by elected officials within ninety days of elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB64/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=64&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":65,"bill_number":"SB65","title":"Establishing school uniforms incentive plan pilot program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the school uniforms incentive plan pilot program to provide funding for certain public elementary schools which adopt and implement school uniform policies.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB65/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=65&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":66,"bill_number":"SB66","title":"Establishing relocation assistance program for certain correctional officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Executive Director of the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to establish a relocation assistance program for nonprobationary correctional officers who volunteer to relocate from an adequately staffed regional jail to a regional jail that is understaffed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB66/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=66&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":67,"bill_number":"SB67","title":"Providing notice of availability of owner's title insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide notice of availability of owner's title insurance to purchasers of residential property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB67/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=67&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":68,"bill_number":"SB68","title":"Providing one-time option for certain Defined Contribution Retirement System members to opt in to State Teachers Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a one-time option to members of the Defined Contribution Retirement System to opt into the State Teachers Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB68/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=68&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":69,"bill_number":"SB69","title":"Increasing state employees' annual increment pay","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount of annual incremental salary increases for eligible state employees from fifty dollars to seventy-five dollars.  The bill also requires the State Auditor to provide a benefits statement with a state officer's or employee's net wages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB69/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=69&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":70,"bill_number":"SB70","title":"Providing temporary detention of certain criminal suspects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the temporary detention of criminal suspects by law-enforcement officers to inquire on commission of a crime where probable cause appears to exist.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB70/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=70&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":71,"bill_number":"SB71","title":"Requiring jobs impact statement for certain proposed legislation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a jobs impact statement to be completed by the West Virginia Development Office for certain proposed legislation which may impact both short-term and long-term jobs in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB71/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=71&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":72,"bill_number":"SB72","title":"Expanding Route 2 and Interstate 68 Authority territory","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the counties covered by West Virginia Route 2 and Interstate 68 Authority to include Cabell, Mason and Jackson counties.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"Senate adopted conference report and rejected bill (Roll No. 84)","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB72/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=72&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":73,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"Requiring defendants pay certain costs of incarceration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a court to conduct a hearing at the time it sentences a defendant to jail to determine the defendant's ability to pay the costs of the defendant's incarceration.  The bill requires the court to require the defendant to pay for up to 30 days of incarceration in jail if it finds the defendant is or will be able in the foreseeable future to pay.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB73/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=73&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":74,"bill_number":"SB74","title":"Providing tax credit to certain medical providers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit to medical providers in an amount equal to their investment in electronic medical record technology.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB74/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=74&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":75,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"Regulating use of automobile event data recorders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate the use of automobile event data recorders, commonly known as \"black boxes.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB75/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=75&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":76,"bill_number":"SB76","title":"Creating Office of Family and Foster Child Protection Ombudsman","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Office of Family and Foster Child Protection Ombudsman.  The bill, additionally, authorizes the Ombudsman to hire staff; requires the Ombudsman to investigate and monitor the Department of Health and Human Resources, Division of Child Protective Services; sets forth powers and duties of the Ombudsman; defines terms; sets forth qualification for the position and terms and provides for access to information and sets forth the confidentiality requirements for that information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB76/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=76&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":77,"bill_number":"SB77","title":"Providing supplemental benefit to certain public employee and teacher retirees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a cost-of-living increase to certain annuitants under the Public Employees and Teachers' Retirement Systems.  The supplement is equal to the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index or three percent, whichever is less, multiplied by the first eighteen thousand dollars of the retiree's annual annuity.  The supplemental benefit is restricted for two thousand eight and two thousand nine.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB77/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=77&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":78,"bill_number":"SB78","title":"Prohibiting issuance of new business registration certificate under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the Tax Commissioner from issuing a new business registration certificate to any new business owned, managed, operated by or in which any person participated as a member of a board of directors, partner, manager or member director of a business that is delinquent in the payment of personal property taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB78/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=78&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":79,"bill_number":"SB79","title":"Subtracting Social Security benefits from federal adjusted gross income","description":"The purpose of this bill is to subtract Social Security benefits from federal adjusted gross income to determine West Virginia adjusted gross income for purposes of personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB79/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=79&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":80,"bill_number":"SB80","title":"Providing adjoining landowners notice of timbering operations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require verification of notice to adjoining landowners of timbering operations and notification of duration of these operations by certified mail.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB80/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=80&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":81,"bill_number":"SB81","title":"Prohibiting nursing services' insurers from limiting definition of scope of practice for benefit determination purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit insurers offering nursing services coverage from limiting the definition of scope of practice for purposes of benefit determination.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB81/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=81&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":82,"bill_number":"SB82","title":"Allowing advanced nurse practitioners sign do-not-resuscitate orders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow advanced nurse practitioners to sign do-not-resuscitate orders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB82/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=82&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":83,"bill_number":"SB83","title":"Allowing advanced nurse practitioners sign death certificates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow advanced nurse practitioners to sign death certificates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB83/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=83&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":84,"bill_number":"SB84","title":"Creating misdemeanor offense of interference with treatment of injured railroad employee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create criminal penalties for a railroad company or employee who denies, delays or interferes with medical treatment or first-aid to a railroad employee injured on the job, or who threatens discipline to an injured employee who requests medical treatment or first aid to a job injury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB84/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=84&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":85,"bill_number":"SB85","title":"Relating to information technology donations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the State Treasurer to donate surplus information technology to political subdivision, educational, nonprofit, and charitable organizations.  Recipients of donated technology are liable for all matters associated with the donated information technology.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB85/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=85&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":86,"bill_number":"SB86","title":"Increasing maximum weight for six-axle tractor trailers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the maximum weight amount for trucks equipped with six axles and two additional brakes to ninety-seven thousand pounds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB86/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=86&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":87,"bill_number":"SB87","title":"Creating Transition Program for Tobacco Farmers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a system to assist farmers to make the transition from growing tobacco to growing other crops or pursuing other agricultural endeavors.  The bill includes provisions which create the \"Transition Program for Tobacco Farmers\" as well as the \"Transition Program for Tobacco Farmers' Fund.\"  The bill also provides for use of the Tobacco Settlement Fund for the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Agriculture","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB87/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=87&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":88,"bill_number":"SB88","title":"Creating brownfield economic development districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create brownfield economic development districts in areas involved in the extraction and processing of coal, limestone or other natural resources and that are currently designated as brownfield or voluntary remediated sites by the state.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 21, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB88/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=88&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":89,"bill_number":"SB89","title":"Requiring medical means to preserve life of fetus aborted alive","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that when, during the course of an abortion procedure, a fetus is aborted alive, that all available medical means be used to preserve its life.  The bill would make a violation of the section a felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB89/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=89&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":90,"bill_number":"SB90","title":"Exempting certain insurance agents from continuing education requirement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt insurance agents with twenty or more years' experience who are sixty-five years of age or older from being required to obtain continuing education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB90/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=90&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":91,"bill_number":"SB91","title":"Reducing ratio of school nurses to school children","description":"The purpose of this section is to provide a student-to-school nurse ratio of 1:750 in the school year 2008-2009 and to eliminate contracts between county boards of education and county health departments for equivalent nursing services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB91/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=91&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":92,"bill_number":"SB92","title":"Relating to parental notification for unemancipated minor obtaining abortion","description":"The purpose of this bill is relative to parental involvement in the minor's decision to obtain an abortion.  The bill requires physicians to obtain proof of age prior to the performance of an abortion on a pregnant woman.  The bill provides for a constructive notice to parents of minors, and maintains information for a specified period in the minor's medical file.  The bill creates penalties.  The bill also provides for collection of fetal tissue in instances when the minor alleges sexual assault.  Finally, the bill mandates specific reporting requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB92/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=92&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":93,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"Relating to handicapped parking violations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that accessible parking (formerly referred to as handicapped parking) violations will be considered motor vehicle violations and criminal offenses for certain penalty and record keeping purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB93/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=93&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":94,"bill_number":"SB94","title":"Relating to mortgage loan procedures generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make changes to the disclosure requirements regarding fees in a mortgage loan, grant the commissioner the authority to issue a provisional mortgage license and to change time frame for hearings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB94/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=94&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":95,"bill_number":"SB95","title":"Providing public employees retirement credit for armed forces service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that any service in the United States Armed Forces up to five years is credited service toward retirement for members of the Public Employees Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB95/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=95&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":96,"bill_number":"SB96","title":"Prohibiting smoking in motor vehicle when child under 14 present","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of lit tobacco products in a motor vehicle while individuals fourteen years of age or under are present.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB96/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=96&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":97,"bill_number":"SB97","title":"Requiring sheriff post notice on delinquent real estate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the sheriff to post on the door or entrance of any improvement on delinquent real estate, or post on a placard pounded into the ground of any unimproved delinquent real estate the above notice on or before the tenth day of September of each year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB97/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=97&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":98,"bill_number":"SB98","title":"Relating to gambling and lottery losses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specify that gambling and lottery winnings are taxable and that gambling and lottery losses are tax deductible. The bill also requires the taxpayer to keep detailed records showing losses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB98/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=98&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":99,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"Allocating funding for transporting students to certain activities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allocate $15,000 to each county to be used for transporting students to school related activities within the state; requires approval in advance from superintendent of schools for the county making the request; forfeiture of unused funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB99/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=99&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":100,"bill_number":"SB100","title":"Providing personal income tax adjustment for certain retirees","description":"The purpose of this bill to extend the termination of a personal income tax adjustment to the gross income of certain retirees receiving pensions from defined pension plans that terminated and are being paid a reduced maximum benefit guarantee from two thousand seven to two thousand thirteen.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB100/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=100&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":101,"bill_number":"SB101","title":"Exempting nonprofit companies providing electricity from property tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an exemption from property taxation for property used by nonprofit corporations to provide electricity to residents of this state.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 206, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB101/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=101&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":102,"bill_number":"SB102","title":"Relating to Jackson's Mill 4-H Camp Checkoff Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include on the state personal income tax return a checkoff option to donate some or all of any tax refund to the \"Jackson's Mill 4-H Camp Checkoff Program\" for the operation of the camp.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB102/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=102&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":103,"bill_number":"SB103","title":"Granting municipal courts jurisdiction over juveniles violating tobacco use laws","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant municipal courts jurisdiction over juveniles who violate laws and ordinances relating to tobacco use.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB103/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=103&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":104,"bill_number":"SB104","title":"Relating to limited arrest powers for day report officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give limited arrest powers to day report officers employed by a day report center.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB104/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=104&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":105,"bill_number":"SB105","title":"Relating to stalking offense generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define the offense of stalking generally, establish offenses, enhance penalties and define terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB105/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=105&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":106,"bill_number":"SB106","title":"Disclosing employers in default of unemployment compensation payments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Bureau of Employment programs to disclose the names of employers who have defaulted on their unemployment premiums and the amounts of the defaults.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB106/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=106&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":107,"bill_number":"SB107","title":"Prohibiting use of credit score in casualty insurance rates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of a credit score in casualty insurance rate filings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB107/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=107&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":108,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"Requiring background checks on real estate licensing applicants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the criminal history check of applicants for real estate licenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB108/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=108&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":109,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"Setting imprisonment term for malicious assault of certain officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set the term of incarceration for a person convicted of malicious assault on a police officer and other officers who are acting in an official capacity at ten years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB109/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=109&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":110,"bill_number":"SB110","title":"Providing automatic court-ordered transfer of marital property upon divorce decree","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the automatic court-ordered transfer of title to marital property upon a decree of divorce.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB110/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=110&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":111,"bill_number":"SB111","title":"Exempting certain professional and personal services from consumers sales and service tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to list certain professional and personal services that are exempt from the payment of the consumers sales tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB111/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=111&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":112,"bill_number":"SB112","title":"Prohibiting driving in passing lane of highway in certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit a person from driving in the passing lane of a highway if the speed limit is sixty-five miles per hour unless the person is passing other vehicles, turning left or the volume of traffic does not permit the vehicle to safely merge into the nonpassing lane. A misdemeanor penalty for violations is provided.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB112/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=112&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":113,"bill_number":"SB113","title":"Allowing county commissions to regulate and restrict locations of video lottery establishments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a county commission to provide by ordinance for regulation and restriction of the location of any premises in which a limited video lottery retailer holds a license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB113/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=113&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":114,"bill_number":"SB114","title":"Excluding horses from farm livestock exemption  to prohibition against animal cruelty","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that horses are not included under the definition of \"farm livestock\" for purposes of an exemption to the prohibitions against animal cruelty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Agriculture","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB114/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=114&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":115,"bill_number":"SB115","title":"Allowing pharmacists to refuse to dispense certain abortion-related prescriptions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow pharmacists and other individuals involved in dispensing medicines to refuse to fill prescriptions or dispense any substance that can be used as an abortifacient or that can be used as part of an abortion-related procedure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB115/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=115&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":116,"bill_number":"SB116","title":"Requiring nonresident hunters provide proof of hunting license in resident state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require nonresident applicants for hunting licenses to provide proof they are holders in good standing of equivalent hunting licenses in their resident states prior to being eligible for a nonresident hunting license in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB116/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=116&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":117,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"Creating Small Tourism Business Development Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a tax incentive for the creation, construction or enlargement of tourism attractions or amenities.  The credit operates to allow the taxpayer to recover up to 25% or, in the case of bed and breakfast facilities, 50%, of qualified investment in a tourism attraction or amenity by offsetting up to 80% of consumers sales and service tax collected by the taxpayer from customers over a period of either five or ten years at the election of the taxpayer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB117/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=117&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":118,"bill_number":"SB118","title":"Relating to reasonable force in defense of self, real and personal property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the use of proportionate force by a person in any place the person has a legal right to be against an intruder or attacker.  The bill also provides that the use of proportionate force is a full defense, civilly or criminally.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB118/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=118&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":119,"bill_number":"SB119","title":"Authorizing Public Service Commission to order acquisition of failed water and sewer utilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect the consumers of failed water or sewer utilities by authorizing the Public Service Commission to order a capable water or sewer public utility to acquire the failed utility system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB119/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=119&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":120,"bill_number":"SB120","title":"Requiring quarterly safety inspections of propane tanks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Public Service Commission to conduct quarterly safety inspections of propane tanks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB120/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=120&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":121,"bill_number":"SB121","title":"Standardizing preferred drug lists and formularies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to develop a standard format for preferred drug lists or drug formularies and to make all preferred drug lists or drug formularies available in an electronic format.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB121/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=121&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":122,"bill_number":"SB122","title":"Providing nonrefundable earned income tax credit for certain taxpayers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a nonrefundable earned income tax credit from the state personal income tax for taxpayers with qualifying children.  The earned income tax credit is equal to 15% of the federal credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB122/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=122&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":123,"bill_number":"SB123","title":"Creating Infection Control Advisory Panel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a voluntary program to control and prevent infections in hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers and other health care facilities in this state.  The bill provides for the appointment of the Infection Control Advisory Panel.  The panel, along with the Bureau for Public Health, is responsible for developing and implementing the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB123/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=123&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":124,"bill_number":"SB124","title":"Prohibiting timbering operations near native brook trout streams","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit timbering operations within five hundred feet of any stream in this state that harbors native brook trout.  Towards this goal the bill creates criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB124/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=124&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":125,"bill_number":"SB125","title":"Requiring PEIA Finance Board provide retirees' medical and prescription coverage in certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require PEIA Finance Board to assume responsibility for medical and prescription coverage of retirees in the event any Medicare Advantage Program contract is not renewed or is otherwise terminated.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB125/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=125&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":126,"bill_number":"SB126","title":"Requiring state-subsidized employers remain neutral in labor disputes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require employers receiving fifty percent of their revenues or greater from state funds, must remain neutral in labor issues.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB126/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=126&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":127,"bill_number":"SB127","title":"Limiting certain asbestos claims","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit certain asbestos claims, provide for the fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims arising out of asbestos or silica exposure, to ensure that individuals who suffer impairment, now or in the future, from illnesses caused by exposure to asbestos or silica, receive compensation for their injuries, and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB127/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=127&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":128,"bill_number":"SB128","title":"Prohibiting fractional pricing of retail gasoline sales","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit fractional pricing in the retail sale of gasoline and to define it as an unfair or deceptive practice.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB128/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=128&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":129,"bill_number":"SB129","title":"Designating English official state language","description":"The purpose of this bill is to designate English as the official language of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB129/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=129&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":130,"bill_number":"SB130","title":"Requiring health insurance plans cover smoking cessation services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require insurers to cover the cost of smoking cessation services acquired by covered persons, just as it would for any other medication.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB130/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=130&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":131,"bill_number":"SB131","title":"Imposing taxes on certain illegal substances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose excise taxes on certain unauthorized substances, including cocaine, certain low-street-value drugs, marijuana, certain controlled substances, illicit alcoholic liquor, certain beer, certain wine and mash.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB131/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=131&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":132,"bill_number":"SB132","title":"Requiring principals take responsibility and control over teacher's classroom performance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require principals to take on greater authority and control over teachers' classroom teaching performance.  Toward this goal the bill requires the State Board of Education to propose rules for legislative approval designed to develop and implement a program to train principals to act with greater control and authority over the teachers in their schools in a manner similar to corporate CEO's in order to maintain higher standards in the classroom and promote constant professional improvement of teachers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB132/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=132&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":133,"bill_number":"SB133","title":"Relating to payment in lieu of property tax agreements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prescribe uniform minimum reporting and content requirements for payment in lieu of tax agreements, to require that all local levying bodies approve a payment in lieu of tax agreement and to provide for allocation and distribution of payments in lieu of property tax.  These rules would apply to payment in lieu of property tax agreements executed after June 30, 2008.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB133/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=133&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":134,"bill_number":"SB134","title":"Providing penalties for failure to report to Alzheimer's Disease Registry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide penalties for failure to report under the provisions of this section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB134/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=134&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":135,"bill_number":"SB135","title":"Establishing returnable beverage container deposit program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a program to recycle beverage containers and reduce litter.  The bill requires the use of returnable containers for many beverages and requires the use of a 10 cent deposit; exempts deposits on containers from sales taxes and excludes deposits from business and occupation taxes; prescribes the powers and duties of DEP; and prescribes penalties and remedies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB135/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=135&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":136,"bill_number":"SB136","title":"Deleting provision banning weapons on State Capitol property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to delete the provision of law that makes it unlawful for any person to bring a weapon on State Capitol property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB136/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=136&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":137,"bill_number":"SB137","title":"Prohibiting use of handheld cell phone while driving","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of handheld cellular telephones while driving and to provide a penalty for violations.  Under the bill, a person may be fined for a violation, but no points may be assessed against his or her driver's license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB137/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=137&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jesse Guills"},
{"bill_id":138,"bill_number":"SB138","title":"Prohibiting sale of candy- or fruit-flavored cigarettes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the sale of candy or fruit-flavored cigarettes in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB138/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=138&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":139,"bill_number":"SB139","title":"Creating fund to reimburse National Guard group life insurance premiums","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a fund to reimburse group life insurance premiums paid by members of the National Guard while they are serving periods of active duty in combat areas.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB139/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=139&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":140,"bill_number":"SB140","title":"Creating Physicians' Lien Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a Physicians Lien Act to allow physicians and other providers to place liens on claims and causes of action by injured parties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB140/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=140&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":141,"bill_number":"SB141","title":"Increasing tax on alcohol purchases outside corporate municipal limits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the tax on purchases of intoxicating liquors outside corporate limits of municipalities from five percent to ten percent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB141/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=141&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":142,"bill_number":"SB142","title":"Relating to limited expungement of certain criminal records","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the limited expungement of certain criminal records for a nonviolent crime committed by a person between the ages of eighteen and twenty-six.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 60, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB142/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=142&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":143,"bill_number":"SB143","title":"Relating to abandoned vehicles generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a misdemeanor offense to abandon a motor vehicle which is unlicensed or inoperable or both, upon any private property for a period of more than thirty days, unless the vehicle is in an enclosed building, with certain exceptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB143/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=143&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":144,"bill_number":"SB144","title":"Allowing federal adjusted gross income deduction for health insurance expenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a federal adjusted gross income deduction of up to $15,000 for the amount spent on health insurance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB144/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=144&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":145,"bill_number":"SB145","title":"Relating to reasonable force in defense of self, real and personal property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the use of proportionate force by a person in any place the person has a legal right to be against an intruder or attacker.  The bill also provides that the use of proportionate force is a full defense, civilly or criminally.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB145/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=145&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":146,"bill_number":"SB146","title":"Requiring insurers provide full autism spectrum disorder coverage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require health insurers to provide full coverage for the prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB146/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=146&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":147,"bill_number":"SB147","title":"Relating to Management of Pain Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to describe nonpunishable management of pain by physicians, eliminate the definition of \"intractable pain\" and defining the word \"pain\" and make conforming amendments to the Management of Pain Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB147/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=147&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":148,"bill_number":"SB148","title":"Increasing distance beer and video lottery retailer licensees must be located from school or church","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the distance that a beer licensee must be located from a school or church from three hundred to one thousand feet and includes public playgrounds and day care facilities as locations requiring a one thousand foot distance for a beer licensee business and to provide that a limited video lottery retailer licensee, a retail liquor licensee, and a private club licensee may not be located within one thousand feet of a public playground, day care facility, school or church.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB148/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=148&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":149,"bill_number":"SB149","title":"Prohibiting certain state medical facilities from performing abortions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit abortions at state college or university medical facilities, except when the abortion is necessary to save the life of the woman receiving the abortion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB149/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=149&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":150,"bill_number":"SB150","title":"Budget bill","description":"Budget bill","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB150/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=150&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":151,"bill_number":"SB151","title":"Increasing basic compensation of legislators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the increased compensation and expense reimbursement for members of the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB151/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=151&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Edgell"},
{"bill_id":152,"bill_number":"SB152","title":"Requiring certain law-enforcement officers receive nationwide concealed firearm's certification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all law-enforcement agencies in this state to certify qualified law-enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms nationwide as provided by the federal Law-Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 and require law-enforcement agencies to provide qualified retired law- enforcement officers the opportunity to be certified to carry concealed firearms nationwide as provided in said act.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB152/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=152&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":153,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"Creating GED incentives","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create incentives to encourage West Virginia workers to obtain the GED and incentives to encourage West Virginia employers to allow their employees to study for and obtain a GED.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB153/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=153&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":154,"bill_number":"SB154","title":"Creating life insurance reimbursement fund for National Guard members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a fund to reimburse group life insurance premiums paid by members of the National Guard in exchange for and in recognition of their  service in this state and their assumption of extended periods of active duty in combat areas.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB154/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=154&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":155,"bill_number":"SB155","title":"Creating Volunteer Firefighter Length of Service Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the \"West Virginia Volunteer Firefighter Length of Service Act\"; and to provide that the State of West Virginia would have to provide for the administration costs during the first five years of the plan, after this time the plan should be self-sufficient to handle any associated administration costs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB155/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=155&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":156,"bill_number":"SB156","title":"Providing tuition waivers for children and spouses of certain National Guard and active duty military personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for tuition waivers for the children and spouses of National Guard and active military duty personnel who are killed in the line of duty.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB156/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=156&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":157,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"Requiring employees selling alcohol take alcohol awareness course","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all employees of licensed private clubs and retail outlets selling alcoholic beverages to take the Techniques for Education and Alcohol Management (TEAM) course provided by the Alcoholic Beverage Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB157/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=157&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":158,"bill_number":"SB158","title":"Prohibiting convicted murderer from living near victim's family","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit a convicted murderer from living within one thousand yards of the victim's family.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB158/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=158&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vic Sprouse"},
{"bill_id":159,"bill_number":"SB159","title":"Establishing Voluntary Retirement Accounts Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide every worker in the state with access to a voluntary retirement savings account through the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB159/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=159&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":160,"bill_number":"SB160","title":"Creating felony offense of intrastate employee transfer of child sex offender","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a criminal offense for employers who facilitate  employment of any employee to other intrastate employment when such employee is known by the employer to have had sexual relations with an individual under the age of eighteen years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB160/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=160&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vic Sprouse"},
{"bill_id":161,"bill_number":"SB161","title":"Relating to payment of certain GED fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for payment of General Educational Development (GED) exam fees for certain individuals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"Recommitted to Finance on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB161/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=161&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":162,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"Creating DUI court program alternatives","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the creation of DUI court programs along with drug court programs as an alternative to sentencing for certain persons guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol offenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB162/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=162&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":163,"bill_number":"SB163","title":"Establishing Criminal Justice Policy Council","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a State Criminal Justice Policy Council.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB163/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=163&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":164,"bill_number":"SB164","title":"Relating to humane officers' seizing certain cats","description":"The purpose of this bill is to empower county humane officers to pick up domestic and feral cats that are abandoned or otherwise in need of rescue thus alleviating the burden from private individuals presently taking on this responsibility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB164/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=164&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":165,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"Relating to school employees' donated personal leave days","description":"The purpose of this bill is to lay out the procedure for county school boards to return unused donated personal leave days back to the donors.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB165/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=165&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":166,"bill_number":"SB166","title":"Providing whistle-blower protection for reporting unsafe mine conditions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to further protect whistleblowers for reporting the unsafe working conditions in mines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB166/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=166&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":167,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"Authorizing municipalities to enter into energy-saving contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize municipalities to enter into contracts for energy-saving contracts.  Current law only allows the state and its agencies to do this.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB167/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=167&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":168,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"Relating to municipality land annexation without election","description":"The purpose of this bill is to insert additional language to make it harder for there to be an annexation of land without an election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB168/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=168&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":169,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"Relating to predatory lending practices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to address the causes of the current foreclosure crisis and generally protect consumers from losing their homes as a result of the subprime and other lenders' overreaching practices and contract provisions, the significance of which consumers cannot be expected to understand.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB169/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=169&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":170,"bill_number":"SB170","title":"Creating additional early voting locations","description":"The purpose of this section is to enable the county clerk to create additional early election voting locations for the convenience of the citizens and to advertise such locations adequately to all voters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB170/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=170&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":171,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"Setting new age requirements for automobile insurance premium reductions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to lower the age from fifty-five years of age to fifty years of age concerning the requirement that automobile insurers provide for premium reductions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB171/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=171&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":172,"bill_number":"SB172","title":"Authorizing allocated revenues to fund volunteer firemen pensions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that certain revenues may be allocated to fund pensions for volunteer firemen in order to improve recruitment and retention of volunteer firemen.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB172/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=172&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":173,"bill_number":"SB173","title":"Creating Food Security Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Food Security Act.  It will provide a tax credit for a qualified donation or bargain sale of a fee interest in real property or a conservation or preservation easement located in West Virginia, by a landowner taxpayer to a public or private conservation agency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Agriculture","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB173/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=173&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":174,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"Removing scholarship funds' cap for dependent children of deceased State Police","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the cap on scholarship funds for surviving dependent children of certain deceased members of the West Virginia State Police.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB174/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=174&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":175,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"Increasing relocation expense allocation for State Police","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the relocation expense allocation for members of the West Virginia State Police when the transfer necessitates relocation of the member's family.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB175/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=175&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":176,"bill_number":"SB176","title":"Authorizing municipalities to provide free parking for certain veterans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow municipalities to provide for free parking for certain veterans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB176/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=176&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":177,"bill_number":"SB177","title":"Providing criminal penalty for parental controlled substance activity with child present","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a criminal penalty for a parent who engages in the manufacture, possession or distribution of a controlled substance while a child is present in the home.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB177/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=177&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":178,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"Relating to concealed handgun licenses generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a procedure for issuing concealed handgun licenses to nonresidents and protect the privacy of concealed handgun licensees' social security numbers by removing social security numbers from concealed handgun licenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB178/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=178&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":179,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"Relating to Patriot Guard Riders license plate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enable the Division of Motor Vehicles to create and issue \"Patriot Guard Riders\" license plates for passenger vehicles and motorcycles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB179/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=179&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":180,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"Relating to Wheeling Jesuit University license plate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enable the Division of Motor Vehicles to create and issue a license plate featuring Wheeling Jesuit University with the educational institution's insignia displayed on it.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB180/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=180&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andy McKenzie"},
{"bill_id":181,"bill_number":"SB181","title":"Providing funding for programs discouraging tobacco use","description":"The purpose of this bill is to promote better health among the citizens of West Virginia by providing for funding for programs to discourage tobacco use, giving preference in state bidding procedures to employers who offer health insurance to employees, requiring health insurance plans to cover the cost of smoking cessation programs; to allow personal and corporate tax credits for smoking cessation programs and providing for or paying for exercise programs; prohibiting the advertisement of tobacco products at certain events; limiting sponsorship by tobacco interest; increasing the tobacco excise tax on all tobacco products; and, creating a special revenue account to cover the expenses of tobacco cessation advertising.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB181/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=181&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":182,"bill_number":"SB182","title":"Relating to coal mine health and safety generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement that battery-powered strobe lights be affixed to caches of self-contained self-rescue devices, to expand criminal penalties related to the theft and destruction of certain coal mine equipment and property, and to establish criminal penalties for the illegal entry onto mine property to commit a felony or larceny.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB182/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=182&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":183,"bill_number":"SB183","title":"Updating meaning of certain terms used in WV Personal Income Tax Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the meaning of \"federal adjusted gross income\" and certain other terms used but not defined in the West Virginia Personal Income Tax Act by bringing them into conformity with their meanings for federal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB183/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=183&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":184,"bill_number":"SB184","title":"Updating meaning of certain terms used in WV Corporation Net Income Tax Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the meaning of \"federal taxable income\" and certain other terms used but not defined in the West Virginia Corporation Net Income Tax Act by bringing them into conformity with their meaning for federal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB184/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=184&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":185,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"Clarifying mental conditions which prohibit firearms' possession and creating state registry of such persons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the disclosure of certain mental health records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 55, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB185/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=185&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":186,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"Relating to Small Business Linked Deposit Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to renew the West Virginia Small Business Linked Deposit Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB186/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=186&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":187,"bill_number":"SB187","title":"Relating to child abuse and neglect generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit parents, guardians or custodians from allowing registered sexual offenders access to children in their custody.  The bill also defines key terms and makes technical changes for purposes of consistency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB187/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=187&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":188,"bill_number":"SB188","title":"Requiring retired law-enforcement recertify firearm license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require retired law-enforcement officers to be recertified from time to time to continue to carry firearms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB188/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=188&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Yoder"},
{"bill_id":189,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"Exempting senior citizens from home heating fuels' sales tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt senior citizens from the sales tax imposed on purchases of heating oil and propane.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB189/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=189&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":190,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"Relating to DUI laws","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that driving under the influence includes doing so while under the influence of any controlled substance, other drugs, or a combination of alcohol, any controlled substance or other drugs and makes the language herein consistent with other sections of this article; provides for evidentiary breath testing of impaired drivers when reasonable cause exists to believe that they have committed an offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and for the testing of their blood or urine when they are unable to submit to a breath test because of injury, illness, disease, physical infirmity or physical incapacity or when receiving medical treatment; provides for a secondary chemical testing of the blood or urine of impaired drivers where there is probable cause to believe that they have committed the offense while under the influence of controlled substances, other drug, or any combination of alcohol, controlled substance or other drug; clarifies the definition of \"law-enforcement officer\"; clarifies that nothing in this section prohibits the use of search warrants; and to require mandatory blood, breath or urine tests from drivers involved in motor vehicle crashes that result in death or bodily injury from the crash; and also allows for the expansion of and use of drug recognition experts in the State of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB190/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=190&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":191,"bill_number":"SB191","title":"Allowing districts' certain substitute teacher hiring flexibility in critical need areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow school districts flexibility in hiring specialty substitutes for critical need areas.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB191/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=191&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":192,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"Allowing county school boards' substitute service personnel placement flexibility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give county school superintendents more flexibility and ease in placing service personnel workers in positions of need on a day-to-day basis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB192/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=192&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":193,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"Allowing lenders' sale of membership plans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow consumer lenders to sell home and automobile membership plans to their customers.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB193/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=193&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":194,"bill_number":"SB194","title":"Providing electronic instructional materials to certain students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide electronic instructional materials to visually disabled students.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB194/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=194&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":195,"bill_number":"SB195","title":"Imposing certain penalties for Freedom of Information Act noncompliance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose civil penalties for failure to comply with freedom of information requests.  The penalty is in increments of $100 for each month a custodian fails to comply or until a court orders compliance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB195/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=195&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":196,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"Requiring certain colorectal screening and third-party reimbursement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require colorectal cancer screening based on A-level guidelines of the American Cancer Society; and requiring third party reimbursement for this testing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB196/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=196&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":197,"bill_number":"SB197","title":"Requiring county residence on driver's license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the county of residence to be contained on  driver's license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB197/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=197&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":198,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"Exempting certain amounts of state pensions and Social Security benefits from state income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the first $20,000 of state pensions and social security benefits from West Virginia personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB198/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=198&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Yoder"},
{"bill_id":199,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"Rescinding student financial assistance due to certain alcohol violations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to rescind state financial assistance from students who receive two or more citations for an open container violation, DUI, underage consumption, public intoxication or contributing to the delinquency of a minor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB199/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=199&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":200,"bill_number":"SB200","title":"Modifying certain civil actions","description":"Modifying certain civil actions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB200/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=200&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":201,"bill_number":"SB201","title":"Providing terms for certain public retirement benefits disqualification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the termination of retirement benefits in any and all plans of a member who renders less than honorable service, to add the definition of \"former participant\", and to provide for the retention of employer contributions in the plan of members of the Teachers' Defined Contribution Retirement System whose benefits have been terminated for less than honorable service.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 188, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB201/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=201&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":202,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"Requiring certain acupuncture treatment insurance coverage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require health insurance policies to cover acupuncture treatment performed by a licensed acupuncturist.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB202/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=202&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":203,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"Updating trust deed foreclosure process","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the trust deed foreclosure process.  These statutes have not been significantly amended since their adoption in the nineteenth century.  These changes are in response to the complete restructuring of the mortgage lending market and resulting failure of the current statutes to curb abuses in foreclosure processing by out-of-state mortgage lenders and their collection agents who are routinely substituted as trustees at the time of foreclosure in the place of the trustee agreed upon by the parties.  The bill sets out the parameters of the fiduciary duties of the trustees to both parties.  The bill sets out the needed information to be contained in the notice to the consumer.  The bill designates the West Virginia Housing Development Fund to review mortgage company loans headed for foreclosure for alternative financing or other remedies prior to initiation of foreclosure.  The bill requires the lender to provide adequate documentation to the trustee to carry out the trustee's fiduciary duties to the consumer and the lender.  The bill remedies the lack of a procedure for exercising reinstatement.  The bill gives the banking commissioner the authority to disqualify a trustee that has engaged in malfeasance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB203/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=203&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":204,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"Creating Indigent Defense Commission","description":"The purpose of the bill is to create the Indigent Defense Commission to assist Public Defender Services with regard to the general policies and procedures of the agency and to provide additional oversight of the costs and administration of the public defender corporations; to require corporations to submit monthly reports on billable and nonbillable time to the agency; to authorize the agency to create additional corporations in a judicial circuit with an active corporation, activate corporations, and require the merger of existing corporations; to establish an order of preference for the appointment of panel attorneys; to modify requirements for funding applications; to modify compensable expenses; and to authorize the executive director to establish guidelines for submission of vouchers and claims.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB204/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=204&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":205,"bill_number":"SB205","title":"Establishing driver's license denial or suspension for students who fail or withdraw from school","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the denial or suspension of a driver's license for any student who withdraws from school or fails to receive passing grades.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB205/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=205&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":206,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"Providing allocated Fire Protection Fund revenue to Fire Chief's and Fireman's Associations for certain expenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide State Treasury, Fire Protection Fund revenue to the West Virginia State Fire Chiefs' Association and the West Virginia State Fireman's Association, to be used for both associations' administration and training expenses, and to exempt both associations from eligibility and spending requirements under §8-15-8a and §8-15-8b.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-11","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB206/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=206&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":207,"bill_number":"SB207","title":"Relating to Deputy Sheriff Retirement System Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make technical and other changes to the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System; to provide for the correction of errors; to permit rollovers of any dollar amount; to provide for an onset date for disability retirement benefits; to provide for the termination of disability retirement benefits of a retirant who refuses to submit to a medical examination or provide a certification statement by his or her physician of continued disability; to remove option to purchase declining term insurance for members with loans; to provide procedure for subsequent loans; to clarify the eligibility requirements of certain sheriffs; and, to permit the collection of fees for late payment from employers.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2008-03-28","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/28/08 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2008-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB207/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=207&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":208,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"Clarifying all Consolidated Public Retirement Board systems are included in employer pick-up provisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that all retirement systems administered by the Consolidated Public Retirement Board are included for employer pick-up provisions for federal tax purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 189, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB208/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=208&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":209,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"Creating Smoke Free West Virginia Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit smoking in public places of employment and government vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB209/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=209&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":210,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"Exempting military retirement pensions from state income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt military retirement pensions from income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-11","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB210/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=210&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":211,"bill_number":"SB211","title":"Providing state income tax exemptions to retirees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a state income tax exemption to retirees beginning in 2009 on the first $5000 of their retirement income, and then increasing the tax exemption in increments of $5000 each year until 2012 when the total exemption shall equal $20,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-11","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB211/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=211&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":212,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"Requiring vision screening for driver's license renewal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require persons applying for renewal of a driver's license to pass a vision screening administered by the Division of Motor Vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB212/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=212&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":213,"bill_number":"SB213","title":"Requiring Promise Scholarship repayments under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a legislative rule requiring repayment, in whole or in part, of a PROMISE scholarship award if the recipient chooses to work outside of West Virginia following graduation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-11","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB213/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=213&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":214,"bill_number":"SB214","title":"Authorizing State Police to enforce immigration laws","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide state police with power to enforce United States immigration laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB214/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=214&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":215,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"Reducing behavioral health care provider's severance tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is the references to behavioral health from the severance tax section to the section of tax on provider of psychological services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB215/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=215&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":216,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"Eliminating certain coalbed methane tax exemptions under Severance and Business Privilege Tax Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the taxation of natural gas and coalbed methane equal and uniform, to dedicate certain amounts of tax revenue to the West Virginia Infrastructure Fund, and to grandfather certain entitlements to the exemption previously applicable to coalbed methane production.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB216/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=216&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":217,"bill_number":"SB217","title":"Reducing compliance time for nonresident traffic violations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the time period for magistrate courts and municipal courts to notify the Division of Motor Vehicles of unsatisfied traffic-related tickets of nonresidents.  This change is necessary to remain in compliance with the Non-Resident Violator Compact (NRVC).","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 65, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB217/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=217&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":218,"bill_number":"SB218","title":"Relating to nonpartisan election of Supreme Court justices and circuit court judges","description":"The purpose of this bill is to elect all justices to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and all circuit court judges on a nonpartisan basis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB218/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=218&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":219,"bill_number":"SB219","title":"Relating to county development fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for additional fees and those fees for county development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-15","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2008-01-15","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB219/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=219&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":220,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"Creating Asbestos Claims Transparency Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a procedure that requires a claimant that files an asbestos case after the effective date of this bill to provide information to all defendants about all claims filed or anticipated to be filed by that claimant against asbestos bankruptcy trusts, a mechanism for the defendant to challenge those claims, a procedure for sanctions by the court, and for set-offs for those claims.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB220/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=220&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":221,"bill_number":"SB221","title":"Creating Uniform Maternal Screening Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish an advisory council on maternal risk assessment within the Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health and to grant legislative rule-making authority to the Bureau for Public Health to develop a uniform maternal risk screening tool to serve as an alert to medical care providers of the need for greater evaluation and assessment of high-risk pregnancies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-16","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-16","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB221/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=221&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":222,"bill_number":"SB222","title":"Permitting only healthy beverages and snacks in schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that only healthy beverages and healthy or nutritional snacks may be sold in the county school system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-16","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-16","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB222/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=222&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":223,"bill_number":"SB223","title":"Creating Teacher Shortage Incentive Pilot Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a recruitment bonus for new math, science and special education teachers, or teachers filling positions that have remained vacant for one year or more.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-16","last_action":"On second reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB223/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=223&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":224,"bill_number":"SB224","title":"Authorizing Jefferson County commission to create joint emergency services agency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize county commissions to create a joint emergency service agency in lieu of an emergency ambulance service authority, county fire association or county fire board.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 234, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB224/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=224&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":225,"bill_number":"SB225","title":"Establishing supplementary salary schedule for certain teachers","description":"Establishing supplementary salary schedule for certain teachers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-16","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB225/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=225&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":226,"bill_number":"SB226","title":"Relating to Public Employees Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify which contributions can be transferred from the State Police Death, Disability and Retirement Fund ; to make minor technical changes by changing the term \"employee\" to \"member\"; and, to permit rollovers of any dollar amount from the Public Employees Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-16","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-01-16","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB226/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=226&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":227,"bill_number":"SB227","title":"Relating to State Teachers Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make minor technical changes by changing the term \"secretary\" to \"director\"; adding a definition of \"employer error\"; to clarify definition of \"member\"; to clarify when membership ceases in the State Teachers' Retirement System; to provide for the correction of errors; to permit rollovers of any dollar amount; and, to permit subsequent loans to members sixty days after full payment of previous loan.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2008-03-28","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/28/08 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2008-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB227/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=227&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":228,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"Clarifying concealed handgun license reciprocity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to improve the concealed handgun license reciprocity process by recognizing any concealed handgun license issued by any other state to a nonresident of this state without the requirement of a reciprocity agreement or recognition of West Virginia permits by the other state as a condition of such recognition.  This bill would continue statutory authorization for the Attorney General to negotiate and execute reciprocity agreements with other states as necessary to secure the recognition of West Virginia concealed handgun licenses in as many other states as possible.  Current §61-7-5, relating to the revocation of licenses, is repealed and consolidated into §61-7-4(m).  §61-7-5 has been completely rewritten; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-16","last_action":"To Interstate Cooperation","last_action_date":"2008-01-16","committee":"Interstate Cooperation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB228/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=228&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":229,"bill_number":"SB229","title":"Excluding certain teachers from seniority reduction requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a definition for\"special programs\" and to exclude elementary special programs, physical education, music and art teachers from the seniority requirements related to reductions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-16","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB229/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=229&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":230,"bill_number":"SB230","title":"Relating to concealed weapons' licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce concealed handgun license fees from seventy-five to fifty dollars and clarifying the uniform application of rules concerning the requirement to carry and exhibit license when carrying a concealed pistol or revolver for both West Virginia licensees and licensees of reciprocal states.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB230/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=230&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":231,"bill_number":"SB231","title":"Relating to \"In God We Trust\" license plate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enable the Division of Motor Vehicles to create and issue a license plate bearing the inscription \"In God We Trust.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-16","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-01-16","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB231/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=231&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":232,"bill_number":"SB232","title":"Modifying private clubs' closing time","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the closing hours of private clubs from three a.m. or three-thirty to two a.m. every day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB232/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=232&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":233,"bill_number":"SB233","title":"Requiring notice of mechanic's lien before purchase","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a notice of lien be recorded against a bona fide purchaser of real property before a mechanic's lien may be perfected.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB233/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=233&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":234,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"Creating Maternal Mortality Review Team","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a Maternal Mortality Review Team and to establish its members and responsibilities.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 144, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB234/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=234&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":235,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"Creating Office for Oral Health","description":"The purpose of the bill is to create an Office for Oral Health under the Bureau for Public Health and to authorize a full time director.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-16","last_action":"Recommitted to Government Organization on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB235/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=235&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":236,"bill_number":"SB236","title":"Eliminating obsolete election language","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate obsolete language relating to the role of circuit clerks in elections.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 99, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB236/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=236&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":237,"bill_number":"SB237","title":"Repealing county officers' annual report requirement of certain expenditures","description":"Repealing county officers' annual report requirement of certain expenditures","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 32, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB237/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=237&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":238,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"Increasing monetary limit to file circuit court suit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the jurisdictional limit for filing suits in circuit court from $300 to $1,000.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 49, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB238/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=238&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":239,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"Creating Senior Citizen Property Tax Payment Deferment Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the deferment of property tax increases for property owned, used and occupied by senior citizens.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 209, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB239/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=239&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":240,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"Creating WV Public Campaign Financing Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a system for public funding of election campaigns for candidates for the State Senate and House of Delegates who agree to and do abide by restrictions on campaign contributions from private sources and limits on campaign spending.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB240/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=240&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":241,"bill_number":"SB241","title":"Requiring consumers' notification of information security breach","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a procedure to address the unauthorized acquisition of data that compromises the security, confidentiality or integrity of personal information maintained by the data collector.  The bill requires that consumers be notified of a breach of information security maintained by the data collector.  Civil penalties and other remedies are provided for violations.  This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB241/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=241&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":242,"bill_number":"SB242","title":"Allowing point deduction for certain licensees attending defensive driving class","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow licensees with twelve or less points on their license to take a defensive driving course for a three point reduction in total points and to delay suspension of those licensees registered in the course pending successful completion.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2008-03-28","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/28/08 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2008-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB242/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=242&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":243,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"Clarifying administrative circuit clerk fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify certain fees assessed by circuit clerks and to increase the fee for copies from fifty cents to one dollar per page and for preparing appeals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB243/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=243&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":244,"bill_number":"SB244","title":"Creating Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act","description":"This bill repeals the Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act (UMIFA) and replaces it with the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA).  UPMIFA is an update of the UMIFA which dates back to 1972.  UPMIFA applies to funds held for charitable purposes by nonprofit, charitable institutions.  The three principal issues addressed are scope of coverage, investment obligations and expenditure of funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB244/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=244&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":245,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"Providing corporate net income tax credit for certain insurance policies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit of 3 1/4% against the net corporate income tax for qualified health insurance policies provided by corporate employers to employees. The tax credit would increase by 1/4% yearly until reaching a maximum of 6%.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB245/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=245&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Yoder"},
{"bill_id":246,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"Providing cap on one year property assessment increase","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a ten percent cap on any increase in assessment in any one year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB246/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=246&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Yoder"},
{"bill_id":247,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"Divesting state money from companies doing business in countries sponsoring terrorist activities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove all state money from investments with companies that do business with or in countries engaging in terrorist activities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB247/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=247&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":248,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"Providing state will not participate in Real ID Act of 2005","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that West Virginia will not participate in the \"REAL ID Act of 2005\" enacted by the United States Congress in Public Law 109-13.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB248/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=248&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":249,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"Providing State Police housing supplement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a housing supplement for members of the State Police.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB249/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=249&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Yoder"},
{"bill_id":250,"bill_number":"SB250","title":"Compensating State Police for call-back time","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that State Police officers be compensated for time when they are required to be on standby so that they may be called back to work if necessary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB250/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=250&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":251,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"Relating to land surveyors' licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the exemption for employees or officers of West Virginia or any of its political subdivisions from the licensing and regulatory provisions that apply to land surveyors.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB251/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=251&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":252,"bill_number":"SB252","title":"Prohibiting straw purchases of firearms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit \"straw purchases\" of firearms in which a person ineligible under federal law to purchase or possess a firearm attempts to purchase a firearm from a firearm dealer through a third party who is not ineligible.  This bill also conforms certain definitions to federal law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB252/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=252&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":253,"bill_number":"SB253","title":"Defining \"survey foot\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specify the United States Survey Foot and the associated conversion factor of one meter equals 39.37/12 feet for the purposes of the West Virginia Coordinate System of 1983.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 131, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB253/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=253&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":254,"bill_number":"SB254","title":"Eliminating PEIA's purchasing laws exemption","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate PEIA's exemption from purchasing laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-18","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB254/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=254&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":255,"bill_number":"SB255","title":"Absolving landowner's liability for hunter's injuries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to absolve the landowner, tenant or agent of the landowner from any civil liability for injuries to any persons hunting, trapping or fishing on the landowner's land with or without written permission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-18","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-18","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB255/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=255&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":256,"bill_number":"SB256","title":"Allowing suspended licensees' limited driving privileges","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a procedure by which a person whose driver's license is suspended for certain reasons may obtain a restricted driver's license in order to  drive in the course of the person's employment or occupation, to and from the person's residence, work location, an alcohol or drug education or treatment program as ordered by the court, the court's probation department, a court-ordered community service program, an educational institution at which the person is enrolled as a student or a place of regularly occurring medical treatment for a serious condition for the person or a member of the person's household or immediate family.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-18","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-01-18","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB256/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=256&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":257,"bill_number":"SB257","title":"Repealing outdated penitentiary code provisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal outdated provisions of the West Virginia Code relating to the operation of the penitentiary by the Commissioner of Public Institutions, the hiring of inmates as domestics and the hiring out of inmates by contract.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 33, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB257/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=257&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":258,"bill_number":"SB258","title":"Repealing outdated code provisions relating to Huttonsville Correctional Center","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal outdated provisions of the West Virginia Code relating to the Huttonsville Correctional Center.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 34, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB258/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=258&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":259,"bill_number":"SB259","title":"Limiting regional jail per diem incarceration rate for partial days","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the per diem rate charged for incarceration in regional jails to half the daily rate for partial days of twelve hours or less.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-18","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB259/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=259&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":260,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"Authorizing Supreme Court to establish uniform bail schedule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Supreme Court of Appeals to establish a uniform bail schedule which will allow persons charged with crimes to be released by posting a standard bail when a magistrate is not available.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB260/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=260&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":261,"bill_number":"SB261","title":"Validating transfer of after-acquired property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to validate certain transactions in which a grantor conveys property not owned at that time but subsequently acquires it.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB261/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=261&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":262,"bill_number":"SB262","title":"Repealing outdated code provisions relating to Denmar State Hospital","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal outdated provisions of the West Virginia Code relating to Denmar State Hospital.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 35, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB262/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=262&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":263,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"Updating certain code provisions relating to Division of Corrections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update various provisions of the code relating to the Division of Corrections. The bill would:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 40, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB263/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=263&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":264,"bill_number":"SB264","title":"Authorizing job-related training reimbursement for certain state employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize state agencies to condition compensation paid to employees for job-related training, education or professional development on continued employment with the state agency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-18","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB264/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=264&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":265,"bill_number":"SB265","title":"Creating Special Aircraft Property Valuation Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a methodology for the valuation of all aircraft owned or leased by commercial airlines, charter carriers, private carriers, private companies or private firms, for property tax purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 208, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB265/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=265&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":266,"bill_number":"SB266","title":"Exempting correctional officer retirees' retirement income from gross income","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the state income tax for correctional retirees by exempting state correctional officers' retirement income from the federal adjusted gross income for calculating adjusted gross income for state income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-18","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-01-18","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB266/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=266&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":267,"bill_number":"SB267","title":"Providing retention salary increases for Division of Corrections' and Division of Juvenile Services' employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide retention salary increases for Division of Corrections and the Division of Juvenile Services employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-18","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB267/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=267&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":268,"bill_number":"SB268","title":"Allowing certain emergency vehicles' use of red flashing lights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow vehicles designated by the Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety for emergency response by the Division of Corrections, Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority and Division of Juvenile Services to use red flashing lights.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-18","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-01-18","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB268/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=268&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":269,"bill_number":"SB269","title":"Authorizing certain tax credit for new teachers in critical needs areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a tax credit for new teachers in critical needs areas.  It requires the State Board of Education to determine standards defining \"critical needs areas\" in both subject areas and geographic areas.  The tax credit for the first three years of employment in such an area shall equal the teachers' liability for personal income taxes.  If the teacher continues to teach in a critical needs area for another five years, the tax credit is equal to fifty percent of the tax liability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-18","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB269/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=269&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":270,"bill_number":"SB270","title":"Eliminating provisions requiring circuit clerks handle and disburse inmate moneys","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate provisions that require circuit clerks to handle and disburse inmates moneys.  This provision was necessary when the counties were responsible for housing inmates. All inmates are now housed in either a regional jail or a correctional facility so moneys belonging to inmates are handled by the appropriate jail and correctional personnel and not by circuit clerks.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 118, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB270/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=270&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":271,"bill_number":"SB271","title":"Establishing grievance procedure for State Police","description":"Establishing grievance procedure for State Police","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 200, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB271/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=271&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":272,"bill_number":"SB272","title":"Clarifying \"telemarketing solicitation\" definition","description":"Clarifying \"telemarketing solicitation\" definition","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 224, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB272/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=272&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":273,"bill_number":"SB273","title":"Clarifying statutory references","description":"Clarifying statutory references","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB273/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=273&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":274,"bill_number":"SB274","title":"Providing certain animal cruelty protections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prescribe minimum requirements relative to tethering or chaining animals, including the length and weight of chains or tethering devices, as well as other requirements, all of which are intended to protect animals from cruel treatment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB274/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=274&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":275,"bill_number":"SB275","title":"Providing Division of Banking notification of state banks' and holding companies' applications for out-of-state bank acquisitions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the Division of Banking receive notice of applications by West Virginia state banks or bank holding companies applying to acquire out-of- state banks and bank holding companies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"Recommitted to Banking and Insurance on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB275/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=275&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":276,"bill_number":"SB276","title":"Modifying time frame for public defenders' submitted reimbursement claims","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the time frame for submitted claims for reimbursement.  This bill was recommended by Subcommittee A of the Joint Standing Committee on Finance during the 2007-2008 legislative interim session.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB276/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=276&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":277,"bill_number":"SB277","title":"Authorizing Supreme Court to appoint senior status magistrate assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to create a panel of senior status magistrate assistants, allowing the West Virginia Supreme Court to employ retired magistrate assistants when current assistants are on medical leave.  Currently, the law allows for the West Virginia Supreme Court to have the same type of panel for magistrates and magistrate clerks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB277/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=277&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":278,"bill_number":"SB278","title":"Establishing special license for health care professionals volunteering services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a special license for health care professionals who are retired and are donating their expertise in a clinic setting and to provide such persons who render such services with immunity from civil liability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB278/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=278&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":279,"bill_number":"SB279","title":"Separating Bureau for Public Health Commissioner and State Health Officer positions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for the separation of the positions of Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health and state health officer and to define the requirements for each.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB279/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=279&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":280,"bill_number":"SB280","title":"Relating to Municipal Economic Opportunity Development District Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to promote development of municipal areas which are unusable without extraordinary expenditures.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 46, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB280/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=280&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":281,"bill_number":"SB281","title":"Relating to land surveyors' liability upon entering railroad property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow entry by land surveyors, at their own risk, onto railroad property for the purpose of ascertaining property boundaries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB281/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=281&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":282,"bill_number":"SB282","title":"Regulating professional employer organizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate Professional Employer Organizations, and to require a study as to their impact on the health insurance market.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB282/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=282&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":283,"bill_number":"SB283","title":"Modifying low-income qualifier for senior citizens' homestead tax credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the qualifier for low income to three hundred percent or less of the federal poverty guideline from one hundred and fifty percent or less of the federal poverty guideline for a senior citizens' homestead tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB283/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=283&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":284,"bill_number":"SB284","title":"Relating to land surveyors' liability upon entering railroad property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow entry by land surveyors, at their own risk, onto railroad property for the purpose of ascertaining property boundaries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB284/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=284&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":285,"bill_number":"SB285","title":"Relating to State Police Retirement System","description":"This bill would lower the normal retirement age for State Police officers under this retirement plan, eliminate any reduction in the benefit of a State Police officer who is disabled on the job, raise the cap on scholarship money available certain surviving  dependent children, and increase and dedicate certain fees to the State Police Retirement Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB285/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=285&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":286,"bill_number":"SB286","title":"Providing adult and child protective services workers personal immunity from civil liability","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide personal immunity from civil liability for adult protective services workers and child protective service workers for acts, errors or omissions that occurred during the course of their official duties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB286/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=286&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":287,"bill_number":"SB287","title":"Establishing West Virginia Research Trust Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish directed research endowment funds at Marshall University and West Virginia University for the purpose of promoting research, scholarship, and economic development in certain areas of study.  The bill establishes a program whereby eligible private donations are matched by the allocation and distribution of state moneys from the newly established West Virginia Research Trust Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB287/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=287&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":288,"bill_number":"SB288","title":"Relating to tobacco usage restrictions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the sale of tobacco products in anything other than original factory wrapped package; prohibit the sale of cigarettes in packages of less than twenty; prohibit the sale of single cigarettes; and warnings required on packages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB288/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=288&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":289,"bill_number":"SB289","title":"Mandating drivers' license examination administered in English","description":"The purpose of this bill is to mandate that the driver's license examination in West Virginia be administered only in English.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-22","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-01-22","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB289/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=289&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":290,"bill_number":"SB290","title":"Creating felony offense of unauthorized practice of certain health care professions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the fine for health care professionals whose licenses may be expired, lapsed or terminated who practice for less than three months and to specify as a felony the unauthorized practice of medicine and surgery or podiatry or as a physician assistant in all other instances and to provide for enhanced criminal penalties where serious bodily injury results from such unauthorized practice.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB290/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=290&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":291,"bill_number":"SB291","title":"Appointing additional circuit court judge to Pendleton, Hardy, Hampshire, Mercer and Wayne counties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Governor to appoint an additional judge to the twenty-second Judicial Circuit consisting of Pendleton County, Hardy County and Hampshire County to alleviate case load.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 52, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB291/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=291&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":292,"bill_number":"SB292","title":"Allowing Commissioner of Banking issue bond claims to collect certain unpaid penalties and invoices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit bond claims by the Commissioner of Banking to collect unpaid civil administrative penalties and unpaid examination invoices while allowing priority for pending consumer claims.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 17, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB292/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=292&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":293,"bill_number":"SB293","title":"Allowing certain Supreme Court retirees per diem compensation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow retired magistrates, magistrate clerks and other senior status employees retired from the employ of the Supreme Court of Appeals to work for the court after retirement on a temporary or per diem basis and draw both their retirement benefits and up to twenty thousand dollars in compensation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-22","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB293/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=293&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":294,"bill_number":"SB294","title":"Requiring license and registration applications and professional exams administered in English","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require applications for license or registration and all examinations pertaining to professions to be in English only.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB294/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=294&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":295,"bill_number":"SB295","title":"Relating to physician and physician assistant licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update language to conform to national changes and to require supervising physicians to be fully licensed without restriction or limitation, to require reporting of failure of any recertification examination and expiration of licensure until passage of the examination, and to raise fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-22","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-22","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB295/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=295&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":296,"bill_number":"SB296","title":"Requiring Tax Commissioner implement computer system to enable certain verifications of Class II property owners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require assessors to verify with the Tax Commissioner that Class II property owners have filed a West Virginia Resident Income Tax Return indicating that the address of the property is the residential address of the owner or owners.  The bill requires the Tax Commissioner to develop and implement a computerized system by which an assessor can confirm whether Class II property owners have filed a West Virginia Resident Income Tax Return indicating that the address of their property is their residential address. The bill also requires owners to justify the classification of their Class II property if their tax returns do not indicate that their address is the address of the property, and provides that the return is presumptive evidence that the subject property is owned, used and occupied by the owner exclusively for residential purposes or that farm property is occupied by the owners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-22","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB296/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=296&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":297,"bill_number":"SB297","title":"Authorizing School Building Authority to issue revenue bonds from State Excess Lottery Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the School Building Authority to issue revenue bonds by using nineteen million dollars in proceeds from the State Excess Lottery Fund.  This increased bonding capacity will permit the School Building Authority increased capacity to build additional schools and make substantial improvements to existing schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB297/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=297&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":298,"bill_number":"SB298","title":"Updating definitions relating to child abuse and neglect","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the definition of \"imminent danger to the physical well-being of the child\" with regard to child abuse and neglect to include alcohol; and substance abuse on the part of the parents or guardians.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB298/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=298&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":299,"bill_number":"SB299","title":"Creating Renewable Portfolio Standards Sustainable Energy Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to phase in the requirements for electric providers to add renewable energy systems to help protect and sustain the environment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-22","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2008-01-22","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB299/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=299&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":300,"bill_number":"SB300","title":"Disallowing accelerated rate recovery for adverse effects of transmission facilities' construction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to not allow accelerated rate recovery for adverse effects of constructing transmission facilities and revising the definition of \"need.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB300/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=300&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":301,"bill_number":"SB301","title":"Relating to State Police Retirement Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the definitions of \"agency\", base salary\", \"employee\", \"member\", \"retirant\", \"fund\", \"plan\", \"retirant\", \"retirement system\" and \"surviving spouse\"; eliminate the minimum amount required for eligible direct rollover distributions; allow for rollover distributions totaling less than two hundred dollars; clarify surviving spouse payments when calculating pro rata annuity adjustments; specify the time frame for receipt of deferred annuity payments and beneficiary payments; clarify the age in which a duty disability annuity reverts; require the base salary of a member receiving a duty disability annuity to be annualized until the completion of twelve months employment; specify that disability petitions certify the job description of an employee; specify the time frame for receipt of benefits to dependents of deceased employees; clarify that death benefits be calculated for the last full twelve-month employment period; require that death benefits be paid to a named beneficiary or to the estate of the member; and to eliminate duplicate language referring to receipt of state retirement benefits.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB301/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=301&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":302,"bill_number":"SB302","title":"Relating to legislative exempt rule-making requirements of Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"The purpose of this bill is require all rules that are currently exempt from the legislative rulemaking process, policies and state plans of the Department of Health and Human Resources relating to public assistance to undergo notice, public comment and public hearing before review by the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability and submission to the United States government.  The bill authorizes LOCHRA to recommend changes to the department as well as proposing corrective legislation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB302/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=302&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":303,"bill_number":"SB303","title":"Prohibiting employer-mandated political or religious meetings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit employers from mandated captive meetings with their employees on political or religious matters.  The bill provides a prohibition on these meetings and allows employees to recover damages for any adverse actions taken against them for refusal to participate in such meetings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB303/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=303&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":304,"bill_number":"SB304","title":"Requiring Insurance Commissioner report workers' compensation rules, policies and guidelines to Legislature","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for legislative notice by the Insurance Commissioner whenever a rule, policy or guideline that affects the workers' compensation insurance system is implemented.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB304/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=304&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":305,"bill_number":"SB305","title":"Clarifying procedures for seizing neglected or abused animals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify procedures for seizing abandoned, neglected or cruelly treated animals.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 9, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB305/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=305&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":306,"bill_number":"SB306","title":"Authorizing Supreme Court and Division of Corrections probation officers' access to certain Board of Pharmacy information","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize probation officers employed by the Supreme Court of Appeals and parole officers employed by the Division of Corrections to access certain information maintained by the Board of Pharmacy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB306/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=306&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":307,"bill_number":"SB307","title":"Prohibiting state funding of abortions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit state funding of abortions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB307/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=307&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":308,"bill_number":"SB308","title":"Preserving criminal case biological evidence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to preserve any biological evidence in connection with a criminal case so that the evidence is available for DNA testing when a convicted felon makes a written motion for DNA testing on the basis that the felon was not the perpetrator of the crime as provided under the DNA testing provisions of §15-2B-14 of this code.  The bill also provides a felony penalty for willful and intentional violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB308/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=308&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":309,"bill_number":"SB309","title":"Increasing Secretary of Transportation and Commissioner of Highways salary when one person serves as both","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the salary of the Secretary of Transportation and the Commissioner of Highways when one person is performing both duties.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 198, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB309/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=309&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":310,"bill_number":"SB310","title":"Providing magistrates be paid equally","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that all magistrates be paid equally.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB310/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=310&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":311,"bill_number":"SB311","title":"Allowing judges to order jurors from other counties in certain situations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow judges in particular instances to order jurors from another county or counties to be summoned to ensure an adequate jury pool.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 128, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB311/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=311&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":312,"bill_number":"SB312","title":"Allowing suspended insurers to continue servicing existing policies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to is to allow insurers who have been suspended from writing new policies in West Virginia to continue to service existing policies and accept premiums on those existing policies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB312/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=312&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":313,"bill_number":"SB313","title":"Prohibiting text messaging while driving","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make unlawful text messaging while operating a motor vehicle and to provide penalties for violators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB313/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=313&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Yoder"},
{"bill_id":314,"bill_number":"SB314","title":"Requiring certain public notice of school cancellation or delay","description":"The purpose of this bill is to notify the public at a set time of school cancellation and delays to allow working parents sufficient time to make arrangements for child care.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB314/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=314&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":315,"bill_number":"SB315","title":"Allowing certain county commissions regulate location of businesses selling sexually oriented material","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a county commission without an established planning commission to regulate the location of businesses selling sexually-oriented material.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB315/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=315&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":316,"bill_number":"SB316","title":"Creating Joint Parenting Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact a Joint Parenting Act.  The bill would establish a rebuttable presumption of joint legal and physical custody of their children in child custody matters.  It outlines procedures and criteria to be used when determining the custody of children.  It also provides procedures addressing relocation of parents after divorce.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"Rereferred to Judiciary on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2008-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB316/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=316&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":317,"bill_number":"SB317","title":"Updating physician and podiatrist licensing requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the licensing requirements for physicians and podiatrists to conform to national trends.  It removes outmoded and expired language and provides for a period of ten years for applicants to pass all steps of the licensing examination.  The bill provides for an appearance before the board for any applicant who has failed to pass any step of the licensing examination in three attempts, for a determination as to any further necessary education, evaluation or training prior to further consideration of licensure.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 160, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB317/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=317&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":318,"bill_number":"SB318","title":"Exempting Social Security income from state income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt social security income from state income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB318/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=318&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":319,"bill_number":"SB319","title":"Relating to firearms regulations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the applicability of certain hunting regulations to the carrying of firearms.  This bill repeals limitations on how handguns may be carried in vehicles or in wooded areas or while bowhunting and clarifies miscellaneous other firearm regulations to only apply to rifles and shotguns.  This bill also exempts individuals licensed or otherwise authorized to carry concealed handguns from certain regulations on the manner in which firearms may be carried or transported in wooded areas or vehicles.  Finally, the bill clarifies criminal penalty provisions for what are termed \"general violations of Chapter 20\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB319/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=319&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":320,"bill_number":"SB320","title":"Creating Local Government Purchasing Card Expenditure Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is related to authorizing the participation of local governments in a purchasing card program to be administered by the Auditor as chief inspector of public offices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB320/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=320&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":321,"bill_number":"SB321","title":"Increasing benefits of certain retired state personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase benefits of certain retired state personnel, who have been retired for 5 years or longer, by three percent in July, two thousand eight, and then increase the benefits by three percent every five years thereafter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB321/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=321&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":322,"bill_number":"SB322","title":"Increasing benefits of certain retired teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give retired teachers who have been retired for 5 years or longer, an increase in retirement benefits by three percent in July, 2008, and then increase the benefits by three percent every five years thereafter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB322/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=322&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":323,"bill_number":"SB323","title":"Relating to stormwater systems generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for the termination of water service for the nonpayment of duly enacted stormwater fees of municipalities, municipal sanitary boards and public service districts; to allow for the enactment and enforcement of municipal pollution control ordinances; and to define the stormwater customers of public service districts","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 202, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB323/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=323&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":324,"bill_number":"SB324","title":"Regulating state office building parking in Charleston","description":"The purpose of this bill relates to the regulating of parking for state office buildings in Charleston.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB324/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=324&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":325,"bill_number":"SB325","title":"Relating to state employee deferred compensation plan","description":"The purpose of this bill is to delete unnecessary language pertaining to the matching program of the deferred compensation plan for state employees, to clarify that an employee must have received pay every payday during a fiscal year to qualify for participation in the matching program and to provide the Treasurer with information needed to operate the state deferred compensation plan.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 62, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB325/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=325&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":326,"bill_number":"SB326","title":"Exempting certain conservation officers' retirement from state income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt Division of Natural Resources conservation officers' retirement pensions from state income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB326/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=326&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":327,"bill_number":"SB327","title":"Expending moneys for certain veterans' grave markers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to pay for veterans' grave markers where the U.S. government has denied the application of the veteran.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB327/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=327&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":328,"bill_number":"SB328","title":"Relating to Cultural Center","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that the Division of Culture and History and the commissioner make specific use of the archives library in the West Virginia Science and Culture Center; prohibiting the sale of food and drink in that building and merging the archives library with the lending library; locating the gift shop in the basement with the museum; and giving the Archives and History Commission oversight and administrative authority over the state historian and archivist.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB328/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=328&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":329,"bill_number":"SB329","title":"Granting certain school psychologists' and nurses' salary supplement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include school psychologists and school nurses with other professional school personnel for a salary supplement and reimbursement for achieving national board certification.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB329/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=329&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":330,"bill_number":"SB330","title":"Extending civil liability immunity to parks and recreation district operators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend immunity from civil liability to the operators of parks and recreation districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB330/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=330&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":331,"bill_number":"SB331","title":"Permitting Commissioner of Highways to transfer surplus balances between funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the commissioner of highways to transfer surplus cash balances between funds to cover temporary cash flow needs provided the originating fund is not impaired and the receiving fund gives a credit to the originating fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB331/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=331&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":332,"bill_number":"SB332","title":"Creating Refund Anticipation Loan Disclosure Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide regulations and disclosure requirements for loans applied for in anticipation of an income tax return.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB332/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=332&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":333,"bill_number":"SB333","title":"Altering composition and responsibilities of Municipal Home Rule Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the composition of the Municipal Home Rule Board and change the timetable and responsibilities for the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB333/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=333&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":334,"bill_number":"SB334","title":"Creating senior status family court judges panel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a panel of senior status family court judges and to provide for the temporary assignment for family court judges.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB334/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=334&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":335,"bill_number":"SB335","title":"Authorizing Supreme Court to appoint senior status magistrate assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Supreme Court of Appeals to create a panel of senior status magistrate assistants and to promulgate rules allowing for the compensation of such services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB335/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=335&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":336,"bill_number":"SB336","title":"Matching witness' pay rate to jurors' pay rate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the rate paid to all witnesses to the same rate paid to jurors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB336/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=336&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":337,"bill_number":"SB337","title":"Eliminating obsolete language concerning Supreme Court clerk","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove obsolete language concerning the Clerk of the Supreme Court of Appeals.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2008-03-16","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/20/08 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2008-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB337/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=337&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":338,"bill_number":"SB338","title":"Reducing number of written status reports on civil actions brought against state agency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the number of written status reports on civil actions brought against state government agencies that are required to be provided by the chief officer of the government agency to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates.  Currently, agencies are required to furnish one report every sixty days in every case pending against a state government agency.  The bill would provide that reports are required only as requested by the President and the Speaker.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB338/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=338&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":339,"bill_number":"SB339","title":"Creating Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the recording of electronic real property documents by county clerks and the validity of real property documents with electronic signatures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB339/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=339&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":340,"bill_number":"SB340","title":"Requiring consumers' notification of information security breach","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a procedure to notify consumers when the unauthorized acquisition of data that compromises the security, confidentiality or integrity of personal information maintained by the data collector occurs.  The bill requires that consumers be notified of a breach of information security maintained by the data collector.  Civil penalties and other remedies are provided for violations.  This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 37, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB340/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=340&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":341,"bill_number":"SB341","title":"Creating Revised Anatomical Gift Act","description":"This bill repeals the current Anatomical Gift Act and replaces it with a Revised Act based on the Uniform Laws Commission's 2006 revision.  The Revised Act makes it easier to make a document of gift, particularly with regard to organ donor notations on drivers' licenses and ID cards; authorizes additional persons, such as a medical power of attorney or health care surrogate, to make anatomical gifts on behalf of an incapacitated person before death actually occurs; expands the list of those who may make an anatomical gift after an individual dies without a document of gift; establishes presumptions for distribution for body parts where the anatomical gift that does not specify to whom the gift passes; accommodates the use of donor registries; clearly provides for a document of refusal if an individual does not want organs donated; establishes criminal penalties for misrepresentation of a document of gift for the purposes of selling organs or tissue; and resolves ambiguity and conflict between anatomical gifts and \"Do Not Resuscitate\" instructions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB341/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=341&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":342,"bill_number":"SB342","title":"Regulating time to sell alcohol in private clubs","description":"Regulating time to sell alcohol in private clubs","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"Referred to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB342/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=342&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":343,"bill_number":"SB343","title":"Authorizing Board of Acupuncture promulgate legislative rule relating to continuing education requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Acupuncturists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Continuing Education Requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB343/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=343&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
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{"bill_id":345,"bill_number":"SB345","title":"Authorizing Department of Administration promulgate legislative rule relating to leasing of space and acquisition of real property on behalf of state spending units","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Leasing of Space and Acquisition of Real Property on Behalf of State Spending Units.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB345/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=345&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
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{"bill_id":347,"bill_number":"SB347","title":"Authorizing Department of Administration promulgate legislative rule relating to Public Land Corporation's sale, lease, exchange or transfer of lands and minerals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Controlling the Public Land Corporation's Sale, Lease, Exchange or Transfer of Lands and Minerals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB347/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=347&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
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{"bill_id":349,"bill_number":"SB349","title":"Authorizing miscellaneous boards and agencies promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Fee Structure for the Pesticide Control Act of 1990.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB349/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=349&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":350,"bill_number":"SB350","title":"Authorizing Commissioner of Agriculture promulgate legislative rule relating to West Virginia Plant Pest Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia Plant Pest Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB350/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=350&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
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{"bill_id":352,"bill_number":"SB352","title":"Authorizing Commissioner of Agriculture promulgate legislative rule relating to frozen desserts and imitation frozen desserts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Frozen Desserts and Imitation Frozen Desserts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB352/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=352&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":353,"bill_number":"SB353","title":"Authorizing Alcohol Beverage Control Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to retail licensee operations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Alcohol Beverage Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Retail Licensee Operations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB353/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=353&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":354,"bill_number":"SB354","title":"Authorizing Alcohol Beverage Control Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to farm wineries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Alcohol Beverage Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Farm Wineries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB354/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=354&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
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{"bill_id":356,"bill_number":"SB356","title":"Authorizing State Auditor promulgate legislative rule relating to standards for requisitions for payment issued to state officers on the Auditor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Auditor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Standards for Requisitions for Payment Issued to State Officers on the Auditor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB356/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=356&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
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{"bill_id":359,"bill_number":"SB359","title":"Authorizing Consolidated Public Retirement Board promulgate legislative rule relating to Deputy Sheriff Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB359/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=359&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
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{"bill_id":383,"bill_number":"SB383","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to voluntary remediation and development","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Voluntary Remediation and Development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB383/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=383&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":384,"bill_number":"SB384","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to Environmental Excellence Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Environmental Excellence Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB384/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=384&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":385,"bill_number":"SB385","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to Recycling Assistance Grant Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Recycling Assistance Grant Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB385/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=385&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":386,"bill_number":"SB386","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to hazardous waste management system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Hazardous Waste Management System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB386/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=386&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":387,"bill_number":"SB387","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to underground storage tanks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Underground Storage Tanks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB387/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=387&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":388,"bill_number":"SB388","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to standards for beneficial use of filtrate from water treatment plants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Standards for the Beneficial Use of Filtrate from Water Treatment Plants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB388/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=388&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":389,"bill_number":"SB389","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to NPDES Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB389/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=389&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":390,"bill_number":"SB390","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to requirements governing water quality standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Requirements Governing Water Quality Standards.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB390/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=390&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":391,"bill_number":"SB391","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to WV/NPDES rules for coal mining facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to WV/NPDES Rules for Coal Mining Facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB391/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=391&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":392,"bill_number":"SB392","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to individual state certification of activities requiring federal permit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Individual State Certification of Activities Requiring a Federal Permit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB392/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=392&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":393,"bill_number":"SB393","title":"Authorizing State Election Committee promulgate legislative rule relating to corporate political activity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Election Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Corporate Political Activity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB393/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=393&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":394,"bill_number":"SB394","title":"Authorizing State Election Committee promulgate legislative rule relating to regulation of campaign finance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Election Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Regulation of Campaign Finance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB394/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=394&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":395,"bill_number":"SB395","title":"Authorizing State Election Committee promulgate legislative rule relating to election expenditures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Election Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Election Expenditures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB395/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=395&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":396,"bill_number":"SB396","title":"Authorizing State Fire Marshal promulgate legislative rule relating to supervision of fire protection work","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Marshal to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Supervision of Fire Protection Work.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB396/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=396&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":397,"bill_number":"SB397","title":"Authorizing Board of Funeral Service Examiners promulgate legislative rule relating to funeral director, embalmer, apprentice, courtesy card holder and funeral establishment requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Funeral Service Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Funeral Director, Embalmer, Apprentice, Courtesy Card Holder and Funeral Establishment Requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB397/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=397&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":398,"bill_number":"SB398","title":"Authorizing Department of Health and Human Resources promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Food Establishments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB398/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=398&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":399,"bill_number":"SB399","title":"Authorizing Department of Health and Human Resources promulgate legislative rule relating to water wells","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Water Wells.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB399/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=399&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":400,"bill_number":"SB400","title":"Authorizing Department of Health and Human Resources promulgate legislative rule relating to water well design standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Water Well Design Standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB400/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=400&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":401,"bill_number":"SB401","title":"Authorizing Department of Health and Human Resources promulgate legislative rule relating to hospice licensure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Hospice Licensure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB401/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=401&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":402,"bill_number":"SB402","title":"Authorizing Department of Health and Human Resources promulgate legislative rule relating to regulation of opioid treatment programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Regulation of Opioid Treatment Programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB402/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=402&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":403,"bill_number":"SB403","title":"Authorizing Department of Health and Human Resources promulgate legislative rule relating to newborn screening system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Newborn Screening System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB403/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=403&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":404,"bill_number":"SB404","title":"Authorizing Department of Health and Human Resources promulgate legislative rule relating to clandestine drug laboratory remediation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Clandestine Drug Laboratory Remediation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB404/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=404&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":405,"bill_number":"SB405","title":"Authorizing Board of Hearing Aid Dealers promulgate legislative rule relating to board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Hearing Aid Dealers to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB405/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=405&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":406,"bill_number":"SB406","title":"Authorizing Commissioner of Highways promulgate legislative rule relating to construction and reconstruction of state roads","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Construction and Reconstruction of State Roads.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB406/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=406&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":407,"bill_number":"SB407","title":"Authorizing Commissioner of Highways promulgate legislative rule relating to traffic and safety rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Traffic and Safety Rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB407/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=407&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":408,"bill_number":"SB408","title":"Authorizing Commissioner of Highways promulgate legislative rule relating to use of state road rights-of-way and adjacent areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Use of State Road Rights of Way and Adjacent Areas.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB408/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=408&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":409,"bill_number":"SB409","title":"Authorizing Commissioner of Highways promulgate legislative rule relating to transportation of hazardous wastes upon roads and highways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Transportation of Hazardous Wastes upon the Roads and Highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB409/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=409&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":410,"bill_number":"SB410","title":"Authorizing Insurance Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to advertisement of life insurance and annuities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Advertisement of Life Insurance and Annuities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB410/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=410&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":411,"bill_number":"SB411","title":"Authorizing Insurance Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to life insurance disclosures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Life Insurance Disclosures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB411/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=411&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":412,"bill_number":"SB412","title":"Authorizing Insurance Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to suitability in annuity transactions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Suitability in Annuity Transactions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB412/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=412&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":413,"bill_number":"SB413","title":"Authorizing Insurance Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to life insurance illustrations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Life Insurance Illustrations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB413/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=413&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":414,"bill_number":"SB414","title":"Authorizing Insurance Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to examiners and examinations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Examiners and Examinations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB414/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=414&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":415,"bill_number":"SB415","title":"Authorizing Insurance Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to licensing and conduct of insurance producers, agencies and solicitors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Licensing and Conduct of Insurance Producers, Agencies and Solicitors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB415/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=415&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":416,"bill_number":"SB416","title":"Authorizing Insurance Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to fingerprinting requirements for applications for insurance producer license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Fingerprinting Requirements for Applications for an Insurance Producer License.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB416/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=416&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":417,"bill_number":"SB417","title":"Authorizing Department of Revenue promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Guaranteed Loss Ratios as Applied to Individual Sickness and Accident Insurance Policies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB417/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=417&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":418,"bill_number":"SB418","title":"Authorizing Insurance Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to mental health parity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Mental Health Parity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB418/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=418&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":419,"bill_number":"SB419","title":"Authorizing Insurance Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to recognition of preferred mortality tables for use in determining minimum reserve liabilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Recognition of Preferred Mortality Tables for Use in Determining Minimum Reserve Liabilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB419/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=419&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":420,"bill_number":"SB420","title":"Authorizing Insurance Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to replacement of life insurance policies and annuity contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Replacement of Life Insurance Policies and Annuity Contracts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB420/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=420&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":421,"bill_number":"SB421","title":"Authorizing Insurance Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to military sales practices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Military Sales Practices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB421/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=421&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":422,"bill_number":"SB422","title":"Authorizing Division of Labor promulgate legislative rule relating to steam boiler inspection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Steam Boiler Inspection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB422/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=422&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":423,"bill_number":"SB423","title":"Authorizing Division of Labor promulgate legislative rule relating to verifying legal employment status of workers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Verifying the Legal Employment Status of Workers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB423/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=423&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":424,"bill_number":"SB424","title":"Authorizing Division of Labor promulgate legislative rule relating to supervision of plumbing work","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Supervision of Plumbing Work.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB424/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=424&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":425,"bill_number":"SB425","title":"Authorizing Massage Therapy Licensure Board promulgate legislative rule relating to general provisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Massage Therapy Licensure Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to General Provisions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB425/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=425&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":426,"bill_number":"SB426","title":"Authorizing Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners promulgate legislative rule relating to board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB426/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=426&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":427,"bill_number":"SB427","title":"Authorizing Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners promulgate legislative rule relating to continuing education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Continuing Education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB427/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=427&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":428,"bill_number":"SB428","title":"Authorizing Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners promulgate legislative rule relating to standard of ethics","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a Standard of Ethics.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB428/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=428&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":429,"bill_number":"SB429","title":"Authorizing Board of Medicine promulgate legislative rule relating to continuing education for physicians and podiatrists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Continuing Education for Physicians and Podiatrists.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB429/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=429&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":430,"bill_number":"SB430","title":"Authorizing Board of Medicine promulgate legislative rule relating to collaborative pharmacy practice","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Collaborative Pharmacy Practice.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB430/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=430&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":431,"bill_number":"SB431","title":"Authorizing Board of Medicine promulgate legislative rule relating to certification, disciplinary and complaint procedures, continuing education and radiologist assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Certification, Disciplinary and Complaint Procedures, Continuing Education and Radiologist Assistants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB431/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=431&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":432,"bill_number":"SB432","title":"Authorizing Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training promulgate legislative rule relating to criteria and standards for alternative training programs for apprentice coal mine electricians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Criteria and Standards for Alternative Training Programs for Apprentice Coal Mine Electricians.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB432/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=432&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":433,"bill_number":"SB433","title":"Authorizing Division of Motor Vehicles promulgate legislative rule relating to examination and issuance of driver's licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Examination and Issuance of Driver's Licences.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB433/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=433&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":434,"bill_number":"SB434","title":"Authorizing Division of Motor Vehicles promulgate legislative rule relating to disclosure of information from files of division","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Disclosure of Information from the Files of the Division.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB434/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=434&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":435,"bill_number":"SB435","title":"Authorizing Division of Natural Resources promulgate legislative rule relating to commercial whitewater outfitters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Commercial Whitewater Outfitters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB435/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=435&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":436,"bill_number":"SB436","title":"Authorizing Division of Natural Resources promulgate legislative rule relating to revocation of hunting and fishing licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Revocation of Hunting and Fishing Licenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB436/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=436&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":437,"bill_number":"SB437","title":"Authorizing Division of Natural Resources promulgate legislative rule relating to special boating rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Special Boating Rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB437/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=437&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":438,"bill_number":"SB438","title":"Authorizing Division of Natural Resources promulgate legislative rule relating to conditions upon which oil and gas operators may access state forests","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Conditions upon Which Oil and Gas Operators May Access State Forests.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB438/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=438&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":439,"bill_number":"SB439","title":"Authorizing Division of Natural Resources promulgate legislative rule relating to wildlife scientific collection permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Wildlife Scientific Collection Permits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB439/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=439&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":440,"bill_number":"SB440","title":"Authorizing Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board promulgate legislative rule relating to nursing home administrators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Nursing Home Administrators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB440/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=440&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":441,"bill_number":"SB441","title":"Authorizing Office of Pharmaceutical Advocate promulgate legislative rule relating to prescription drug advertising expense reporting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of the Pharmaceutical Advocate to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Prescription Drug Advertising Expense Reporting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB441/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=441&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":442,"bill_number":"SB442","title":"Authorizing Board of Professional Surveyors promulgate legislative rule relating to examination and licensing of professional surveyors in West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Professional Surveyors to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Examination and Licensing of Professional Surveyors in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB442/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=442&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":443,"bill_number":"SB443","title":"Authorizing Board of Professional Surveyors promulgate legislative rule relating to fees for surveyors and surveying firms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Professional Surveyors to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Fees for Surveyors and Surveying Firms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB443/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=443&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":444,"bill_number":"SB444","title":"Authorizing Board of Professional Surveyors promulgate legislative rule relating to standards for practice of surveying in West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Professional Surveyors to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Standards for the Practice of Surveying in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB444/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=444&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":445,"bill_number":"SB445","title":"Authorizing Public Service Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to emergency telephone service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Public Service Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Emergency Telephone Service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB445/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=445&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":446,"bill_number":"SB446","title":"Authorizing Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority promulgate legislative rule relating to furlough program for regional jails","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to Promulgate a legislative rule relating to a Furlough Program for Regional Jails.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB446/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=446&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":447,"bill_number":"SB447","title":"Authorizing Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority promulgate legislative rule relating to work program for regional jail inmates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to Promulgate a legislative rule relating to a Work Program for Regional Jail Inmates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB447/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=447&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":448,"bill_number":"SB448","title":"Authorizing Secretary of State promulgate legislative rule relating to use of digital signatures, state certificate authority and state repository","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Use of Digital Signatures, State Certificate Authority and the State Repository.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB448/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=448&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":449,"bill_number":"SB449","title":"Authorizing Solid Waste Management Board promulgate legislative rule relating to performance measures and review standards for solid waste authorities operating commercial solid waste facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Solid Waste Management Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Performance Measures and Review Standards for Solid Waste Authorities Operating Commercial Solid Waste Facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB449/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=449&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":450,"bill_number":"SB450","title":"Authorizing Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology promulgate legislative rule relating to licensure of speech-pathology and audiology","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Licensure of Speech-pathology and Audiology.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB450/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=450&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":451,"bill_number":"SB451","title":"Authorizing State Police promulgate legislative rule relating to West Virginia State Police professional standards investigations, employee rights, early identification system, psychological assessment and progressive discipline","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Police to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia State Police Professional Standards Investigations, Employee Rights, Early Identification System, Psychological Assessment and Progressive Discipline.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB451/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=451&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":452,"bill_number":"SB452","title":"Authorizing State Police promulgate legislative rule relating to cadet selection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Police to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Cadet Selection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB452/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=452&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":453,"bill_number":"SB453","title":"Authorizing State Police promulgate legislative rule relating to West Virginia State Police Career Progression System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Police to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia State Police Career Progression System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB453/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=453&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":454,"bill_number":"SB454","title":"Authorizing State Tax Department promulgate legislative rule relating to exchange of information agreement between Tax Commissioner and other agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Exchange of Information Agreement Between the Commissioner of the Tax Division of the Department of Revenue and the Commissioner of the Division of Labor of the Department of Commerce, the Commissioner of the Insurance Commission of the Department of Revenue, the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles of the Department of Transportation, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Employment Programs and the Office of the Governor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB454/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=454&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":455,"bill_number":"SB455","title":"Authorizing Board of Veterinary Medicine promulgate legislative rule relating to registration of veterinary technicians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Veterinary Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Registration of Veterinary Technicians.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB455/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=455&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":456,"bill_number":"SB456","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to antidegradation implementation procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Antidegradation Implementation Procedures.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB456/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=456&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":457,"bill_number":"SB457","title":"Authorizing Ethics Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to solicitation and receipt of gifts and charitable contributions by public employees and officials","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Ethics Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Solicitation and Receipt of Gifts and Charitable Contributions by Public Employees and Officials.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB457/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=457&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":458,"bill_number":"SB458","title":"Authorizing Lottery Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to racetrack table games","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Lottery Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to racetrack table games.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB458/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=458&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":459,"bill_number":"SB459","title":"Authorizing rules of School Building Authority and Higher Education Policy Commission","description":"Authorizing rules of School Building Authority and Higher Education Policy Commission","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB459/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=459&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":460,"bill_number":"SB460","title":"Prohibiting interstate transport of minor for abortion without guardians' written consent","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it illegal to transport a minor across state lines to obtain an abortion without written consent by both parents, or the legal guardians of the minor, and providing a misdemeanor penalty for a violation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-28","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB460/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=460&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":461,"bill_number":"SB461","title":"Increasing minimum retirement annuity for certain public employee and teacher retirees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the minimum retirement annuity of certain public employees and teachers from five hundred dollars to seven hundred and fifty dollars.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-28","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-01-28","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB461/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=461&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":462,"bill_number":"SB462","title":"Raising mental health refusal age of consent","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the age of consent for refusal of mental health treatment from twelve to eighteen.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB462/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=462&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":463,"bill_number":"SB463","title":"Excluding poll worker service as prohibited political activity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exclude the service of a poll worker from being considered a prohibited political activity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-28","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB463/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=463&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":464,"bill_number":"SB464","title":"Enhancing protection to beneficiaries of structured settlements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase protection to beneficiaries of structured settlements as they relate to settlement transfers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-28","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-28","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB464/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=464&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":465,"bill_number":"SB465","title":"Eliminating Business Franchise Tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the business franchise tax effective January 1, 2013.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB465/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=465&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":466,"bill_number":"SB466","title":"Authorizing Water Development Authority to administer Dam Safety Rehabilitation Revolving Fund Loan Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the Water Development Authority may provide assistance for the development of stormwater systems and to authorize the Water Development Authority to administer on behalf of the Department of Environmental Protection a loan program designed to bring deficient dams in West Virginia into compliance.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 203, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB466/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=466&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":467,"bill_number":"SB467","title":"Reauthorizing Dam Safety Rehabilitation Revolving Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to re-authorize and make technical changes to the Dam Safety Rehabilitation Revolving Fund and the loan program to be implemented by the Department of Environmental Protection and to provide the Department with additional mechanisms to promote dam safety.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 61, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB467/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=467&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":468,"bill_number":"SB468","title":"Authorizing county sheriffs' access to State Board of Pharmacy database","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize county sheriffs to have access to the State Board of Pharmacy database.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-28","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB468/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=468&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":469,"bill_number":"SB469","title":"Defining offense of incapacitated or elderly persons' abuse or neglect","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect incapacitated persons and the elderly who, reliant upon the care of others, are extremely vulnerable members of our society from abuse and neglect by caregivers, guardians or custodians, by more clearly defining the offense of abuse or neglect of incapacitated adults or elder persons which result in the death of such persons, to include the offense of murder.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-28","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB469/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=469&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":470,"bill_number":"SB470","title":"Allowing political subdivision invest with Investment Management Board and Board of Treasury Investments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that funds and pools of the West Virginia Management Board and the West Virginia Board of Treasury Investments are authorized investments for funds of political subdivisions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-28","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB470/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=470&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":471,"bill_number":"SB471","title":"Modifying driving without insurance penalty","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the punishment for driving on the roads of West Virginia without proper insurance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-28","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-28","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB471/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=471&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":472,"bill_number":"SB472","title":"Providing workers' compensation coverage to certain employers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the development of a plan by the Insurance Commissioner to provide workers' compensation coverage to employers who are unable to procure coverage in the voluntary market and to include workers' compensation insurance under the Guaranty Association Act in order to provide a means of paying claims when an workers' compensation insurer becomes insolvent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-28","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-28","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB472/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=472&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":473,"bill_number":"SB473","title":"Relating to wine sales","description":"The purpose of this bill is to address Constitutional and other concerns left open after the passage of SB712 during the 2007 Regular Session.  The bill sets application procedures for and restricts issuance of waivers of statutory raw product production quotas and import limitations for farm wineries; eliminates a restriction on donations to political party campaign funds by wholesalers' representatives and their spouses; licenses \"brokers\" as a separate class of wholesaler representative; combines sampling and tasting functions in the wine specialty shop license and increases the annual license fee; exempts a winery producing 20,000 gallons of wine or less annually from the liter tax; compresses direct shipper licensing requirements into a single section; limits direct shipping to wineries and farm wineries - suppliers and retailers deleted; requires consumers to pay sales/use tax on direct shipments of wine from wineries that have no minimum physical presence in WV; adopts language regarding disposition of tax income to satisfy the Auditor; and changes provisions relating to brand registration.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB473/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=473&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":474,"bill_number":"SB474","title":"Creating limited sales tax holiday for certain Energy Star appliance purchases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a limited sales tax holiday for purchases of certain Energy Star appliances and devices over a three-day period, beginning June 20, 2008.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 217, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB474/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=474&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":475,"bill_number":"SB475","title":"Relating to nonpartisan election of Supreme Court justices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow Supreme Court justices to be elected on a nonpartisan ballot.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-28","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB475/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=475&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":476,"bill_number":"SB476","title":"Creating State Employee Sick Leave Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow state employees hired prior to July 1, 2001, to be paid for unused sick leave days once per year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB476/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=476&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":477,"bill_number":"SB477","title":"Increasing conservation officers' salaries and length of service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an increase in compensation for conservation officers.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2008-03-16","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/20/08 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2008-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB477/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=477&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":478,"bill_number":"SB478","title":"Relating to Department of Health and Human Resources' payments for professional services for certain children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to address how the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources will make payments for services provided to certain children. The bill:","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB478/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=478&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":479,"bill_number":"SB479","title":"Creating DNA samples database from felony arrests","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow DNA samples to be taken from arrested persons and to provide a database of persons arrested for felonies to aid in solving crimes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB479/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=479&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":480,"bill_number":"SB480","title":"Awarding National Board for Professional Teaching Standards salary bonus to certain teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to pay the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards salary bonus to the holders of certificates awarded to them during employment as a classroom teacher if they are subsequently employed as a school principal, or assistant school principal, or in another position in an instructional leadership capacity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB480/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=480&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Edgell"},
{"bill_id":481,"bill_number":"SB481","title":"Authorizing physician assistants to conduct mental health hygiene process examinations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include physician assistants with proper mental health certifications in the list of individuals given authority to conduct examinations in the mental health hygiene process.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 145, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB481/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=481&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":482,"bill_number":"SB482","title":"Creating Oil and Gas Surface Owner's Bill of Rights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand rights for owners of the surface property where oil and gas wells are drilled.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB482/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=482&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Edgell"},
{"bill_id":483,"bill_number":"SB483","title":"Limiting certain video lottery operation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit persons, other than a racetrack video lottery, from operating video lottery games and terminals between six a.m. and one p.m. on Sundays and to establish criminal penalties for convictions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB483/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=483&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":484,"bill_number":"SB484","title":"Accepting emergency medical service professionals' signatures on prisoners' medical clearance forms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include the acceptance of an Emergency Medical Service professional's signature on medical clearance forms for prisoners being accepted jails.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB484/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=484&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":485,"bill_number":"SB485","title":"Requiring women seeking abortion opportunity to view fetus ultrasound image","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require every woman seeking an abortion to be given the opportunity to see an ultrasound image of the fetus.  The bill also prescribes a criminal penalty for violations of the section.  It also provides that nothing in the section can be construed as approving of abortion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB485/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=485&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":486,"bill_number":"SB486","title":"Requiring certain qualifications for school coaches","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require those currently employed certified educators who seek to also coach a school extracurricular activity be qualified to perform those duties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB486/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=486&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":487,"bill_number":"SB487","title":"Authorizing counties and municipalities to enter into energy-saving contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize counties and municipalities to enter into contracts for energy-saving contracts. Current law only allows the state and its agencies to do this.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB487/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=487&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":488,"bill_number":"SB488","title":"Defining term \"born\" under Women's Access to Health Care Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that when any body part of an unborn child is outside the mother's womb, the child is born, and is considered a citizen of the state with same rights and privileges under the law as any other citizen.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB488/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=488&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vic Sprouse"},
{"bill_id":489,"bill_number":"SB489","title":"Allowing medical workers right to refuse participation in abortion-related activity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that medical workers have the right to refuse to participate in any abortion-related activity without fear of disciplinary action or dismissal.  The bill also prescribes a criminal fine for violations of the section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB489/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=489&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vic Sprouse"},
{"bill_id":490,"bill_number":"SB490","title":"Relating to mandatory water service connection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for mandatory water connection for public health reasons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-30","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB490/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=490&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":491,"bill_number":"SB491","title":"Establishing three-year moratorium on Class II, III and IV real property tax increases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a three year moratorium on tax increases on Class II, III, and IV real property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-30","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB491/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=491&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":492,"bill_number":"SB492","title":"Eliminating part-time prosecutors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate part-time prosecutors; and authorizing an increase in salary for a part-time prosecutor that becomes full-time.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 173, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB492/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=492&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":493,"bill_number":"SB493","title":"Granting emergency election powers to Secretary of State","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant emergency powers to  the Secretary of State ensuring that all eligible voters can cast a valid ballot in the event of a natural disaster, a terrorist attack, in time of war, or general emergency occurring during or immediately preceding an election, to uphold the integrity of the election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB493/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=493&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":494,"bill_number":"SB494","title":"Providing voter verification through electronic poll book","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the use of an  electronic poll book in which registered voters are verified as eligible to vote in an election. This bill also provides a penalty for tampering with an electronic poll book.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB494/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=494&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":495,"bill_number":"SB495","title":"Requiring certain poll worker training","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require poll worker training within thirty days prior to an election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB495/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=495&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":496,"bill_number":"SB496","title":"Protecting voter registration information","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect information maintained in the voter registration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB496/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=496&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":497,"bill_number":"SB497","title":"Including sole proprietor in insurance policies' \"small employer\" definition","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the definition of \"small employer\" to include sole proprietor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-30","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-30","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB497/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=497&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":498,"bill_number":"SB498","title":"Extending Neighborhood Investment Program Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend Neighborhood Investment Program Act, and eligibility for tax credits under the act, until July 1, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-30","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB498/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=498&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":499,"bill_number":"SB499","title":"Eliminating timber severance tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the severance tax on timber.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB499/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=499&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":500,"bill_number":"SB500","title":"Clarifying consumer protection law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify West Virginia's consumer protection law; provide for statement of legislative intent; provide exemption for matters regulated by the Federal Trade Commission; provide standards for actions by consumers; provide for jury trials; and establish an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-30","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB500/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=500&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":501,"bill_number":"SB501","title":"Transferring Stream Partners Fund from Division of Natural Resources to Department of Environmental Protection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer the Stream Partners Program Fund from the Division of Natural Resources to the Department of Environmental Protection to ensure a sufficient level of funding.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 204, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB501/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=501&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":502,"bill_number":"SB502","title":"Allowing blasting program penalties' deposit in Special Reclamation Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow penalties collected under the Department of Environmental Protection's blasting program to be deposited in the Special Reclamation Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-30","last_action":"On second reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB502/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=502&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":503,"bill_number":"SB503","title":"Requiring solid waste facility permit applicants furnish fingerprints for criminal background checks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection to require solid waste facility permit applicants and specified others connected with applicants and permittees to furnish fingerprints for the purpose of conducting state and federal criminal history checks.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 102, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB503/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=503&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":504,"bill_number":"SB504","title":"Relating to child support enforcement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to:  (1) Clarify that genetic tests must be attached to the 3-way paternity affidavit for it to be valid;(2) establish a definitive statute of limitations for child support orders; (3)clarify the definition of attributed income; (4) clarify that prescription pharmaceuticals are included in medical support; (5) clarify that an inmate's concession account is considered income for child support purposes;(6)clarify that support automatically extends past age 18, not to exceed age 20, when a child is still in high school by operation of law;(7) clarify when funds are to be refunded; (8) reinsert a statute that was deleted during recodification relating to default and temporary orders; (9) clarify that the bureau may bring an action for support in medical only cases; (10) clarify refund procedures when a party is deceased; (11) clarify where to file an affidavit of accrued support and to remove restrictive reporting requirements; (12) clarify that fees and overpayments may be collected through income withholding; (13) clarify that the BCSE is not responsible for refunding support collected in good faith; (14)clarify that withholding limitations do not apply to bonuses; (15) provide strengthened remedies against employers who fail to comply; (16) correct code sites; (17) have the penalty for civil contempt be the same whether the action is initiated by a private individual or by the bureau; (18)authorize the Bureau for Child Support Enforcement to add an additional one hundred dollars to a withholding when the obligor is in arrears;(19) remove the provision requiring the BCSE attorney meet with an individual and to allow a staff member to fulfill this duty; (20) clarify that the Tax Commissioner has the authority to deny issuance or re-issuance of a business license;(21)to repeal the Support Enforcement Commission;(22)authorize the commissioner to study the child support formula as required by 45 C.F.R. 302.56(C)(3)(e);(23) authorize the Tax Commissioner to release the names and address of employers to the Bureau for Child Support Enforcement;(24) establish procedures to collect overpayments from obligees;  to (25) repeal the provision concerning the issuance of payment coupons; and to (26) clarify that the Bureau for Child Support Enforcement shall review all TANF cases every three years; and to (27)make the requirement provisions of process of service consistent.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 26, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB504/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=504&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":505,"bill_number":"SB505","title":"Creating Veterans Cemetery Fund from lottery proceeds","description":"The purpose of this bill is create a Veterans Cemetery Fund which will fund the construction and operation of a veterans cemetery.  The moneys deposited in the fund will come from the veterans instant lottery scratch-off game.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB505/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=505&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":506,"bill_number":"SB506","title":"Creating expectant mother parking permit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a parking permit to be used by expectant mothers entering their third trimester. Such a permit would allow an expectant mother to park in a parking place marked with the international symbol of access.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB506/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=506&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vic Sprouse"},
{"bill_id":507,"bill_number":"SB507","title":"Clarifying voting procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make clarifications in voting procedures generally; and that provisional ballots cast in the incorrect precinct then the ballot may not be counted at the canvass for that election","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB507/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=507&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":508,"bill_number":"SB508","title":"Authorizing state boards of examination or registration to conduct criminal background checks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize state boards of examination or registration to conduct criminal background checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation on applicants and current licensees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB508/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=508&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":509,"bill_number":"SB509","title":"Requiring Bureau for Medical Services notify Legislature of Medicaid policy changes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Bureau for Medical Services to notify the Legislature of policy changes in Medicaid programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB509/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=509&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":510,"bill_number":"SB510","title":"Requiring Whitewater Commission provide annual report of certain statistics","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Whitewater Commission to report annually on injuries, fatalities, consumer and river statistics, and river use and conditions; and to conduct thorough review of fatalities and injuries quarterly.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB510/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=510&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":511,"bill_number":"SB511","title":"Requiring state boards of examination or regulation maintain permanent public office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require state boards  of examination or registration to maintain a permanent public office space to conduct board business.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB511/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=511&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":512,"bill_number":"SB512","title":"Increasing number of Records Management and Preservation Board members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the number of members on the Records Management and Preservation Board for county government entities from nine to eleven members to accurately reflect the actual board membership.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB512/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=512&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":513,"bill_number":"SB513","title":"Authorizing pharmacists to administer immunizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize pharmacists to administer immunizations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB513/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=513&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":514,"bill_number":"SB514","title":"Permitting electronic mail absentee voting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit absentee uniformed services voting by electronic mail.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB514/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=514&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":515,"bill_number":"SB515","title":"Absolving landowner's liability for hunter's injuries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to shield property owners from liability for injuries sustained by hunters who are granted written permission, without charge, to hunt on the owner's lands.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB515/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=515&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":516,"bill_number":"SB516","title":"Allowing emergency medical technicians to administer epinephrine","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit emergency medical technicians to administer epinephrine to patients to treat allergic reaction and anaphylaxis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB516/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=516&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":517,"bill_number":"SB517","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection Secretary to sign National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection to sign National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB517/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=517&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":518,"bill_number":"SB518","title":"Allowing pharmacists to dispense prescriptions remotely and administer immunizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the scope of practice of pharmacists to allow them to remotely dispense and deliver prescription drugs and to administer certain specified vaccinations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB518/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=518&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":519,"bill_number":"SB519","title":"Extending Hazardous Waste Material Management Fee Fund sunset provision","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the sunset provision for the Hazardous Waste Management Fee Fund from June 30, 2008 to June 30, 2013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB519/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=519&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":520,"bill_number":"SB520","title":"Authorizing municipalities' assessment and collection of delinquent service fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize municipalities to provide administrative procedures for the assessment and collection of delinquent municipal fees, with the right to appeal to circuit court.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB520/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=520&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":521,"bill_number":"SB521","title":"Requiring certain acupuncture treatment insurance coverage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require health insurance policies to cover acupuncture treatment performed by a licensed acupuncturist.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB521/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=521&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":522,"bill_number":"SB522","title":"Requiring each magisterial district have equal number of members on county planning commissions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require equal numbers of members from each magisterial district on county planning commissions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB522/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=522&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":523,"bill_number":"SB523","title":"Allowing higher education institutions more planning and operating flexibility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give state institutions of higher education more flexibility in the planning and operation of their schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB523/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=523&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Yoder"},
{"bill_id":524,"bill_number":"SB524","title":"Requiring liability for manufacturing, selling or dispensing certain controlled substances causing death","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require strict liability for a person who manufactures, sells or dispenses meth, LSD, PCP or any other schedule I or II controlled substances which causes another person's death; and penalties.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB524/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=524&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":525,"bill_number":"SB525","title":"Relating to jury selection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow both the accused and prosecuting attorney to have four strikes from a panel of potential jurors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB525/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=525&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":526,"bill_number":"SB526","title":"Clarifying basis for prospective juror disqualification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to replace the phrase \"other infamous offense\" with better defined criteria as the basis for disqualification of prospective jurors; the criteria mirrors the matters for which a witness at trial may be impeached.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB526/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=526&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":527,"bill_number":"SB527","title":"Creating Restroom Access Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide access to private employee restrooms for persons with certain eligible medical conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB527/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=527&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":528,"bill_number":"SB528","title":"Providing Defined Contribution Retirement System members one-time option to transfer to State Teachers Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide members of the Defined Contribution Retirement System a one-time option to transfer into the State Teachers' Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB528/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=528&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":529,"bill_number":"SB529","title":"Establishing leave donation program for certain law-enforcement association","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a leave donation program to allow members of the state trooper's association to donate accumulated leave time to the president and designee of the president of the state trooper's association.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB529/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=529&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":530,"bill_number":"SB530","title":"Providing loan forgiveness program for nurses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a loan forgiveness program for nurses similar to what currently exists for medical doctors and osteopathic physicians.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"On second reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB530/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=530&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":531,"bill_number":"SB531","title":"Relating to driver's license issuance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement to send surrendered driver's licenses back to the original state of licensure. The bill would require applicants for an instruction permit to pay for additional attempts to successfully pass the written test; provide for a specific penalty for violating the terms of conditions of the level one or level two driver's license; provide exceptions to the use of the address of principal residence; and increase the period that the instruction permit is issued, restricts GDL level 1 or 2 drivers to operation of passenger vehicles.  The bill provides a criminal penalty for violation of the terms and conditions of a GDL license; allows the use of a United States passport in lieu of a certified copy of a birth certificate; allows the division to issue an identification card if the applicant has a driver's license; and makes other technical changes to standardize definitions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB531/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=531&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":532,"bill_number":"SB532","title":"Allowing two-year motorcycle registration period","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for an optional two-year registration period for motorcycles by collecting  either one full year or two full year's fees.  The bill also contains a provision to facilitate a change to expiration dates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB532/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=532&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":533,"bill_number":"SB533","title":"Relating to motor vehicle dealer requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend various requirements for motor vehicle dealers.  The bill expands the authority of the Dealer Recovery Fund Control Board to award claims; raises the minimum bond required of dealers during their first three years of operation from $10,000 to $25,000; establishes a minimum level of vehicle sales to remain a licensed dealer; adds required participation in electronic issuance of temporary license plates; and authorizes dealers in border states to issue registrations on vehicle sales and exempts persons employed by a dealer in the business of selling commercial motor vehicles from the requirements of obtaining a dealer salesperson license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"Recommitted to Judiciary on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB533/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=533&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":534,"bill_number":"SB534","title":"Creating Reduced Cigarette Ignition Propensity Standard and Firefighter Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a Cigarette Fire Safety Standard and Firefighter Protection Act requiring certain cigarette ignition propensity standards; and establishing criteria for implementation of this article.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB534/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=534&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":535,"bill_number":"SB535","title":"Modifying certain penalties for DUI","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the interlock program available to first time offenders while also increasing incentives for participation in the program; increased periods on the interlock program for aggravating circumstances involving a second or subsequent DUI offense; reducing the administrative penalties for driving with a suspended license; permitting administrative hearing decisions to be based on the arresting officer's affidavit; and requiring a mandatory blood alcohol content test for all drivers involved in a motor vehicle crash resulting in death or serious bodily injury.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 70, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB535/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=535&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":536,"bill_number":"SB536","title":"Exempting Supreme Court probation officers' vehicles from certain registration requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt vehicles operated by the Supreme Court of Appeals from registration requirements for state cars.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 147, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB536/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=536&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":537,"bill_number":"SB537","title":"Increasing State Police compensation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the compensation  of the membership of the West Virginia State Police.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB537/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=537&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":538,"bill_number":"SB538","title":"Allowing service personnel association teachers to count certain service toward retirement credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow teachers employed by a statewide service personnel association to count this service towards retirement credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB538/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=538&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":539,"bill_number":"SB539","title":"Restoring licensure exemption for certain contractors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restore the West Virginia Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards the power to allow subcontractors to work on manufactured housing installation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB539/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=539&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":540,"bill_number":"SB540","title":"Providing certain volunteer emergency medical services' personnel license waiver","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a waiver of certain physical requirements of emergency medical services personnel who work on a volunteer basis when certain other minimum requirements are met; then a license may not be denied.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB540/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=540&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":541,"bill_number":"SB541","title":"Continuing personal income tax adjustment to certain retirees' gross income","description":"The purpose of this bill is to continue providing a personal income tax adjustment to the gross income of certain retirees receiving pensions from defined pension plans that terminated and are being paid a reduced maximum benefit guarantee.  The original enactment of this section contained a sunset provision that terminated the tax adjustment on January 1, 2007.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB541/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=541&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":542,"bill_number":"SB542","title":"Providing certain corrections officers full retirement benefits after twenty years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that correctional officers, parole officers and juvenile corrections officers may retire with full benefits after twenty years of actual and honorable service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB542/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=542&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":543,"bill_number":"SB543","title":"Exempting farm vehicles from certain regulations when crossing state lines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt farm vehicles from commercial motor vehicle regulations when farmers drive farm vehicles across state lines, but within 150 miles of their qualifying farms, and when farmers drive farm vehicles carrying materials not required to be placarded under subpart F of 49 C.F.R. Part §172 as \"hazardous materials.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To Agriculture","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB543/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=543&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":544,"bill_number":"SB544","title":"Establishing electronic health information data-sharing pilot program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a pilot program within the West Virginia Health Information Network to establish electronic data sharing for clinical decision support.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB544/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=544&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":545,"bill_number":"SB545","title":"Relating to tax administration efficiency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require electronic filing of tax returns for taxpayers that satisfy the threshold requirements; to authorize the combining of tax assessments resulting from one audit; to authorize the Tax Commissioner to promulgate rules to determine the application of partial tax payments; to apply the statute of limitations separately to all taxes in a combined assessment; to authorize the recordation of one lien for all taxes in a combined assessment, to authorize health care providers to assert the exemption from consumers sales and service tax for purchases of drugs, durable medical goods, mobility enhancing equipment, prosthetic devices and insulin for use in providing professional or personal services through direct pay permits; to eliminate the periodic biennial renewal requirement for business registration certificates granted on or after the first day of July, two thousand ten; to impose a penalty for the involuntary cancellation, revocation or suspension of such certificates for any cause specified by statute, payable upon reinstatement, or issuance of a business registration certificate after the involuntary cancellation; revocation or suspension of a prior business registration certificate; to require the Tax Commissioner to design a new tax return form that combines the reporting of both Consumers Sales and Service Tax and Use Tax, and to require taxpayers to use the form required by the Tax Commissioner, and to simplify the annual West Virginia Withholding Tax imposed under the code by adopting the federal schedule and procedures.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 211, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB545/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=545&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":546,"bill_number":"SB546","title":"Clarifying charitable bingo and raffle operators' compensation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the code sections affected to reflect modern federal minimum wage requirements and to clarify language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB546/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=546&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":547,"bill_number":"SB547","title":"Providing one-time supplement for certain public employee and teacher annuitants and survivor beneficiaries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a one-time supplement of $500 for annuitants and survivor beneficiaries after being retired five consecutive years.  The supplement is exempt from State income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB547/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=547&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":548,"bill_number":"SB548","title":"Requiring U. S. and state flags purchased with public funds be manufactured in U. S.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that the purchase of United States flag or flags of the State of West Virginia by the state, counties or boards of education using public funds only be made from manufacturers in the United States.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB548/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=548&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":549,"bill_number":"SB549","title":"Requiring health care insurance for public improvement projects' workers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that workers on public improvement projects be provided health care insurance as a benefit of employment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB549/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=549&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":550,"bill_number":"SB550","title":"Exempting certain amount of state pensions and Social Security benefits from state income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the first $10,000 of state pensions and social security benefits from West Virginia personal income tax with an increase to $10,000 for retirees who are sixty-five years old or older.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB550/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=550&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":551,"bill_number":"SB551","title":"Requiring certain dwellings' installation, maintenance or service of fuel gas system comply with State Fire Code","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that the installation, maintenance or service of fuel gas systems in one or two family dwellings be done in accordance with the state fire code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB551/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=551&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":552,"bill_number":"SB552","title":"Relating to prepaid wireless calling taxes, fees and charges","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an alternative means of equitably collecting and remitting telecommunications taxes, fees and charges applicable to prepaid wireless calling arrangements.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 216, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB552/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=552&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":553,"bill_number":"SB553","title":"Creating Permitting and Licensing Information Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the permitting information ombudsman in the Governor's Office of Technology; to establish the ombudsman's authority; establishing the duty of agencies to provider permitting information; development of permitting information repository available to the public; providing procedures for an agency's failure to provide permitting information; the reporting of status of the permitting information repository to the Legislature and the Governor; and allowing for the promulgation of rules by the permitting information ombudsman.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 5, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB553/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=553&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":554,"bill_number":"SB554","title":"Relating to osteopathic physician and surgeon licensing requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove inconsistent and outdated provisions concerning osteopathic physicians and surgeons; the bill clarifies and updates the licensing requirements for osteopathic physicians and surgeons; and the bill also sets forth  additional causes for revoking or suspending a license.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-26","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB554/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=554&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":555,"bill_number":"SB555","title":"Limiting real property classification of managed timberland","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit classification of real property as managed timberland to prevent county property tax revenues from decreasing by more than 5%.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB555/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=555&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":556,"bill_number":"SB556","title":"Relating to towing unlawfully parked vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for prior written authorization for the towing of motor vehicles without the consent of the owner or operator, and to provide for criminal background checks for drivers of tow vehicles.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB556/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=556&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":557,"bill_number":"SB557","title":"Replacing corporate license tax with one-time fee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the complicated and confusing corporate license tax, and to replace the resulting loss of revenues by the Office of the Secretary of State by creating a new one-time $100 filing fee, and by permitting the Secretary of State to keep all of the $25 annual attorney-in-fact fees paid by corporations and limited partnerships.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB557/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=557&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":558,"bill_number":"SB558","title":"Relating to electronic commerce","description":"The purpose of this bill is to further permit the use of electronic commerce.  The Auditor and Treasurer are granted the discretion to require electronic filing of documents and to waive any requirements in such filing and the certification, notarization or verification of those documents.  The bill also defines the term \"document\" and permits the sale or disposal of property by electronic commerce.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB558/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=558&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":559,"bill_number":"SB559","title":"Increasing certain Cultural Facilities and Capitol Resources Matching Grant Program Fund allocations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount of net terminal income allocated to the Cultural Facilities and Capitol Resources Matching Grant Program Fund.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB559/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=559&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":560,"bill_number":"SB560","title":"Regulating feral cat care and management","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate and control the management of feral and abandoned cats.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To Agriculture","last_action_date":"2008-02-04","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB560/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=560&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":561,"bill_number":"SB561","title":"Modifying circumstances which relieve certain directors from civil liability","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the circumstances under which a qualified director is relieved from civil liability. The bill specifies that the protection from liability does not apply to a qualified director if he or she is found to have intentionally caused damage or injury to another in the performance of his or her duties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB561/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=561&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":562,"bill_number":"SB562","title":"Prohibiting certain raffle boards and games sales and possession","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the possession of certain gambling devices by persons not authorized by law to sell or possess such devices, by declaring them contraband and extending the authority of the State Tax Department Criminal Investigation Division to seize such games.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB562/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=562&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":563,"bill_number":"SB563","title":"Providing certain volunteer fire department members state income tax exemption","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an exemption on state personal income tax to members of volunteer fire departments who meet certain qualified service requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB563/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=563&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":564,"bill_number":"SB564","title":"Relating to higher education tuition and fee waivers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the age limitation for spouses of deceased service men and women to be eligible for special education benefits; to repeal unclear language on granting tuition and fee waivers; change method of calculation limits on percentage of tuition and fee waivers; and to exempt all statutorily-authorized tuition and fee waivers, including those granted to higher education employees, their spouses, and dependents, from limits on percentage of tuition and fee waivers granted by state institutions of higher education.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 81, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB564/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=564&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Edgell"},
{"bill_id":565,"bill_number":"SB565","title":"Relating to increased real property assessment notice","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the required notice period for a notice of increased assessed valuation of real property, from at least 15 to 10 days prior to the first meeting in February at which the county commission meets as the board of equalization and review.  The bill also provides that the increase in the assessed valuation must be at least $1,000 before the notice is required to be sent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB565/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=565&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":566,"bill_number":"SB566","title":"Creating felony offense for animal fighting ventures involvement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make wagering at animal fighting ventures and conducting, financing, managing, supervising, owning or leasing any part of an animal fighting venture or the premises on which it takes place with knowledge that wagering is occurring a felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To Agriculture","last_action_date":"2008-02-04","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB566/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=566&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":567,"bill_number":"SB567","title":"Regulating all-terrain vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose regulations on the use and operation of all-terrain vehicles.  The bill prohibits operation on paved roads or highways and provides for regulation of all-terrain vehicles by local government authorities.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB567/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=567&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":568,"bill_number":"SB568","title":"Creating Green Buildings Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is for the adoption of green building standards for the construction or renovation of public buildings over fifty thousand square feet in size.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB568/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=568&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":569,"bill_number":"SB569","title":"Relating to compulsory school attendance directors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the ratio of pupils per attendance director, waive additional certification for attendance directors who hold certain social work degrees, and provide salary increases for attendance directors who hold social work degrees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB569/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=569&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":570,"bill_number":"SB570","title":"Allowing county commissions' involvement in joint development efforts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow county commissions to be involved in joint development efforts.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 44, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB570/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=570&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":571,"bill_number":"SB571","title":"Relating to certain firefighters' workers' compensation benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a presumption of compensability for cardiovascular injury or disease of professional firefighters employed by municipal fire departments.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 230, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB571/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=571&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":572,"bill_number":"SB572","title":"Issuing driver's license to persons using bioptic telescopic lenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the issuance of drivers' licenses to persons using bioptic telescopic lenses.  The bill sets conditions, restrictions and limitations for licensing. The bill further authorizes the Division of Rehabilitation Services to promulgate the criteria for applicant  enrollment in low vision driving courses, and the criteria for establishing low vision driving courses. The bill also makes technical and stylistic changes to the section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB572/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=572&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":573,"bill_number":"SB573","title":"Increasing public school teachers' and service personnel annual salaries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase annual salaries for public school teachers, provide salary bonuses for classroom teachers, and increase annual salaries for school service personnel.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 223, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB573/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=573&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":574,"bill_number":"SB574","title":"Increasing State Police compensation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the compensation of the membership of the West Virginia State Police.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 199, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB574/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=574&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":575,"bill_number":"SB575","title":"Creating Discount Medical Plan Organizations and Discount Prescription Drug Plan Organizations Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a mechanism for the regulation and licensing by the Insurance Commissioner of discount medical plan organizations and discount prescription drug plan organizations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB575/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=575&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":576,"bill_number":"SB576","title":"Exempting military retirement pensions from income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt military retirement pensions from income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB576/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=576&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":577,"bill_number":"SB577","title":"Relating to barbers' and cosmetologists' fees and licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the terminology to current usage and raise fees for licenses and renewals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB577/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=577&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":578,"bill_number":"SB578","title":"Relating to Severance and Business Privilege Tax Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to simplify the taxation and clarify the regulation and treatment under the law of the production, marketing and delivery of natural gas and oil.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB578/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=578&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":579,"bill_number":"SB579","title":"Appointing additional nonresident members to Bluefield's sanitary board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the appointment of additional members of a West Virginia community's sanitary board who are nonresidents, when the sanitary sewer system serving the community borders another state and sanitary sewer system serving that community is located in the other state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB579/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=579&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":580,"bill_number":"SB580","title":"Authorizing magistrate courts to accept unsigned citation payments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize magistrate courts to accept payments when persons mail or deliver such payments to the court to pay citations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 50, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB580/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=580&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":581,"bill_number":"SB581","title":"Allowing flashing lights on certain vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow blue flashing lights to be used on vehicles operated by the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety and its divisions for homeland security.  The bill also allows red flashing lights to be used on emergency management vehicles, homeland security response vehicles, Class A vehicles of emergency management personnel and other vehicles designated by the Director of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB581/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=581&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":582,"bill_number":"SB582","title":"Imposing corporate net income tax on certain entities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose corporate net income tax on certain regulated investment companies and real estate investment trusts used as tax sheltering vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB582/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=582&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":583,"bill_number":"SB583","title":"Requiring certain nonprofit board members and directors attend training","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all directors and members of the board of directors of nonprofit corporations that receive money from state agencies or that receive federal money through state agencies to participate in three hours of training.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-06","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB583/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=583&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":584,"bill_number":"SB584","title":"Expanding membership of boards of zoning appeals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for the expansion of the number of members of boards of zoning appeal from five to seven.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-06","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB584/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=584&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":585,"bill_number":"SB585","title":"Updating real and personal property assessment procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modernize procedures and timeframes for assessments of real and personal property, notices of assessments, and appeals of assessments.  It provides special timeframes for assessment of industrial and natural resources property.  It provides for appeal of an assessor's decision directly to the Office of Tax Appeals if the value in controversery is $50,000 or more.  For taxes levied after December 31, 2008, the bill provides that appeals taken to circuit court from a decision of the Office of Tax Appeals may not be appealed to the Supreme Court of Appeals unless the value in controversery is $50,000 or more.  The bill establishes procedures for election of arbitration of disputed decisions of a board of equalization and review (county commission).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-06","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB585/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=585&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":586,"bill_number":"SB586","title":"Authorizing pharmacists to dispense prescriptions remotely and administer immunizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the scope of practice of pharmacists to allow them to remotely dispense and deliver prescription drugs and to administer certain specified vaccinations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-06","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB586/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=586&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":587,"bill_number":"SB587","title":"Limiting civil action deliberate intent to certain injuries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit deliberate intent in civil actions to traumatic injuries only, to exclude occupational pneumoconiosis and other occupational diseases as a basis for deliberate intent actions and to require that \"deliberate intent\" can only be satisfied with a showing of an actual, specific intent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-06","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB587/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=587&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":588,"bill_number":"SB588","title":"Preventing excess spoil or overburden near certain streams","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent placement of excess spoil or overburden in or within one hundred feet of an intermittent or perennial stream.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-06","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB588/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=588&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":589,"bill_number":"SB589","title":"Relating to towing providers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that towing services and their vehicles and operators are covered by safety rules. The bill also limits the information towing services provide on invoices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-06","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB589/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=589&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":590,"bill_number":"SB590","title":"Protecting health care workers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend to health care workers the same protections afforded other persons who serve the public and are thereby regularly exposed to the threat of physical violence in the course of performing their jobs, by establishing enhanced criminal penalties for crimes committed against licensed and certified health care professionals.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 57, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB590/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=590&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":591,"bill_number":"SB591","title":"Requiring smoke-free medical facilities","description":"This bill provides that medical facilities shall be free of tobacco smoke and imposes posting requirements upon the medical facilities.  Additionally, it sets forth penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-06","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB591/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=591&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":592,"bill_number":"SB592","title":"Providing one-time supplement for certain annuitants and survivor beneficiaries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a one-time supplement for certain annuitants and survivor beneficiaries after being retired at least three consecutive years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-06","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB592/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=592&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":593,"bill_number":"SB593","title":"Transferring library funding obligation to excess levy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify how payment of the library funding obligation of a \"special act library\" is made from the local share.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB593/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=593&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":594,"bill_number":"SB594","title":"Establishing Bill of Rights and Responsibilities for Students and School Personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce acts of student violence and disruptive behavior through the implementation of a Bill of Rights, School Discipline Committee, series of county-wide meetings and increased penalties for chronically disruptive students.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-06","last_action":"Recommitted to Education on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2008-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB594/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=594&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Edgell"},
{"bill_id":595,"bill_number":"SB595","title":"Establishing education goals and objectives for 2020","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish goals and objectives for 2020 for both public and higher education, to focus and clarify elements of the accountability system for public higher education and to create a committee to study capital projects and facilities maintenance needs in higher education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB595/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=595&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":596,"bill_number":"SB596","title":"Relating to Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to conform the provisions of the West Virginia Streamlined Sales and Use Tax statute, West Virginia Code §11-15B, to the current provisions of the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement as amended, to provide certain definitions of terms and to make certain technical and typographical corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB596/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=596&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":597,"bill_number":"SB597","title":"Creating Sesquicentennial Committee and Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Sesquicentennial Committee and Fund to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the State of West Virginia; establish membership and compensation; provide the powers and duties of the committee provide for continuation of the committee; and provide for special registration plates to be issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB597/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=597&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":598,"bill_number":"SB598","title":"Providing circulating registered nurse during surgery","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a circulating registered nurse during every surgical procedure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB598/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=598&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":599,"bill_number":"SB599","title":"Requiring greyhounds' six-month grace period before racing training","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that greyhounds be kept with the state for six months before it may be trained as a racing dog.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB599/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=599&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":600,"bill_number":"SB600","title":"Adding certain terms to Human Rights Act and Fair Housing Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add \"sexual orientation\" to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination in employment and places of public accommodations.  This bill also adds \"age\" and \"sexual orientation\" to the categories covered by the Fair Housing Act prohibiting discrimination in housing.  It defines \"sexual orientation\" as \"heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality or gender identity or expression, whether actual or perceived\"; and adds to §5-11A-3 a definition of \"age\" as meaning the age of forty or above.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"On 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB600/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=600&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":601,"bill_number":"SB601","title":"Appointing additional circuit court judge to Wayne County","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Governor to appoint an additional judge to the 24th Judicial Circuit consisting of Wayne County to alleviate case load.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB601/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=601&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":602,"bill_number":"SB602","title":"Appointing additional circuit court judge to Mercer County","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Governor to appoint an additional judge to the 9th Judicial Circuit consisting of Mercer County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB602/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=602&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":603,"bill_number":"SB603","title":"Granting Legislative Initiative For the Elderly spending oversight","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow an organization receiving funding from a service established by the legislative initiatives for the elderly (LIFE)to spend them as they think reasonably appropriate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB603/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=603&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":604,"bill_number":"SB604","title":"Creating expectant mother parking permit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a parking permit to be used by expectant mothers entering their third trimesters and lasting until the first birthday of the child. Such a permit would allow an expectant mother to park in a parking place marked with the international symbol of access. This bill also encourages the private sector to enact similar policies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB604/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=604&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":605,"bill_number":"SB605","title":"Clarifying library funding obligation from local share","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that if a county board of education moved the library funding obligation of a \"special act library\" from the regular tax levy to the excess levy, the library funding obligation under the special act would cease in the fiscal year in which the excess levy became effective or would have become effective if it had been passed by the voters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB605/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=605&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":606,"bill_number":"SB606","title":"Requiring hiring preference for summer school program positions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give applicants who are regularly employed on a full-time basis employment preference over other applicants when filling summer school program positions.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2008-03-28","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/28/08 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2008-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB606/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=606&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Edgell"},
{"bill_id":607,"bill_number":"SB607","title":"Relating to teachers' professional development and preparation days","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add two days to the employment term for teachers to be used for professional development; change instructional support and enhancement days into professional development days; and allow more of certain days to be scheduled prior to the twenty-sixth day of August for the purposes of preparing for the opening of school and staff development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB607/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=607&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":608,"bill_number":"SB608","title":"Adding certain terms to Human Rights Act and Fair Housing Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add \"sexual orientation\" to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination in employment and places of public accommodations.  This bill also adds \"age\" and \"sexual orientation\" to the categories covered by the Fair Housing Act prohibiting discrimination in housing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB608/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=608&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":609,"bill_number":"SB609","title":"Creating Innovation and Development Act","description":"This purpose of this bill is to establish a West Virginia innovation and development program, to  attract and support capital investment in innovation-driven enterprises in West Virginia through a combination of direct annual investment by the state in seed capital, venture capital and other equity and debt investments in West Virginia; technical support and assistance to entrepreneurs in the state; and recoverable revenue credits to private investors to encourage private investment in seed capital, venture capital and other private equity funds, such program to be run and such funding to be awarded through a competitive selection process to be managed by the West Virginia Economic Development Authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB609/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=609&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":610,"bill_number":"SB610","title":"Eliminating Saturday school prohibition","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the prohibition against opening school on Saturday and to remove the requirement that special classes conducted on Saturday be conducted on a voluntary basis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB610/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=610&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":611,"bill_number":"SB611","title":"Relating to teachers' alternative education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement for a minimum of eighteen hours of course work for alternative routes to certification.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB611/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=611&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":612,"bill_number":"SB612","title":"Increasing number of Racing Commission board members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase from three to five the number of members on the Racing Commission board and sets forth who the members may be.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB612/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=612&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":613,"bill_number":"SB613","title":"Relating to liquefied petroleum gas-consuming equipment and appliances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require certification of correctness as to design, construction and performance of domestic and commercial liquefied petroleum gas-consuming equipment and appliances. The bill would also:","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB613/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=613&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":614,"bill_number":"SB614","title":"Limiting certain land use in growth counties for nonenergy purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the use of some lands for nonenergy related purposes in \"growth counties.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB614/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=614&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":615,"bill_number":"SB615","title":"Allowing optometrists to prescribe drug-dispensing vision correction devices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow optometrists to prescribe vision correction devices which dispense drugs or dangerous drugs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB615/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=615&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":616,"bill_number":"SB616","title":"Establishing Convention and Visitors Bureau Accreditation Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau Accreditation Board, establish its duties and responsibilities, and require accreditation standards for convention and visitors bureaus operating in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-08","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB616/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=616&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":617,"bill_number":"SB617","title":"Exempting manufacturing inventory from ad valorem property taxation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt manufacturing inventory from ad valorem property taxation in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB617/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=617&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":618,"bill_number":"SB618","title":"Relating to Public Employees Insurance Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the PEIA Finance Board may make optional plans available as an IRS plan or as part of the preferred provider benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-08","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB618/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=618&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":619,"bill_number":"SB619","title":"Defining certain external defibrillators' user terms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add definitions for anticipated and unanticipated users of external defibrillators and limiting liability toward unanticipated users who render aid.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 112, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB619/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=619&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":620,"bill_number":"SB620","title":"Creating Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act of 2008","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate illegal immigration in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB620/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=620&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andy McKenzie"},
{"bill_id":621,"bill_number":"SB621","title":"Prohibiting lottery ticket sales during certain hours on Sundays","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the sale of lottery tickets on Sundays from six a.m. till one p.m.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB621/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=621&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":622,"bill_number":"SB622","title":"Creating Voluntary Rural and Outdoor Heritage Conservation Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for land conservation and stewardship through a newly-created Outdoor Heritage Conservation Fund to provide grants to certain state agencies and qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations.  An enhanced fee for the recording of deeds will be divided equally between the existing Farmland Protection Fund and the Outdoor Heritage Conservation Fund.  The Board of Trustees of the new Fund may direct the Economic Development Fund to issue revenue bonds to be secured by a portion of the recording fee.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 38, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB622/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=622&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":623,"bill_number":"SB623","title":"Modifying educators' professional or first class certificate renewal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend one of the requirements for renewing a professional or first class certificate based upon a bachelor's degree by allowing an electronic equivalent in lieu of an actual official transcript of six semester hours of approved credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-08","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB623/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=623&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":624,"bill_number":"SB624","title":"Limiting certain paraprofessionals' and interpreters' transfers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the application of provisions limiting the transfer of autism mentors and aides working with autistic students to also apply to paraprofessionals and interpreters working with students with any exceptionality.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-08","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB624/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=624&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":625,"bill_number":"SB625","title":"Requiring school principal make personnel recommendations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require each school principal to make recommendations regarding the appointment, assignment, promotion, transfer and dismissal of all personnel assigned to the school under the principal's control; to add the principal's recommendations to the seven existing criteria to be considered when hiring professional personnel; and to increase the principal's increment by five percentage points.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-08","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB625/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=625&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":626,"bill_number":"SB626","title":"Relating to air pollution control permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for the expedited review of complete permit applications for sources, other than major sources.  It would allow all facilities with complete permit applications and who have received written permission from the secretary, to construct an altered or expanded source provided that operations of the altered or expanded source could not commence until its permit or permit modification was issued.  It also sets timelines for permitting actions, makes other clarifications of the secretary's duties in minor source air permitting and would require the promulgation of legislative rules to implement this bill by the first day of August, two thousand eight.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB626/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=626&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":627,"bill_number":"SB627","title":"Designating terroristic threat as felony","description":"Designating terroristic threat as felony","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB627/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=627&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":628,"bill_number":"SB628","title":"Relating to motor vehicle accident reports","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow persons involved in motor vehicle accidents to receive pertinent information at no charge in order to file a timely insurance claim.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB628/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=628&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":629,"bill_number":"SB629","title":"Creating Religious Freedom Restoration Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Religious Freedom Restoration Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB629/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=629&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":630,"bill_number":"SB630","title":"Relating to racetrack table game licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the licensing requirements and licensing fee requirements for obtaining a racetrack table games license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB630/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=630&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":631,"bill_number":"SB631","title":"Redefining \"antique motor vehicle\" to include antique trucks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include antique trucks as antique motor vehicles; and creating special registration fee for antique trucks that is double the fee for antique cars.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-02-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB631/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=631&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":632,"bill_number":"SB632","title":"Creating Healthy Lifestyles Restaurant Calorie Posting Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to initiate the Healthy Lifestyles Restaurant Calorie Posting Program; to encourage private restaurants to participate in this program and to provide that any restaurant participating in and advancing this program will be issued a universally recognized logo, suitable for public display by the business, and will benefit from the marketing of this program through all state agencies, as described in subdivision (d) of this section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB632/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=632&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":633,"bill_number":"SB633","title":"Reducing certain temporary employees' service credit requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the number of days required for service credit of temporary employees of the Legislature's Joint Committee on Government and Finance and the Legislature from fifty five days to fifty days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"On second reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB633/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=633&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":634,"bill_number":"SB634","title":"Creating Military Authority Act","description":"Creating Military Authority Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB634/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=634&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":635,"bill_number":"SB635","title":"Authorizing State Board of Education to set and collect review fees from certain publishers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the state board to set and collect review fees from publishers participating in the state instructional materials adoption procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB635/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=635&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":636,"bill_number":"SB636","title":"Requiring Bureau for Public Health license free clinics","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Office of Health Facility Licensing and Certification to license free clinics within West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB636/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=636&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":637,"bill_number":"SB637","title":"Requiring CPR and first aid training in secondary school curriculum","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the addition of CPR and First Aid training to the health education curriculum in secondary schools to further protect the safety of children in our schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB637/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=637&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":638,"bill_number":"SB638","title":"Requiring information collection from catalytic converter purchasers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require purchasers of catalytic converters or any material derived from catalytic converter to require additional information from the sellers.  The bill sets penalties for knowing failures to collect and provide information relating to the sale of catalytic converters or any material derived from catalytic converters.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2008-03-31","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/31/08 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2008-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB638/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=638&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":639,"bill_number":"SB639","title":"Requiring abortion-related statistics' collection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the collection of statistics relative to abortions performed in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB639/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=639&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":640,"bill_number":"SB640","title":"Prohibiting state-funded family planning centers from discussing abortion or abortion referrals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit family planning centers in West Virginia that receive state funding from discussing abortion or abortion referrals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB640/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=640&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andy McKenzie"},
{"bill_id":641,"bill_number":"SB641","title":"Creating Water Resources Protection and Management Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the continuation of the water resources survey; authorize DEP to develop a state water resources management plan; and authorize designation of regional and critical area water resources planning areas and plans.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 228, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB641/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=641&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":642,"bill_number":"SB642","title":"Allowing transfer of assets from Teachers' Defined Contribution Retirement System to State Teachers Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the voluntary  transfer of assets from the Teachers' Defined Contribution Retirement System (\"TDC\") to the State Teachers Retirement System (\"TRS\"); to provide an election on the question of actively contributing members of the TDC voluntarily transferring assets to the TRS; requiring seventy percent of actively contributing members of the TDC to vote in the affirmative; to permit the voluntary transfer of assets upon affirmative vote; providing for transferring members to receive service credit in TRS for an amount equal to seventy-five percent of the members' service credit to the TDC; and providing transferring members the option to receive full credit in TRS by paying the Actuarial Reserve.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-02-11","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB642/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=642&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":643,"bill_number":"SB643","title":"Creating Public-Private Transportation Facilities Act of 2008","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Public-Private Transportation Facilities Act of 2008 within the Division of Highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-12","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB643/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=643&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":644,"bill_number":"SB644","title":"Prohibiting state or county reimbursement for abortion-related transportation costs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the state or any county from reimbursing any person the cost of transportation for an abortion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB644/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=644&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jesse Guills"},
{"bill_id":645,"bill_number":"SB645","title":"Exempting city and county hospitals from certain audit requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt city and county hospitals from audit requirements for local government offices.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 113, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB645/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=645&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":646,"bill_number":"SB646","title":"Relating to certain teachers' sanctions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the imposition of lesser sanctions rather than revocation of certificates upon a teacher for certain causes; and to authorize the State Superintendent to issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum in certain instances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-12","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB646/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=646&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":647,"bill_number":"SB647","title":"Allowing sheriffs' access to Board of Pharmacy database","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give sheriffs and their designee's the right to view the information contained in the State Board of Pharmacy's database.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB647/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=647&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":648,"bill_number":"SB648","title":"Prohibiting gender-based abortions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the performance of any abortion when the woman seeking it is doing so solely on account of the gender of the fetus.  The bill also prescribes a criminal penalty for violations of the section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB648/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=648&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":649,"bill_number":"SB649","title":"Providing certain fetuses anesthesia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require medical facilities that provide abortions to administer anesthesia to an unborn fetus when aborted, if it is older than seven weeks.  It also provides that when, during the course of an abortion procedure, a fetus is aborted alive, all available medical means must be used to preserve its life.  The bill provides criminal penalties for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB649/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=649&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":650,"bill_number":"SB650","title":"Relating to Emergency Medical Services Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add the definitions of \"early retirement age\",\"full time employment\", and \"political subdivision\"; specify the date contributions are due the fund and provide for delinquency fees; clarify language relating to  the purchase of prior service and provide for delinquency fees; make a correction to the heading in section ten of this article; eliminate the minimum amount required for eligible direct rollover distributions; allow for rollover distributions totaling less than two hundred dollars; clarify language relating to the benefit awarded for a duty disability; add provisions for payment of additional death benefits; clarify the language relating to the effective date for receipt of a duty disability benefit; and make a correction to the time period for which an Interim study shall be conducted on the potential effects of the implementation of this plan.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 190, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB650/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=650&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":651,"bill_number":"SB651","title":"Accepting emergency medical services professionals' signature on prisoners' medical clearance forms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include the acceptance of an emergency medical services (EMS) professional's signature on medical clearance forms for prisoners being accepted in jail.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB651/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=651&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":652,"bill_number":"SB652","title":"Relating to private investments in Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park","description":"The purpose of this bill is to attract private investment for financing, construction and operation of additional public cottages at Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park.  The bill authorizes and directs the Director of the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate rules regarding the granting of long-term lodging unit usage and related rights and privileges to private parties on commercially reasonable terms that are deemed appropriate, desirable or necessary by the Director to attract additional private investment for such purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB652/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=652&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":653,"bill_number":"SB653","title":"Permitting internet sales of life, accident and sickness insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit Internet sales of life and accident and sickness insurance.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 122, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB653/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=653&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":654,"bill_number":"SB654","title":"Finding and declaring certain claims against state","description":"The purpose of this bill is for the Legislature to find and declare the existence of a moral obligation to pay, with public moneys, each of the claims herein against specified state agencies and the State of West Virginia, by the named claimants, payable from the specified funds, and in the amounts of the awards made.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB654/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=654&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":655,"bill_number":"SB655","title":"Providing certain coverage to state employees' pregnant dependents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide maternity benefit coverage and post-delivery care for pregnant dependants of state employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB655/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=655&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wells"},
{"bill_id":656,"bill_number":"SB656","title":"Providing single hunting, fishing and trapping resident license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a single resident license for all hunting, fishing and trapping. The bill also would dedicate each fiscal year one percent of all revenue in the General Revenue Fund to DNR.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB656/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=656&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":657,"bill_number":"SB657","title":"Creating Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace Act, to require public improvement contractors to have and implement a drug-free workplace program that requires drug and alcohol testing be conducted by a contractor.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 7, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB657/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=657&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":658,"bill_number":"SB658","title":"Relating to Stop Domestic Violence, Sesquicentennial and \"In God We Trust\" license plates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enable the Division of Motor Vehicles to create and issue \"Stop Domestic Violence\" license plates for passenger vehicles and motorcycles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB658/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=658&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wells"},
{"bill_id":659,"bill_number":"SB659","title":"Increasing certain crime victims' benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount of certain benefits for crime victims.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 54, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB659/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=659&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":660,"bill_number":"SB660","title":"Establishing penalties for manufacturing, selling, or dispensing certain controlled substances causing deaths","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish penalties for any person who manufactures, sells or dispenses controlled drugs classified in Schedules I, II or II where a death results from the injection, inhalation or ingestion of the controlled substance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB660/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=660&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":661,"bill_number":"SB661","title":"Increasing certain criminal trespassing penalties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase penalties for certain criminal trespassing offenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB661/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=661&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":662,"bill_number":"SB662","title":"Requiring hospitals report charity policies to Board of Health","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require hospitals to report to the State Board of Health their charity policies, how the hospital publicizes their charity care policy, and their collection policies for bad debt; and requiring the State Board of Health to adopt a charity care policy for free charity care to certain uninsured citizens by January 1, 2009.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB662/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=662&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":663,"bill_number":"SB663","title":"Relating to school cafeteria managers' pay grade","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the pay grade of cafeteria managers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB663/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=663&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Edgell"},
{"bill_id":664,"bill_number":"SB664","title":"Exempting family court judges and magistrates from concealed weapon licensing requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt family court judges and magistrates from the licensing requirements for carrying a concealed weapon.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB664/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=664&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":665,"bill_number":"SB665","title":"Including true compensation on state employee paycheck stubs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to show state employees their true compensation which includes payments for health and retirement benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB665/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=665&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wells"},
{"bill_id":666,"bill_number":"SB666","title":"Permitting fraternal organizations certain use of charitable raffle proceeds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit fraternal organizations to use proceeds from charitable raffles in any manner consistent with its charter and not contrary to law.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB666/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=666&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":667,"bill_number":"SB667","title":"Relating to policemen's and firemen's pension and relief funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to strengthen the financial condition of municipal policemen's and firemen's pensions and relief funds. The bill provides for new revenue by increased contributions by active members and municipalities, by increased insurance premium tax revenue dedicated to the funds, by eliminating requirement of duplicate actuarial studies and by improving investment returns by modifying investment flexibility and oversight.  All plans would be placed on an actuarially sound payment scheme.  State oversight would be enhanced by the creation of The West Virginia Municipal Pensions Oversight Board, which would be empowered to facilitate standardized procedures among all plans, assist in training and advising local boards of trustees, monitor investments, guard against fraud, provide physicians for disability examinations, and report to the Legislature.  Additional revenue from insurance premium surcharge to be distributed among the plans would be invested for five years with the West Virginia Investment Management Board in an attempt to maximize investment return for pension funds.  The plans are authorized to make short-term investments with the West Virginia Board of Treasury Investments.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB667/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=667&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":668,"bill_number":"SB668","title":"Requiring DUI offenders' community service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require mandatory community service upon conviction of a misdemeanor offense of driving under the influence and creation of a central registry of persons convicted of driving under the influence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB668/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=668&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":669,"bill_number":"SB669","title":"Relating to private investments for Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park","description":"The purpose of this bill is to attract private investment for financing, construction and operation of additional public cottages at Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park.  The bill authorizes and directs the Director of the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate rules regarding the granting of long-term lodging unit usage and related rights and privileges to private parties on commercially reasonable terms that are deemed appropriate, desirable or necessary by the director to attract additional private investment for such purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB669/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=669&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":670,"bill_number":"SB670","title":"Relating to special district excise taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prescribe the base and rate of tax for purposes of the special district excise taxes imposed pursuant to the authorizing code sections, and to grant the state Tax Commissioner discretion to require electronic filing of returns and prescribe rules relating to the electronic filing of returns related to such taxes, and to require the electronic payment of such taxes and prescribe rules relating to payment of such taxes, and prescribing what such rules shall contain, and to authorize sharing of tax information with bond trustees and authorize secondary sharing of such information with the bond issuers, bondholders and bond counsel and to make such trustees, bondholders and bond counsel subject to the confidentiality requirements for tax information set forth in West Virginia Code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB670/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=670&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":671,"bill_number":"SB671","title":"Increasing compensation of Court of Claims' judges","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the compensation of the presiding judge of the Court of Claims by an additional fifty dollars for each day serving as presiding judge.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 48, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB671/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=671&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":672,"bill_number":"SB672","title":"Allowing health care providers' discretionary reporting of individuals' driving competence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to promote public safety on the roadways of West Virginia by providing a mechanism by which health care providers may report when an individual they have treated has a condition that renders them incompetent to operate a motor vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB672/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=672&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":673,"bill_number":"SB673","title":"Making supplementary appropriation to Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"Making supplementary appropriation to Department of Health and Human Resources","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB673/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=673&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":674,"bill_number":"SB674","title":"Making supplementary appropriation to Department of Administration and Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety","description":"Making supplementary appropriation to Department of Administration and Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB674/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=674&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":675,"bill_number":"SB675","title":"Requiring boards of education hire best qualified candidate for extracurricular activities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require boards of education to hire the best qualified person for extracurricular activities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-15","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB675/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=675&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":676,"bill_number":"SB676","title":"Limiting certain park and recreation owners' liabilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the liability of the section of Parks and Recreation of the Division of Natural Resources, county parks and recreation commissions, boards of park and recreation commissioners and owners of land used for public parks and recreation purposes under an agreement with any of the foregoing entities.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB676/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=676&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":677,"bill_number":"SB677","title":"Modifying certain firearm use restrictions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify restrictions relating to shooting and discharging firearms near residences, parks and certain other public places.  The bill would allow the shooting and discharging firearms within five hundred feet of any dwelling house, if written consent by all residents within five hundred feet is obtained and on or near any park or other place where persons gather for purposes of pleasure in an established shooting range.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB677/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=677&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":678,"bill_number":"SB678","title":"Authorizing Board of Risk and Insurance Management to provide certain airports' insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Board of Risk and Insurance Management to provide insurance to county and regional airport authorities and municipal airports.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-15","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB678/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=678&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":679,"bill_number":"SB679","title":"Redefining \"all-terrain vehicle\" to include all-terrain utility vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the definition of all-terrain vehicle to include all-terrain utility vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-15","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB679/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=679&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":680,"bill_number":"SB680","title":"Relating to corporate net income tax and business franchise tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make technical and policy refinements to combined tax reporting requirements for the West Virginia corporate net income tax and business franchise tax, and to reduce the Corporation Net Income Tax rate starting January 1, 2009.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB680/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=680&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":681,"bill_number":"SB681","title":"Creating Beckley-Raleigh County Building Code Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Beckley-Raleigh County Building Code Authority to oversee operations of the Beckley-Raleigh County Code Enforcement Department and to adopt and enforce the state building code in Beckley and Raleigh County.  This bill also create a Building Code Authority Board of Appeals.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB681/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=681&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":682,"bill_number":"SB682","title":"Creating Community and Technical College Capital Improvement Fund","description":"Creating Community and Technical College Capital Improvement Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB682/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=682&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":683,"bill_number":"SB683","title":"Authorizing certain Alcohol Beverage Control employees arrest powers and to carry concealed weapons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner and certain employees to have arrest powers; and to authorize the  carrying of a concealed weapon while performing his or her official duties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB683/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=683&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":684,"bill_number":"SB684","title":"Requiring gaming facilities issue monthly statements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Lottery Commission to require gaming facilities to issue monthly statements to patrons that list patrons' gaming winnings and losses, when a card or other data collecting method is used for this information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB684/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=684&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":685,"bill_number":"SB685","title":"Reaffirming Legislature's constitutional authority to appropriate public moneys","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reaffirm the Constitutional authority of the Legislature to appropriate public moneys; to establish procedures for appropriation of moneys received in certain actions; and to require reporting expenses in these actions in order to provide the Legislature with information necessary for it to properly exert its authority to appropriate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB685/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=685&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":686,"bill_number":"SB686","title":"Relating to Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the planning, construction, and expansion of new or existing water, sewer, gas, telecommunication lines or facilities and other infrastructure in conjunction with the  the construction of the new roads projects and to provide a tax credit for taxpayers assisting in the completion of projects recommended by the council and associated roads.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB686/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=686&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":687,"bill_number":"SB687","title":"Relating to War on Terrorism Service Medal license plate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue a \"War on Terrorism Service Medal\" license plate displaying the \"War on Terrorism Service Medal\" logo.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB687/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=687&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":688,"bill_number":"SB688","title":"Requiring athletic trainers' presence at certain school games","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all public schools to have an athletic trainer present at football and basketball games.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB688/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=688&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":689,"bill_number":"SB689","title":"Allowing State Auditor to fulfill certain tax lien requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the State Auditor to fulfill the requirements of tax liens on these properties sold to individuals.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB689/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=689&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":690,"bill_number":"SB690","title":"Allowing teachers to determine what classroom material may be posted on internet","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a teacher to determine what classroom material the teacher posts on the Internet","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB690/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=690&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wells"},
{"bill_id":691,"bill_number":"SB691","title":"Regulating accountancy practices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow more firms and accountants to practice accountancy in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB691/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=691&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":692,"bill_number":"SB692","title":"Exempting certain State Teachers Retirement System retirement benefits from state income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the retirement benefits of certain annuitants under the State Teachers Retirement System from state income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB692/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=692&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":693,"bill_number":"SB693","title":"Creating senior resident lifetime hunting, fishing and trapping license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a senior resident lifetime hunting, fishing and trapping license that will cost fifteen dollars Persons who are sixty-five years of age before the first day of January, two thousand nine, are grandfathered in.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB693/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=693&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":694,"bill_number":"SB694","title":"Relating to crime victim's rights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact federal standards of crime victims rights.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB694/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=694&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andy McKenzie"},
{"bill_id":695,"bill_number":"SB695","title":"Creating Community Defense Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate the secondary effects of sexually oriented businesses, establishing regulations governing sexually oriented businesses and penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB695/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=695&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":696,"bill_number":"SB696","title":"Providing appraisal methods for certain multifamily rental properties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the method of appraising certain affordable multifamily rental property for property tax assessment purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2008-03-16","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/31/08 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2008-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB696/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=696&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Yoder"},
{"bill_id":697,"bill_number":"SB697","title":"Authorizing Chief Medical Examiner to determine blood tester's qualifications","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enable the Chief Medical Examiner to determine qualifications for persons who may obtain samples and conduct blood tests.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB697/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=697&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":698,"bill_number":"SB698","title":"CLERK'S NOTE: Bill was submitted in error by Legislative Services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a modification to  income subject to personal income tax for the spaying and neutering of cats and dogs that are family pets.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB698/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=698&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":699,"bill_number":"SB699","title":"Establishing OxyContin Asset Forfeiture Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the OxyContin Asset Forfeiture Fund.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB699/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=699&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":700,"bill_number":"SB700","title":"Requiring coal prospectors to record and report certain geological information","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require coal prospectors to record certain geological information and to report said information to the department of environmental protection.  The bill also provides for the sharing of geological information recorded by coal and well operators with the state geological and economic survey.  Finally, the bill provides for the filing of core samples taken by coal prospectors and well operators and the submission of said samples to the state geological and economic survey.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB700/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=700&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":701,"bill_number":"SB701","title":"Creating Broadband Deployment Council","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Broadband Deployment Council and to develop a strategy and mechanism to be employed in extending broadband to every West Virginian by stimulating demand for broadband services and by constructing the necessary infrastructure to meet that demand.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB701/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=701&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":702,"bill_number":"SB702","title":"Providing Economic Opportunity Tax Credit to certain businesses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit to taxpayers which do not satisfy the new jobs percentage requirement prescribed for the credit allowed under chapter eleven, article thirteen Q.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"Recommitted to Finance on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB702/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=702&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":703,"bill_number":"SB703","title":"Reducing solid waste assessment fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce all solid waste assessment fees in West Virginia effective after the date the solid waste facility in McDowell County receives forty-five thousand tons of solid waste in any month.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB703/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=703&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":704,"bill_number":"SB704","title":"Regulating viatical life insurance settlements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate the business of viatical settlements between insureds and viatical settlement companies with respect to life insurance policies. This bill will regulate how the company will operate its business; will require licensing of the company, as well as its brokers; and help to limit fraudulent practices.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 124, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB704/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=704&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":705,"bill_number":"SB705","title":"Creating Consent to Health Care of Minor's Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Consent to Health Care of Minors Act, allowing for a caregiver who is not a parent, legal custodian or guardian of a minor to consent to health care for a minor through an affidavit.  The bill provides for revocation and termination of consent, good faith reliance on the affidavit, exceptions to an affidavit's applicability, penalties for a false statement in an affidavit of consent, and rule making authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"On second reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB705/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=705&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":706,"bill_number":"SB706","title":"Providing for liner placement through mined-out coal horizons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the procedures for the placement of a liner through mined-out coal horizons.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 104, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB706/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=706&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":707,"bill_number":"SB707","title":"Legalizing and regulating fireworks' sale","description":"The purpose of this bill is to legalize and regulate the selling of fireworks; to impose a special ten per cent fee on the sale of fireworks; and to use those proceeds for pensions for qualified volunteer firefighters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB707/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=707&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":708,"bill_number":"SB708","title":"Changing Division of Veterans' Affairs to Department of Veterans' Assistance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the name of the Division of Veterans Affairs to the Department of Veterans Assistance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"On second reading to Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB708/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=708&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":709,"bill_number":"SB709","title":"Creating Volunteer Firefighter Length of Service Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the \"West Virginia Volunteer Firefighter Length of Service Act\"; and to create a fund to be used for pensions for volunteer firefighters with twenty years service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"On second reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB709/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=709&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":710,"bill_number":"SB710","title":"Eliminating spacing consent from certain coal entities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement for spacing consent from coal entities along horizontal sections of coalbed methane wells while requiring the coalbed methane well permit applicant to plug the well, in a manner that meets state and federal requirements for mine-through of the targeted coal seam.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB710/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=710&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":711,"bill_number":"SB711","title":"Clarifying State Police responsibility for certain medical expenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the circumstances under which the West Virginia State Police is responsible for the payment of medical expenses associated with injuries received in the performance of official duties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB711/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=711&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":712,"bill_number":"SB712","title":"Authorizing Coalbed Methane Review Board to propose legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Coalbed Methane Review Board to propose legislative rules and issue spacing orders.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 133, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB712/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=712&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":713,"bill_number":"SB713","title":"Relating to castle doctrine generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the use of force, including deadly force, against an intruder or attacker in a dwelling, residence, or vehicle under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB713/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=713&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":714,"bill_number":"SB714","title":"Awarding National Board for Professional Teaching Standards salary bonus to certain school leaders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to pay the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards salary bonus to the holders of certificates awarded to them during employment as a classroom teacher if they are subsequently employed as a school principal, assistant school principal or in another position in an instructional leadership capacity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB714/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=714&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":715,"bill_number":"SB715","title":"Defining certain Public Employees Insurance Agency eligibility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Director of the Public Employees Insurance Agency to define certain non-state retirees eligible for coverage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 119, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB715/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=715&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":716,"bill_number":"SB716","title":"Clarifying definitions of \"shallow well\" and \"deep well\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the definitions of \"shallow\" and \"deep\" wells to allow a shallow well to be drilled deeper and provide clarity to both definitions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB716/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=716&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":717,"bill_number":"SB717","title":"Creating State Police Higher Education Security Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia State Police Higher Education Security Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB717/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=717&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":718,"bill_number":"SB718","title":"Providing certain 911 operator procedure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a procedure for 911 operators to dispatch emergency calls for service to law enforcement in a fair and equitable manner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB718/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=718&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":719,"bill_number":"SB719","title":"Setting school athletic director standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set standards for school athletic directors. The bill also requires a high school to assign a full-time athletic director if the school has thirteen or more varsity sports, and at least a half-time athletic director if the school has twelve or less varsity sports.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB719/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=719&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":720,"bill_number":"SB720","title":"Defining who may designate disposition manner of deceased person's body","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specifically include 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.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB720/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=720&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":721,"bill_number":"SB721","title":"Exempting insurance burial policies from Medicaid assignment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt insurance burial policies from assignment by Medicaid recipients to the Department of Health and Human Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB721/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=721&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":722,"bill_number":"SB722","title":"Granting regulatory power to certain Board of Pharmacy facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant regulatory power to the Board of Pharmacy of ambulatory health care facilities and free clinics who dispense pharmaceuticals.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 163, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB722/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=722&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":723,"bill_number":"SB723","title":"Defining \"caving\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define \"caving\" as a recreational purpose and activity for which a landowner's liability for injury is limited.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB723/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=723&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":724,"bill_number":"SB724","title":"Prohibiting certain bail forfeiture","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the provision allowing a bail posted by someone other than the person under bail to be forfeited for failure to comply with a condition of bail, other than that to appear.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB724/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=724&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":725,"bill_number":"SB725","title":"Relating to beverage sales in schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is regulate the sale of beverages in schools.  It requires the State Board of Education to establish nutrition standards for such sales.  It further provides that proceeds from  sales from federally funded nutrition programs accrue to the benefit of those programs.  Finally, the bill strikes the definitions of \"school day\" and \"healthy beverage\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB725/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=725&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":726,"bill_number":"SB726","title":"Creating Municipal Roads and Bridges Repair Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a fund for the repair of bridges in Class III and Class IV municipalities when there is an immediate need for the repairs.  The bill provides for administration by the West Virginia Economic Development Authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB726/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=726&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":727,"bill_number":"SB727","title":"Relating to county solid waste assessment fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change one of the sources of funding for county and regional solid waste authorities from landfill tipping fees to collection fees in recognition of the important services provided by county solid waste authorities and the decreased usage of West Virginia landfills resulting from the federal district court decision Harper v. Pub. Serv. Comm'n. 427 F.Supp.2d 707 (S.D. W.Va. 2006).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB727/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=727&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":728,"bill_number":"SB728","title":"Prohibiting seizure of lawfully owned firearms during state of emergency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to strengthen the prohibition of the taking of lawfully-owned firearms and ammunition in a declared state of emergency or riot.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB728/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=728&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vic Sprouse"},
{"bill_id":729,"bill_number":"SB729","title":"Eliminating Social Security number requirement in securing state services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement of the use of a social security number in securing any state services or assistance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB729/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=729&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":730,"bill_number":"SB730","title":"Eliminating obsolete weapons' licensing statutory language","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove obsolete statutory language pertaining to the carrying of deadly weapons by Department of Administration security officers, county park police officers, and municipal airport police officers. This bill also clarifies references in the trespassing statutes to conform to the present weapons statutes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB730/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=730&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vic Sprouse"},
{"bill_id":731,"bill_number":"SB731","title":"Relating to certain state, county and municipal depositories","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it easier for banking institutions to maintain the collateral levels needed to serve as depositories of public moneys.  This bill accomplishes this purpose in three ways:  First, depositories for municipal and county deposits already have the ability to place municipal and county deposits in certificates of deposit meeting certain requirements, in lieu of providing a bond or security in lieu of bond and gives depositories of state moneys that same option; Second, this bill permits banking institutions that serve as depositories for public moneys to pool securities in lieu of other bonding and pledging requirements; Finally, this bill permits public depositories to insure public deposits in excess of FDIC limits though a bankers surety bond.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB731/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=731&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":732,"bill_number":"SB732","title":"Relating to keeping and bearing arms","description":"This bill establishes:  Limitations upon the keeping and bearing of arms; defining terms; repeals language concerning county and municipal ordinances restricting firearms or ammunition; creates  additional exceptions to certain restrictions on where deadly weapons may be possessed; declares the provisions of the code to be the sole means by which the keeping and bearing of arms may be regulated; preempts any ordinance, rule, policy or administrative action inconsistent with the provisions of the code; sets forth exceptions; authorizes public property owners to prohibit or restrict the possession of deadly weapons to secure restricted access areas; requires all property owners that have legally restricted or prohibited the possession or carrying of weapons on their premises must give notice of such prohibitions or restrictions by posting specified signs; sets forth the format of those signs; and sets forth the effect of failure to properly post signs indicating such prohibition or restriction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB732/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=732&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vic Sprouse"},
{"bill_id":733,"bill_number":"SB733","title":"Creating Electronic Telecommunication Open Infrastructure Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand technology infrastructure to provide broadband Internet access throughout the State of West Virginia; create the Electronic Telecommunication Open Infrastructure Act (ETOPIA); provide definitions for terms used in the article; set forth legislative findings; require an inventory and mapping of the current availability of access to broadband communications in this state; develop coordinated deployment and operation of technology infrastructure within this state; provide for technology infrastructure inventory, local government cooperation and inventory survey reporting requirements; authorizing emergency and legislative rules; prescribe the authority of the Secretary of Department of Administration; describe specific authorized disclosures of confidential information; create Joint Legislative Oversight Commission on Transportation and Infrastructure; providing subpoena powers; providing for enforcement of subpoena power through a court of competent jurisdiction; prescribe the powers and duties of the Secretary of Commerce; establish reporting requirements; authorizing secretary to provide technical and funding assistance to develop technology infrastructure; authorize secretary to engage in consulting services for fee; authorize contractual and joint venture agreements; provide for the liberal construction of article; utilize broadband infrastructure, technology and information to enhance early childhood development; provide for the confidentiality of trade secrets and proprietary information; and provide for criminal penalties for unlawful disclosure of confidential information or data.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB733/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=733&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":734,"bill_number":"SB734","title":"Creating Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs as a cabinet in the Governor's office.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB734/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=734&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":735,"bill_number":"SB735","title":"Dedicating parts of certain severance taxes to counties and municipalities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to dedicate 5% of every million dollars of certain severance taxes for the use and benefit of the counties and municipalities from which those taxes were generated.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB735/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=735&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":736,"bill_number":"SB736","title":"Relating to real property sales for persons with legal disabilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that either a guardian ad litem or a conservator is to be appointed when the property of a legally incompetent person is being sold.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 110, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB736/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=736&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":737,"bill_number":"SB737","title":"Limiting certain companies' use of eminent domain for electric transmission lines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the use of eminent domain by electronic transmission companies who do not have customers in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB737/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=737&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":738,"bill_number":"SB738","title":"Redefining \"health care provider\" to include pharmacist and pharmacy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include pharmacists and pharmacies in the definition of health care provider related to the Medical Professional Liability Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB738/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=738&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":739,"bill_number":"SB739","title":"Redefining \"nonintoxicating beer\" to include craft beer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the definition of nonintoxicating beer so that craft beers are included.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB739/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=739&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":740,"bill_number":"SB740","title":"Reforming Berkeley County commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reform the county commission of Berkeley County by increasing the number of members from three to five and, approving such reformation by the assent of a majority of the voters of such county voting at an election, all pursuant to the provisions of section thirteen, article IX of the Constitution of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB740/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=740&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":741,"bill_number":"SB741","title":"Relating to Tax Increment Financing Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to bring the West Virginia Tax Increment Financing Act up to current regulations and provide for financing regulations for development of infrastructure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB741/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=741&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":742,"bill_number":"SB742","title":"Relating to Department of Administration's Purchasing Division","description":"This bill clarifies the purpose of the Purchasing Division by omitting the reference to leasing; requires bids to be based on written specifications; permits director to effectively negotiate; repeals the requirement for the director to establish a central duplicating office; clarifies resident, veteran, small and minority vendor preferences; provides a preference for vendors which use products manufactured in West Virginia; and permits the state agency for surplus property to sell commodities to the general public at the posted price.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB742/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=742&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":743,"bill_number":"SB743","title":"Leasing school buses for voter transportation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for the leasing of  school buses for the transportation of voters to the polls for general and special elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB743/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=743&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":744,"bill_number":"SB744","title":"Relating to certain law-enforcement officers' spouses license plate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit surviving spouses of law-enforcement officers killed in the line of duty to have a special license plate.  The bill also expands the definition of  those individuals who qualify as a law-enforcement officer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB744/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=744&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":745,"bill_number":"SB745","title":"Relating to qualified continuing care retirement community","description":"The purpose of this bill is related to definitions of qualified continuing care retirement community and designated common areas.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB745/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=745&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":746,"bill_number":"SB746","title":"Establishing takeback program for certain electronics","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a convenient and environmentally sound recovery program for the collection, recycling and reuse of covered electronic devices that have reached the end of their useful lives, maximize recovery of resources contained in discarded covered electronic devices and prevent improper disposal of materials in electronic devices in state landfills.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 100, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB746/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=746&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":747,"bill_number":"SB747","title":"Creating PROMISE Scholarship Summer Internship Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Promise Scholar Summer Internship Program.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB747/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=747&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":748,"bill_number":"SB748","title":"Authorizing salary increase for certain state hospital workers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a $2,000 salary increase for socials workers and nurses at state hospitals that did not receive a $2,000 salary increase in 2007.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB748/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=748&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":749,"bill_number":"SB749","title":"Providing Medicaid coverage for certain ventilator patients","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide Medicaid coverage for ventilator patient care at health facilities and to update the certificate of need standards applicable to ventilator services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB749/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=749&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":750,"bill_number":"SB750","title":"Relating to continuing education requirements for insurance producers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require waiting periods after three failures on examinations for adjuster and insurance producer licenses; allowing for continuing education credit for active annual membership in professional organizations or associations; requiring nonresidents licensed in another state who move to West Virginia to complete prelicensing education and pass the appropriate examination when their prior state will not grant waivers to individual licensed in West Virginia who move to that state; establishing penalties for failure to pay annual continuation fees; and permitting nonresident adjusters to not maintain offices in this state.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB750/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=750&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":751,"bill_number":"SB751","title":"Relating to Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act by implementing the recommendations of the secretary, in consultation with the Special Reclamation Advisory Council and supported by academic and actuarial findings, to provide for the continued fiscal viability of the Special Reclamation Fund and to ensure that, as the coal mining industry matures, adequate funds are nonetheless reserved in trust to reclaim and restore water treatment systems on former mine sites where the reclamation bond has been forfeited.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB751/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=751&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":752,"bill_number":"SB752","title":"Authorizing Public Employees Insurance Agency to charge interest on late payments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the Public Employees Insurance Agency to charge interest to employers upon amounts not paid on time.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB752/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=752&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":753,"bill_number":"SB753","title":"Permitting nonintoxicating beer sales near certain churches","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a beer licensee to locate within three hundred feet of a church if agreed to by the church under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB753/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=753&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Yoder"},
{"bill_id":754,"bill_number":"SB754","title":"Granting minimum amount of paid sick leave to certain state employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant a minimum amount of paid sick leave to almost all employees working within the State of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB754/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=754&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":755,"bill_number":"SB755","title":"Establishing Track and Lottery Oversight Committee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a track and lottery oversight committee and sets forth how its three members are selected.  The bill also sets forth the qualifications of members, terms of office and compensation and bonding requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB755/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=755&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":756,"bill_number":"SB756","title":"Relating to greyhound ownership","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount from the Breeder Development Fund that can be used for construction and maintenance at two training track facilities, encourage participation in the sport from nonmembers of the association, and increase participation for whelped greyhound.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB756/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=756&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":757,"bill_number":"SB757","title":"Requiring Public Service Commission promulgate wind power projects' rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Public Service Commission to promulgate rules relating to wind power projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB757/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=757&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":758,"bill_number":"SB758","title":"Specifying certain terms of Public Employees Insurance Agency participation","description":"Specifying certain terms of Public Employees Insurance Agency participation","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"Removed from calendar by Rules Committee","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB758/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=758&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":759,"bill_number":"SB759","title":"Authorizing chief technology officer's access to certain confidential information","description":"The purpose of this bill is authorize the chief technology officer to receive confidential records and have access to agencies' databases which may contain confidential information, while accepting the responsibility to safeguard this information as defined by applicable law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB759/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=759&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":760,"bill_number":"SB760","title":"Relating to Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that pilot municipalities or metro governments may not pass ordinances contrary to the provisions of Chapter 5G of the West Virginia Code, relating to procurement of architect or engineering services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB760/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=760&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":761,"bill_number":"SB761","title":"Modifying ISE schedule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the months for scheduled ISE days to September, November, January, March and May.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB761/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=761&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":762,"bill_number":"SB762","title":"Creating Juvenile Services Status Offender Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a special revenue account in the State Treasury known as the Juvenile Services Status Offender Fund to facilitate reimbursement of expenses incurred by the Division of Juvenile Services in housing juvenile status offenders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB762/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=762&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":763,"bill_number":"SB763","title":"Relating to certain school coaches' requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow persons to continue as athletic coaches or coaches of other extracurricular activities in the public schools if they have served in the same position for three years and have received satisfactory evaluations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB763/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=763&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Edgell"},
{"bill_id":764,"bill_number":"SB764","title":"Specifying certain Public Employees Insurance Agency participation terms","description":"Specifying certain Public Employees Insurance Agency participation terms","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB764/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=764&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":765,"bill_number":"SB765","title":"Extending certain driver license periods","description":"The purpose of this note is to allow the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to extend the period of certain licenses under extenuating circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB765/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=765&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":766,"bill_number":"SB766","title":"Increasing certain state employee's incremental salary","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase an eligible state employee's annual salary increase from fifty dollars for each year of service to one hundred dollars per year. The bill also reduces the qualifying length of service required to receive a salary increase from three years to one year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB766/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=766&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":767,"bill_number":"SB767","title":"Reducing Director of Personnel's experience requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the requirement that the Director of Personnel must have five years experience in personnel management in order to better the state's recruitment abilities for the position.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"Recommitted to Government Organization on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2008-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB767/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=767&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":768,"bill_number":"SB768","title":"Designating Pearl Harbor Day as legal state holiday","description":"The purpose of this bill is to designate the seventh day of December, \"Pearl Harbor Day,\" as a legal state holiday.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB768/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=768&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":769,"bill_number":"SB769","title":"Appropriating certain moneys to Bureau for Medical Services","description":"This bill would continue the permissible appropriation of Public Employees Insurance Reserve Fund moneys to the bureau for medical services of the Department of Health and Human Resources.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB769/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=769&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":770,"bill_number":"SB770","title":"Reducing certain landfill solid waste assessment fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce landfill solid waste assessment fees in West Virginia effective on the first day of a calendar month that begins 60 days after a three consecutive month period during which the average tonnage of solid waste disposed of in West Virginia landfills exceeds 185,000 tons per month during that consecutive three month period.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB770/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=770&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":771,"bill_number":"SB771","title":"Creating Nontraditional Career Development Centers Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the secretary of education and the arts to enter into contracts with public and nonprofit private entities to support Nontraditional Career Development Centers in assisting displaced homemakers or single parents in receiving job counseling, job training, job placement services and other support services leading to high-skill, high-wage jobs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB771/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=771&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":772,"bill_number":"SB772","title":"Creating Marriage and Family Therapy Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate the practice of marriage and family therapy by establishing the Marriage and Family Therapy Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB772/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=772&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":773,"bill_number":"SB773","title":"Creating Senior Citizen Property Tax Payment Stabilization and Relief Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the stabilization of property tax increases for property owned, used and occupied by senior citizens.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB773/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=773&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":774,"bill_number":"SB774","title":"Relating to water utility rates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify, that, notwithstanding the other terms of this section, the West Virginia Public Service Commission may authorize a water utility to implement a tariff incorporating reduced rates for low-income residential customers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB774/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=774&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":775,"bill_number":"SB775","title":"Relating to state parks and state forests","description":"Relating to state parks and state forests","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 157, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB775/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=775&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":776,"bill_number":"SB776","title":"Increasing Excess Lottery Revenue Fund deposits to Higher Education Improvement Fund","description":"Increasing Excess Lottery Revenue Fund deposits to Higher Education Improvement Fund","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-02-20","last_action":"Referred to Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB776/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=776&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":777,"bill_number":"SB777","title":"Authorizing Marshall University and West Virginia University to manage certain real property","description":"Authorizing Marshall University and West Virginia University to manage certain real property","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB777/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=777&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":778,"bill_number":"SB778","title":"Relating to veterans' benefits","description":"Relating to veterans' benefits","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 226, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB778/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=778&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":779,"bill_number":"SB779","title":"Prohibiting hotel occupancy proceeds paid to certain convention and visitors' bureaus","description":"Prohibiting hotel occupancy proceeds paid to certain convention and visitors' bureaus","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB779/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=779&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":780,"bill_number":"SB780","title":"Relating to Public Employees Grievance Procedure","description":"Relating to Public Employees Grievance Procedure","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 175, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB780/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=780&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":781,"bill_number":"SB781","title":"Relating to service of suggestee execution and notice","description":"Relating to service of suggestee execution and notice","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 143, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB781/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=781&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":782,"bill_number":"SB782","title":"Creating Special Manufacturing Inventory Property Valuation Act","description":"Creating Special Manufacturing Inventory Property Valuation Act","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB782/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=782&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":783,"bill_number":"SB783","title":"Modifying County Economic Opportunity Development Act","description":"Modifying County Economic Opportunity Development Act","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB783/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=783&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":784,"bill_number":"SB784","title":"Relating to reforming, altering or modifying county government","description":"Relating to reforming, altering or modifying county government","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 42, Acts, Regular Session, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB784/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=784&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":785,"bill_number":"SB785","title":"Establishing alcohol use by minor as juvenile delinquent offense","description":"Establishing alcohol use by minor as juvenile delinquent offense","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB785/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=785&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":786,"bill_number":"SB786","title":"Authorizing Department of Administration's Real Estate Division to acquire real property","description":"Authorizing Department of Administration's Real Estate Division to acquire real property","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB786/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=786&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":787,"bill_number":"SB787","title":"Authorizing mini-trucks' registration","description":"Authorizing mini-trucks' registration","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB787/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=787&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":788,"bill_number":"SB788","title":"Requiring DUI convicts serve mandatory community service and creating a registry of such persons","description":"Requiring DUI convicts serve mandatory community service and creating a registry of such persons","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-07","last_action":"On 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2008-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB788/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=788&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":789,"bill_number":"HB2001","title":"Relating to providing additional state minimum salary for certain teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an additional $5,000 in state minimum salary to fully certified math and science teachers who teach in these subjects in grades seven through twelve and to certified reading specialists.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2001/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2001&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":790,"bill_number":"HB2002","title":"Creating the criminal offense of failing to supervise a child","description":"This bill creates the offense of failing to supervise a child; it provides affirmative defenses; allows a court to order payment of restitution; provides that a court may give a warning and suspension of imposition of sentence for first offense; allows a court to order, for second offense, parent and child to complete a parent effectiveness program in lieu of fine; and punishes violations by a maximum fine of $1000.00 or community service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2002/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2002&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eustace Frederick"},
{"bill_id":791,"bill_number":"HB2003","title":"Increasing the multiplier for a retirement annuity in the public employees retirement system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the multiplier for a retirement annuity in the public employees retirement system from 2 to 2.25 percent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2003/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2003&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":792,"bill_number":"HB2004","title":"Regulating telemarketing for quasi-state agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate telemarketing by quasi-state agencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2004/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2004&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":793,"bill_number":"HB2006","title":"Income tax deduction for gifts to West Virginia charities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit deductions from federal adjusted gross income, for personal income tax purposes, for contributions to religious, educational or charitable organizations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2006/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2006&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":794,"bill_number":"HB2008","title":"Requiring abortion facilities to have certain written policies and procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require abortion facilities to have certain written policies and procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2008/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2008&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":795,"bill_number":"HB2009","title":"Income tax exemption for veterans who locate in West Virginia following separation from service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt from state income tax, for five years, veterans and their spouses who locate in the state following separation from military service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House  Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2009/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2009&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":796,"bill_number":"HB2010","title":"Relating to variable premium adjustable life insurance policies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require insurance companies who provide variable premium adjustable life insurance polices to issue annual statements which include information related to how long a particular policy will remain in force under specific circumstances related to the payment and nonpayment of premiums relative to any existing principal amount accumulated for investment purposes under the policy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2010/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2010&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":797,"bill_number":"HB2013","title":"Preventing a reduction in the annuity of a person who retires with disability retirement at age sixty-five","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent a reduction in the annuity of a person who retires with disability retirement at age sixty-five.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2013/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2013&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":798,"bill_number":"HB2015","title":"Providing a one-time supplement to certain public employee retirement system annuitants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a one-time supplement to the retirement benefit of certain annuitants or their beneficiaries in the Public Employees Retirement System, as the case may be.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2015/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2015&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":799,"bill_number":"HB2017","title":"Increasing benefits of retired state personnel and retired teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give retired state personnel and retired teachers a 5% a year increase in retirement benefits over the next 3 years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2017/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2017&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":800,"bill_number":"HB2018","title":"Providing for the use of neck braces by football players","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission to adopt rules to provide for use of neck braces by football players in interscholastic athletic football events.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2018/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2018&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":801,"bill_number":"HB2019","title":"Making the use of permanent replacements for striking workers an unfair labor practice in certain instances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the use of permanent replacements for striking workers an unfair labor practice by employers who have employee stock ownership plans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2019/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2019&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":802,"bill_number":"HB2020","title":"Requiring mine operators to provide notice of hazardous chemical substances and lead exposure to its employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require mine operators  to provide notice of hazardous chemical substances and lead exposure to its employees.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2020/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2020&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":803,"bill_number":"HB2022","title":"Changing the time for periodic valuations and assessments of real and personal property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the time for periodic valuations and assessments of real and personal property from every three years to every five years and provide a ten percent cap on any increase in assessment in any one year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2022/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2022&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":804,"bill_number":"HB2025","title":"Requiring that abortions be performed in hospitals or by physicians with admitting privileges to a hospital within the local service area","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that abortions be performed in hospitals or by physicians with admitting privileges to a hospital within the local service area.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2025/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2025&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":805,"bill_number":"HB2026","title":"Providing that identity theft is a felony if a person commits the crime with the intent to commit any other crime","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the crime of identity theft to provide that it is a felony if a person commits the crime with the intent to commit any other crime.  Current statutory language limits the felony to persons who commit the crime with the intent to fraudulently represent themselves as another person for purposes of making credit or financial transactions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2026/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2026&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":806,"bill_number":"HB2028","title":"Increasing the required bond for certain businesses regulated by the Division of Motor Vehicles to fifty thousand dollars","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount of the required bond of certain businesses regulated by the Division of Motor Vehicles to $50,000.00","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2028/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2028&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":807,"bill_number":"HB2032","title":"Relating to a tax exemption on certain sales of clothing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the consumer's sales tax on sales of clothing.  The tax commissioner is authorized to propose rules to further the intent of the article.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2032/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2032&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":808,"bill_number":"HB2034","title":"Prohibiting the use of a credit score in casualty insurance rate filings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of a credit score in casualty insurance rate filings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2034/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2034&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":809,"bill_number":"HB2035","title":"Removing the \"within two years\" time restriction in which an application by a former police officer or firefighter, thirty-five years old or older, who previously resigned, may submit an application for reinstatement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change from \"within two years\" to \"within ten years\" the time restriction in which an application by a former police officer or firefighter, who previously resigned, and who meets other criteria set forth in the law, may submit an application for reinstatement and may be appointed by reinstatement without a competitive examination.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2035/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2035&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":810,"bill_number":"HB2036","title":"Establishing the crime of partial birth infanticide","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the crime of partial birth infanticide.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2036/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2036&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":811,"bill_number":"HB2037","title":"Requiring that abortion providers notify the parents of a minor seeking an abortion forty-eight hours before performing the procedure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require forty-eight hours notice to the parents of a minor seeking an abortion before performing the abortion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2037/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2037&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":812,"bill_number":"HB2038","title":"Providing a penalty for employers failing to withhold an employee's income for child support obligations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a $100 a day penalty for employers failing to withhold an employee's income for child support obligations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2038/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2038&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":813,"bill_number":"HB2039","title":"Prohibiting mandatory arbitration clauses in consumer loan agreements by regulated consumer lenders in the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit mandatory arbitration clauses in consumer loan agreements by regulated consumer lenders in the state.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"Tabled on 2nd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2039/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2039&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":814,"bill_number":"HB2040","title":"Relating to conditions of bond for defendants in cases of crimes between family or household members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide certain specific statutory conditions of bond in cases involving crimes between family or household members in lieu of allowing the issuing authority to set conditions of bail.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2040/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2040&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":815,"bill_number":"HB2041","title":"Requiring that certain records maintained by the clerk of the county commission to be preserved","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that certain records maintained by the clerk of the county commission to be preserved, and to remove the statute of limitations on certain personal actions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2041/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2041&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":816,"bill_number":"HB2043","title":"Prohibiting the exposure of any game that has been gutted or cleaned from the public's view when possible","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish McKinsie's Law by prohibiting the exposure of any game that has been gutted or cleaned from the public's view when reasonably possible; and to provide a penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2043/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2043&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":817,"bill_number":"HB2044","title":"Designating urban mass transportation authorities as transportation coordinating bodies for their service areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to designate urban mass transportation authorities as transportation coordinating bodies for their service areas.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2044/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2044&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":818,"bill_number":"HB2045","title":"Authorizing paid municipal fire departments to investigate suspicious or illegal fires","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize paid municipal fire departments to investigate suspicious or illegal fires and to gather evidence at scenes of suspicious or illegal fires set or existing in or around public rights-of-way or otherwise within a municipality.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2045/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2045&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":819,"bill_number":"HB2047","title":"Reducing the term of Public Service Commission members from six to three years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the term of Public Service Commission members from six to three years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2047/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2047&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":820,"bill_number":"HB2049","title":"Exempting public works projects receiving federal assistance and subject to federal labor standards from the state prevailing wage laws","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt public works projects receiving federal assistance and subject to federal labor standards from the state prevailing wage laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2049/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2049&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":821,"bill_number":"HB2050","title":"Authorizing county tax assessors to choose not to impose the property tax in a county on businesses for property that is business inventory intended for resale","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize county tax assessors to  choose not to impose the property tax in a county on businesses for property that is business inventory intended for resale.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2050/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2050&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":822,"bill_number":"HB2052","title":"Providing that the term \"impersonation\" of a public official or employee includes the act of operating a motor vehicle which falsely displays an official emblem or other marking","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the term \"impersonation\" of a public official or employee includes the act of operating a motor vehicle which falsely displays an official emblem or other marking  connoting government sponsorship.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2052/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2052&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Stemple"},
{"bill_id":823,"bill_number":"HB2053","title":"Creating the offense of sexual battery","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the offense of sexual battery; and to provide a penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2053/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2053&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffery Tansill"},
{"bill_id":824,"bill_number":"HB2054","title":"Increasing the multiplier for a retirement annuity in the public employees retirement system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the multiplier for a retirement annuity in the Public Employees Retirement System from 2 to 2.5.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2054/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2054&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":825,"bill_number":"HB2057","title":"Reducing the corporation net income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the primary rate of tax on corporations to eight percent and to reduce the rate ½% a year for 4 years so that the corporation net income tax rate will be 6% at the end of 4 years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2057/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2057&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eustace Frederick"},
{"bill_id":826,"bill_number":"HB2058","title":"Reallocating the proceeds from limited video lottery by increasing the percentages payable to counties, municipalities and retailers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reallocate the proceeds from limited video lottery by increasing the percentages payable to counties, municipalities and retailers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2058/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2058&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":827,"bill_number":"HB2060","title":"Relating to deferral of court costs and fees when collecting delinquent emergency ambulance bills","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the deferral of filing fees and costs incidental to bringing actions in magistrate court for the collection of delinquent ambulance bills by county ambulance authorities or county commissions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2060/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2060&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Stemple"},
{"bill_id":828,"bill_number":"HB2061","title":"Permitting miners fined for noncompliance with mining statutes to pay the penalty or complete a training course in lieu thereof","description":"The purpose of this bill is to discourage nonpayment of individual personal assessments levied for noncompliance with current mining statutes and rules by permitting assessed individuals the opportunity to either pay the penalty within the prescribed time or to complete a training class in lieu thereof.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2061/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2061&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eustace Frederick"},
{"bill_id":829,"bill_number":"HB2062","title":"Establishing a program for reprogramming cellular telephones and distributing to seniors for making emergency calls","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a program for collecting cellular telephones to be reprogrammed and distributing to seniors without a cellular phone for making emergency calls.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2062/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2062&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":830,"bill_number":"HB2063","title":"Prohibiting individual county board of education members from acting on behalf of the board in an individual capacity unless authorized by law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to recusal of board members during certain votes and prohibit individual county board of education members from acting on behalf of the board in an individual capacity unless authorized by law.  The bill also assesses personal liability for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2063/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2063&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":831,"bill_number":"HB2066","title":"Lowering the threshold required for reporting certain information about individuals, firms, associations or committees contributing to a campaign","description":"The purpose of this bill is to lower the threshold required for reporting certain information about individuals, firms, associations or committees contributing to a campaign from two hundred fifty dollars to one hundred dollars.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2066/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2066&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":832,"bill_number":"HB2067","title":"Exempting from personal property taxation, the equipment, inventory and raw materials of crafts people who have had their work evaluated and accepted or juried and accepted by the West Virginia arts and crafts guild","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt from personal property taxation, the equipment, inventory and raw materials of crafts people who have had their work evaluated and accepted or juried and accepted by the West Virginia Arts and Crafts Guild or by a similar organization.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2067/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2067&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":833,"bill_number":"HB2068","title":"Transferring the office of emergency medical services from the department of health and human resources to the department of military affairs and public safety","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer the Office of Emergency Medical Services from the Department of Health and Human Resources to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2068/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2068&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Stemple"},
{"bill_id":834,"bill_number":"HB2069","title":"Requiring that permanent and temporary battery charging stations in mines be ventilated directly to the return on a separate split of air","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that permanent and temporary battery charging stations in mines be ventilated directly to the return on a separate split of air.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2069/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2069&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":835,"bill_number":"HB2071","title":"Establishing a mandatory drug and alcohol testing program for coal miners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a mandatory drug and alcohol testing program for coal miners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2071/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2071&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eustace Frederick"},
{"bill_id":836,"bill_number":"HB2072","title":"Requiring the department of health and human resources to enforce specific abortion clinic regulations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Health and Human Resources to enforce specific abortion clinic regulations. The bill also prescribes a criminal fine for violations of the section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2072/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2072&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":837,"bill_number":"HB2073","title":"Making available to retired participants in PEIA the optional dental, vision, and audiology and hearing-aid services insurance plans that are available to current participants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make available to retired participants in PEIA the optional dental, vision, and audiology and hearing-aid services insurance plans that are available to current public employee participants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2073/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2073&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":838,"bill_number":"HB2075","title":"Requiring a seller or a seller's agent at closing to disclose the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all utilities providing service to the real estate involved in the transaction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a seller or a seller's agent at closing to disclose the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all utilities providing service to the real estate involved in a real estate sales transaction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2075/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2075&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lidella Hrutkay"},
{"bill_id":839,"bill_number":"HB2076","title":"Increasing the foundation allowances for professional educators to fifty-five and service personnel to thirty-seven for each one thousand students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the foundation allowance of professional educators per one thousand students from the current 53½ to 55 and to also increase the foundation allowance of service personnel per one thousand students from the current 34 to 37.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2076/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2076&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":840,"bill_number":"HB2077","title":"Increasing the amount of mine subsidence insurance reinsured by the board of risk management","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the limit of mine subsidence insurance reinsured by the board of risk management from $75,000 to $125,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2077/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2077&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":841,"bill_number":"HB2080","title":"Authorizing lateral transfers for deputy sheriffs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize lateral transfers for deputy sheriffs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2080/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2080&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Stemple"},
{"bill_id":842,"bill_number":"HB2081","title":"Requiring accumulation of certain historical instruction before high school graduation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the accumulation of one and one-half years of instruction in the study of the Declaration of Independence and other founding American historical documents, including the Bill of Rights, before high school graduation. The bill also requires that students study the historical, political and social environments at the time these documents were generated and it prohibits study of social problems, economics, foreign affairs, the United Nations, world government, socialism or communism until basic courses in American state and local geography and history are completed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2081/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2081&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":843,"bill_number":"HB2083","title":"Relating to drilling  gas wells near active coal mines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish when a permit for a proposed well near a permitted mine shall be refused; to add definitions; and to require every pipeline company to file facility maps of its various pipelines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2083/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2083&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eustace Frederick"},
{"bill_id":844,"bill_number":"HB2084","title":"Requiring the State Board of Education to promulgate rule implementing a tornado safety awareness plan in public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the State Board of Education to implement a tornado safety awareness plan in public schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2084/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2084&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":845,"bill_number":"HB2086","title":"Requiring schools to post and make available to the public the schedules of teachers and staff","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require every school to post and make available to the public the schedule for every teacher and staff personnel for each school, and if a school fails to do so, the principal of that school and the county superintendent of that school shall be fined five hundred dollars each.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2086/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2086&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":846,"bill_number":"HB2088","title":"Changing the compulsory school attendance for children in the state from sixteen to eighteen years of age","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the compulsory school attendance age for children in the state from sixteen to eighteen years of age.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2088/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2088&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":847,"bill_number":"HB2090","title":"Limiting the right of a jury trial in misdemeanor cases in certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for the continuation of misdemeanor prosecutions in cases where a defendant is charged by complaint with both a felony and misdemeanor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2090/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2090&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":848,"bill_number":"HB2091","title":"Exempting nonprofit organizations from paying an annual motor vehicle registration fee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt nonprofit organizations from paying an annual motor vehicle registration fee for vehicles used exclusively to carry out its goals and purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2091/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2091&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":849,"bill_number":"HB2092","title":"Allowing pharmacists and other individuals involved in dispensing medicines to refuse to fill prescriptions or dispense any substance that can be used as part of an abortion-related procedure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow pharmacists and other individuals involved in dispensing medicines to refuse to fill prescriptions or dispense any substance that can be used as an abortifacient or that can be used as part of an abortion-related procedure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2092/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2092&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":850,"bill_number":"HB2093","title":"Allowing family court judges to carry concealed deadly weapons without obtaining a license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow family court judges to carry a concealed deadly weapon without obtaining a license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2093/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2093&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":851,"bill_number":"HB2094","title":"Requiring color coded certificates of insurance to be placed on the windshield of the insured motor vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require color coded certificates of insurance to be placed on the windshield of the insured motor vehicle and to provide penalties for violations of this section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2094/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2094&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":852,"bill_number":"HB2095","title":"Defining the offense of trespassing on a railroad track","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define the offense of trespassing on a railroad track and to make trespassing on a railroad track a misdemeanor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2095/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2095&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eustace Frederick"},
{"bill_id":853,"bill_number":"HB2096","title":"Authorizing county commissions to enact ordinances prohibiting cats from running at large","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize county commissions to enact ordinances prohibiting cats from running at large.  The bill also authorizes county dog wardens or others to seize and impound cats under authority of an ordinance while requiring notice to owners of impounded cats.  Finally, the bill provides that owners of cats causing damage while running loose are liable for the damage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2096/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2096&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":854,"bill_number":"HB2097","title":"Providing teacher retirement eligibility, with full pension rights, when a member's age plus years of total service equals or exceeds eighty","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide teacher retirement eligibility, with full pension rights, when a member's age plus years of total service equals or exceeds eighty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2097/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2097&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":855,"bill_number":"HB2100","title":"Prohibiting persons from soliciting contributions on public highways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit charitable organizations from soliciting contributions on public highways and providing a penalty for violation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2100/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2100&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":856,"bill_number":"HB2101","title":"Reducing the federal adjusted gross income for motor fuel expenses incurred in commuting to and from one's occupation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a modification in the state personal income tax by reducing the federal adjusted gross income for motor fuel expenses incurred in commuting to and from one's occupation at the mileage rate allowed at the federal income tax level by the federal Internal Revenue Service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2101/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2101&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":857,"bill_number":"HB2103","title":"Directing one half of any budget surplus in a fiscal year equally to every West Virginia family or individual within two hundred percent of the poverty level","description":"The purpose of this bill is to direct one half of any budget surplus in a fiscal year equally to every West Virginia family or individual whose gross income is within 200% of the poverty line in the form of a tax rebate to be mailed on July 1, 2007.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2103/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2103&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":858,"bill_number":"HB2104","title":"Ensuring victims' rights to testify at sentencing in criminal cases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure the rights of victims to testify at sentencing in criminal cases.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2104/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2104&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":859,"bill_number":"HB2106","title":"Creating the West Virginia Transportation Oversight Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Transportation Oversight Commission.  The bill provides for the designation of five transportation districts with the selection of members of the commission from each district.  The bill provides for compensation and expenses of members and funding for a part-time support staff person.  The bill sets forth certain powers and duties of the commission and requires the preparation of an annual report to be submitted to the Governor and Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2106/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2106&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eustace Frederick"},
{"bill_id":860,"bill_number":"HB2107","title":"Promoting contributions to the maintenance and improvement of state parks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a deduction from the adjusted gross income of a taxpayer for contributions to the maintenance and improvement of state, county and municipal parks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2107/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2107&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":861,"bill_number":"HB2108","title":"Making armed assault or conspiracy to commit armed assault upon school property or school personnel or students a felony","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make armed assault or conspiracy to commit armed assault upon school property, or against school personnel or students who are on school property, a felony punishable by 25 years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2108/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2108&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":862,"bill_number":"HB2109","title":"Crediting a deceased teacher's sick leave toward continued insurance coverage for a surviving spouse and other dependents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to credit a deceased teacher's sick leave toward continued insurance coverage for a surviving spouse and other dependents.  The bill provides that if a surviving spouse or other dependents are not covered by the deceased spouse's public employee insurance, that they receive the monetary value of the accumulated sick leave.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2109/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2109&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":863,"bill_number":"HB2111","title":"Changing compulsory school attendance until age eighteen or until the student graduates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the compulsory school attendance until age eighteen or until the student graduates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2111/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2111&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":864,"bill_number":"HB2112","title":"Prohibiting county farmland preservation boards from purchasing land without the permission of the county commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit county farmland preservation boards from purchasing land without the authority of the county commission.  The bill prohibits the use fees for tourism purposes, historical preservation, or maintenance or management by the county farmland preservation board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2112/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2112&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":865,"bill_number":"HB2113","title":"Changing the amount a person can earn while receiving unemployment benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the amount a person can earn while receiving unemployment compensation benefits, without it changing the benefits received, from $60 a week to 40% of the person's weekly benefit rate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2113/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2113&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":866,"bill_number":"HB2114","title":"Providing that student residents of this state who commute to school in another state are eligible for the PROMISE scholarship program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that student residents of this state, who commute to out of state institutions approved by the board, which have similar reciprocal provisions for awarding scholarships to students attending eligible institutions in this state, may be eligible for the Promise Scholarship Program if the out-of-state institution is not more than fifty miles from the boundary of this state and the student commutes to classes from his or her home in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2114/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2114&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eustace Frederick"},
{"bill_id":867,"bill_number":"HB2121","title":"Allowing a state employer or other public employer to contribute to deferred compensation plans to match employee contributions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a state employer or other public employer to contribute to deferred compensation plans to match employee contributions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2121/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2121&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":868,"bill_number":"HB2124","title":"Providing for a death penalty and procedures and standards applicable thereto","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a death penalty and procedures and standards applicable thereto, and automatic review of the penalty, for commission of murder in the first degree.  Procedures for carrying out the death sentence are established.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2124/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2124&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":869,"bill_number":"HB2125","title":"Community volunteer enrichment programs in the public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to recognize the Appalachian Education Initiative promoting the role of art education in the public schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2125/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2125&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":870,"bill_number":"HB2127","title":"Exempting magistrates from the licensing requirements for carrying a concealed weapon","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt magistrates from the licensing requirements for carrying a concealed weapon.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2127/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2127&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":871,"bill_number":"HB2128","title":"Requiring county boards of education to establish the daily observance of a minute of silence in all county schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county boards of education to establish the observance of a daily \"minute of silence\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2128/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2128&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lidella Hrutkay"},
{"bill_id":872,"bill_number":"HB2129","title":"Banning partial birth abortions in instances when the unborn child is capable of survival if delivered","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ban partial birth abortions in instances where the fetus could survive if delivered.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2129/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2129&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":873,"bill_number":"HB2133","title":"Funding the PROMISE scholarship program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide increased funding for the PROMISE scholarship program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2133/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2133&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":874,"bill_number":"HB2134","title":"Providing rape victims with reliable emergency information regarding pregnancy and abortion, and providing those victims with emergency contraception if they desire","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide rape victims","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2134/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2134&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":875,"bill_number":"HB2135","title":"Allowing municipalities to regulate the hours of operation of private liquor clubs by ordinance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow  municipalities to regulate the hours of operation of private liquor clubs by ordinance.  However, the regulation may not allow hours of operation which are in conflict with hours of prohibited  operation set by rule by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2135/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2135&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Schadler"},
{"bill_id":876,"bill_number":"HB2136","title":"Requiring that parents whose parental rights are terminated continue to be responsible for support of the child until the child is adopted, reaches age of majority or is otherwise emancipated","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that parents whose parental rights are terminated continue to be responsible for support of the child until the child is adopted, reaches age of majority or is otherwise emancipated.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2136/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2136&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":877,"bill_number":"HB2137","title":"Making it unlawful to offer for sale or sell products created wholly or in part by county or regional jail inmates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it unlawful to sell or offer to sell products made with inmate labor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2137/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2137&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":878,"bill_number":"HB2138","title":"Prohibiting abortions at state college or university medical facilities, except when the abortion is necessary to save the life of the woman receiving the abortion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit abortions at state college or university medical facilities, except when the abortion is necessary to save the life of the woman receiving the abortion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2138/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2138&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":879,"bill_number":"HB2139","title":"Relating to a no telephone solicitation contact (Do Not Call) list","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that telephone subscribers and telephone service consumers, desiring to be placed on a \"Do Not Call\" list, indicating that the subscriber or consumer does not wish to receive telephone solicitations, may pay a modest fee to be placed on the \"Do Not Call\" list maintained by the Public Service Commission.  The bill also provides penalties for violations of the \"Do No Call\" list.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2139/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2139&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":880,"bill_number":"HB2140","title":"Defining \"the deceased\" for purposes of prescribing that a deceased victim includes unborn children under first and second degree murder","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define \"the deceased\" for purposes of prescribing that a deceased victim includes unborn children under first and second degree murder.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2140/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2140&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":881,"bill_number":"HB2142","title":"Eliminating a gap in employment for certain Alcohol Beverage Control Commission employees subject to a reduction in force and who are reemployed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate a gap in employment for certain Alcohol Beverage Control Commission employees subject to a reduction in force and who are reemployed and reenter the public employees insurance plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2142/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2142&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Locke Wysong"},
{"bill_id":882,"bill_number":"HB2143","title":"Exempting the retrieval of a dog turned loose on Sunday from offense of hunting on Sunday","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the  retrieval of a dog turned loose before 5:00 a.m. on Sunday from offense of hunting on Sunday.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2143/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2143&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":883,"bill_number":"HB2144","title":"Establishing a requirement that voters identify themselves prior to casting a vote","description":"Establishing a requirement that voters identify themselves prior to casting a vote","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2144/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2144&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffery Tansill"},
{"bill_id":884,"bill_number":"HB2147","title":"Providing that a firefighter who is medically disqualified from service in the Air National Guard shall not be discharged as a firefighter if he or she  has been cleared to return to work by a physician","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that a firefighter who is a member of the Air National Guard and who is medically disqualified from service in the Air National Guard shall not be discharged as a firefighter if he or she is able to perform the essential tasks of his or her employment and has been cleared to return to work by a physician.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2147/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2147&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":885,"bill_number":"HB2148","title":"Providing that all persons have the right to be free from violence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that all persons have the right to be free from violence without regard to the motivation behind the violence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2148/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2148&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":886,"bill_number":"HB2149","title":"Requiring the collection of statistics relative to abortions performed in the State","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the collection of statistics relative to abortions performed in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2149/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2149&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":887,"bill_number":"HB2150","title":"Relating to exemptions from workers' compensation and surveyor licensing requirements for certain surveyors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an exemption from workers' compensation and surveyor licensing requirements for surveyors with more than thirty years of surveying experience with one employee over the age of sixty five. It also exempts from surveyor licensing requirements retired surveyors over the age of sixty-two with no employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2150/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2150&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":888,"bill_number":"HB2151","title":"Relating to parental notification requirements for abortions performed on unemancipated minors","description":"The purpose of this bill relates to parental involvement in the minor's decision to obtain an abortion.  The bill requires abortion providers to obtain proof of age prior to the performance of an abortion on a pregnant woman.  The bill provides for a judicial bypass.  Abortion providers must provide actual or constructive notice to parents of minors, and maintain certifications of such notice as well as parent's proof of identification for a minimum time period in the medical file of the minor.  The bill creates civil liability, criminal penalties, and mandates certain reporting requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2151/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2151&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":889,"bill_number":"HB2154","title":"Creating the \"Supplement to West Virginia Veterans Education Benefits Program Fund\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the \"Supplement to West Virginia Veterans Higher Education Benefits Program Fund.\"  The bill provides that resident veterans honorably discharged, who were residents at the inception of military service, may receive a $50.00 per month stipend if they attend a state institution of higher education. The bill creates a funding source and a commission to carry out the purposes of the legislation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2154/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2154&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Pino"},
{"bill_id":890,"bill_number":"HB2155","title":"Authorizing county commissions to create a special fund for the purposes of posting bond for certain individuals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow county commissions to establish a special fund for the purpose of paying certain bail bonds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2155/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2155&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Pino"},
{"bill_id":891,"bill_number":"HB2156","title":"Equalizing the number and alternating the selection of juror strikes in a felony trial","description":"The purpose of this bill is to equalize the number and alternate the selection of juror strikes between the prosecuting attorney and the accused in the trial of a felony. The bill also corrects a spelling error in existing code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2156/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2156&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Pino"},
{"bill_id":892,"bill_number":"HB2157","title":"Prohibiting discrimination in rates by insurance companies because of having filed claims under the uninsured and under  insured coverage of an automobile policy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit discrimination in rates by insurance companies because of having filed claims under the uninsured and under insured coverage of an automobile insurance policy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2157/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2157&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":893,"bill_number":"HB2158","title":"Providing a base starting pay and retention salary increases for Division of Protective Services law-enforcement officers, excluding the Director and Deputy Director","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a base starting pay and retention salary increases for Division of Protective Services law-enforcement officers, excluding the Director and Deputy Director.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2158/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2158&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Pino"},
{"bill_id":894,"bill_number":"HB2159","title":"Encouraging state and local government entities to display the national motto, \"In God We Trust\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to encourage state and local governmental entities to display the national motto, \"In God We Trust.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2159/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2159&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":895,"bill_number":"HB2160","title":"Requiring a public hearing and county commission approval prior to the issuance of an initial or transfer license for a private club","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to hold a public hearing and obtain approval from the county commission prior to issuing a first-time license for private club or upon the transfer of a license to a private club at a new location.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2160/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2160&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":896,"bill_number":"HB2161","title":"Imposing an excise tax on the sale or rental of obscene materials","description":"The purpose of this bill is to produce revenue by imposition of a tax upon the sale or rental of obscene materials.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2161/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2161&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":897,"bill_number":"HB2162","title":"Assigning benefits directly to providers based on the patients assignment of benefit form","description":"The purpose of the bill is to allow covered persons to assign their benefits to providers and establishes criteria.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2162/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2162&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":898,"bill_number":"HB2163","title":"Increasing the required minimum liability insurance required on a motor vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the required minimum liability insurance required on a motor vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2163/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2163&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":899,"bill_number":"HB2164","title":"Relating to requiring lien holders to notify the sheriff's office via written instrument and to record a release in the county clerk's office within sixty days after the lien has been satisfied","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require lien holders to notify the sheriff's office via written instrument and to record a release in the county clerk's office within sixty days after the lien has been satisfied; require that the lien be removed from record upon satisfaction; and provide penalties for failure to notify the sheriff and county clerk of satisfaction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2164/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2164&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sam Argento"},
{"bill_id":900,"bill_number":"HB2166","title":"Justifying the use of deadly force by a pregnant woman when she reasonably believes that her unborn child's life is threatened","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide justification to use deadly force when a pregnant woman reasonably believes that her unborn child's life is threatened, even though the pregnant woman does not fear for her own life.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2166/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2166&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":901,"bill_number":"HB2167","title":"Prohibiting the use of a person's credit history in insurance transactions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of a person's credit history in insurance transactions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2167/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2167&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":902,"bill_number":"HB2168","title":"Relating to credit card solicitation on college campuses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a misdemeanor penalty for violations of law and rules on credit card solicitation on college campuses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2168/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2168&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":903,"bill_number":"HB2169","title":"Creating sales and use tax exemptions for purchases of design and engineering services and materials and equipment directly used in construction of new or replacement amusement rides","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create sales and use tax exemptions for purchases of design and engineering services and materials and equipment directly used in construction of new or replacement amusement rides or for leases of amusement rides to qualified operators in long established West Virginia amusement parks having historical character.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2169/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2169&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":904,"bill_number":"HB2170","title":"Providing that alleged victims of domestic violence or abuse have the right to have a person of their choosing present when they are interviewed by law-enforcement officers or the prosecuting attorney","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that alleged victims of domestic violence or abuse have the right to have a person of their choosing present when they are interviewed by law-enforcement officers or the prosecuting attorney.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2170/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2170&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":905,"bill_number":"HB2171","title":"Creating the criminal offense of harassment of a participant of a neighborhood crime watch","description":"The purpose of this section is to create the criminal offense of harassment of a participant of a neighborhood crime watch.  Toward this purpose, the bill defines applicable terms and provides a criminal penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2171/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2171&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":906,"bill_number":"HB2172","title":"Providing that candidates for statewide political office belonging to the party with the most registered voters in the state be placed in a preeminent position on the election ballot","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that candidates for statewide political office belonging to the party with the most registered voters in the state, or in the case of congressional elections, then belonging to the political party with the most registered voters in the congressional district, be placed in a preeminent position on the election ballot.  The bill also charges the Secretary of State with the duty of determining officially which party has the most registered voters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2172/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2172&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":907,"bill_number":"HB2174","title":"Creating the joint commission on technology and advanced communications","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Joint Commission on Technology and Advanced Communications and include nonlegislative members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2174/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2174&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":908,"bill_number":"HB2175","title":"Relating to the unauthorized acquisition of data that compromises the security, confidentiality, or integrity of personal information maintained by the data collector","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a procedure upon the unauthorized acquisition of data that compromises the security, confidentiality, or integrity of personal information maintained by the data collector.  The bill requires that consumers be notified of a breach of information security maintained by the data collector.  Civil penalties and other remedies are provided for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2175/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2175&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":909,"bill_number":"HB2177","title":"Providing a tax credit to medical providers in an amount equal to their investment in electronic medical record technology","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit to medical providers in an amount equal to their investment in electronic medical record technology.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2177/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2177&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":910,"bill_number":"HB2179","title":"Including persons who participate in or who contribute to taking a person's identity with fraudulent intent","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include persons who participate in or who contribute to taking a person's identity with fraudulent intent under the provisions of the criminal offense of taking the identity of another person.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2179/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2179&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sam Argento"},
{"bill_id":911,"bill_number":"HB2184","title":"Prohibiting solid waste authorities from duplicating or competing with private recycling businesses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit solid waste authorities from duplicating or competing with private recycling businesses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2184/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2184&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":912,"bill_number":"HB2185","title":"Providing a criminal penalty for transmitting bulk electronic mail messages which are unsolicited","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a criminal penalty for transmitting bulk electronic mail messages which are unsolicited.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2185/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2185&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":913,"bill_number":"HB2186","title":"Providing that personnel carriers used to transport miners must be maintained at the working section","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that personnel carriers or trip cars used to transport miners to a working section must be maintained at the working section and must have sufficient capacity to transport all miners out of the working section in the event of an emergency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2186/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2186&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":914,"bill_number":"HB2188","title":"Providing for the continuance of medical coverage for the spouse of a deceased retired public employee for any period previously purchased with accumulated leave","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the continuance of medical coverage for the spouse of a deceased retired employee for any period previously purchased with accumulated leave.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2188/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2188&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":915,"bill_number":"HB2191","title":"Exempting certain start-up businesses founded by West Virginia college or university graduates from various state, county and municipal taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt start-up businesses founded by West Virginia college or university graduates from various state, county and municipal taxes for the first three years of operation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2191/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2191&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Pino"},
{"bill_id":916,"bill_number":"HB2193","title":"Increasing the penalties for child abuse","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties for child abuse.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2193/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2193&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Locke Wysong"},
{"bill_id":917,"bill_number":"HB2195","title":"Requiring that the State School Board ensure that no class size for grades seven through twelve be greater than twenty-five students to every one teacher","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all classes in grades seven through twelve in public schools to be no larger than twenty-five students to one teacher.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2195/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2195&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":918,"bill_number":"HB2196","title":"Providing that United States flags fly at half-mast for three days whenever a state resident soldier is killed by hostile fire or when an in-state law-enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that United States flags fly at half-mast for three days whenever a state resident soldier is killed by hostile fire or when an in-state law-enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty.  In furtherance of this purpose, certain provisions of the bill require the Secretary of Military Affairs  and Public Safety to send notice to all appropriate state and local governmental agencies directing them to fly flags at half-mast for three days, commencing two days prior to the funeral.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2196/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2196&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Stemple"},
{"bill_id":919,"bill_number":"HB2197","title":"Creating new felony offenses of malicious wounding with the use of a firearm and unlawful wounding with the use of a firearm of a law enforcement officer and providing for mandatory jail sentences","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create new felony offenses of malicious wounding with the use of a firearm and unlawful wounding with the use of a firearm of a law-enforcement officer and providing for mandatory jail sentences for said offenses of at least ten years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2197/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2197&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":920,"bill_number":"HB2198","title":"Exempting county school boards of education school buses from paying tolls for transit over the West Virginia Turnpike or any parkways authority project","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt county boards of education school buses from paying tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike and any parkways authority project.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2198/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2198&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":921,"bill_number":"HB2200","title":"Clarifying the penalty provisions regarding battery on a police officer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the penalty for  battery on a police officer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2200/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2200&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":922,"bill_number":"HB2201","title":"Providing a statutory good faith exception to the exclusionary rule when evidence has been obtained during an execution of a search warrant, arrest warrant or capias","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a statutory good faith exception to the exclusionary rule when evidence has been obtained during an execution of a search warrant, arrest warrant or capias, which is later determined to be invalid, as long as the officer obtaining the evidence has relied in good faith on the search warrant, arrest warrant or capias.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2201/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2201&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":923,"bill_number":"HB2202","title":"Relating to granting campus police officers law enforcement powers at private institutions of higher education in this state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant campus police officers law-enforcement powers at private institutions of higher education in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2202/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2202&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":924,"bill_number":"HB2205","title":"Relating to the denial of course credits for unexcused absences in school","description":"The purpose of this bill is to deny course credit for a designated number of unexcused absences in a semester or year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2205/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2205&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":925,"bill_number":"HB2207","title":"Business and occupation tax credit to electric power generators for the use of West Virginia coal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a business and occupation tax credit to electric power generators for the use of each ton of coal mined in West Virginia by \"small mining operations.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2207/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2207&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":926,"bill_number":"HB2208","title":"Relating generally to mine inspectors","description":"The purposes of this bill are to require the Director of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to consult with the Legislature when dividing the state into mining districts and divisions; to require the director to consult with the Mine Inspectors' Examining Board when establishing the minimum number of inspectors and instructors that will be necessary to carry out the provisions of this code; to clarify the meaning of \"practical experience\" as it relates to eligibility requirements for vacant exempt positions; to revise work experience requirements for mine safety instructor applicants and to revise minimum passing scores for inspector and instructor examinations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2208/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2208&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eustace Frederick"},
{"bill_id":927,"bill_number":"HB2210","title":"Prohibiting employees of higher education from assisting students in securing abortions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit employees of higher education from assisting students in securing abortions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2210/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2210&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Porter"},
{"bill_id":928,"bill_number":"HB2211","title":"Increasing supplemental benefits to certain teacher retirement annuitants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a cost-of-living increase to certain annuitants under the teachers' retirement system.  The supplement is equal to the percentage increase in the consumer price index or three percent, whichever is less, multiplied by the first eighteen thousand dollars of the retiree's annual annuity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2211/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2211&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Pino"},
{"bill_id":929,"bill_number":"HB2212","title":"Requiring the secretary of the department of environmental protection to adopt the federal regulations governing surface coal mining activities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt the federal regulations governing surface coal mining activities.  The bill further provides that any legislative rules proposed by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection for the purposes of permitting and regulating mining operations may be no more stringent than the federal regulations promulgated by the office of surface mining reclamation and enforcement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2212/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2212&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eustace Frederick"},
{"bill_id":930,"bill_number":"HB2213","title":"Relating to assessments of real property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit increases in the assessed value of real property which is located in a county where a maximum excess levy is in effect, the property has not changed in tax classification and the increased value is more than two percent over the assessed value of the same property for the previous year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2213/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2213&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":931,"bill_number":"HB2214","title":"Providing that a legally unlicensed personal care home may house up to four unrelated residents if there is at least one full-time employee working at the home","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that a legally unlicensed personal care home may house up to four unrelated residents if there is at least one full-time employee working at the home.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2214/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2214&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":932,"bill_number":"HB2215","title":"Creating incentives for encouraging West Virginia workers  to obtain the GED","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create incentives to encourage West Virginia workers to obtain the GED and incentives to encourage West Virginia employers to allow their employees to prepare for and obtain a GED.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2215/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2215&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eustace Frederick"},
{"bill_id":933,"bill_number":"HB2216","title":"Expanding the counties covered by West Virginia Route 2 and Interstate 68 Authority to include Cabell, Mason and Jackson counties; and increasing the number of members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the number of members on the West Virginia Route 2 and Interstate 68 Authority from twenty to twenty-six and expand the Authority's territory to include Cabell, Mason and Jackson counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2216/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2216&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":934,"bill_number":"HB2217","title":"Prohibiting the reclassification of Class II real property for a period of two years if the estate has not been settled","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the reclassification of Class II real property for a period of two years if the estate has not been settled.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2217/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2217&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lidella Hrutkay"},
{"bill_id":935,"bill_number":"HB2218","title":"Providing that accident report forms are conclusive as to the issue of the accident's cause, unless a court rules otherwise","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that accident report forms are conclusive as to the issue of the accident's cause, unless a court rules otherwise.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2218/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2218&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":936,"bill_number":"HB2219","title":"Requiring a physician to receive written consent from at least one parent or legal guardian before an abortion is performed on an unemancipated minor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a physician to receive written consent from at least one parent or legal guardian before an abortion is performed on an unemancipated minor; and provides for a penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2219/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2219&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":937,"bill_number":"HB2221","title":"Providing for a pilot project intended to divert low-income residents from early institutionalization","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a pilot project intended to divert low-income residents from early institutionalization in nursing homes by providing personal home care in their communities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2221/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2221&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":938,"bill_number":"HB2222","title":"Authorizing the Governor to appoint an additional member to the Surface Mine Board that represents the interest of labor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the number of appointments to the Surface Mine Board by one member and to require that the additional member is appointed from a list submitted by the major union representing coal miners to represent the view point of the working miners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2222/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2222&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":939,"bill_number":"HB2224","title":"Increasing the minimum annual disability benefits amount for a state police officer injured in performance of his or her duties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase both the minimum annual disability benefits amount for a State Police officer and the minimum annual death benefits amount for a surviving spouse of a deceased State Police officer from six thousand dollars to ten thousand dollars.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2224/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2224&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Locke Wysong"},
{"bill_id":940,"bill_number":"HB2227","title":"Creating a criminal offense for picketing or disrupting funerals or memorial services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a criminal offense for picketing or disrupting funerals or memorial services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2227/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2227&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lidella Hrutkay"},
{"bill_id":941,"bill_number":"HB2228","title":"Prohibiting subsidies to entities that perform abortions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit subsidies to entities that perform abortions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2228/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2228&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":942,"bill_number":"HB2229","title":"Providing a cost-of-living provision for certain persons retired under the teachers retirement system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a cost-of-living provision for certain persons retired under the Teachers Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2229/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2229&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":943,"bill_number":"HB2230","title":"Providing an employee the right to decline to work more than forty hours in a workweek","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that an employee has the right to decline to work more than forty hours in a workweek.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2230/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2230&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":944,"bill_number":"HB2231","title":"Requiring employers to pay nurses at their regular rate of pay for all the time they are on-call on the employer's premises","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require employers to pay nurses at their regular rate of pay for all the time they are on-call on the employer's premises.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2231/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2231&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":945,"bill_number":"HB2232","title":"Creating the West Virginia Literacy Council","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Literacy Council.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2232/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2232&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eustace Frederick"},
{"bill_id":946,"bill_number":"HB2234","title":"Establishing the hospitals infection disclosure act requiring hospitals to disclose hospital-infection rates for the public","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Hospital Infections Disclosure Act which requires hospitals to disclose hospital-infection rates for the public.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2234/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2234&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":947,"bill_number":"HB2235","title":"Prohibiting the willful obstruction or impediment of a funeral or interment service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the willful obstruction or impediment of a funeral or interment service, and to  prohibit demonstrations at a funeral or interment service within one thousand feet of the funeral home, church or cemetery.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2235/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2235&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":948,"bill_number":"HB2237","title":"Relating to the use of checks, bank account debit authorizations, or share drafts as security for loans or cash advances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent the taking of either checks, similar instruments or authorizations for electronic account debits in order to guarantee loans or cash advances by payday lenders or others.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2237/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2237&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lidella Hrutkay"},
{"bill_id":949,"bill_number":"HB2238","title":"Providing service credits for service in the West Virginia national guard and reserve for public employees retirement system and civil service examinations","description":"The purposes of this bill are as follows:  (1) To provide for service credits, for purposes of public employment retirement, for service in the West Virginia National Guard and Reserve; and (2) to provide for the award of additional testing credit points in civil service examinations for members of the National Guard and Reserve who are applying for state employment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2238/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2238&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lidella Hrutkay"},
{"bill_id":950,"bill_number":"HB2239","title":"Requiring the Attorney General to comply with certain requirements when entering into contracts for legal services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Attorney General to comply with certain requirements when entering into contracts for legal services to be performed by persons other than full-time Assistant Attorneys General or other full-time employees of the state as well as modifying current statutes to require greater legislative and executive supervision of these types of contracts.  Toward these ends the bill includes the following provisions:  (1) Requiring the Attorney General to report to the Governor and the Joint Committee on Government and Finance relative to these contracts; (2) requiring the Attorney General to report to the Governor and Joint Committee on Government and Finance upon the conclusion of such services, including a statement of fees involved on an hourly basis; (3) prohibiting the payment of fees to such persons in excess of $500 per hour; (4) requiring the joint committee to study the new provisions and to report recommendations for further changes to the full Legislature before the 2008 session; (5) requiring the Attorney General to submit  semi-annual reports to the Governor and the Joint Committee on Government and Finance while requiring the inclusion of information concerning the nature of these contracts; (6) requiring all attorney fees or costs awarded the Attorney General to be deposited into the State Fund; and, (7)requiring that contracts proposed by the Attorney General be approved as to form by the Secretary of State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2239/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2239&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eustace Frederick"},
{"bill_id":951,"bill_number":"HB2240","title":"Providing that the reduction in the tax rate provided in this section applies to mines operating before the effective date of the applicable provision","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the reduction in the tax rate provided in this section of the West Virginia Code applies to mines operating before the effective date of the reduction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2240/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2240&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eustace Frederick"},
{"bill_id":952,"bill_number":"HB2241","title":"Providing Good Friday as a state legal holiday","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that \"Good Friday\" is a state legal holiday.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2241/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2241&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":953,"bill_number":"HB2243","title":"Allowing comparable credit at trade or vocational schools approved by the State Board to count towards service personnel pay rates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add language to make section consistent with previous amendments that allows comparable credit at trade or vocational schools approved by the state board to count towards certain service personnel pay rates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2243/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2243&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":954,"bill_number":"HB2245","title":"Requiring the Department of Health and Human Resources to maintain information for public dissemination relative to judicial bypasses to the requirement of parental notification relative to abortions performed on minors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Health and Human Resources to maintain information for public dissemination relative to judicial bypasses to the requirement of parental notification relative to abortions performed on minors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2245/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2245&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Porter"},
{"bill_id":955,"bill_number":"HB2246","title":"Eliminating fees charged by the Criminal Identification Bureau to the State Police for providing certain information to volunteer fire departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate fees charged by the Criminal Identification Bureau of the West Virginia State Police for providing certain information to volunteer fire departments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2246/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2246&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":956,"bill_number":"HB2247","title":"Relating to minimum grab bar standards for hotel and motel rooms that are specifically designated or intended for use by handicapped or disabled guests","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the maintenance of sufficient grab bars in hotel and motel rooms which have been set aside or designated to serve the needs of disabled patrons, to reduce the prospect of injury caused by falls in tubs and showers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2247/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2247&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":957,"bill_number":"HB2248","title":"Relating to a child's right to nurse","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect a mother's right to breast feed a child in any location where the mother and child are otherwise authorized to be.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2248/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2248&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":958,"bill_number":"HB2249","title":"Making it a misdemeanor to fail to provide a woman with information regarding all available reproductive alternatives","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a misdemeanor to fail to provide women with all available reproductive alternatives and to provide criminal penalties for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2249/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2249&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":959,"bill_number":"HB2252","title":"Giving local authorities the authority to decrease the speed limit on streets and highways where school buses travel in its jurisdiction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give local authorities the authority to decrease the speed limit on streets and highways where school buses travel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2252/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2252&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":960,"bill_number":"HB2255","title":"Requiring bids under state contract to disclose the location of work to be performed or risk state  termination of the contract","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require bids under state contract to disclose the location of work to be performed or risk state termination of the contract.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2255/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2255&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":961,"bill_number":"HB2257","title":"Adding a magistrate to those serving Putnam County","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add a magistrate to those serving Putnam County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2257/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2257&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":962,"bill_number":"HB2258","title":"Prohibiting the Division of Natural Resources from approving or rejecting any certification issued under the provisions of 33 U. S. C.  section 1344","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the Division of Natural Resources from approving or rejecting any certification issued under the provisions of 33 U.S.C. §1344.  It also prohibits the director from requiring additional mitigation as a condition of certification by the state when mitigation is already a required component of the permit issuable by the United States Army Corps of Engineers under the provisions of 33 U.S.C. §1344.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2258/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2258&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eustace Frederick"},
{"bill_id":963,"bill_number":"HB2259","title":"Creating the Self-Employment Assistance Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Self-Employment Assistance Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2259/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2259&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eustace Frederick"},
{"bill_id":964,"bill_number":"HB2260","title":"Creating the \"West Virginia Joint Coal Owners Trust and Conservation Act\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a new article which proposes to provide a less complex, more expedient way for a party controlling the majority interest in a coal tract securing a coal lease to develop and recover the coal.  This new article provides for a court-appointed trustee who will recommend a coal lease and administer the lease to assure the proper distribution of coal royalties to defendant joint owners.  Unknown owners will be represented by a guardian ad litem.  Parties will no longer need to  file partition actions in circuit court.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2260/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2260&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eustace Frederick"},
{"bill_id":965,"bill_number":"HB2264","title":"Relating to the justifiable use of force, including deadly force, in the protection of persons and property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a person to use force, including deadly force, against an intruder or attacker in a dwelling, residence or vehicle under specified circumstances; to provide, under certain circumstances, that a person may stand his or her ground and meet force with force, and has no duty to retreat; providing criminal and civil immunity for using deadly force.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2264/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2264&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Stemple"},
{"bill_id":966,"bill_number":"HB2268","title":"Relating to cases involving the Office of the Attorney General","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance approve any proposed settlement involving the Office of the Attorney General while, additionally, providing that any proceeds received in any civil action involving the Office of the Attorney General be deposited in the General Revenue Fund to be appropriated by the Legislature.  In addition, the bill requires that the Attorney General seek bids from private attorneys when seeking outside legal assistance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2268/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2268&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":967,"bill_number":"HB2269","title":"Prohibiting law-enforcement officers from asking crime victims if they have insurance coverage to cover losses occasioned by criminal activity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit law-enforcement officers from asking crime victims if they have insurance coverage to cover losses occasioned by criminal activity.  The rationale for the proposal is that law enforcement have less incentive to solve crimes and recover lost property when they believe insurance coverage exists to compensate a victim.  The bill excludes criminal investigations in which law-enforcement officers have reasonable suspicion to believe that a crime has been staged or falsely reported.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2269/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2269&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":968,"bill_number":"HB2270","title":"Providing West Virginia students with a partial PROMISE scholarship for schooling outside this state for the reason that no in-state institution offers a course for a major or a degree in the student's desired field","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide West Virginia students with a partial PROMISE scholarship for schooling outside the state for the reason that no in-state institution offers a course for a major or a degree in the student's desired field.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2270/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2270&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":969,"bill_number":"HB2272","title":"Relating to allowing bus operators for county school systems to carry-over years of experience operating buses for purposes of determining seniority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow bus operators for county school systems to carry-over years of experience operating buses for purposes of determining seniority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2272/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2272&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":970,"bill_number":"HB2273","title":"Prohibiting a business or organization from performing abortions in a public facility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit businesses or organizations from using a public facility to perform abortions; and providing for a penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2273/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2273&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":971,"bill_number":"HB2274","title":"Relating to calculating child support under the extended shared parenting plan","description":"Relating to calculating child support under the extended shared parenting plan","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2274/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2274&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":972,"bill_number":"HB2275","title":"Imposing misdemeanor penalties for obstructing or giving false statements to a law-enforcement officer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that making a false statement to a law-enforcement officer in the conduct of an investigation is a misdemeanor offense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2275/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2275&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":973,"bill_number":"HB2276","title":"Allowing nonprofit organizations to hold up to two charitable Texas hold'em tournaments per year","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for nonprofit organizations to hold up to two charitable Texas hold'em  tournaments per year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2276/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2276&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":974,"bill_number":"HB2277","title":"Requiring purchasers of real estate subject to tax liens to pay for notices to redeem","description":"The purpose of this bill is to end the practice of county clerks offices paying for tax lien real estate purchasers' required notices to redeem, by requiring purchasers of real estate subject to tax liens to pay for each and every notice to redeem.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2277/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2277&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":975,"bill_number":"HB2278","title":"Salary increases for public employees based upon residential housing costs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide salary increases for state employees based upon residential housing costs.  The employee shall receive an annual salary increase of two percent of the employee's regular salary for every ten percent that residential home prices in that employee's county exceed the statewide average for residential homes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2278/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2278&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":976,"bill_number":"HB2279","title":"Establishing a special sidelock black powder rifle deer hunting season","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a special primitive black powder muzzle-loading rifle deer hunting season and requiring a stamp therefor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2279/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2279&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":977,"bill_number":"HB2280","title":"Providing correctional officers may retire with full benefits after twenty years of actual and honorable service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that correctional officers may retire with full benefits after twenty years of actual and honorable service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2280/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2280&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":978,"bill_number":"HB2283","title":"Notifying persons from out-of-state who issue worthless checks in this state and who, fail to pay the check and applicable fine or fail to appear in court, that a notice of their failure will be sent to the Division of Motor Vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to notify persons residing out-of-state who write worthless checks in this state and who after being served with a summons upon a worthless check complaint fail to pay the check  and applicable fine or fail to make an appearance in magistrate court, that a notice of their failure will be forwarded to the Division of Motor Vehicles to be dealt with in accordance with existing law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2283/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2283&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":979,"bill_number":"HB2284","title":"Relating to transferability for certified law-enforcement officers from one department to another throughout the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow certified law-enforcement officers to transfer to other departments in the state and retain all civil service status from the previous department in which they were employed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2284/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2284&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":980,"bill_number":"HB2291","title":"Providing that when a person from another state writes a worthless check in this state which results in a summons to appear in magistrate court but then fails to appear shall have his or her privilege to drive in this state revoked","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that when a person from another state writes a worthless check in this state which results in a summons to appear in magistrate court but then fails to appear, the person shall have his or her privilege to drive in this state revoked.  The bill also provides that the Division of Motor Vehicles mail notice of the revocation to the state wherein the person who wrote the bad check holds a driver's license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2291/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2291&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":981,"bill_number":"HB2292","title":"Increasing salary increments paid to principals and assistant principals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the state minimum salary increment rates for principals and assistant principals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2292/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2292&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Romine"},
{"bill_id":982,"bill_number":"HB2294","title":"Requiring a certified person to examine underground mines after cutting and welding has been performed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a properly certified person to examine underground mines after cutting and welding has been performed to determine if there are any hot spots not previously undiscovered.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2294/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2294&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":983,"bill_number":"HB2295","title":"Making the senior citizens discount on campground rental fees at state parks available year-round","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the fifty percent discount on campground rental fees at state parks for West Virginia senior citizens available year-round, instead of during the \"off-season\" only.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2295/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2295&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":984,"bill_number":"HB2296","title":"Establishing the consumer's right to know regarding telemarketers and requiring certain vendors to use only persons authorized to work in the United States","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the consumer's right to know regarding telemarketers; to require certain vendors to use only persons authorized to work in the United States; to establish customer's right to know a customer sales or customer service call center information; and providing a penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2296/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2296&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":985,"bill_number":"HB2297","title":"Providing a ten percent discount to residents at state parks and forests","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a ten percent discount to West Virginia residents for lodging, camping and other recreational activities at state parks and forests.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2297/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2297&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":986,"bill_number":"HB2298","title":"Providing for increased compensation for aides and paraprofessionals with large numbers of pupils in kindergarten and grades one through six","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for increased compensation for aides and paraprofessionals with large numbers of pupils in kindergarten and grades 1-6.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2298/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2298&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":987,"bill_number":"HB2299","title":"Allowing state employees to take paid leave to attend parent-teacher conference for their children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow state employees to take paid leave to attend parent-teacher conferences for their children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2299/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2299&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":988,"bill_number":"HB2300","title":"Releasing the name and identification of any juvenile adjudicated or convicted of a crime to the victims","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the release of the identity of juveniles adjudicated or convicted of a crime to the victim of the juvenile offense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2300/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2300&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":989,"bill_number":"HB2301","title":"Providing that adultery shall be a bar to alimony in a divorce proceeding","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that adultery be a bar to receiving alimony in a divorce proceeding.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2301/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2301&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":990,"bill_number":"HB2302","title":"Requiring the superintendent or owner of a mine to sign the fire boss record book daily","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the superintendent or owner-operator of the mine to sign the fire boss record book each day along with the mine foreman.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2302/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2302&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":991,"bill_number":"HB2305","title":"Establishing threshold quantities of certain controlled substances to trigger prima facie evidence of intent to deliver if possessed by an individual","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish threshold quantities of certain controlled substances to trigger prima facie evidence of intent to deliver if possessed by an individual.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2305/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2305&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":992,"bill_number":"HB2306","title":"Empowering certain county and municipalities to deny a development activity if adequate public facilities, assets and services are not available to support the activity","description":"Empowering certain county and municipalities to deny a development activity if adequate public facilities, assets and services are not available to support the activity","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2306/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2306&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":993,"bill_number":"HB2307","title":"Authorizing county commissions to use impact fees to fund the building and operation of libraries and to administer and provide affordable housing for individuals or families of low or moderate income","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize county commissions to use impact fees to fund the building and operation of libraries and to administer and provide affordable housing for individuals or families of low or moderate income.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2307/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2307&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":994,"bill_number":"HB2310","title":"Extending unemployment compensation benefits when special circumstances exist","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant the Governor authority to grant an extension for unemployment compensation benefits when special economic circumstances exist.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2310/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2310&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":995,"bill_number":"HB2311","title":"Allowing the Executive Director of the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to establish a work program for qualified inmates sentenced to a regional jail facility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Executive Director of the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to establish a work program for qualified inmates sentenced to a regional jail facility. It includes provisions specifying minimum requirements for the program and the distribution of money earned in the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2311/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2311&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":996,"bill_number":"HB2312","title":"Requiring faith-based, abstinence-only and antichoice facilities to have written policies and procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require faith-based, abstinence-only and antichoice facilities to have certain written policies and procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2312/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2312&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":997,"bill_number":"HB2313","title":"Requiring any faith-based facility that counsels women regarding contraception, abortion or pregnancy to maintain a quality assurance program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require any faith-based facility that counsels women regarding contraception, abortion or pregnancy to maintain a quality assurance program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2313/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2313&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":998,"bill_number":"HB2316","title":"Changing the PROMISE Scholarship Program to the PROMISE Forgivable Student Loan Program and establishing deferment and forgiveness conditions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the PROMISE Scholarship Program to the PROMISE Forgivable Student Loan Program and to establish deferment and forgiveness conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2316/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2316&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":999,"bill_number":"HB2317","title":"Providing that utility trailer registration plates are midsized relative to automobile registration plates and motorcycle plates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that utility trailer registration plates are mid-sized relative to automobile registration plates and motorcycle plates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2317/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2317&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":1000,"bill_number":"HB2319","title":"Lying to a deputy sheriff or municipal police officer who is conducting an investigation of a felony, is a misdemeanor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that lying to a deputy sheriff or municipal police officer who is conducting an investigation of a felony, is a misdemeanor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2319/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2319&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":1001,"bill_number":"HB2320","title":"Clarifying that the sheriff is the appointing officer with respect to deputy sheriffs who have resigned and thereafter seek appointment by reinstatement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the sheriff is the appointing officer with respect to deputy sheriffs who have resigned and thereafter seek appointment by reinstatement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2320/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2320&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Pino"},
{"bill_id":1002,"bill_number":"HB2321","title":"Increasing the penalties for discarding trash on land and in streams","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties for discarding trash on land and in streams and make fines community service mandatory.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2321/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2321&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":1003,"bill_number":"HB2322","title":"Requiring the use of helmets by skateboarders","description":"The purpose of this article is to require the use of helmets on skateboards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2322/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2322&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":1004,"bill_number":"HB2325","title":"Prohibiting municipalities from imposing user fees on persons who reside outside the municipality","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit municipalities from imposing user fees on persons who reside outside the municipality.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2325/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2325&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":1005,"bill_number":"HB2326","title":"Authorizing medication administration by unlicensed personnel of nursing homes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize medication administration by unlicenced personnel of nursing homes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2326/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2326&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Schadler"},
{"bill_id":1006,"bill_number":"HB2328","title":"Requiring licensure of pharmacy benefit managers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the licensure of pharmacy benefit managers and to establish related regulatory requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2328/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2328&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":1007,"bill_number":"HB2334","title":"Preventing political subdivisions of the state from selling goods in competition with private businesses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent political subdivisions of the state from selling goods in competition with private businesses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2334/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2334&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":1008,"bill_number":"HB2336","title":"Allowing school service personnel the opportunity to vote on giving transfer preference to employees from a merged school","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow school service personnel the opportunity to vote on giving transfer preference to employees from a merged or consolidated school or school facility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2336/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2336&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1009,"bill_number":"HB2340","title":"Allowing the Superintendent of the State Police to charge a one hundred dollar motor vehicle inspection facility application fee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Superintendent of the State Police to charge a fee of one hundred dollars to process a motor vehicle inspection facility application.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2340/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2340&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sam Argento"},
{"bill_id":1010,"bill_number":"HB2343","title":"Exempting one motor vehicle owned by a resident of this state on active duty in the United States military from ad valorem taxes for any taxable year the person is in the military","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt one motor vehicle owned by a resident of this state on active duty in the United States military from ad valorem taxes for any taxable year the person is in the military.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House  Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2343/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2343&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1011,"bill_number":"HB2344","title":"Relating to equally compensating all state magistrates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to equally compensate all state magistrates at the higher tier salary schedule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2344/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2344&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":1012,"bill_number":"HB2346","title":"Prohibiting certain employers from  meeting and communicating with employees regarding the employer's political, religious, or labor organizing activities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit certain employers from  meeting and communicating with employees regarding the employer's political, religious, or labor organizing activities.  The bill also provides a civil remedy for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2346/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2346&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1013,"bill_number":"HB2347","title":"Prohibiting sale at full retail price of any damaged container or canned goods","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the sale at full retail price any damaged container or canned goods.  It further adds a penalty, if convicted, of $100 per damaged item that is deliberately placed with undamaged goods.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2347/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2347&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1014,"bill_number":"HB2351","title":"Redirecting fines for cemetery vandalism back to cemeteries to be used for damage repair","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for repairing cemeteries, etc., damaged by vandals, by redirecting fines for cemetery vandalism back to cemeteries to be used for damage repair.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2351/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2351&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":1015,"bill_number":"HB2352","title":"Removing the exemption from planning and zoning restrictions for mining and manufacturing activities and uses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the zoning exemption regarding existing uses for mining and manufacturing activities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2352/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2352&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1016,"bill_number":"HB2354","title":"Capping premium increases for Public Employees Insurance Agency retirees at five percent","description":"The purpose of this bill is to place a five percent cap on all premium increases for Public Employees Insurance Agency retirees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2354/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2354&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":1017,"bill_number":"HB2355","title":"Providing that actions in which the state is a party be brought in the county which is affected or related to the controversy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that venue properly lies in Kanawha County in relation to certain controversies involving the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2355/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2355&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1018,"bill_number":"HB2356","title":"Establishing a secure residential school for juvenile status offenders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a secure residential school for juvenile status offenders; and to provide an alternative school for children who are expelled or suspended from regular school by permitting them to attend evening classes or night school.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2356/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2356&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1019,"bill_number":"HB2357","title":"Limiting the exemption given to buildings used wholly as dwelling houses for no more than two families to those buildings only when owner-occupied","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the Fire Commission Rule adopting the Fire Code. The bill limits the exemption given to buildings used wholly as dwelling houses for no more than two families to those buildings only when owner-occupied.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2357/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2357&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1020,"bill_number":"HB2359","title":"Prohibiting certain nursing homes from using state funds for activities unrelated to the provision of health care services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit certain nursing homes from using state funds for activities unrelated to the provision of health care services.  It also requires reporting and establishes civil actions and penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2359/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2359&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":1021,"bill_number":"HB2363","title":"Allowing mental hygiene commissioners to carry concealed weapons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow Mental Hygiene Commissioners to carry concealed weapons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2363/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2363&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":1022,"bill_number":"HB2364","title":"Uniform Premarital Agreement Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act.  This Act allows parties to a marriage to contract prior to marriage with respect to property rights, actions to be taken upon dissolution of the marriage, rights to insurance proceeds upon death of either party, choice of controlling law and any other matters not in violation of criminal statutes or public policy.  Child support cannot be adversely affected.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2364/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2364&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1023,"bill_number":"HB2367","title":"Requiring the Department of Environmental Protection to remediate any waste tire pile in the state consisting of more than twenty-five tires","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the Department of Environmental Protection to remediate any waste tire pile in the state consisting of twenty-five or more tires.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2367/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2367&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":1024,"bill_number":"HB2368","title":"Prohibiting the performance of any abortion when the woman seeking it is doing so solely on account of the gender of the fetus","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the performance of any abortion when the woman seeking it is doing so solely on account of the gender of the fetus.  The bill also prescribes a criminal penalty for violations of the section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2368/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2368&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Romine"},
{"bill_id":1025,"bill_number":"HB2369","title":"Requiring physicians performing abortions take steps designed to save the life of any aborted live fetus","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require physicians to take steps designed to save the life of a child delivered alive during an abortion procedure.  The bill also prescribes criminal penalties for violations of this section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2369/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2369&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":1026,"bill_number":"HB2370","title":"Requiring that a criminal defendant's right to a jury trial in misdemeanor cases is forever waived unless requested within twenty days of initial appearance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require, under all circumstances, that a criminal defendant's right to a jury trial in misdemeanor cases is forever waived unless he or she requests it within twenty days of his or her initial appearance in magistrate court.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2370/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2370&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":1027,"bill_number":"HB2375","title":"Limiting the purchase of handguns to one gun per month","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the purchase of handguns to one gun per month.  The bill exempts law enforcement, correctional facilities, and private security companies from the limitation while providing criminal penalties.  Finally, it exempts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2375/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2375&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1028,"bill_number":"HB2376","title":"Excluding certain employment-related expenses from the definition of gross income for purposes of determining child support","description":"Excluding certain employment-related expenses from the definition of gross income for purposes of determining child support","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2376/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2376&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":1029,"bill_number":"HB2377","title":"Requiring that employers perform criminal history background checks for employees involved in the installation of home security systems","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that employers perform criminal background checks of employees who are to be involved in the installation of home security systems.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2377/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2377&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":1030,"bill_number":"HB2378","title":"Requiring businesses which use scanners at the checkout counter to post prices on the shelf","description":"This bill requires businesses which use scanners to price items at the checkout counter or register, to post prices on the shelf, legibly and in a conspicuous manner; and if the price posted differs from that on the scanner, then the consumer may buy the item at the lower of the two prices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2378/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2378&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1031,"bill_number":"HB2379","title":"Making the state's criminal and penalty laws applying to the use of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles conform to federal law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the consumption of an alcoholic beverage as well as the possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2379/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2379&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Stemple"},
{"bill_id":1032,"bill_number":"HB2381","title":"Establishing school service personnel class title and pay grade for the positions of \"Administrative Assistant\" and \"Legal Secretary\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the school service personnel class title and pay grade for the positions of  \"Administrative Assistant\" and \"Legal Secretary.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2381/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2381&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1033,"bill_number":"HB2382","title":"Exempting funeral-related retail sales from the consumers sales tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt from the consumers sales tax any sales of burial or funeral goods sold at retail to the public by a licensed funeral home or director used in connection with the funeral or alternative for the final disposition of human remains.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2382/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2382&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Stemple"},
{"bill_id":1034,"bill_number":"HB2383","title":"Allowing a school service mechanic to have experience, training and certifications considered towards his or her pay rate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a school service mechanic to have experience, training and certifications considered towards his or her pay rate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2383/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2383&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":1035,"bill_number":"HB2384","title":"Providing that members and staff of the Legislature shall automatically receive one-fourth of the required continuing legal education for each regular session worked or served","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that members and staff of the Legislature automatically receive one fourth of the mandated continuing legal education for each regular session he or she works. The bill also clarifies that mandatory continuing education should never have applied to those persons who were already admitted to practice law when the requirement was promulgated.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2384/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2384&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":1036,"bill_number":"HB2385","title":"Relating to increasing the environmental protection advisory council membership to nine members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the membership of the Environmental Protection Advisory Council from seven to nine members.  Under the bill the new members represent agricultural and forestry interests.  The bill also provides for meetings on the call of members, appointment of technical advisory committees and it specifically allows the council to submit suggestions to the secretary of environmental protection for proposed legislative rules and amendments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2385/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2385&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":1037,"bill_number":"HB2386","title":"Providing for the adequate staffing of nursing homes and training of nursing home staff","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the adequate staffing of nursing homes and training of nursing home staff.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2386/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2386&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":1038,"bill_number":"HB2387","title":"Relating to members choice of beneficiaries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to:  (1) Remove the ability of a  member to choose a beneficiary who has an insurable interest, other than his or her spouse or disabled dependent child, to receive an annuity; and (2) allow a member or former member to choose to have the preretirement death benefit paid in a lump sum amount to any beneficiary or beneficiaries he or she chooses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2387/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2387&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":1039,"bill_number":"HB2391","title":"Providing criminal penalties for negligently or carelessly shooting and wounding or killing a human being while hunting under the influence of alcohol or drugs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide criminal penalties for negligently or carelessly shooting and wounding or killing a human being while hunting under the influence of alcohol or drugs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2391/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2391&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":1040,"bill_number":"HB2392","title":"Providing for reexamination of drivers holding valid drivers licenses who are observed by police officers violating traffic laws or who appear to have caused accidents as the result of negligence or inadequate driving skill","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a procedure in which a driver may be required to be reexamined for purposes of maintaining his or her driving privileges after a police officer, upon reasonable grounds, determines that a driver, as the result of an accident or by otherwise committing a driving violation, has exhibited negligence or inadequate driving skill.  To this end, the bill requires that every accident report include a check-off square for an officer to mark when the officer believes a driver should be reexamined.  The bill includes provisions respecting a driver's right to due process in the event a police officer opines that the driver needs to be reexamined.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2392/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2392&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1041,"bill_number":"HB2393","title":"Providing limited immunity from civil damages for persons who volunteer their services to public health departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide immunity from civil damages for persons who volunteer their services to a Public Health Department.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2393/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2393&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":1042,"bill_number":"HB2396","title":"Providing that a judge becoming eligible for retirement is not required to contribute to the retirement system","description":"Providing that a judge becoming eligible for retirement is not required to contribute to the retirement system","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2396/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2396&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":1043,"bill_number":"HB2397","title":"Relating to salary increases for teachers based upon residential housing costs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide salary increases for a teacher  based upon residential housing costs.  The employee shall receive an annual salary increase of two percent of the employee's regular salary for every ten percent that residential home prices in that employee's county exceed the statewide average for residential homes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2397/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2397&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1044,"bill_number":"HB2398","title":"Amending certain provisions involving dental hygienists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide settings in which a dental hygienist may perform their duties without direct supervision.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2398/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2398&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":1045,"bill_number":"HB2399","title":"Increasing the percentage of the \"license fund-wildlife resources\" derived from license fees that may be used for capital improvements and land purchases for benefitting state wildlife","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the percentage of the \"license fund-wildlife resources\" derived from license fees that may be used for capital improvements and land purchases for benefitting state wildlife from ten to twenty percent and  to correspondingly decrease the amount from these fees that are budgeted for the Wildlife Resources Division by ten percent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2399/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2399&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":1046,"bill_number":"HB2400","title":"Relating to increasing supplemental benefits to certain teacher retirement annuitants","description":"The  purpose of  this  bill  is  to  provide  a cost-of-living increase for the 2007 and 2008 years to certain annuitants under the Teachers' Retirement System.  The supplement is equal to the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index or three percent, whichever is less, multiplied by the first eighteen thousand dollars of the retiree's annual annuity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2400/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2400&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":1047,"bill_number":"HB2402","title":"Prohibiting persons from impersonating a public official by copying or imitating the markings of a public agency or official on a motor vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the term \"impersonation\" of a public official or employee includes the act of operating a motor vehicle which falsely displays an official emblem or other marking  connoting government sponsorship.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2402/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2402&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":1048,"bill_number":"HB2403","title":"Increasing the salary increments paid to principals and assistant principals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the state minimum salary increment rates for principals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2403/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2403&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":1049,"bill_number":"HB2404","title":"Relating to authorizing the police to impound a motor vehicle and auction it to the highest bidder when the owner has been convicted of driving with no insurance three or more times","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the police to impound a motor vehicle and auction it to the highest bidder in the event the driver of the vehicle has been convicted of driving without insurance three or more times.  The bill also provides for the use of funds collected from the sale of impounded cars while prohibiting operators of motor vehicles who do not have insurance coverage from instituting lawsuits for damages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2404/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2404&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":1050,"bill_number":"HB2405","title":"Prohibiting operators of motor vehicles who do not have insurance coverage from instituting lawsuits for damages","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit operators of motor vehicles who do not have insurance coverage from instituting lawsuits for damages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2405/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2405&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":1051,"bill_number":"HB2408","title":"Prohibiting employers and labor unions from requiring employees to become or remain members of labor unions as a condition to employment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit employers and labor unions from requiring employees to become or remain members of labor unions as a condition of employment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2408/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2408&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1052,"bill_number":"HB2409","title":"Providing a two thousand eight dollar salary increase for each employee of the Division of Corrections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a $2008.00 salary increase for every employee of the Division of Corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2409/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2409&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":1053,"bill_number":"HB2410","title":"Relating to the removal of the exemption for government employees performing electrical work on government property from having to possess an electrician's license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the exemption of government employees doing electrical work on government property from having to possess an electrician's license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2410/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2410&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":1054,"bill_number":"HB2411","title":"Prohibiting a person convicted of any felony from holding public office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit convicted felons from holding public office.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2411/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2411&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":1055,"bill_number":"HB2413","title":"Creating the Student and Family Privacy Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Student and Family Privacy Protection Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2413/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2413&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1056,"bill_number":"HB2415","title":"Allowing for more teachers to be reimbursed for approved course work","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for more teachers to be reimbursed for approved course work by limiting the amount of course work for which any one teacher may be reimbursed and removing a division between reimbursement for certification renewal and additional endorsement courses of the available funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2415/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2415&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1057,"bill_number":"HB2416","title":"Prohibiting pharmacists and other persons involved in dispensing medicines from refusing to fill prescriptions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit pharmacists and other persons involved in dispensing medicines from refusing to fill prescriptions or dispense any substance without a valid reason. It provides for complaints to the Board of Pharmacy and a civil cause of action.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2416/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2416&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":1058,"bill_number":"HB2417","title":"Requiring mandatory alert when natural gas or other petroleum product pipeline facilities are observed in a damaged state during commercial activities in the vicinity of pipeline facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require mandatory alert when natural gas or other petroleum product pipeline facilities are observed in a damaged state during commercial activities in the vicinity of pipeline facilities.  The proposed legislation, additionally, provides civil and criminal penalties for violators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2417/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2417&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":1059,"bill_number":"HB2418","title":"Increasing certain county boards of education personnel salaries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase service personnel salaries by six percent and to rectify inequities in their salary schedules and pay grades by upgrading the pay grades of cooks and custodians and adding pay grades to the bus operator classification. To clarify when aides should be considered supervisory employees for purposes of receiving pay at a higher pay grade and to provide that classroom aides in kindergarten classrooms which have more pupils than the maximum pupil/teacher ratio receive additional compensation as to professional personnel in the classrooms and to allow service personnel to retain their seniority for purposes of reduction in force when they move from one classification to another.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2418/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2418&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1060,"bill_number":"HB2419","title":"Salary increases for school service employees based upon residential housing costs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide salary increases for school service personnel  based upon residential housing costs.  The employee shall receive an annual salary increase of two percent of the employee's regular salary for every ten percent that residential home prices in that employee's county exceed the statewide average for residential homes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2419/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2419&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1061,"bill_number":"HB2420","title":"Augmentation to any salary increase for any public employee, teacher or school service personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to augment any salary increase received by a public employee, teacher or school service personnel by 5% of the increase for every 1% the employee's or teacher's resident county's per capita income exceeds the average county per capita income for the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2420/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2420&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1062,"bill_number":"HB2421","title":"Providing that attendance of college by a noncustodial parent may not be used as grounds to modify a child support order","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the attendance of college by a noncustodial parent may not be used as grounds to modify a child support order.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2421/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2421&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1063,"bill_number":"HB2426","title":"Increasing the distance that a beer licensee must be located from a school or church","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the distance that a beer licensee must be located from a school or church from three hundred to one thousand feet.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2426/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2426&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1064,"bill_number":"HB2427","title":"Requiring mandatory blood tests from drivers involved in motor vehicle accidents that result in death or bodily injury if suspected of being under the influence of drugs, alcohol or both","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require mandatory blood tests from drivers involved in motor vehicle accidents that result in death or bodily injury from the accident if a law-enforcement officer has reasonable grounds to suspect a driver is under the influence of drugs, alcohol or both.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2427/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2427&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1065,"bill_number":"HB2428","title":"Prohibiting out-of-state persons or business entities from soliciting business by written advertisement in this sate under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit out-of-state persons or business entities from soliciting business by written advertisement in this state by appearing to be a local or in-state person or business, unless the advertisement shows where the person or business entity is located.  This is to prevent out-of-state businesses from advertising locally with 800 numbers to solicit customers and then contracting with a local company at a reduced rate to provide a service without paying sales tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2428/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2428&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":1066,"bill_number":"HB2429","title":"Rectifying inequities in the salary schedule and pay grades for service personnel by upgrading the pay grade of cooks and custodians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to rectify inequities in the salary schedule and pay grades for service personnel by upgrading the pay grade of cooks and custodians.  To clarify when aides should be considered supervisory employees for purposes of receiving pay at a higher pay grade and to provide that classroom aides in kindergarten classrooms which have more pupils than the maximum pupil/teacher ratio receive additional compensation as to professional personnel in said classrooms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2429/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2429&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1067,"bill_number":"HB2431","title":"Providing an exemption from estate taxes and the Consumers Sales and Service Tax for certain expenses of any infant who dies before reaching one year of age","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an exemption from estate taxes and from the Consumer Sales and Service Tax for certain expenses of any infant who dies before reaching one year of age.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2431/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2431&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":1068,"bill_number":"HB2432","title":"Relating to disclosure requirements for political campaign advertisements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide disclosure requirements for political campaign advertisements. The bill also provides criminal penalties and civil remedies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2432/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2432&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":1069,"bill_number":"HB2433","title":"Providing for the Public Employment Relations Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the Public Employment Relations Act, designed to require public employers to recognize and engage in collective bargaining with labor unions representing public employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2433/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2433&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1070,"bill_number":"HB2434","title":"Requiring the Secretary of the Department of Administration to propose a rule implementing public employee acceptable use standards for the Internet","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Secretary of the Department of Administration to propose a rule implementing public employee acceptable use standards for the Internet.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2434/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2434&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marshall Long"},
{"bill_id":1071,"bill_number":"HB2435","title":"Prohibiting the sale of candy or fruit-flavored cigarettes in this state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the sale of candy or fruit-flavored cigarettes in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2435/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2435&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1072,"bill_number":"HB2438","title":"Requiring employers to provide health insurance to employees working on public improvement projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that workers on public improvement projects be provided health care insurance as a benefit of employment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2438/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2438&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":1073,"bill_number":"HB2441","title":"Prohibiting the demolition of a historic structure prior to a review of and the issuance of a permit by the Commissioner of the Division of Culture and History","description":"Prohibiting the demolition of a historic structure prior to a review of and the issuance of a permit by the Commissioner of the Division of Culture and History","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2441/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2441&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1074,"bill_number":"HB2447","title":"Requiring that all houses, dwellings and businesses located in a district where public water service is made available for the first time after July 1, 2008 be connected to the public water service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that all houses, dwellings and businesses located in a district where public water service is made available for the first time after July 1, 2008, be connected to the public water service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2447/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2447&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1075,"bill_number":"HB2452","title":"Providing an exemption from gross income for certain members of volunteer fire departments, for state personal income tax purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow members of volunteer fire departments who have successfully completed required training and who have two years of service to exempt five hundred dollars from their gross income, for state personal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2452/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2452&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":1076,"bill_number":"HB2453","title":"Providing that the assignment and transfer of real property for research and development at institutions of higher education for economic development purposes includes housing projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the assignment and transfer of real property for research and development at institutions of higher education for economic development purposes includes housing projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2453/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2453&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Pino"},
{"bill_id":1077,"bill_number":"HB2454","title":"Authorizing counties and municipalities to enact ordinances regulating the locations of limited video lottery machines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize counties and  municipalities to enact ordinances regulating the locations of limited video lottery machines and other gambling games and devices including the size, type and location of the building in which the limited video lottery business is located notwithstanding the authority of the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2454/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2454&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":1078,"bill_number":"HB2458","title":"Relating to liability of physicians who render services to youth camps and programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the liability of medical and osteopathic physicians and those that may work under their supervision or direction, as volunteers to provide medical care at a youth camp or program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2458/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2458&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":1079,"bill_number":"HB2459","title":"Salary increase for sanitarian employees of the division of health","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a 25% across-the-board salary increase for sanitarian employees of the Division of Health to bring their salaries into parity with county sanitarian employee salaries, and to additionally provide for an annual cost-of-living salary increase.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2459/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2459&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1080,"bill_number":"HB2468","title":"Prohibiting any person convicted of any felony from voting in an election of state and local officials","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit any person convicted of any felony from voting in a state election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2468/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2468&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":1081,"bill_number":"HB2469","title":"Increasing the criminal fines for conviction of the crime of making a false bomb threat and providing that a minor accused of making a false bomb threat shall be tried as an adult","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the criminal fines for conviction of the crime of making a false bomb threat and to provide that a minor accused of making a false bomb threat shall be tried as an adult.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2469/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2469&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffery Tansill"},
{"bill_id":1082,"bill_number":"HB2471","title":"Creating a presumption of compensability for cardiovascular injury or disease or pulmonary disease suffered by a professional  firefighter","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a presumption of compensability for cardiovascular injury or disease of professional firefighters employed by municipal fire departments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2471/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2471&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":1083,"bill_number":"HB2473","title":"Creating an affirmative defense for certain civil and criminal actions arising from the sale of certain alcoholic drinks and nonintoxicating beer by licensed private clubs to persons under the age of twenty-one","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a defense to licensees civilly or criminally charged with selling alcoholic liquors, nonintoxicating beer or wine to minors when the licensees have responsibly used scanner technology to verify age.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2473/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2473&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1084,"bill_number":"HB2474","title":"Establishing a volunteer litter reporting program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a volunteer litter reporting program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2474/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2474&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1085,"bill_number":"HB2475","title":"Reducing state income tax for state correctional officer retirees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the State Income Tax for State Correctional Retirees by exempting state correctional officers' retirement income from the federal adjusted gross income for calculating adjusted gross income for state income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2475/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2475&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":1086,"bill_number":"HB2476","title":"Authorizing the commissioner of department of highways to set certain speed limits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to set lower speed limits in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2476/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2476&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1087,"bill_number":"HB2477","title":"Changing the definition of \"substantial change in circumstances\" for the purposes of a modification of child support from a 15% change to either a 15% or seventy-five dollar change, whichever is less","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the definition of \"substantial change in circumstances\" for the purposes of a modification of child support from a 15% change to either a 15% or seventy-five dollar change, whichever is less.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2477/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2477&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":1088,"bill_number":"HB2479","title":"Making it a felony offense for stealing lottery tickets","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a felony to steal lottery tickets.  In addition, the bill makes it a felony offense to steal anything of value from the Lottery Commission or to profit from cheating a video lottery machine at a racetrack.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2479/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2479&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":1089,"bill_number":"HB2480","title":"Requiring voter approval prior to closure and consolidation of certain schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require voter approval prior to closure and consolidation of certain schools with grades eight or below when new building construction or addition of two or more classrooms are involved and the closure or consolidation was not included in a local bond issue approved by the voters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2480/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2480&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":1090,"bill_number":"HB2482","title":"Increasing penalties for financial exploitation of an elderly person or incapacitated adult","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties for the financial exploitation of elderly persons and incapacitated adults.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2482/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2482&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":1091,"bill_number":"HB2483","title":"Granting the public land corporation the authority to condemn certain abandoned structures in the waters of the State causing or contributing to flooding or erosion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Public Land Corporation to condemn abandoned structures located in waterways that it finds inhibits water flow and exacerbates flooding or stream-bank erosion and to grant the Corporation enforcement authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2483/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2483&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":1092,"bill_number":"HB2484","title":"Requiring manufactured housing, fuel oil and propane tanks and other items to be properly secured when in flood plain","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of this state by reducing the opportunity for unsecured or improperly secured buildings, manufactured housing, propane and fuel oil tanks to impede water flow during and after a flood.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2484/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2484&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":1093,"bill_number":"HB2485","title":"Relating to flood plain management and flood debris generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is enact measures to assist local and state authorities in flood plain management and flood clean up.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2485/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2485&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":1094,"bill_number":"HB2486","title":"Including education related child care expenses in the child support calculation, and eliminating the 25% reduction to the child support adjustment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include education related child care expenses in the child support calculation; and eliminate the 25% reduction to the child support adjustment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2486/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2486&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":1095,"bill_number":"HB2487","title":"Ensuring Patient Safety Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure patient safety by establishing minimum direct-care registered nurse to patient ratios.  It provides for creating an \"acuity-based patient classification system\" and requires annual nurse staffing plans and certifications and daily posting of nurse staffing plans, consistent with the minimum standards.  It requires an annual audit to be submitted to the Bureau for Public Health and prohibits mandatory overtime or on-call policies except in cases of declared emergency.  It prohibits assignment of unlicensed persons to perform registered nurse functions, requires a full-time registered nurse executive leader and provides for quality assurance.  It also requires appropriate orientation and competence in clinical area of assignments, with documentation to be maintained in personnel files.  Finally, it provides for violations, penalties and posting notices of violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2487/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2487&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":1096,"bill_number":"HB2489","title":"Allowing the State Superintendent of Schools to designate certain geographical areas as a \"School Choice Zone\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the State Superintendent of Schools to designate certain geographical areas as a School Choice Zone which would enable students residing in the designated area to attend school in a neighboring county if they wish.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2489/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2489&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1097,"bill_number":"HB2491","title":"Providing meetings and conference rights for members of municipal fire departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide meetings and conference rights for members of municipal fire departments. The bill also creates duties for the firefighters' Civil Service Commissions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2491/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2491&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1098,"bill_number":"HB2492","title":"Defining \"fill material\" in the Water Pollution Control Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define \"fill material\" under the provisions of the Water Pollution Control Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2492/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2492&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eustace Frederick"},
{"bill_id":1099,"bill_number":"HB2493","title":"Relating to motor vehicle inspections and eliminating the headlight adjustment provisions of the inspection fee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the free headlight adjustment provisions of the inspection fee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2493/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2493&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1100,"bill_number":"HB2496","title":"Requiring contractors awarded state public works construction projects to meet time restrictions for the completion of a public works construction project","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that each state public works contract include a provision requiring a definitive completion date and that contractors awarded such contracts be required to meet the time restriction.  The bill also defines \"public works construction contract\" and provides a monetary penalty for failure to complete a public works construction project on the agreed-upon completion date.  It also provides exceptions in which extensions may be granted while providing limitations upon an increase in the contract price or extension of time to complete a project in the event of change orders.  Finally, it directs the Secretary of the Department of Administration to propose legislative rules designed to implement the law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2496/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2496&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1101,"bill_number":"HB2500","title":"Exempting from the sales and use tax special equipment installed in a motor vehicle for the use of a person with physical disabilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt from the sales and use tax special equipment installed in a motor vehicle for the use of a person with physical disabilities and to exclude the value of the equipment when determining the value of the vehicle for imposition of the tax on the privilege of effecting the certification of the title of the vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2500/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2500&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1102,"bill_number":"HB2501","title":"Enabling a consumer to direct a consumer reporting agency to place a \"security freeze\" on his or her credit report","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enable a consumer to protect his or her credit against identity theft by permitting a consumer to put a credit freeze on his or her credit report, prohibiting access to and dissemination of information in a consumer's credit report without his or her express consent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2501/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2501&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1103,"bill_number":"HB2502","title":"Relating to the Public Employees Retirement System and the Teachers Retirement System; and providing a one-time supplement for annuitants and survivor beneficiaries after being retired five consecutive years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a one-time supplement for annuitants and survivor beneficiaries after being retired five consecutive years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2502/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2502&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1104,"bill_number":"HB2503","title":"Authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue an identification card to West Virginia residents who already possess a valid driver's license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue an identification card to West Virginia residents who already possess a valid driver's license.  The bill also makes technical changes to the section.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 116, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2503/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2503&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":1105,"bill_number":"HB2507","title":"Creating a registry containing names of employees from any agency under the authority of the department of health and human resources who have committed acts of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a registry containing names of employees from any agency or organization under the authority of the Department of Health and Human Resources who have committed acts of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property against any person under the care, custody or control of the agency or organization.  In conjunction with the creation of the registry, the bill also contains provisions addressing the following:  (1) Providing definitions of certain terms; (2) requiring that each organization and agency under the authority of the department maintain individual employee forms for recording personal information as well as information related to allegations of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property; (3) addressing how complaints are handled and investigated; (4) providing for appeal by persons determined to have committed any act of misconduct under the provisions of this article; (5) requiring employment screening of applicants for employment; (6) setting forth the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources' duties under the article; (7) prohibiting the employment of persons whose names are contained on the registry; (8) setting forth the standard of proof to be applied in contested matters involving allegations of misconduct; (9) providing that, pending final outcome of contested matters involving allegations of misconduct, records are not accessible to the public; (10) providing that information contained on the registry is public information; (11) providing a mechanism for removal of names from the registry for good cause; (12) requiring the secretary to propose legislative rules for rehabilitation and behavior modification of persons whose names are included on the registry; and (13) requiring mandatory reporting by employees and others of instances of abuse, neglect or misconduct they witness subject to the provisions of this article.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2507/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2507&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":1106,"bill_number":"HB2509","title":"Relating to the definition of gross income for purposes of determining child support","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exclude certain employment-related expenses from the definition of gross income for purposes of determining child support.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2509/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2509&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":1107,"bill_number":"HB2510","title":"Establishing in the state treasury a targeted minority economic development fund to address economic issues of minorities and minority communities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish in the State Treasury a targeted minority economic development fund to address economic issues of minorities and minority communities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2510/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2510&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":1108,"bill_number":"HB2511","title":"Providing a mechanism whereby unused, unexpired nonnarcotic drugs previously owned by a deceased nursing home patient or resident may be donated to free health care clinics in the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a mechanism whereby unused, unexpired nonnarcotic drugs previously owned by a deceased nursing home patient or resident may be donated to free health care clinics in the state, provided that the family of the deceased patient or resident has given consent for the donation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2511/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2511&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":1109,"bill_number":"HB2512","title":"Making the offense of failure to wear safety belts a primary offense","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the offense of failure to wear a safety belt to a primary offense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2512/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2512&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1110,"bill_number":"HB2514","title":"Waiving the requirement that a training course in handling and firing handguns must be completed prior to the issuance of a concealed weapons permit for veterans who served during a period of armed conflict","description":"The purpose of this bill is to waive the requirement that a training course in handling and firing handguns must be completed prior to the issuance of a concealed weapons permit for veterans who served during a period of armed conflict.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2514/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2514&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1111,"bill_number":"HB2517","title":"Providing that the Board of Banking and Financial Institutions have the authority to approve acquisitions of out-of-state banks by WV state banks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide the Board of Banking and Financial Institutions with the authority to consider applications by West Virginia state banks and bank holding companies to acquire out-of-state banks.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 18, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2517/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2517&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":1112,"bill_number":"HB2532","title":"Expanding the membership of the Racing Commission and reorganizing the administrative functions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the membership of the Racing Commission from three to five members and reorganizes the administrative functions of the West Virginia Racing Commission by establishing a State Racing Office and creating the position of  Director of Racing.  The Director of Racing will be a gubernatorial appointee and will be responsible for the daily management of the authorities and responsibilities of the West Virginia Racing Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2532/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2532&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1113,"bill_number":"HB2537","title":"Establishing county and municipal authorities to provide for and maintain facilities to house Child Advocacy Centers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish county and municipal authorities to provide for and maintain facilities to house Child Advocacy Centers.  Under the bill, a Child Advocacy Center is a safe place for multidisciplinary members to interview abused and neglected children at the same time.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2537/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2537&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1114,"bill_number":"HB2539","title":"Providing a tax credit to landlords who rent to parolees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a tax credit to landlords who rent residential property to parolees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2539/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2539&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1115,"bill_number":"HB2546","title":"Excluding disability income received from a veteran for service related injuries from any calculation used to determine spousal support","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exclude disability income received by a veteran from the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs for service related injuries from any calculation used to determine spousal support.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House  Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2546/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2546&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":1116,"bill_number":"HB2556","title":"Creating the institute for increased postsecondary education participation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the institute for increased postsecondary education participation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2556/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2556&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1117,"bill_number":"HB2557","title":"Providing a two-tiered personal income tax credit for parents who provide home schooling","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a two-tiered personal income tax credit to parents or legal guardians who provide home or private, primary or secondary education for their children.  The tax credit will be effective upon the completion of a school year and available at a rate per child of $500 for home schooling and $1,000 for private schooling.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2557/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2557&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1118,"bill_number":"HB2559","title":"Increasing the homestead exemption for low-income taxpayers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the homestead exemption for low-income taxpayers who qualify for the homestead exemption for ad valorem property taxation purposes by ten thousand dollars.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2559/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2559&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1119,"bill_number":"HB2561","title":"Eliminating the severance tax and the health care provider tax on behavior health providers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the severance tax and health care provider tax on behavior health providers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2561/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2561&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1120,"bill_number":"HB2562","title":"Requiring nursing homes to publicly post staffing information and granting rights to family councils","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require nursing homes to publicly post staffing information and to, additionally, grant certain rights to family councils.  It requires nursing homes to post, each shift, the names of licensed and unlicensed staff with direct care responsibilities. It establishes the type of information to be provided and the manner in which it must be posted.  The bill grants privacy and organizational rights to family councils and requires nursing homes to respond to a council's concerns and questions regarding facility administrative decisions which affect the lives of residents in the facility.  The bill also sets forth resident?s rights violations while including civil penalties for noncompliance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2562/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2562&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":1121,"bill_number":"HB2564","title":"Castle Doctrine Act, authorizing the use of force, including deadly force, against an intruder or attacker","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the use of force, including deadly force, against an intruder or attacker in a dwelling, residence, or vehicle under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2564/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2564&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":1122,"bill_number":"HB2565","title":"Relating to the delivery of controlled substances on or in an educational facility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the delivery or distribution of illegal drugs to students in and around the schools of the state, which includes drugs that are not listed as a controlled substance as defined in Article 2 of Chapter 60A of the West Virginia Code.  Also this bill establishes the offense of delivery of drugs as a criminal offense when taking place on or near a school.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2565/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2565&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":1123,"bill_number":"HB2567","title":"Allowing a political candidate to place campaign signs within highway rights-of-way","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a political candidate to place temporary campaign signs within highway rights- of-way in a candidate's political district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2567/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2567&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Schadler"},
{"bill_id":1124,"bill_number":"HB2569","title":"Imposing certain conditions of probation of sex offenders convicted of failing to register","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose certain conditions of probation of sex offenders convicted of failing to register.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2569/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2569&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":1125,"bill_number":"HB2570","title":"Requiring the Director of the Division of Natural Resources to ensure that stocking trout are evenly distributed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the director of the Division of Natural Resources to ensure that stocking trout are evenly distributed throughout the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2570/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2570&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1126,"bill_number":"HB2572","title":"Prohibiting the establishment of methadone treatment programs and clinics except those operated by comprehensive community mental health centers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the Commissioner of Health shall prohibit the establishment of a new methadone treatment program or facility after July 1, 2007, except those established at comprehensive mental health centers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2572/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2572&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1127,"bill_number":"HB2576","title":"Relating to the issuance of driver's licenses and disposition","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement to send surrendered driver's licenses back to the original state of licensure, to require applicants for an instruction permit to pay for each attempt to successfully pass the written test, and to  include the organ donor option already in statute in this section as well.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2576/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2576&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Romine"},
{"bill_id":1128,"bill_number":"HB2579","title":"Making the offense of failure to wear safety belts a primary offense","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the offense of failure to wear safety belts to a primary offense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2579/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2579&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1129,"bill_number":"HB2580","title":"Allowing municipal police and fire pension plans to use the actuarial examination by the State in lieu of obtaining its own actuary","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that where the state actuary has examined a Municipal Pension and Relief Fund for a particular year that fund may opt to use that actuarial valuation in place of any other actuarial valuation mandated by state law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2580/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2580&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1130,"bill_number":"HB2581","title":"Requiring notice of an abortion to be provided to the father of the unborn child","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that a woman contemplating an abortion provide the name of the father to the physician, clinic or medical facility performing the abortion and to require the physician, clinic or medical facility to notify the father of the proposed abortion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2581/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2581&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1131,"bill_number":"HB2582","title":"Adjusting foundation allowance for transportation for projected fuel costs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adjust the foundation allowance for transportation for projected fuel costs; to provide a method for adjustments; to simplify language; to clarify conflicting provisions; and to remove obsolete provisions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2582/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2582&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1132,"bill_number":"HB2584","title":"Dedicating a portion of the receipts from the tax on food products to be distributed equally to each district of the Division of Highways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to dedicate a portion of the receipts from the tax on food products to be distributed equally to each district of the Division of Highways for the maintenance of secondary roads.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2584/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2584&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":1133,"bill_number":"HB2699","title":"Relating to reports of inspections of schools by local boards of health","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that inspections of primary and secondary schools by local boards of health may be reported to the principal of the school, the county superintendent and the president of the county school board, or to persons of like responsibility in the case of a private, parochial, church or other school operated by a religious order.  The bill also authorizes the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health to promulgate and establish standards for these inspections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2699/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2699&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Proudfoot"},
{"bill_id":1134,"bill_number":"HB2700","title":"Permitting magistrates to carry concealed handguns without a permit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit magistrates to carry concealed handguns without a permit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2700/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2700&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1135,"bill_number":"HB2704","title":"Providing State Treasury Fire Protection Fund revenue to the West Virginia State Fire Chiefs Association and the West Virginia State Fireman's Association","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide State Treasury, Fire Protection Fund revenue to the West Virginia State Fire Chiefs' Association and the West Virginia State Fireman's Association, to be used for both associations' administration and training expenses, and to exempt both associations from eligibility and spending requirements under º8-15-8a and º8-15-8b.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2704/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2704&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Varner"},
{"bill_id":1136,"bill_number":"HB2705","title":"Establishing a procedure whereby a consumer may implement a security freeze to prohibit a consumer reporting agency from releasing all or any part of the consumer's credit report","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a procedure whereby a consumer may implement a security freeze to prohibit a consumer reporting agency from releasing all or any part of the consumer's credit report or any information derived from it without the express authorization of the consumer; to provide for protection for consumer credit header information; to provide for the right to file a police report in the event of security theft; to require a notice to consumers of a breach of information systems; to provide for a judicial declaration of factual innocence for victims of identity theft; and to provide for protection of social security numbers. Civil penalties are provided for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2705/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2705&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1137,"bill_number":"HB2706","title":"Reforming the school aid formula by reducing the amount of regular levy deducted from county boards of education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reform the school aid formula by reducing from ninety-eight percent to seventy percent the amount of the regular levy deducted from county boards of education for general current expense purposes; by ensuring that improved instructional programs receive at least $33 million annually; by providing at least $5 million to the State Board of Education to assist low-performing schools; by capturing moneys from declining enrollment and direct it to salaries of classroom teachers and service personnel; and by requiring at least an $8 milion annual appropriation for alternative education programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2706/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2706&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":1138,"bill_number":"HB2708","title":"Relating to electronic requisition format approved by the Auditor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the Auditor approve the electronic requisition format and it provides that the Auditor may set standards for archiving electronic and paper documents related to requisitions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2708/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2708&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":1139,"bill_number":"HB2711","title":"Providing that fire officers may use adjacent property to prevent fire from spreading","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that fire officers may use adjacent  property to prevent fire from spreading.  Additionally, the bill makes a minor stylistic change.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2711/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2711&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Varner"},
{"bill_id":1140,"bill_number":"HB2713","title":"Prohibiting parents, guardians or custodians from allowing registered sexual offenders access to children in their custody","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit parents, guardians or custodians from allowing registered sexual offenders access to children in their custody.  The bill also defines key terms and makes technical changes for purposes of consistency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2713/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2713&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":1141,"bill_number":"HB2719","title":"Verifiable Science Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the public may request and shall receive, access under the state freedom of information act to any purported scientific data used as the basis for proposed legislative rules or statutory enactments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2719/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2719&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1142,"bill_number":"HB2720","title":"Pay incentives for teachers who teach in their core field degree","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a $2000 pay incentive to teachers who teach in their core field degree.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2720/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2720&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1143,"bill_number":"HB2721","title":"Small Business Development Incentive Program for Internal Growth Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the \"Small Business Development Incentive Program for Internal Growth Act.\"  The bill exempts certain small businesses from paying business-related taxes if they qualify as start up businesses with limited resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2721/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2721&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1144,"bill_number":"HB2725","title":"Authorizing public school teachers to purchase one personal computer and related devices per year from the state contract for use outside the classroom","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the director of purchasing to promulgate a rule authorizing public school teachers to purchase one personal computer and related devices per year from the state contract for use outside the classroom.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2725/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2725&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1145,"bill_number":"HB2727","title":"Creating the criminal offense of injury to a pregnant woman that results in miscarriage or stillbirth","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new criminal offense based on acts of violence against a pregnant woman that result in a miscarriage or stillbirth of her fetus.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2727/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2727&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":1146,"bill_number":"HB2730","title":"Reducing the ratio of school nurses to school children","description":"The purpose of this section is to provide a student-to-school nurse ratio of 1:750 in the school year two thousand seven--two thousand eight and to eliminate contracts between county boards of education and county  health departments for equivalent nursing services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2730/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2730&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":1147,"bill_number":"HB2734","title":"Authorizing the use of force, including deadly force, against an attacker or intruder","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the use of force, including deadly force, against an intruder or attacker in a dwelling, residence, or vehicle under certain circumstances and prohibiting cancellation of property insurance for claims made by those facing criminal prosecution under this article.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2734/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2734&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1148,"bill_number":"HB2735","title":"Relating to privilege against disclosure of information by news media","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide the news media with limited immunity from disclosure of information obtained in the gathering or dissemination of news.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2735/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2735&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":1149,"bill_number":"HB2737","title":"Prohibiting the use of any animal in animal fighting ventures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of any animal in animal fighting ventures and to expand the application felony criminal penalties to include additional activities carried on for the purpose of supporting animal fighting.  Attending an animal fight remains a misdemeanor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2737/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2737&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1150,"bill_number":"HB2739","title":"Providing veterans' death certificates to families and funeral directors at no cost","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for up to five free certified copies of a veteran's death certificate for a veteran's family members and dependants.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2739/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2739&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1151,"bill_number":"HB2744","title":"Equally compensating all state magistrates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to equally compensate all state magistrates at the higher tier salary schedule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2744/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2744&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":1152,"bill_number":"HB2749","title":"Relating to the \"Mandated Benefits Review Act\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Insurance Commissioner to review and report to the Legislature in an actuarially-based fashion the financial and other related impacts of any proposed legislation to mandate medical or health-related benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2749/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2749&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1153,"bill_number":"HB2750","title":"Providing county boards of education may study the economic feasibility of exercising an option of engaging in cooperative agreements with local public or regional transit authorities to transport students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that county boards of education may, in cooperation with local public or regional transit authorities study the feasibility of entering into cooperative agreements to transport  students to and from school.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2750/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2750&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1154,"bill_number":"HB2752","title":"Requiring all executive agencies to report to the governor, Speaker of the House of Delegates and President of the Senate notices of allowances or potential disallowances of federal funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all executive agencies to report to the Governor, Speaker of the House of Delegates and President of the Senate notices of disallowances or potential disallowances of federal funds within sixty days of receipt thereof.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2752/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2752&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1155,"bill_number":"HB2753","title":"Providing a five percent personal income tax reduction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that all state income tax taxpayers receive a reduction of five percent across-the-board in their income tax rates.  It includes legislative findings that support these tax rate reductions and call for commensurate reduction on the state budget to accompany any such tax reduction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2753/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2753&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1156,"bill_number":"HB2754","title":"Requiring that employers perform criminal history background checks for employees working as in-home health care providers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that employers perform criminal background checks of persons who are to work as in-home health care providers prior to employment and annually thereafter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2754/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2754&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":1157,"bill_number":"HB2757","title":"Consolidating purchasing by county boards of education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide economies of scale and reduce costs by requiring that purchases made by a county board of education be made through the regional education service agency serving that county.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2757/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2757&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1158,"bill_number":"HB2760","title":"Requiring that motor vehicle insurance certificate may be issued only for the time period for which the insured pays for coverage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that motor vehicle insurance certificates may be issued only for the time period for which the insured pays for coverage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2760/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2760&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1159,"bill_number":"HB2761","title":"Allowing the purchase of service credit in the State Teachers Retirement System for temporary employment under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA)","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the purchase of service credit in the State Teachers' Retirement System for temporary employment under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA)and to specify the cost of the service credit purchased.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2761/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2761&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":1160,"bill_number":"HB2762","title":"Relating to limitations for certain asbestos exposure claims","description":"Relating to limitations for certain asbestos exposure claims","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2762/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2762&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":1161,"bill_number":"HB2768","title":"Creating a presumption of compensability for cardiovascular injury or disease of professional firefighters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a presumption of compensability for cardiovascular injury or disease of professional firefighters employed by municipal fire departments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2768/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2768&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1162,"bill_number":"HB2773","title":"Establishing a returnable beverage container deposit program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a program to recycle beverage containers and reduce litter.  The bill requires the use of returnable containers for many beverages and requires the use of a 10 cent deposit; exempts deposits on containers from sales taxes and excludes deposits from business and occupation taxes; prescribes the powers and duties of DEP; and prescribes penalties and remedies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2773/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2773&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1163,"bill_number":"HB2774","title":"Regulating the sale, possession and breeding of nonnative species","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a scheme of  regulation for the sale, possession and breeding of nonnative species.  Toward this goal the bill contains provisions which address the following:  (1) Defining certain terms; (2) creating the Nonnative Species Regulation Board; (3) establishing duties; (4) establishing a special revenue account and authorizing expenditures; (5) providing rule-making authority; (6) delineating the jurisdiction of member agencies; (7) providing owner liable for the cost of care of seized nonnative species and bonding requirements; (8) requiring pet shop registration, renewal and fee; (9) requiring pet shop to keep records and provide certain notification; (10) requiring permit to possess or breed nonnative species and providing permit application process and permit requirements; (11) providing for exemptions; (12) requiring identification number on nonnative species; (13) establishing caging, care and treatment requirements; (14) requiring liability insurance; (15) authorizing certain inspections; (16) providing for denial of a permit; (17) specifying conditions under which nonnative species may be seized; and (18) establishing civil and criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2774/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2774&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Stemple"},
{"bill_id":1164,"bill_number":"HB2778","title":"Changing the definition of final average salary to thirty-six consecutive months for calculating retirement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the definition of final average salary to thirty-six consecutive months rather than five consecutive years for calculating retirement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2778/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2778&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1165,"bill_number":"HB2779","title":"Increasing the faculty senate allotment for classroom teachers and librarians","description":":  The purpose of this bill is to increase the faculty Senate allotment for classroom teachers and librarians from fifty dollars to one hundred dollars, to be spent on academic materials, supplies or equipment to enhance instruction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2779/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2779&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":1166,"bill_number":"HB2780","title":"Deleting the provision that allowed private clubs segregated on the basis of race and color to obtain licenses to sell alcoholic liquors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the provision that allowed private clubs segregated on the basis of race or color to obtain a license to sell alcoholic beverages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2780/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2780&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1167,"bill_number":"HB2782","title":"Providing a loan forgiveness program for nurses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a loan forgiveness program for nurses similar to what currently exists for medical doctors and osteopathic physicians.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2782/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2782&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":1168,"bill_number":"HB2783","title":"Exempting undergraduate students attending state colleges or universities for the first two years postgraduation, from the payment of state income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt undergraduate students attending state colleges or universities as well as graduates of undergraduate programs of such state institutions for the first two tax years postgraduation, from the payment of state income tax.  The bill also provides that the undergraduate students and undergraduate graduates for the first two years after graduating shall pay seventy-five percent of any state income tax that they otherwise would owe to the particular institution or other qualified lending creditor they owe for student loans.  The Tax Commissioner is directed to propose legislative rules to effectuate the purposes of the bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2783/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2783&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1169,"bill_number":"HB2785","title":"Providing for the temporary detention of criminal suspects by law-enforcement officers where probable cause appears to exist","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the temporary detention of criminal suspects by law-enforcement officers to inquire on commission of a crime where probable cause appears to exist.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2785/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2785&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":1170,"bill_number":"HB2788","title":"Allowing certain public employees to pay back retirement benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow public employees with fifteen or more years' service who were subject to reduction in force layoffs to pay back retirement benefits they cashed out of the public employees retirement system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2788/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2788&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1171,"bill_number":"HB2792","title":"Prohibiting family planning centers that receive state funding from discussing abortion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit family planning centers in West Virginia that receive state funding from discussing abortion or abortion referrals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2792/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2792&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1172,"bill_number":"HB2794","title":"Requiring a preliminary breath analysis for the purpose of determining the blood alcohol content of a surviving driver","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a preliminary breath analysis for the purpose of determining the blood alcohol content of a surviving driver.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2794/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2794&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1173,"bill_number":"HB2803","title":"Prohibiting smoking tobacco products in a motor vehicle when a minor is present","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the smoking of tobacco products in a motor vehicle when a minor is present.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2803/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2803&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":1174,"bill_number":"HB2806","title":"Relating to setting in which a dental hygienist may perform their duties without direct supervision","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide settings in which a dental hygienist may perform their duties without direct supervision.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2806/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2806&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":1175,"bill_number":"HB2807","title":"Relating to state purchasing cards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow state agency purchases as authorized by the Auditor.  The bill provides that certain rules established by the purchasing division be followed and it changes the qualifications for selecting a charge card vendor.  In addition, the bill allows certain funds to be used by the Auditor for general office expenses and it establishes a new Special Revenue Revolving Fund in the State Treasury to be administered by the Department of Administration.  Under the bill, three new members are added to the purchase card advisory committee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2807/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2807&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":1176,"bill_number":"HB2809","title":"Providing for payment of unemployment compensation when a person misses work due to domestic violence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the payment of unemployment compensation when a person misses work due to domestic violence. The bill provides that the employer is not chargeable for benefits paid when the worker is unable to work due to domestic violence but that the benefits are paid from the General Unemployment Compensation Fund provided under §21A-8 et seq.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2809/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2809&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1177,"bill_number":"HB2810","title":"Subtracting social security benefits from federal adjusted gross income","description":"The purpose of this bill is to subtract social security benefits from federal adjusted gross income to determine West Virginia adjusted gross income for purposes of personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2810/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2810&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1178,"bill_number":"HB2811","title":"Providing meeting and conference rights for members of municipal police and fire departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide meetings and conference rights for members of municipal police and fire departments.  The bill also creates duties for the policemen and firefighters' civil service commissions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2811/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2811&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1179,"bill_number":"HB2812","title":"Tax credit for employees who provide child day care services for their employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give a tax credit to employers who provide or pay for child day care services for their employees' dependent children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2812/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2812&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1180,"bill_number":"HB2814","title":"Authorizing the state Board of Education to grant waivers to sparsely populated counties for relief from ratio limitations on state funding","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the state Board of Education to grant waivers to sparsely populated counties for relief from the ratio limitations on state funding of professional educators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2814/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2814&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1181,"bill_number":"HB2817","title":"Providing for a \"moment of silence\" in public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a \"moment of silence\" in the public schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2817/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2817&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":1182,"bill_number":"HB2822","title":"Modifying the West Virginia Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority's power to charge tolls and issue bonds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the West Virginia Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority's power and authority to charge tolls and issue bonds and to transfer duties and responsibilities of the parkways authority to the Division of Highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2822/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2822&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Porter"},
{"bill_id":1183,"bill_number":"HB2824","title":"Providing an election to allow resident homeowners, sixty-five years old or older, to defer the payment of property tax increases to their residential property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an election for county commissions to allow resident homeowners, sixty-five years old or older,  to defer the payment of property tax increases to their residential property during their lifetime.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2824/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2824&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":1184,"bill_number":"HB2827","title":"Prohibiting adhesion waivers of constitutional rights in contractual provisions with consumers as being unenforceable","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit adhesion waivers of constitutional rights in contractual provisions with consumers as being unenforceable.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2827/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2827&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":1185,"bill_number":"HB2828","title":"Providing a housing supplement for members of the State Police","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a housing supplement for members of the State Police.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2828/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2828&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":1186,"bill_number":"HB2829","title":"Providing a corporate tax credit for qualified health insurance policies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit  of three one-forth percent against the net corporate income tax for qualified health insurance policies provided by corporate employers to employees. The tax credit would increase by one-forth percent yearly until reaching a maximum of six percent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2829/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2829&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":1187,"bill_number":"HB2833","title":"The Economic Fairness Act of 2007","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the economic fairness act and encourage economic development in counties with high unemployment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2833/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2833&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1188,"bill_number":"HB2834","title":"Requiring motorcycle operators and passengers under twenty-one years of age wear helmets","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that motorcycle operators and passengers 21 years old or older wear helmets, except that all operators licensed less than two years would be required to wear helmets.  The bill also modifies language concerning the motorcycle safety and education committee to correctly reflect it is an eight member board, provided under §17B-1D-8, rather than a six member board, while making minor stylistic changes as well.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2834/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2834&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenneth Tucker"},
{"bill_id":1189,"bill_number":"HB2836","title":"Allowing a public school employee or retiree who missed work as a result of pregnancy to purchase up to one year of service credit in the teachers retirement system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a public school employee or retiree who was forced to miss work as a result of a pregnancy to purchase up to one year of service credit in the teachers retirement system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2836/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2836&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":1190,"bill_number":"HB2837","title":"Enabling law-enforcement agencies to use their basic investigative tools to thwart terrorist plots","description":"The purpose of this bill is to criminalize the commission and furtherance of acts of terrorism and provide penalties for violation; it does not create any new agency, program, or mandate.  Its intent is only to prohibit certain acts, thereby allowing existing law-enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute such acts under existing rules and laws of procedure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2837/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2837&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":1191,"bill_number":"HB2838","title":"Prohibiting the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles from suspending a license of a person for more than six months as a result of a seizure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles from suspending the license of a person whose license was suspended as a result of a seizure for more than six months.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2838/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2838&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":1192,"bill_number":"HB2839","title":"Providing that a judge becoming eligible for retirement is not required to contribute to the retirement system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a judge becoming eligible for retirement is not required to contribute to the retirement system; and clarifying that, for judicial retirement purposes, credited service includes certain time served as an elected or appointed municipal judge.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2839/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2839&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":1193,"bill_number":"HB2843","title":"Relating to disposition and payment of court costs regarding worthless checks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the practice of imposing court costs upon the person initiating the prosecuting if the payment of the check, draft, or order is accepted by the payee or holder thereof after the filing of a complaint for warrant.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2843/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2843&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":1194,"bill_number":"HB2846","title":"Authorizing school level implementation of student uniform policies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to encourage the dissemination of information on public school student uniform policies and successful strategies for implementing them to all public schools in the state so that they may be discussed and considered on a school-by-school basis for optional adoption and implementation.  The further purpose of this section is to establish a policy framework to authorize the adoption and implementation of student uniform policies by public schools in this state, including the minimum criteria that must be included in the authorizing policies adopted by the county boards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2846/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2846&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":1195,"bill_number":"HB2849","title":"Requiring all applicants for a license or learner's permit to be sight tested","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all applicants for a license or learner's permit to be sight tested before receiving a license or permit; it requires specific driving restrictions based upon the extent of a driver's sight deficiency with sight correcting devices and authorizing use of bioptic telescopic devices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2849/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2849&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":1196,"bill_number":"HB2850","title":"Setting standards for assignment of high school athletic directors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set standards for school athletic directors. The bill also requires a high school to assign a full-time athletic director if the school has thirteen or more varsity sports, and at least a half-time athletic director if the school has twelve or less varsity sports.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2850/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2850&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":1197,"bill_number":"HB2851","title":"Including sexual orientation and disability as a bias-based crime civil rights violation for purposes of criminal responsibility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include sexual orientation and disability as a bias-based crime civil rights violation for purposes of criminal responsibility; and further removes unnecessary conspiracy provisions; and clarifies that the provisions of this section are not intended to limit free speech or religious expression.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2851/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2851&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1198,"bill_number":"HB2854","title":"Providing for removal and election of Public Service Commissioners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the election of Public Service Commissioners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2854/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2854&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":1199,"bill_number":"HB2855","title":"Exempting sales of propane gas for any church, religious sect, society or denomination consumption from the imposition of the excise tax on gasoline or special fuel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt all gallons of gasoline and propane gas for any church, religious sect, society or denomination or for the use or benefit of any church, religious sect, society or denomination as consumption use from the excise tax on gasoline or special fuel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2855/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2855&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":1200,"bill_number":"HB2856","title":"Increasing the salary of public service district board members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the salary of public service district board members; clarify when salary and expense payments may be made; and add sewer service to the salary schedule for public service districts which contract with others to provide service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2856/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2856&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1201,"bill_number":"HB2857","title":"Providing for the redistricting office of the joint committee on government and finance to propose redistricting plans during census years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the redistricting office of the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to propose redistricting plans  during census years. The main task of the redistricting office is to propose a plan to the Legislature which is based on constitutional and legal requirements and considerations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2857/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2857&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1202,"bill_number":"HB2858","title":"Relating to factors to be considered in granting grandparent visitation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise the grandparent visitation statute to include additional factors for consideration including the child's relationship with the parent contesting grandparent visitation; any history of abuse by the parent, any criminal activity or history on the part of the parent and the amount of time the child spent with the grandparents prior to the absence of contact.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2858/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2858&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":1203,"bill_number":"HB2859","title":"Establishing requirements for college readiness and work readiness credentials that certify to colleges and employers that a student has demonstrated the proficiencies needed to be successful","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the state board to establish requirements for college readiness and work readiness credentials that certify to colleges and employers that a student has demonstrated the proficiencies needed to be successful.  These would be value-added credentials granted to qualifying students by the county in addition to the high school diploma.  Existing code provisions on more general certificates of proficiency and electronic portfolio are deleted or repealed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2859/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2859&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":1204,"bill_number":"HB2860","title":"Adding \"sexual orientation\" to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add \"sexual orientation\" to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination in employment and places of public accommodations.  This bill also adds \"sexual orientation\" to the categories covered by the Fair Housing Act prohibiting discrimination in housing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2860/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2860&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1205,"bill_number":"HB2861","title":"Providing workers' compensation coverage for certain employees who perform duties attendant to racing activities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide workers' compensation coverage for certain employees who perform duties attendant to racing activities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2861/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2861&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1206,"bill_number":"HB2866","title":"Requiring public notice of state plan amendments prior to submission and increasing the membership of the Medicaid Advisory Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require public notice of state plan amendments prior to submission for federal approval and increasing the membership of the Medicaid Advisory Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2866/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2866&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":1207,"bill_number":"HB2867","title":"Authorizing and encouraging county boards of education to share services of central office administrative personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize and encourage county boards of education to share services of central office administrative personnel and to obtain these services from regional education service agencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2867/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2867&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1208,"bill_number":"HB2869","title":"Protecting consumers against the sale or adoption of sick or underage pets","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect consumers against the purchase of sick or underage pets.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2869/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2869&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1209,"bill_number":"HB2871","title":"Imposing a one thousand dollar fine upon a railroad company for violating any rule promulgated by the Public Service Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose upon a railroad company a one thousand dollar fine for violating any rule promulgated by the Public Service Commission and if not corrected within fifteen days, doubling the amount of the fine for every day of noncompliance thereafter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2871/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2871&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lidella Hrutkay"},
{"bill_id":1210,"bill_number":"HB2873","title":"Providing a procedure for committing violent sex offenders after they have served prison terms or when they have been found unfit to stand trial","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a procedure for committing violent sex offenders after they have served prison terms or when they have been found unfit to stand trial.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2873/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2873&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1211,"bill_number":"HB2878","title":"Requiring school boards to set and maintain reliable bussing schedules and to limit the duration of travel for students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require school boards to set and maintain reliable bussing schedules for bussing students and to limit the duration of travel for the students, based upon their age group.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2878/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2878&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1212,"bill_number":"HB2879","title":"Providing one-time supplements to all annuitants when they reach the age of seventy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a supplement of three percent to be paid to all annuitants of the Public Employees' Retirement and Teachers' Retirement Systems at the time they reach the age of seventy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2879/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2879&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1213,"bill_number":"HB2880","title":"Prohibiting inquiries reflected on a credit report from adversely affecting an application for insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the use of a credit score to banking institution credit scoring for casualty insurance rate filings; to prohibit the use of credit scoring as a consideration in calculating insurance rates in homeowners or automobile liability policies; and to prohibit the number of inquiries reflected in a credit report, credit score report or CLUE report from adversely affecting an application for insurance; and, prohibiting reliance on information which is false or potentially false.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2880/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2880&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1214,"bill_number":"HB2881","title":"Providing that antique motor vehicles may be used for occasional recreational driving","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provided that antique motor vehicles or motorcycles may be used for occasional recreational driving, but not for routine daily transportation. This bill would eliminate the restriction that antique vehicles may only be driven on weekends and holidays.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 149, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2881/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2881&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1215,"bill_number":"HB2883","title":"Increasing the fines for sale of tobacco products to minors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the fines to stores selling tobacco products to minors; increase the fines to anyone furnishing tobacco or liquor to a minor; and to increase fines for anyone under age twenty-one using false identification to purchase liquor from a retail licensee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2883/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2883&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Locke Wysong"},
{"bill_id":1216,"bill_number":"HB2884","title":"Protecting academic freedom in higher education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to promote intellectual diversity and academic freedom in institutions of higher education.  It protects faculty and students from discrimination resulting from political or religious beliefs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2884/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2884&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1217,"bill_number":"HB2888","title":"Increasing the criminal penalties for violation of certain hunting and fishing laws by nonresidents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the fines for violations of hunting and fishing laws by nonresidents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2888/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2888&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sam Argento"},
{"bill_id":1218,"bill_number":"HB2889","title":"Providing arresting agency shall pay cost for the initial twenty-four hours of incarceration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the arresting agency pays the cost incurred for the initial twenty-four hours of incarceration for each inmate they arrest and incarcerate.  Additionally, the bill defines \"arresting agency.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2889/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2889&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1219,"bill_number":"HB2890","title":"Excluding federal interest income when applying the income exclusion available to those sixty-five years of age or older and to persons permanently and totally disabled","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exclude federal interest income when applying $8,000 income exclusion available to persons age 65 or older and to persons who are permanently and totally disabled regardless of age and making the change retroactive to tax years beginning after December 31, 2000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2890/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2890&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":1220,"bill_number":"HB2896","title":"Providing the court may include mutually restrictive protective orders in domestic violence cases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Court to enter mutually restrictive conditions in protective orders issued in domestic violence cases that require both parties to refrain from contacting or being within a certain proximity of the other.  Current law does not require petitioning parties to observe the same restrictive conditions imposed on respondents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2896/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2896&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":1221,"bill_number":"HB2898","title":"Banning all-terrain vehicles from all paved roads and requiring operators and passengers to wear helmets","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ban all-terrain vehicles from all paved roads except for the purposes of crossing a road, and to require all-terrain vehicle operators and passengers to wear protective helmets.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2898/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2898&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1222,"bill_number":"HB2901","title":"Establishing a work program for qualified inmates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Executive Director of the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to establish a work program for qualified inmates sentenced to a regional jail facility. It includes provisions specifying minimum requirements for the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2901/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2901&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1223,"bill_number":"HB2902","title":"Allowing a woman of child bearing age to complete an advance directive, to include information as to what effect the advance directive shall have if she is pregnant","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a woman of child bearing age to complete an advance directive as provided, and to allow her to specify a special directive in the event that she is left in a terminal condition while pregnant, or is in a persistently vegetative state while pregnant.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2902/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2902&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":1224,"bill_number":"HB2904","title":"Emergency Contraception Education Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an emergency contraception education program within the Department of Health and Human Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2904/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2904&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":1225,"bill_number":"HB2905","title":"Ensuring that medical workers have the right to refuse to participate in any abortion-related activity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that medical workers have the right to refuse to participate in any abortion-related activity without fear of disciplinary action or dismissal.  The bill also prescribes a criminal fine for violations of the section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2905/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2905&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Schadler"},
{"bill_id":1226,"bill_number":"HB2906","title":"Providing for mandatory sentences for any person who shoots a police officer on duty","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a mandatory sentence of fifteen years for any person who maliciously shoots a police officer on duty, while providing a mandatory sentence of ten years for any person who unlawfully, but not maliciously, shoots a police officer on duty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2906/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2906&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":1227,"bill_number":"HB2911","title":"Providing a framework to avoid imposition of policies and practices on the public schools that distract from a thorough and efficient education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a framework to avoid imposition of policies and practices on the public schools that distract from the education process.  The bill contains the following provisions in furtherance of its primary purpose, as aforesaid:  (1) It makes findings and expresses legislative intent;  (2) it requires the use of fiscal notes on policies, rules and programs affecting public schools which outline applicable costs; (3) it provides alternative conditions under which policies, rules and programs may be adopted; and (4) it provides for an audit of capacity to implement certain past policies, rules and programs as well as requiring the issuance of a report of recommendations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2911/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2911&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":1228,"bill_number":"HB2913","title":"Including conservation officers into the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include conservation officers in the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2913/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2913&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Stemple"},
{"bill_id":1229,"bill_number":"HB2914","title":"Imposing regulations on the use and operation of all-terrain vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose regulations on the use and operation of all-terrain vehicles.  Toward this end, the bill contains provisions addressing the following: (1) Prohibiting operation on paved roads or highways; (2) prohibiting operation with a passenger unless allowed under manufacturers' specifications; (3) providing for regulation of all-terrain vehicles by local government authorities; (4) authorizing all-terrain vehicle incident forms; (5) reporting requirements for all-terrain vehicle incidents; and, (6) exempting the Hatfield McCoy Trail.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2914/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2914&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenneth Tucker"},
{"bill_id":1230,"bill_number":"HB2919","title":"Requiring person incarcerated for sex offenses to register as such at the time they are incarcerated","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require persons incarcerated for sex offenses to register as such at the time they are incarcerated.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2919/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2919&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1231,"bill_number":"HB2920","title":"Subjecting persons convicted of sexual crimes against a minor to \"GPS\" monitoring","description":"The purpose of this bill is to subject persons convicted of sexual offenses against minors who are on parole or probation to \"GPS\" monitoring for the duration of their life.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2920/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2920&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1232,"bill_number":"HB2921","title":"Including additional information on the sex offender registry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the inclusion of additional information on the sex offender registry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2921/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2921&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1233,"bill_number":"HB2922","title":"Relating to exempting physicians from obtaining Medicaid preauthorization for certain medical conditions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt certain physicians from obtaining Medicaid preauthorization before dispensing or prescribing immunosuppressives or medications for treatment of cancer, human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome or hepatitis C or who are in need of transplant immunosuppressives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2922/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2922&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1234,"bill_number":"HB2923","title":"Increasing penalties for the illegal killing, taking, or possessing of certain wildlife","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase criminal penalties for the illegal killing, taking or possessing of certain wild life.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2923/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2923&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1235,"bill_number":"HB2924","title":"Eliminating good time for persons convicted of sex crimes involving minor children","description":"The purpose of this bill is eliminate good time for persons convicted of sex crimes involving minor children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2924/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2924&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1236,"bill_number":"HB2925","title":"Changing the way that the cost of incarcerating inmates in regional jails is collected","description":"The purpose of this bill is to relieve the burden imposed on counties of incarcerating inmates in regional jails by changing the way that the cost of incarcerating inmates in regional jails is collected so that it is shared by the county, state and municipality where the alleged criminal act occurred; and making the cost of incarcerating a person for less than twenty-four hours one-half the amount charged for incarcerating an inmate for a full day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2925/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2925&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1237,"bill_number":"HB2927","title":"Exempting certain income received by retired federal employees from the personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a state income tax exemption to retired federal employees retirement pensions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2927/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2927&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1238,"bill_number":"HB2928","title":"Increasing the penalty for driving under the influence causing death","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalty for driving under the influence causing death from one to ten years to five to fifteen years in prison.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2928/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2928&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1239,"bill_number":"HB2929","title":"Creating the felony offense of unlawful possession of cocaine","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the felony offense of possession of one gram or more of cocaine.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2929/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2929&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1240,"bill_number":"HB2930","title":"Providing that an applicant for a farm use exemption certificate may not be required to appear before any assessor for renewal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that an applicant for a farm use exemption certificate may not be required to appear before any assessor.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"On second reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2930/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2930&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1241,"bill_number":"HB2934","title":"Adding \"craft beer\" to the state definition of \"nonintoxicating beer\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add \"craft beer\" to the state  definition of \"nonintoxicating beers\".","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"Tabled on 2nd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2934/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2934&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1242,"bill_number":"HB2936","title":"Providing that home confinement officers covered under the Public Employees Retirement System may retire at age fifty","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow home confinement officers under the public retirement system to retire at age fifty with full benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2936/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2936&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":1243,"bill_number":"HB2937","title":"Requiring certain professional development to also be consistent with school and county strategic plans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require professional development conducted on scheduled professional development days to also be consistent with school and county strategic plans and to remove a restriction on the use of accrued instructional time for a full day of activities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2937/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2937&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":1244,"bill_number":"HB2942","title":"Relating to the reduction of state income taxes for certain state and federal retirees by increasing the exemption on retirement income","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce state income taxes for state and federal retirees by increasing the exemption on retirement income in calculating the federal gross income for state personal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2942/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2942&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1245,"bill_number":"HB2946","title":"Removing the five year coalbed methane severance tax exemption","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the five year coalbed methane severance tax exemption for businesses, severing coalbed methane for sale, profit or commercial use.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2946/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2946&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Burdiss"},
{"bill_id":1246,"bill_number":"HB2948","title":"Authorizing the issuance of special license plates for pharmacists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the issuance of  special license plates for pharmacists.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2948/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2948&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":1247,"bill_number":"HB2949","title":"Increasing compensation of school service personnel and rectifying inequities in the salary schedule and pay grades","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase service personnel salaries by six present and to rectify inequities in the salary schedule and pay grades for service personnel by upgrading the pay grade of cooks and custodians and adding pay grades to the Bus operator classification.  To clarify when aides should be considered supervisory employees for purposes of receiving pay at a higher pay grade and to provide that classroom aides in kindergarten classrooms which have more pupils than the maximum pupil/teacher ratio receive additional compensation as to professional personnel in said classrooms and to allow service personnel to retain their seniority for purposes of reduction in force when they move from one classification to another.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2949/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2949&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1248,"bill_number":"HB2950","title":"Relating to nonpartisan election of justices of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and circuit court judges","description":"The purpose of this bill is to elect all justices to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and all circuit court judges on a nonpartisan basis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2950/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2950&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1249,"bill_number":"HB2951","title":"Exempting certain recipients of military medals of valor from special registration plate fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt certain recipients of military medals of valor from special registration plate fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2951/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2951&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1250,"bill_number":"HB2952","title":"Issuing special license plates for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the issuance of  special license plates for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2952/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2952&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Hartman"},
{"bill_id":1251,"bill_number":"HB2957","title":"Changing the date for primary elections and filing date for candidates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to changing the date of primary elections and filing date for candidates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2957/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2957&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1252,"bill_number":"HB2958","title":"Requiring the Secretary of State to assess a civil penalty of twenty-five dollars per day when a candidate fails to file a campaign financial statement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Secretary of State to assess a civil penalty of $25 dollars per day when a candidate fails to file a campaign financial statement, or fails to amend an incomplete or inaccurate statement, within thirty days of receiving a certified notice that the statement is delinquent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2958/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2958&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":1253,"bill_number":"HB2959","title":"Providing certain annuity options to members of the Teachers Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide members of the Teachers Retirement System with the same retirement options available to members of the public employees retirement system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2959/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2959&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":1254,"bill_number":"HB2960","title":"Allowing Class RG and RRG deer stamps to be used to hunt and take antlerless deer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow unused Class RG and RRG deer stamps to be used to hunt and take antlerless deer during the appropriate season.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2960/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2960&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1255,"bill_number":"HB2964","title":"Relating to pawnbrokers obtaining a signed statement affirming ownership from a seller or pledgor on all sale or pawn transactions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require pawnbrokers to obtain a signed statement affirming ownership from a seller or pledgor on all sale or pawn transactions, except for refinance pawn transactions or merchandise bought from a manufacturer or wholesaler with an established place of business.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2964/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2964&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sam Argento"},
{"bill_id":1256,"bill_number":"HB2965","title":"Faculty Excellence Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the \"Faculty Excellence Act.\"  Under the act, legislative goals are set for faculty at state colleges and universities with specific ratios to be met by two thousand thirteen.  In addition, the bill provides that each institution of higher education establish a \"Faculty Restoration and Equity Fund\" for legislative appropriations aimed at providing the resources necessary to accomplish the goals of the act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2965/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2965&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":1257,"bill_number":"HB2967","title":"Creating the \"West Virginia Remembers Program\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a program for veterans to share their experience in the military with public school children.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 75, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2967/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2967&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1258,"bill_number":"HB2969","title":"Requiring the subject of physics as a required course in all public secondary schools for graduation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the teaching of physics in all public secondary schools of this state as a required course for graduation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2969/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2969&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":1259,"bill_number":"HB2970","title":"Providing a salary supplement for providers of medicaid eligible services in the public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a salary supplement for providers of Medicaid eligible services in the public schools and, additionally, providing the financing therefor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2970/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2970&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":1260,"bill_number":"HB2971","title":"Providing full daily rate of pay for substitute teachers if they have in excess of ten instructional days in the same school year","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide full daily rate of pay for substitute teachers if they have in excess of ten instructional days in the same school year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2971/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2971&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":1261,"bill_number":"HB2974","title":"Making the destruction of a landlord's property which has been rented for residential purposes a criminal offense","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a criminal offense for the destruction of a landlord's property which has been rented for residential purposes.  The bill provides that damage greater than three hundred dollars but less than one thousand dollars may constitute a misdemeanor while providing that damage greater than one thousand dollars may constitute a felony.  Failure to remove trash upon vacating a leasehold is also designated as a criminal offense if the landlord is required to expend more than one hundred dollars to remove it.  It further provides as follows:  That damage deposits be used to offset ascertainment of value of damage; that a finding of prima facie evidence under certain circumstances may be made; and that tenants or others in privity of contract with landlords or lessors have a duty to report damage not caused by themselves while additionally, providing a criminal penalty for failure to report such damage under certain circumstances.  This reporting requirement takes into consideration the tenant or other person's right against self-incrimination to the extent it does not require the tenant or other person to report damage caused by themselves.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2974/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2974&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Schadler"},
{"bill_id":1262,"bill_number":"HB2975","title":"Permitting deed of trust or mortgage interest paid on a taxpayers' personal residences to be used for personal income tax purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit deed of trust or mortgage interest paid on taxpayers' personal residences to be used for personal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2975/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2975&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1263,"bill_number":"HB2976","title":"Reinstating the sales tax exemption for comprehensive mental health care centers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reinstate the sales tax exemption for comprehensive community mental health care centers and comprehensive mental retardation facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2976/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2976&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1264,"bill_number":"HB2978","title":"Genetic Information Privacy Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the confidentiality of genetic test results and to limit the use of genetic information by health insurers. This bill is based on suggested legislation published by the Council of State Governments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2978/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2978&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":1265,"bill_number":"HB2980","title":"Allowing certain county boards of education to operate their schools on a four-day school week","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow county boards of education in low density counties to operate their schools on a four-day school week basis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2980/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2980&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1266,"bill_number":"HB2984","title":"Providing a cost-of-living adjustment for comprehensive community mental health care providers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a cost-of-living adjustment for comprehensive community mental health care providers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2984/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2984&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1267,"bill_number":"HB2993","title":"Defining the term \"Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plan\" in the public employees insurance act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define the term \"Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plan\" in the public employees insurance act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2993/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2993&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1268,"bill_number":"HB2994","title":"Establishing criminal penalties for interfering with medical treatment of a railroad employee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create criminal penalties for a railroad company or employee who denies, delays or interferes with medical treatment or first aid to a railroad employee injured on the job, or who threatens discipline to an injured employee who requests medical treatment or first aid for a job injury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2994/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2994&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1269,"bill_number":"HB2995","title":"Increasing the amount of annual and incremental salary increases for eligible state employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount of annual and incremental salary increases for eligible employees from fifty dollars to one hundred dollars.  The bill also reduces eligibility from three years to one year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2995/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2995&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1270,"bill_number":"HB2996","title":"Establishing a Doctor's Disciplinary Review Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a Doctor's Disciplinary Review Board to review the work and practice of medical and osteopathic physicians who have five or more lawsuits filed against them.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2996/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2996&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":1271,"bill_number":"HB2998","title":"Providing that certain mental hygiene commissioners are eligible for membership in the Public Employees Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that certain  mental hygiene commissioners are eligible for membership in the Public Employees Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2998/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2998&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":1272,"bill_number":"HB2999","title":"Establishing prevailing hourly rates to be used in connection with the construction of public improvements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of Labor to base the determination of prevailing rates on statistics made available by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and to provide  county commissions with the authority to review the determination.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2999/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2999&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1273,"bill_number":"HB3000","title":"Providing a ten percent cap on any increase in assessment of real and personal property in any one year","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a ten percent cap on any increase in assessment in any one year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3000/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3000&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":1274,"bill_number":"HB3001","title":"Requiring that all state high schools provide a course in hunter education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all high schools to teach a course in hunter education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3001/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3001&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1275,"bill_number":"HB3003","title":"No State-Funded Transportation for Abortion Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that neither the state nor any county may reimburse any person or entity for transporting any person to schedule, arrange or procure an abortion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3003/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3003&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":1276,"bill_number":"HB3007","title":"Relating to expanding wireless infrastructure within this state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the wireless infrastructure council to ensure that needed wireless infrastructure is in place within this state.  The bill authorizes state agencies, institutions and departments which hold real property owned by the state to enter into long term leases with eligible wireless entities for the construction, placement and operation of wireless infrastructure and creates a revolving loan fund to provide financial assistance for the construction of wireless infrastructure in underserved rural areas of this state. The bill gives the Commissioner of Highways the power of eminent domain in order to acquire property necessary to  facilitate the construction, placement and operation of wireless infrastructure within this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3007/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3007&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":1277,"bill_number":"HB3010","title":"West Virginia Public School Employment Relations Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an orderly process for collective bargaining between school employers and public school employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3010/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3010&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1278,"bill_number":"HB3011","title":"Issuing a \"Patriot Guard Riders\" license plate for passenger vehicles and motorcycles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enable the Division of Motor Vehicles to create and issue \"Patriot Guard Riders\" license plates for passenger vehicles and motorcycles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3011/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3011&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Pethtel"},
{"bill_id":1279,"bill_number":"HB3013","title":"Providing for special registration plates bearing the logo, insignia, letters or words demonstrating support for Mountain State University","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for special registration plates bearing the logo, symbol, insignia, letters or words demonstrating association with or support for Mountain State University.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3013/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3013&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":1280,"bill_number":"HB3014","title":"Pharmaceutical Availability and Affordability Act of 2007","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a pharmaceutical program for the state.  Toward this end the bill includes the following provisions: (1)Providing for the creation of a  West Virginia Pharmaceutical Commission; (2) designating members;(3) setting forth the commission's responsibilities; (4) establishing pricing parameters for pharmaceuticals; (5) setting forth waiver procedures; (6) setting forth state responsibilities; (7) providing pharmaceutical reporting requirements; (8) creating civil and criminal penalties for violations of legal requirements; (9) providing savings uses; and, (10) providing rule-making authority while setting forth sunset provisions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3014/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3014&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lidella Hrutkay"},
{"bill_id":1281,"bill_number":"HB3015","title":"Requiring vendors to provide flush lavatory facilities and washing facilities at certain state funded construction projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is authorize the director of the state purchasing division to require vendors to provide flush toilet facilities and washing facilities at state funded construction projects equal to or exceeding five million dollars; exceptions and penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3015/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3015&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":1282,"bill_number":"HB3024","title":"Requiring that all worker's compensation adjusters employed by a private insurance carrier be located within the geographic borders of West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to improve claimants' access to worker's compensation adjusters by requiring that all worker's compensation adjusters employed by a private insurance carrier be located within the geographic borders of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3024/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3024&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1283,"bill_number":"HB3025","title":"Removing the ten year limitation on executing liens for child support","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the ten year limitation on executing on liens for child support.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3025/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3025&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Locke Wysong"},
{"bill_id":1284,"bill_number":"HB3026","title":"Relating to overtime and holiday pay for classified employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set compensation standards for classified employees who work overtime on weekends or holidays.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3026/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3026&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":1285,"bill_number":"HB3027","title":"Allowing the federal adjusted gross income deduction for the amount spent for medical expenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a federal adjusted gross income deduction for the amount spent for medical expenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3027/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3027&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1286,"bill_number":"HB3028","title":"Exempting construction performed on behalf of any county or municipal governmental authority from the prevailing wage laws","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt construction  performed on behalf of any county or municipal governmental authority from the prevailing wage laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3028/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3028&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1287,"bill_number":"HB3029","title":"Exempting construction performed on behalf of educational authorities from prevailing wage requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt construction  performed on behalf of any educational authority from the prevailing wage laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3029/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3029&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1288,"bill_number":"HB3030","title":"Relating to the imposition of a tax on corporations for the transfer of corporate real estate or equipment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose a tax on corporations for the transfer of corporate real estate or equipment within five years of commencing operations in this state at the rate of 10% of the value of the real estate or equipment.  Additionally, the tax would be imposed on corporations who reassign equipment to operations outside the United States.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3030/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3030&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":1289,"bill_number":"HB3032","title":"Requiring an initial hearing before a magistrate before a person subject to arrest may be detained in a regional jail","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require an initial hearing before a magistrate prior to detaining an arrested person  in a regional jail.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3032/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3032&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":1290,"bill_number":"HB3033","title":"Relating to treatment of income derived from federal military or federal police pensions that have been converted to federal civil service system pensions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the West Virginia personal income tax to give retirement income derived from military pensions and from federal police pensions that have been converted into federal civil service pensions the same treatment that such income would have received if it had remained military retirement system income or federal police retirement system income.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3033/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3033&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1291,"bill_number":"HB3035","title":"Relating to prohibiting the establishment of new methadone treatment programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the establishment of new methadone treatment programs and clinics in this state except for programs and clinics operated by comprehensive community mental health centers and to require all private and community mental health center methadone treatment programs to monitor each patient's pharmacy registry each month in an effort to prevent the practice of doctor-shopping.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3035/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3035&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1292,"bill_number":"HB3037","title":"Prohibiting employees at restaurants from handling drinking vessels by touching on or near the vessel's brim","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit employees at restaurants from handling drinking vessels by physically handling the drinking vessels on or near the vessel's brim.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3037/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3037&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1293,"bill_number":"HB3038","title":"Authorizing the National Coal Heritage Area Authority to assist in the historical, cultural, recreational and economic development of Coalwood Way","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the National Coal Heritage Area Authority to assist in the historical, cultural, recreational and economic development of Coalwood Way and related sites in the Big Creek District of McDowell County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3038/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3038&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":1294,"bill_number":"HB3040","title":"Requiring the reporting and publication of all compensation, including contingent compensation, paid to lobbyists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the reporting and publication of all compensation, including contingent compensation, paid to lobbyists for all lobbying activities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3040/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3040&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1295,"bill_number":"HB3041","title":"Prohibiting oil and gas operators from daylighting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit oil and gas drillers from \"daylighting\" the roads and sites they build by cutting down timber in wide swaths of both sides of the road or site.  An exception can be made by rule by the Office of Oil and Gas if the exception is based on scientific studies.  Also the bill increases the compensation that a surface owner receives from the driller for using the surface owner's land for well road and well sites if the driller places the road or site in places the surface owner did not want unless it was necessary for the driller to place the road and site where it was placed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3041/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3041&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1296,"bill_number":"HB3042","title":"Exempting children receiving an exemption from compulsory school attendance in favor of church school from standardized testing requirement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize an exemption from standardized testing for children receiving an exemption from compulsory school attendance who attend church school.  The actual intent of the bill is to provide an exemption for Amish children, but due to constitutional concerns, Amish children are not specifically singled out for the exemption, and other religious groups could also theoretically apply for and be granted the exemption.  The draft cites the United States Supreme Court decision of Wisconsin v. Yoder as precedent for the exemption.  This court case involved a successful Amish challenge to Wisconsin law providing for compulsory school attendance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3042/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3042&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":1297,"bill_number":"HB3043","title":"Exempting heating oil for residential use from the Motor Fuel Excise Tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt heating oil used for residential purposes from the Motor Fuel Excise Tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3043/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3043&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marshall Long"},
{"bill_id":1298,"bill_number":"HB3044","title":"Public-Private Transportation Facilities Act of 2007","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Public-Private Transportation Facilities Act of 2007 within the Division of Highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3044/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3044&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lidella Hrutkay"},
{"bill_id":1299,"bill_number":"HB3045","title":"Creating a new pay grade classification of \"bus operator II\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new pay grade classification of \"bus operator II.\"  The bill provides that a school bus driver with 20 plus years of accumulated service qualifies for the new designation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3045/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3045&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":1300,"bill_number":"HB3046","title":"Issuing a special license plate for pet owners or pet enthusiasts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the issuance of  special license plates for pet owners or pet enthusiasts and in doing so, requiring the collection of a fee to be deposited in a special fund to be administered by the West Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine to pay for spaying and neutering of pet dogs and cats or to promote public awareness about the benefits of spaying and neutering of pet dogs and cats.  In furtherance of the foregoing, the bill further requires the board to propose rules designed to guide the use of funds in accordance with the intent of the legislation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3046/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3046&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":1301,"bill_number":"HB3049","title":"Authorizing Class III and IV municipalities to participate on a limited basis in the West Virginia Tax Increment Financing Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize Class III  and Class IV municipalities to participate on a limited basis in the West Virginia Tax Increment Financing Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3049/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3049&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Locke Wysong"},
{"bill_id":1302,"bill_number":"HB3050","title":"Subtracting social security benefits from federal adjusted gross income to determine West Virginia adjusted gross income for purposes of personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to subtract social security benefits from federal adjusted gross income to determine West Virginia adjusted gross income for purposes of personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3050/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3050&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":1303,"bill_number":"HB3053","title":"Providing that accessible parking violations will be considered motor vehicle violations and criminal offenses for certain penalty and record keeping purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish that accessible parking violations will be considered motor vehicle violations and criminal offenses for certain penalty and record keeping purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3053/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3053&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1304,"bill_number":"HB3055","title":"Requiring pediatric dentists that administer general anesthesia to pediatric patients to comply with certain requirements for personnel, operating facilities, equipment, monitoring procedures, recovery and discharge","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require pediatric dentists that administer general anesthesia to pediatric patients to comply with certain requirements for training, personnel, operating facilities, equipment, monitoring procedures, recovery and discharge.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3055/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3055&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1305,"bill_number":"HB3056","title":"Authorizing pharmacists to administer immunizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize for pharmacists to administer immunizations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 164, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3056/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3056&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":1306,"bill_number":"HB3058","title":"Providing that when any body part of an unborn child is outside the womb, the child is born, and is considered a citizen of the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that when any body part of an unborn child is outside the mother's womb, the child is born, and is considered a citizen of the state with same rights and privileges under the law as any other citizen.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3058/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3058&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":1307,"bill_number":"HB3060","title":"Providing a ten percent reduction in fees for state and county employees at state parks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a ten-percent reduction in fees for state employees at state parks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3060/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3060&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1308,"bill_number":"HB3061","title":"Prohibiting the use of credit scoring as a consideration in calculating insurance rates in homeowners or automobile liability policies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of  credit scoring as a consideration in calculating insurance rates in homeowners or automobile liability policies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3061/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3061&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":1309,"bill_number":"HB3062","title":"Relating to providing for liens upon proceeds or awards of a child support obligor from Workers' Compensation awards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for liens upon proceeds or awards of a child support obligor from Workers' Compensation awards.  The bill also requires cooperation with insurance companies and child support enforcement agencies in other states to intercept proceeds of insurance claims and it provides for the filing of a lien or income withholding order against a future insurance claim settlement of a child support obligor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3062/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3062&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":1310,"bill_number":"HB3063","title":"The West Virginia Counter-Terrorism Act of 2007","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a state criminal offense to commit acts of terrorism and to provide penalties for violations.  The bill allows state and local law-enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute terrorist acts a part of their current responsibilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3063/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3063&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":1311,"bill_number":"HB3065","title":"Relating to making false reports of child abuse, sexual abuse and domestic violence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a crime for falsely reporting child abuse or neglect, sexual abuse or domestic violence.  The bill provides a criminal offense for making false reports while requiring community service, monetary fines and mandatory parenting class for persons convicted of violations.  It additionally provides for civil liability for making false reports.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective ninety days from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3065/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3065&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1312,"bill_number":"HB3066","title":"Relating to pedestrian's right-of-way in crosswalks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require vehicles to yield to pedestrians when a pedestrian is upon any half of the roadway  at intersection crosswalks, to clarify that this article's penalties apply equally to persons operating vehicles as well as pedestrians, and to toughen penalties for violations of provisions of this article.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3066/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3066&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1313,"bill_number":"HB3067","title":"Providing salary increases for deputies with college degrees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide salary increases for deputies with college degrees.  The bill allows the county commission to elect whether to implement the salary increases mandated in subsection (a) or to implement a tuition and text book expense reimbursement program which would require increases in salary to the extent of one-half of the mandated increases in subsection one.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3067/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3067&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":1314,"bill_number":"HB3069","title":"Prohibiting employers from discharging or disciplining a volunteer fireman or (EMS) attendant who is required to leave work suddenly as a result of their responsibilities to address emergencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit employers from discharging or disciplining a volunteer fireman or emergency medical service attendant who is required to leave work suddenly as a result of their responsibilities to address emergencies  when the volunteer fireman or emergency medical service attendant has previously advised their respective employer of their status as a voluntary fireman or emergency medical service attendant and of the prospect that they may be required to leave work suddenly because of their responsibilities as such.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3069/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3069&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":1315,"bill_number":"HB3075","title":"Restricting minor children's physical access to tobacco products","description":"Restricting minor children's physical access to tobacco products","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3075/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3075&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":1316,"bill_number":"HB3077","title":"Prohibiting state funding of abortions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit state funding of abortions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3077/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3077&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":1317,"bill_number":"HB3078","title":"Exempting wrecker services from regulation by the Public Service Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt wrecker services from regulation by the Public Service Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3078/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3078&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":1318,"bill_number":"HB3082","title":"Providing for tuition and fee waiver for certain child survivors of domestic violence deaths","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide tuition and fee waivers at public institutions of higher education for certain children survivors of domestic violence deaths.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3082/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3082&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1319,"bill_number":"HB3084","title":"Removing the exemption for salvage yards licensed before 1988 from the screening provisions of the section","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the exemption for salvage yards licensed before 1988 from the screening requirements of the section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3084/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3084&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":1320,"bill_number":"HB3085","title":"Providing an enforcement mechanism for cities to collect serious delinquent municipal fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an enforcement mechanism for cities to collect serious delinquent municipal fees by providing that liens be placed on property.  Liens for delinquent fees will have a first priority should the property be sold.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3085/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3085&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":1321,"bill_number":"HB3086","title":"Requiring health insurers to provide full coverage for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require health insurers to provide full coverage for the prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3086/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3086&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffery Tansill"},
{"bill_id":1322,"bill_number":"HB3087","title":"Changing the offense of knowingly maintaining a conveyance, store, shop, warehouse, dwelling, boat, or other structure used in the commission of drug crimes from a misdemeanor to a felony","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the offense of knowingly maintaining a conveyance, store, shop, warehouse, dwelling, building, vehicle, boat, aircraft, or other structure or place used in the commission of drug crimes from a misdemeanor to a felony and to impose a penalty of 1 to 4 years in prison for this offense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3087/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3087&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffery Tansill"},
{"bill_id":1323,"bill_number":"HB3098","title":"Allowing a tax deduction for all prepaid tuition contracts or college savings plan","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a tax deduction for all prepaid tuition contracts or college savings plan regardless of whether they are administered by the board of the college prepaid tuition and savings program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3098/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3098&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1324,"bill_number":"HB3099","title":"Requiring that every woman seeking an abortion be given the opportunity to see an ultrasound image of the fetus","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require every woman seeking an abortion to be given the opportunity to see an ultrasound image of the fetus.  The bill also prescribes a criminal penalty for violations of the section.  It also provides that nothing in the section can be construed as approving of abortion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3099/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3099&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":1325,"bill_number":"HB3102","title":"Relating to the investigation and prosecution of cases involving child abuse and neglect","description":"The purpose of this bill is to aid in the investigation and prosecution of cases involving child abuse and neglect. In any case where a multidisciplinary investigative team suspects a uncooperative parent, guardian, or custodian of child abuse, the Department of Health and Human Resources would be authorized to take temporary protective custody of the child in order to safely conduct a team interview with the child at a child advocacy center.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3102/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3102&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":1326,"bill_number":"HB3103","title":"Relating to persons who do not qualify for professional certificates who are issued certificates to serve in the public schools as athletic coaches","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow persons employed in the public schools as athletic coaches or other extracurricular activities coaches, but who are not regular professional employees, to continue to be employed in the same position without the position being posted if they have served in the position for three years, receive satisfactory evaluations and are a college graduate, or if the coach is a high school graduate, then the coach shall have served in the position for five years and receive satisfactory evaluations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3103/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3103&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":1327,"bill_number":"HB3104","title":"Relating to a severance tax imposed on surface mining activities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose a severance tax on surface mining activities with proceeds dedicated to the surface mine reclamation fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3104/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3104&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1328,"bill_number":"HB3108","title":"Making it illegal to transport a minor across state lines to obtain an abortion without written consent by both parents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it illegal to transport a minor across state lines to obtain an abortion without written consent by both parents, or the legal guardians of the minor, and providing for a penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3108/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3108&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1329,"bill_number":"HB3109","title":"Sexually Oriented Businesses Regulation Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate sexually oriented businesses to promote the morals and general welfare of the citizens of the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3109/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3109&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1330,"bill_number":"HB3110","title":"Increasing penalties for failing to report child abuse","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase criminal penalties for failing to report child abuse.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3110/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3110&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1331,"bill_number":"HB3111","title":"Relating to treatment for drug and alcohol addiction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a system of extended involuntary treatment for persons addicted to drugs and alcohol.  Under the bill, only the parents, a close relative or a friend may file the petition for involuntary commitment.  In addition, the petitioner is responsible for the payment of treatment costs.  Currently, there is a procedure for involuntary commitment of a person who is addicted to alcohol and drugs, and as a result are a danger to self or others.  Under that procedure, a person may be released without undergoing an effective and comprehensive drug and alcohol treatment program.  This bill allows families to ensure that a family member will receive that involuntary extended drug and alcohol abuse treatment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3111/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3111&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":1332,"bill_number":"HB3112","title":"Dangerous Dog Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to address the regulation by counties of dangerous dogs and potentially dangerous dogs.  Toward this end the bill contains provisions which address the following: (1)Defining terms; (2)providing for the determination of a potentially dangerous dog; (3)providing for the determination of a dangerous dog; (4)providing exceptions; (5)providing consequences of a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog determination; (6) providing registration and handling requirements for dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs; (7)setting forth responsibilities of owners of dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs; and (8)providing criminal and civil penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3112/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3112&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1333,"bill_number":"HB3114","title":"Relating to the creation and implementation of drug-free workplaces in coal mines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the number of mine employees who may be tested for drug or alcohol abuse by requiring all mine operators to create drug-free workplace programs applicable to safety-sensitive employees on mine property.  Safety sensitive employees are defined to include engineering and certain operational staff.  It would also require vendors providing such employees to implement the same program.  The bill also allows employers who discharge employees who test positive to be immune from wrongful discharge lawsuits.  The bill requires the suspension of mining certifications for positive confirmed drug tests and provides a mechanism for the reinstatement of certificates upon meeting minimum requirements of being drug free.  In addition, the bill proposes minimum drug and alcohol awareness educational requirements for miners and emergency services personnel in mines.  The bill also provides that employees who test positive lose the right to receive indemnity benefits and common law right to sue.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3114/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3114&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":1334,"bill_number":"HB3122","title":"Relating to the definition of \"eligible veteran\" for certain state training and employment preference benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include persons who served honorably in the National Guard and reserves as eligible veterans for preference in employment training and employment.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3122/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3122&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":1335,"bill_number":"HB3123","title":"Eliminating the food tax, increasing the tax on nonintoxicating beer, increasing the cigarette tax, increasing the noncigarette tobacco products tax..etc...","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish the food tax, increase the tax on nonintoxicating beer per barrel from five dollars and fifty cents to six dollars and thirty-five cents, increase the tax on cigarettes to one dollar and thirty-five cents, increase the tax on noncigarettes tobacco products from seven to fourteen percent, and to dedicate the first five million of revenue to the Department of Agriculture's crop transition program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3123/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3123&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1336,"bill_number":"HB3124","title":"Prohibiting any law enforcement or other official from interfering in the service of a warrant in child abuse investigations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit any law enforcement or other official from interfering in the service of a warrant in child abuse investigations and to provide a penalty for violations including dismissal or forfeiture of office.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3124/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3124&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1337,"bill_number":"HB3125","title":"Providing a cost-of-living provision for certain persons retired under the Teachers Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a cost-of-living increase, based on the annual increase in the consumer price index, for persons under the Teachers Retirement System that are at least sixty years of age and that have received retirement payments for at least five years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3125/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3125&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1338,"bill_number":"HB3126","title":"Prohibiting school employees from promoting abortion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit all employees of the State Board of Education or any county board from counseling, referring, transporting or assisting any student to obtain an abortion.  The bill provides a violation of its provisions is a misdemeanor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3126/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3126&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1339,"bill_number":"HB3127","title":"Relating to discounts at state parks for elderly and disabled persons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the fifty percent reduction for campground rental fees for elderly and disabled persons at state parks is applicable throughout the year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3127/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3127&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1340,"bill_number":"HB3128","title":"Relating to parental notification requirements for obtaining abortions by unemancipated minors","description":"The purpose of this bill is relative to parental involvement in the minor's decision to obtain an abortion.  The bill requires physicians to obtain proof of age prior to the performance of an abortion on a pregnant woman.  The bill provides for a constructive notice to parents of minors, and maintains information for a specified period in the minor's medical file.  The bill creates penalties.  The bill also provides for collection of fetal tissue in instances when the minor alleges sexual assault.  Finally, the bill mandates specific reporting requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3128/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3128&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":1341,"bill_number":"HB3129","title":"Relating to eligibility for parole","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create disincentives for violent behavior in correctional facilities by requiring six months' good behavior before being released on parole, and by suspending an inmate's parole hearing for six months' for violent behavior.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3129/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3129&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":1342,"bill_number":"HB3130","title":"Giving the Insurance Commissioner the power to regulate and penalize self-insured employers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give the Insurance Commissioner the power to regulate and penalize self-insured employers in order to combat the practice of employers neglecting to pay benefits offered under their self-insured plans, resulting in unpaid medical bills which negatively impacts employees' credit ratings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3130/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3130&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1343,"bill_number":"HB3132","title":"Protecting the academic speech of higher education professional educators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect the academic speech of professional educators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3132/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3132&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1344,"bill_number":"HB3133","title":"Relating to annexation of unincorporated territory","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a minimum of 150 feet of contiguity for annexation by minor boundary adjustment; require a minimum of forty persons to petition for annexation without election; and allow any freeholder who owns 25 acres or more to opt out of any annexation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3133/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3133&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1345,"bill_number":"HB3139","title":"Providing all persons convicted of a felony are subject to DNA testing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that all persons convicted of any felony offense who reside in this state must submit to DNA testing.  The bill leaves intact provisions which require DNA testing for certain misdemeanor convictions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3139/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3139&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":1346,"bill_number":"HB3142","title":"Prohibiting fractional pricing in the retail sale of gasoline","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit fractional pricing in the retail sale of gasoline and to define such pricing as an unfair or deceptive practice.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3142/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3142&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":1347,"bill_number":"HB3144","title":"Relating to primary elections and nominating procedures of third-party candidates","description":"This bill requires persons soliciting signatures for candidacy to provide a statement on every individual page of the certificate containing the dates of circulation and the signature of the person soliciting the signatures.  The residency requirement is removed for persons soliciting signatures.  This bill also allows any duly registered voter signing a certificate to vote for candidates of his or her choosing in the primary election.  This bill provides deadlines for filing a certificate and payment of the filing fee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3144/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3144&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1348,"bill_number":"HB3146","title":"Transferring administration of the donated food program","description":"Transferring administration of the donated food program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3146/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3146&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":1349,"bill_number":"HB3147","title":"Allowing the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection to use a certain portion of the civil penalties collected for watershed improvement projects","description":"Allowing the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection to use a certain portion of the civil penalties collected for watershed improvement projects","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3147/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3147&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":1350,"bill_number":"HB3148","title":"Relating to telephone solicitation of consumers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate unsolicited recorded telephone calls and provide for the establishment of a  state \"Do-Not-Call\" list to protect consumers from telephone solicitors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3148/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3148&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1351,"bill_number":"HB3151","title":"Allowing a county commission without an established planning commission to regulate the location of businesses selling sexually oriented material","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a county commission with an established planning commission to regulate the location of businesses selling sexually oriented material.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3151/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3151&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sam Argento"},
{"bill_id":1352,"bill_number":"HB3154","title":"Increasing the rate of tax paid on the privilege of severing timber and eliminating the exemptions allowing reductions from the tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the rate of tax paid on the privilege of severing timber and eliminating the exemptions allowing reductions from the tax while creating a means of collecting the tax.  The bill also imposes criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3154/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3154&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":1353,"bill_number":"HB3156","title":"Relating to issuing a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth","description":"The purpose of \"Kirstin's bill\" is to provide for the issuance by the State Registrar of a Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth to parents of a stillborn who request the record to be prepared.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3156/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3156&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1354,"bill_number":"HB3159","title":"Relating to election of Supreme Court of Appeals justices, circuit judges, county and district officers and magistrates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that Justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals are to be elected from numbered divisions.  Candidates from each numbered division are to be voted on at large from the entire state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3159/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3159&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Stemple"},
{"bill_id":1355,"bill_number":"HB3160","title":"Allowing certain physician assistants to conduct involuntary custody examinations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add physician assistants to the list of licensed healthcare workers who may conduct involuntary custody examinations to determine if a person may be involuntarily hospitalized for mental illness or addiction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3160/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3160&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1356,"bill_number":"HB3162","title":"Verifying the lawful presence within the United States of any applicant for certain public benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require state agencies and political subdivisions thereof to verify the lawful presence within the United States of any applicant for certain public benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3162/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3162&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":1357,"bill_number":"HB3165","title":"Providing for a credit against the West Virginia personal income tax liability in the amount of payments made on student loans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a credit against West Virginia personal income tax liability in the amount of payments made on student loans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3165/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3165&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":1358,"bill_number":"HB3167","title":"Allowing teachers employed by a statewide service personnel association to count this service towards retirement credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow teachers employed by a statewide service personnel association to count this service towards retirement credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3167/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3167&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":1359,"bill_number":"HB3169","title":"Adding a chief, who is a member of the West Virginia Chief of Police Association to the Commission on Drunk Driving","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the appointment of a police chief to the West Virginia Commission on Drunk Driving.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3169/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3169&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":1360,"bill_number":"HB3170","title":"Relating to noncivil service employment protection for chiefs of police","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide noncivil service employment protection for chiefs of police.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3170/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3170&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":1361,"bill_number":"HB3171","title":"Criminalizing the giving of false or misleading information to county and municipal officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a crime for persons to give false or misleading information to county and municipal officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3171/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3171&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":1362,"bill_number":"HB3172","title":"Changing the qualifier for low income for a senior citizens' homestead tax credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the qualifier for low income to two hundred and fifty percent or less of the federal poverty guideline from one hundred and fifty percent or less of the federal poverty guideline for a senior citizens' homestead tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3172/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3172&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":1363,"bill_number":"HB3173","title":"Allowing municipal chiefs of police to appoint a deputy chief","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow municipal chiefs of police to appoint a deputy chief or principal supervisor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3173/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3173&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":1364,"bill_number":"HB3176","title":"Relating to the business and occupation tax on manufacturing synthetic fuel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the expiration date of the synthetic fuel tax is the later of June 30, 2007, or the termination date of the federal synthetic fuel tax credit set forth in 26 U.S.C. §45k.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3176/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3176&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":1365,"bill_number":"HB3177","title":"Increasing the compensation of members of county boards of education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the salary of members of county boards of education to $12,000 a year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3177/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3177&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":1366,"bill_number":"HB3179","title":"Relating to unlawful possession of deadly weapons by a minor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the presiding officer of a  juvenile proceeding to order a juvenile taken into custody or a law-enforcement official to take a juvenile into custody when there is probable cause to believe  that juvenile has illegally possessed a deadly weapon, and to permit waiver and transfer of jurisdiction from juvenile proceeding to criminal jurisdiction if there is probable cause to believe  that juvenile has illegally possessed a deadly weapon.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3179/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3179&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":1367,"bill_number":"HB3186","title":"Reclassifying methamphetamine as a schedule II narcotic","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reclassify methamphetamine as a schedule II narcotic rather than a schedule II nonnarcotic which also increases the penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3186/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3186&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffery Tansill"},
{"bill_id":1368,"bill_number":"HB3187","title":"Requiring facilities providing abortions to obtain parental notification or consent in writing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require facilities providing abortions to obtain parental notification or consent in writing by the parent or by a notarized signature of the parent; and providing a fine on the first offense of ten times the amount of the abortion and upon a subsequent offense closure of the facility for thirty days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3187/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3187&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1369,"bill_number":"HB3188","title":"Creating a means by which effectiveness of economic development incentives can be measured","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a means by which effectiveness of economic development incentives can be measured, vesting authority with the secretary of commerce to analyze job creation data compared with the self-sufficiency wage and report findings to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2008-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3188/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3188&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1370,"bill_number":"HB3191","title":"Providing that the limitation on child support is tolled until the last child that is subject of an income withholding order reaches eighteen years of age","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the limitation on child support is tolled until the last child that is subject of an income withholding order reaches eighteen years of age or is legally emancipated.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3191/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3191&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":1371,"bill_number":"HB3192","title":"Relating to the criminal penalties for driving while suspended or revoked, driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or drugs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the sentences relating to driving suspended and revoked; create an enhanced criminal penalty for driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol content of .15 or greater; create an enhanced criminal penalty for driving under the influence of alcohol with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of others; eliminate the offense of driving when a habitual user of drugs; provide for evidentiary breath tests; authorize that a blood test be administered if a breath testing device is not available; allow for a blood or urine test to detect the presence of controlled substances or drugs; require a blood test when a person is believed to be under the influence and causes death or injury to another person; authorizes the commissioner to make a probable cause determination when a person is reported to be under the influence or to have refused a secondary chemical test; clarify that the commissioner only has to revoke the license once for each incident; provide a person whose license was revoked a hearing to show cause why the revocation should be rescinded or modified; increase the fee for an administrative hearing; eliminate the victim impact panel from the safety and treatment program; reduce the participation period in the alcohol test and lock program for a first offense for driving under the influence from five months to sixty days; and make provisions for a provisional driving permit for first offenders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3192/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3192&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1372,"bill_number":"HB3194","title":"Relating to determining defendants' ability to pay cost of incarceration be done at time of sentencing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to determine defendants' ability to pay costs of incarceration be done at time of sentencing; require arresting agency to pay cost of pretrial incarceration; and releasing persons charged with nonviolent and nondrug related crimes subject to electronic monitoring rather than incarceration pending trial.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3194/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3194&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":1373,"bill_number":"HB3198","title":"Enacting the West Virginia Windfall Profit Tax Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Windfall Profit Tax Act.  The bill includes  provisions  defining \"windfall profit\" while providing the tax applies to all corporations selling natural gas or petroleum products in the state.  The bill provides the tax cannot be passed onto consumers and requires corporations to report on a quarterly basis net profits.  Other provisions contained in the bill include:  (1) Providing the Attorney General in collaboration with the Secretary of State and the State Tax Commissioner are responsible to determine accuracy of reported net profits and to insure the collection of the tax; (2) vesting the Attorney General with subpoena power to obtain corporate records; (3) providing certain consequences when the Attorney General requests production of records and a corporation fails to provide the requested records; (4) providing the Attorney General in collaboration with the State Tax Commissioner may enlist forensic accounting procedures to determine tax liability; (5) providing the rate of tax; (6) providing civil penalties against corporations who attempt to recoup sums paid as a result of the tax by passing price increases to consumers; (7) requiring corporations to pay the tax within thirty days of notification of the amount due or face the prospect of confiscation and forfeiture or corporate property in a civil proceeding instituted by the Attorney General; and, (8) directing the Secretary of State in collaboration with the State Tax Commissioner to propose rules for legislative approval in implement the act's provisions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3198/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3198&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":1374,"bill_number":"HB3199","title":"Providing a one hundred dollar tax credit to certain businesses that are required to reprogram its cash registers because of a change in the food tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a $100 tax credit to certain businesses that are required to reprogram its cash registers because of a change in the sales tax rate imposed on the sale of food and food ingredients.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3199/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3199&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":1375,"bill_number":"HB3200","title":"Relating to preserving biological evidence that is secured in the investigation or prosecution of a criminal case","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the preservation of biological evidence found in connection with a criminal case so that the evidence is available for DNA testing.  It also establishes criminal penalties for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3200/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3200&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":1376,"bill_number":"HB3201","title":"Authorizing the tax commissioner to refuse, revoke, suspend or refuse to renew a business registration certificate for a business that is the alter ego, nominee or instrumentality of a business in certain situations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the tax commissioner to refuse, revoke, suspend or refuse to renew a business registration certificate for a business that is the alter ego, nominee or instrumentality of a business in certain situations; and defining alter ego.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective ninety days from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3201/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3201&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":1377,"bill_number":"HB3203","title":"Providing that a child born addicted to a controlled substance constitutes child abuse","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that a child born addicted to a controlled substance constitutes child abuse.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3203/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3203&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1378,"bill_number":"HB3204","title":"Authorizing a county to hire a blasting enforcement officer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow certain counties to regulate blasting with the use of explosives.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3204/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3204&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1379,"bill_number":"HB3207","title":"Prohibiting elected or appointed officials from using public funds to purchase, distribute or disseminate certain items and publications","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit elected or appointed officials from using public funds to purchase, distribute or disseminate certain items and publications.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3207/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3207&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1380,"bill_number":"HB3208","title":"Relating to drug and alcohol free mines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a comprehensive drug and alcohol free program for miners.  Mine operators are eligible for a credit on their Workers' Compensation premiums if they have established a drug and alcohol free mine workplace is provided in the bill.  The bill requires proof of drug and alcohol free status in order for miners to be certified.  Mine inspectors are required to receive training in drug and alcohol abuse and a statewide database of miners failing to provide proof of alcohol and drug free status is established.  Criminal penalties are also provided in the bill for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3208/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3208&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":1381,"bill_number":"HB3209","title":"Providing benefits for those who have served in the military service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide rewards to those serving in the military by providing service credits, for purposes of public employment retirement, for service in any branch of the military including the West Virginia National Guard and Reserve; and providing additional testing credit points in civil service examinations for members of the National Guard and Reserve who are applying for state employment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3209/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3209&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1382,"bill_number":"HB3210","title":"Protecting consumers of failed water or sewer utilities by authorizing the Public Service Commission to order a capable water or sewer public utility to acquire the failed utility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect the consumers of failed water or sewer utilities by authorizing the Public Service Commission to order a capable water or sewer public utility to acquire the failed utility system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3210/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3210&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Stemple"},
{"bill_id":1383,"bill_number":"HB3211","title":"Prohibiting discrimination based upon age and sexual orientation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add \"sexual orientation\" to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination in employment and places of public accommodations.  This bill also adds \"age\" and \"sexual orientation\" to the categories covered by the Fair Housing Act prohibiting discrimination in housing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3211/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3211&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1384,"bill_number":"HB3213","title":"Adding a fifty-ninth delegate district consisting of portions of Mason and Putnam counties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to alter apportionment of the membership of the House of Delegates by adding a 59th delegate district consisting of portions of Mason and Putnam counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3213/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3213&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Troy Andes"},
{"bill_id":1385,"bill_number":"HB3215","title":"Removing the administrative link between Shepherd University and Blue Ridge Community and Technical College","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the administrative link between Blue Ridge Community and Technical College and Shepherd University.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 87, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3215/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3215&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1386,"bill_number":"HB3216","title":"Allowing a disabled veteran one additional license plate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow disabled veterans an additional license plate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3216/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3216&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":1387,"bill_number":"HB3217","title":"Establishes the State Police as the entity which is authorized to issue administrative subpoenas to internet service providers in cases of suspected child pornography","description":"The purpose of this bill establishes the West Virginia State Police as the entity which is authorized to issue administrative subpoenas to internet service providers in cases of suspected child pornography; to define offenses and set forth penalties and fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3217/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3217&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":1388,"bill_number":"HB3218","title":"Requiring racetracks who are licensed to operate video lottery terminals pay a fee of one thousand dollars for each machine and that the revenue from these fees are to be transferred to the benefit fund of the Teachers Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add a new section to require racetracks who are licensed to operate video lottery terminals to pay a fee of one thousand dollars for each machine which it is licensed to operate and it provides that the revenue from these additional fees are to be transferred to the benefit fund of the state Teachers Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3218/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3218&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":1389,"bill_number":"HB3219","title":"Providing that West Virginia will not participate in the \"REAL ID Act of 2005\" enacted by the United States Congress","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that West Virginia will not participate in the \"REAL ID Act of 2005\" enacted by the United States Congress in Public Law 109-13.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3219/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3219&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1390,"bill_number":"HB3222","title":"Establishing the position of prisoner transportation officer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the position of prisoner transportation officer, authorized to transport prisoners, and after training, carry firearms and employ reasonable force during prisoner transports to maintain custody of prisoners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3222/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3222&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1391,"bill_number":"HB3225","title":"Providing for the appointment of a commission to develop and conduct a field test of comprehensive, integrated statewide standardized electronic medical records access system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the appointment of a commission to develop and conduct a field test of a comprehensive, integrated statewide standardized electronic medical records access system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3225/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3225&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":1392,"bill_number":"HB3226","title":"Relating to notification of cancellation or nonrenewal of an insured's automobile liability insurance contract or policy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require an insured whose automotive liability insurance contract or policy has been canceled or not renewed to provide proof of valid insurance for a vehicle covered under the recently canceled or nonrenewed policy within thirty days upon notice from the West Virginia Division  of Motor Vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3226/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3226&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":1393,"bill_number":"HB3227","title":"Providing the option for certain former state employees who were members of the Public Employees Retirement System to transfer to the State Teachers' Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide the option for former state employees who were members of the West Virginia Public Employees Retirement System prior to the first day of July, one thousand nine hundred ninety-one, who became employed with a school district after the first day of July, one thousand nine hundred ninety-one, and who were precluded from becoming members of the State Teachers' Retirement System in favor of the defined contribution retirement system, to exercise the option to transfer to the State Teachers' Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3227/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3227&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":1394,"bill_number":"HB3229","title":"Increasing default late fees and shortening the period given to an occupant to cure a default before an owner may enforce a lien for self-service storage facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase default late fees and shorten the period given to an occupant to cure a default before an owner may enforce a lien for self-service storage facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3229/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3229&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1395,"bill_number":"HB3230","title":"Prohibiting the naming of a publicly funded building, road, structure or project which receives any operating or construction moneys from state sources or state taxpayers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the naming of a publicly funded building, road, structure or project which receives any operating or construction moneys from state sources or state taxpayers for a living, elected official by any governmental entity.  The bill also provides that any responsible governmental official authorizing the naming of a building, road, structure or project for a living elected official is liable to the governmental entity for any costs incurred by a violation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3230/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3230&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tal Hutchins"},
{"bill_id":1396,"bill_number":"HB3231","title":"Increasing the assessment of value of managed timberland while providing for a tax of ten percent on the sale or transfer of managed timberland","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the assessment of value of managed timberland while providing for a tax of ten percent on the sale or transfer of managed timberland.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3231/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3231&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":1397,"bill_number":"HB3232","title":"Reducing staff development programs for school personnel from eighteen hours to twelve hours","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce staff development programs for school personnel from eighteen hours to twelve hours; and requiring that the six hour reduction in staff development be used as an additional preparation day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3232/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3232&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1398,"bill_number":"HB3235","title":"Requiring an optometrist office and an optician office that adjoin each other to have an interior door to each others facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require an optometrist office and an optician office that adjoin each other to have an interior door to each others facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3235/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3235&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1399,"bill_number":"HB3236","title":"Exempting motorcycles from the requirement of annual registration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the registration of  motorcycles for twenty-four months.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3236/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3236&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1400,"bill_number":"HB3237","title":"Including certain credit unions and their employees in the definitions of \"employer\" and \"employee\" for purposes of the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include certain credit unions and their employees in the definitions of \"employer\" and \"employee\" for purposes of the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3237/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3237&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":1401,"bill_number":"HB3238","title":"Relating to prohibiting legislators from enrolling in the state retirement system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit legislators from enrolling in the State Retirement System while providing legislators may elect to direct contributions deducted for retirement pensions into self-directed 401(K) pension plans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3238/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3238&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tal Hutchins"},
{"bill_id":1402,"bill_number":"HB3240","title":"Extending the provisions of the higher education flexibility act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the provisions of the higher education flexibility act to institutions of higher education that offer graduate degrees and are not or are no longer administratively linked to another institution of higher education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3240/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3240&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1403,"bill_number":"HB3242","title":"Creating a Sentencing Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a Sentencing Commission and setting forth its membership, responsibilities, powers and duties.  The bill also requires that the commission evaluate the state's sentencing and correctional laws and policies and make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3242/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3242&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1404,"bill_number":"HB3246","title":"Providing discounted motor registration fees for members of volunteer fire departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a discounted motor vehicle registration fee to members of volunteer fire departments.  Members would receive two years' motor vehicle registration upon payment of a one-year registration fee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3246/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3246&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1405,"bill_number":"HB3247","title":"Relating to the agreement among states to elect the president by national popular vote","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enter West Virginia into an interstate compact known as the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote.  Under the compact, the state agrees to award its electoral votes to the presidential ticket that receives the most popular votes in all fifty states and the District of Columbia.  The compact goes into effect when states cumulatively possessing a majority of the electoral votes have joined the compact.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3247/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3247&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1406,"bill_number":"HB3250","title":"Requiring assisted living residences to maintain adequate auxiliary power sources to generate electricity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require assisted living residences to maintain adequate auxiliary power sources to generate electricity in the event of an extended power outage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3250/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3250&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":1407,"bill_number":"HB3252","title":"Instituting a \"Celebrate Freedom Week\" and requiring the instruction in the study of the Declaration of Independence and other American historical documents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to institute a \"Celebrate Freedom Week\" and require the instruction in the study of the Declaration of Independence and other founding American historical documents, including the Bill of Rights, during this week.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3252/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3252&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1408,"bill_number":"HB3253","title":"Reverting the 911 fee on wireless telephones from three dollars to seventy-five cents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revert the 911 fee on wireless telephones from three dollars to seventy-five cents while reverting the distribution formula for 911 fees to a pro rata share of total fee revenues.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3253/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3253&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wells"},
{"bill_id":1409,"bill_number":"HB3254","title":"Requiring any proposed toll revision be presented to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority to present any proposed toll revision to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3254/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3254&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marshall Long"},
{"bill_id":1410,"bill_number":"HB3256","title":"Repealing the Code of West Virginia and adopting in lieu thereof, the Code of the Commonwealth of Virginia","description":"Repealing the Code of West Virginia and adopting in lieu thereof, the Code of the Commonwealth of Virginia","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3256/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3256&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1411,"bill_number":"HB3258","title":"Prohibiting elected state officials from becoming lobbyist for two years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit elected state officials from lobbying before two years after their term of office expires.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3258/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3258&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tal Hutchins"},
{"bill_id":1412,"bill_number":"HB3259","title":"Providing for a modification to federal adjusted gross income for expenses incurred by organ donors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a modification to federal adjusted gross income for expenses incurred by organ donors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3259/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3259&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":1413,"bill_number":"HB3261","title":"Making English the official language of West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make English the official  state language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3261/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3261&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":1414,"bill_number":"HB3262","title":"Requiring the Commissioner of Corrections to keep track of repeat offenses committed by persons convicted of sexual offenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the commissioner of corrections to keep track of repeat offenses committed by persons convicted of sexual offenses against children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3262/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3262&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1415,"bill_number":"HB3263","title":"Requiring licensed tattoo artist to inform patrons, prior to performing the tattoo procedure, of the potential problems that a tattoo may cause in relation to the reading of magnetic resonance imaging","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require licensed tattoo artists to inform patrons, prior to performing the tattoo procedure, of the potential problems that a tattoo may cause in relation to the clinical reading of magnetic resonance imaging studies, should the medical need for such studies ever arise.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3263/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3263&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1416,"bill_number":"HB3265","title":"Relating to the \"Telephone Record Confidentiality Act\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the \"Telephone Record Confidentiality Act\"; to define terms; to prohibit any person from obtaining, selling or receiving a person's telephone record without their consent; and to provide penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3265/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3265&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1417,"bill_number":"HB3273","title":"Modifying the provisions regarding the higher education institutions that are eligible for receiving PROMISE scholarship funds","description":"Modifying the provisions regarding the higher education institutions that are eligible for receiving PROMISE scholarship funds","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3273/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3273&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":1418,"bill_number":"HB3274","title":"Relating to making it unlawful to transfer propane from one holding tank to another","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it unlawful to transfer propane gas from one holding tank of two hundred fifty gallons or more to another such holding tank unless the tank has been emptied by usage to less than 5% capacity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3274/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3274&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":1419,"bill_number":"HB3276","title":"Including Salem International University as an eligible institution for PROMISE scholarship students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include Salem International University as an eligible institution for Promise scholarship students; and deleting the requirement that an eligible institution loses its eligibility status when it changes its status to a private, not for profit institution.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3276/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3276&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":1420,"bill_number":"HB4001","title":"Providing certain county commissions with authority to regulate the location of businesses selling sexually-oriented materials","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a county commission without an established planning commission to regulate the location of businesses selling sexually-oriented material.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4001/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4001&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sam Argento"},
{"bill_id":1421,"bill_number":"HB4002","title":"Providing a method in which males may contest allegations or presumptions of biological parentage under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a method in which males may contest allegations or presumptions of biological parentage under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4002/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4002&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1422,"bill_number":"HB4003","title":"Establishing the crimes of human trafficking and involuntary servitude","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the crimes of  human trafficking and involuntary servitude and to provide criminal penalties for persons convicted of human trafficking and involuntary servitude offenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4003/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4003&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1423,"bill_number":"HB4004","title":"Providing funds for the maintenance, repair and preservation of statues on the State Capitol grounds from lottery proceeds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide funds for the maintenance, repair and preservation of statues on the State Capitol grounds from lottery proceeds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4004/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4004&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Burdiss"},
{"bill_id":1424,"bill_number":"HB4005","title":"Extending the alternative-fuel motor vehicle tax credit for ten years and making the credit retroactive from the expiration date of the initial credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the alternative-fuel motor vehicles tax credit for 10 years and to make the credit retroactive from the expiration date of the initial credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4005/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4005&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1425,"bill_number":"HB4006","title":"Including bicycle and pedestrian ways in consideration in the planning and development of state roads","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include bicycle and pedestrian ways in consideration in the planning and development of state roads.  It provides that bicycle and pedestrian ways shall be established in conjunction with the construction, reconstruction or other changes of any state road, with special emphasis to projects in or within one mile of an urban area.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4006/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4006&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":1426,"bill_number":"HB4007","title":"Relating to the prevention of predatory lending practices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to address the causes of the current foreclosure crisis and generally protect consumers from losing their homes as a result of the subprime and other lenders' overreaching practices and contract provisions, the significance of which consumers cannot be expected to understand.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4007/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4007&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":1427,"bill_number":"HB4008","title":"Requiring the Division of Motor Vehicles to offer an optional vehicle registration plate with the phrase \"In God We Trust\" inscribed on the plate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Division of Motor Vehicles to offer, at no additional fee, a standard motor vehicle license plate with the phrase \"In God We Trust\" inscribed on the plate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4008/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4008&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Higgins"},
{"bill_id":1428,"bill_number":"HB4009","title":"Changing the composition of the West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners","description":"The purpose of this bill is for changing the composition of the West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners; providing that a dental hygienist connected with a dental college, school or dental department of a university is eligible for appointment to the board; and requiring four years to lapse following the completion of two full terms before a former member may be reappointed to the board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4009/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4009&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":1429,"bill_number":"HB4010","title":"Removing the limitation on terms for members on the board of library directors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the limitation on terms for members on the board of library directors.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2008-03-16","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/28/08 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2008-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4010/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4010&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1430,"bill_number":"HB4011","title":"Authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to create and issue an special registration plate for Daughters of the American Revolution","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enable the Division of Motor Vehicles to create and issue a special registration plate for Daughters of the American Revolution.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4011/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4011&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":1431,"bill_number":"HB4012","title":"Authorizing a corporation net income tax credit for reducing charges for home heating fuel and propane gas provided to low-income residents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a corporation net income tax credit for reducing charges for home heating fuel and propane gas provided to low-income residents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4012/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4012&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":1432,"bill_number":"HB4013","title":"Requiring the Director of the Division of Veterans' Affairs to establish a healthcare database","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Director of the Division of Veterans' Affairs of West Virginia to establish a healthcare database for the veterans' hospitals in the state to enable veterans easy access to the facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4013/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4013&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Burdiss"},
{"bill_id":1433,"bill_number":"HB4014","title":"Budget Bill, making appropriations of public money out of the treasury in accordance with section fifty-one, article six of the Constitution","description":"Budget Bill, making appropriations of public money out of the treasury in accordance with section fifty-one, article six of the Constitution","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4014/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4014&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1434,"bill_number":"HB4015","title":"Authorizing a tax credit for new teachers in critical needs areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a tax credit for new teachers in critical needs areas.  It requires the State Board of Education to determine standards defining \"critical needs areas\" in both subject areas and geographic areas.  The tax credit for the first three years of employment in such an area shall equal the teachers' liability for personal income taxes.  If the teacher continues to teach in a critical needs area for another five years, the tax credit is equal to fifty percent of the tax liability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4015/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4015&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":1435,"bill_number":"HB4016","title":"Updating meaning of federal adjusted gross income and certain other terms used in West Virginia Personal Income Tax Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the meaning of \"federal adjusted gross income\" and certain other terms used but not defined in the West Virginia Personal Income Tax Act by bringing them into conformity with their meanings for federal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4016/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4016&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1436,"bill_number":"HB4017","title":"Updating meaning of federal taxable income and certain other terms used in West Virginia Corporation Net Income Tax Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the meaning of \"federal taxable income\" and certain other terms used but not defined in the West Virginia Corporation Net Income Tax Act by bringing them into conformity with their meaning for federal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4017/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4017&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1437,"bill_number":"HB4018","title":"Renewing the West Virginia Small Business Linked Deposit Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to renew the West Virginia Small Business Linked Deposit Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4018/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4018&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1438,"bill_number":"HB4019","title":"Relating to civil actions filed in the courts of the state","description":"Relating to civil actions filed in the courts of the state","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 3, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4019/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4019&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1439,"bill_number":"HB4020","title":"Authorizing the disclosure of certain mental health records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the disclosure of certain mental health records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4020/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4020&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1440,"bill_number":"HB4021","title":"Revising mining safety equipment requirements and enhancing penalties for crimes against mining property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement that battery-powered strobe lights be affixed to caches of self-contained self-rescue devices, to expand criminal penalties related to the theft and destruction of certain coal mine equipment and property, and to establish criminal penalties for the illegal entry onto mine property to commit a felony or larceny.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 31, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4021/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4021&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1441,"bill_number":"HB4022","title":"Relating to compensation and expenses of panel attorneys providing public defender services","description":"The purpose of the bill is to create the Indigent Defense Commission to assist Public Defender Services with regard to the general policies and procedures of the agency and to provide additional oversight of the costs and administration of the public defender corporations; to require corporations to submit monthly reports on billable and nonbillable time to the agency; to authorize the agency to create additional corporations in a judicial circuit with an active corporation, activate corporations, and require the merger of existing corporations; to establish an order of preference for the appointment of panel attorneys; to modify requirements for funding applications; to modify compensable expenses; and to authorize the executive director to establish guidelines for submission of vouchers and claims.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 117, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4022/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4022&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1442,"bill_number":"HB4023","title":"Provide for the denial or suspension of a driver's license for any student who withdraws from school or fails to receive passing grades","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the denial or suspension of a driver's license for any student who withdraws from school or fails to receive passing grades.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 68, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4023/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4023&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1443,"bill_number":"HB4024","title":"Relating to the insertion of language which defines acts of violence and makes its false reporting a felony","description":"The purpose of this bill is the insertion of language which defines acts of violence and makes its false reporting a felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4024/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4024&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1444,"bill_number":"HB4025","title":"Strengthening the protections for whistleblowers of unsafe working conditions in mines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to further protect whistleblowers for reporting the unsafe working conditions in mines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4025/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4025&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1445,"bill_number":"HB4026","title":"Restricting public access to concealed weapons permit records","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restrict public access to concealed weapons permit records.  The bill permits inspection of licenses by such persons as guardians of the licensee, executor or administrator, if licensee is deceased, attorney or other agent of licensee and law-enforcement agencies.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4026/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4026&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1446,"bill_number":"HB4027","title":"Transferring administration of the donated food program from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety","description":"Transferring administration of the donated food program from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4027/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4027&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":1447,"bill_number":"HB4028","title":"Authorizing counties and municipalities to enter into contracts for energy-savings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize counties and municipalities to enter into contracts for energy-saving contracts.  Current law only allows the state and its agencies to do this.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 43, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4028/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4028&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1448,"bill_number":"HB4029","title":"Granting public employees credit toward their West Virginia public employee retirement benefits for service in the Peace Corps","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant Peace Corps members credited service toward the West Virginia public employees retirement benefits, even if they are not public employees at the time of their service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-11","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4029/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4029&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":1449,"bill_number":"HB4030","title":"Requiring that workplace fatalities be reported to the Division of Labor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that workplace fatalities be reported to the Division of Labor.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4030/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4030&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1450,"bill_number":"HB4031","title":"Agreement among the states to elect the president by national popular vote","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enter West Virginia into an interstate compact known as the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote.  Under the compact, the state agrees to award its electoral votes to the presidential ticket that receives the most popular votes in all fifty states and the District of Columbia.  The compact goes into effect when states cumulatively possessing a majority of the electoral votes have joined the compact.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4031/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4031&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":1451,"bill_number":"HB4032","title":"Relating to payment of wages through a direct deposit system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the payment of wages made through a direct deposit system utilizing an automated teller machine card or other means of electronic transfer.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 129, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4032/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4032&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":1452,"bill_number":"HB4033","title":"Providing for a legislative rule requiring repayment of a PROMISE scholarship award under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a legislative rule requiring repayment, in whole or in part, of a PROMISE scholarship award if the recipient chooses to work outside of West Virginia following graduation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4033/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4033&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1453,"bill_number":"HB4034","title":"Allow public employees to acquire a lump sum payment for unused annual leave days in excess of those that can be carried over from year-to-year","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow public employees to acquire a lump sum payment for unused annual leave days in excess of those that can be carried over from year-to-year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4034/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4034&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":1454,"bill_number":"HB4035","title":"Exempting social security benefits from West Virginia personal income tax for taxpayers whose federal adjusted gross income is less than fifty thousand dollars","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt social security benefits from West Virginia personal income tax for taxpayers whose federal adjusted gross income is less than $50,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4035/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4035&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Higgins"},
{"bill_id":1455,"bill_number":"HB4036","title":"Granting the board of Respiratory Care Practitioners rulemaking authority and the issuance of temporary permits to students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant the board of Respiratory Care Practitioners rulemaking authority and the issuance of temporary permits to students.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4036/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4036&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1456,"bill_number":"HB4037","title":"Reducing state income tax liability for certain retired public employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce state income taxes for certain county, state and federal retirees by increasing the amount excluded from their retirement income in calculating the federal gross income for state personal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4037/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4037&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":1457,"bill_number":"HB4038","title":"Allowing the Division of Labor to promulgate Rules to license elevator workers","description":"Allowing the Division of Labor to promulgate Rules to license elevator workers","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 101, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4038/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4038&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1458,"bill_number":"HB4039","title":"Giving abutting landowners of public lands a right of first refusal to lease or buy public lands","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give abutting landowners of state property a right of first refusal to lease or buy public lands.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4039/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4039&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1459,"bill_number":"HB4040","title":"Nontraditional Career Development Centers Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into contracts with public and nonprofit private entities to support Nontraditional Career Development Centers in assisting displaced homemakers or single parents in receiving job counseling, job training, job placement services and other support services leading to high-skill, high-wage jobs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-14","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-14","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4040/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4040&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":1460,"bill_number":"HB4041","title":"Relating to the regulation and treatment of the production of natural gas and coalbed methane","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the taxation of natural gas and coalbed methane equal and uniform, to dedicate certain amounts of tax revenue to the West Virginia Infrastructure Fund, and to grandfather certain entitlements to the exemption previously applicable to coalbed methane production.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 213, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4041/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4041&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1461,"bill_number":"HB4042","title":"Joint Parenting Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact a Joint Parenting Act.  The bill would establish a rebuttable presumption of joint legal and physical custody of their children in child custody matters.  It outlines procedures and criteria to be used when determining the custody of children.  It also provides procedures addressing relocation of parents after divorce.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4042/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4042&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":1462,"bill_number":"HB4043","title":"Making technical and other changes to the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make technical and other changes to the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System; to provide for the correction of errors; to permit rollovers of any dollar amount; to provide for an onset date for disability retirement benefits; to provide for the termination of disability retirement benefits of a retirant who refuses to submit to a medical examination or provide a certification statement by his or her physician of continued disability; to remove option to purchase declining term insurance for members with loans; to provide procedure for subsequent loans; to clarify the eligibility requirements of certain sheriffs; and, to permit the collection of fees for late payment from employers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4043/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4043&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1463,"bill_number":"HB4044","title":"Relating to the disqualification for public retirement benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the termination of retirement benefits in any and all plans of a member who renders less than honorable service, to add the definition of \"former participant\", and to provide for the retention of employer contributions in the plan of members of the Teachers' Defined Contribution Retirement System whose benefits have been terminated for less than honorable service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-14","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-14","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4044/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4044&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1464,"bill_number":"HB4045","title":"Clarifying that all retirement systems administered by the Consolidated Public Retirement Board are included for employer pick-up provisions for federal tax purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that all retirement systems administered by the Consolidated Public Retirement Board are included for employer pick-up provisions for federal tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-14","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-14","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4045/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4045&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1465,"bill_number":"HB4046","title":"Relating to limitations for certain asbestos claims","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit certain asbestos claims, provide for the fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims arising out of asbestos or silica exposure, to ensure that individuals who suffer impairment, now or in the future, from illnesses caused by exposure to asbestos or silica, receive compensation for their injuries, and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4046/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4046&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":1466,"bill_number":"HB4047","title":"Prohibiting the use of cell phone and text-messaging devices while operating a motor vehicle except when using a hands-free device or in the case of an emergency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of cell phone and text-messaging devices while operating a motor vehicle except when using a hands-free device or in the case of an emergency.  This bill also prohibits the use of a cell phone by a school bus driver other than in limited circumstances such as an emergency.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"On second reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4047/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4047&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":1467,"bill_number":"HB4048","title":"Providing that all employees have the right to review and copy the contents of their personnel file","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give all employees the right to review and copy their respective personnel files.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4048/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4048&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1468,"bill_number":"HB4049","title":"Asbestos Claims Transparency Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a procedure that requires a claimant that files an asbestos case after the effective date of this bill to provide information to all defendants about all claims filed or anticipated to be filed by that claimant against asbestos bankruptcy trusts, a mechanism for the defendant to challenge those claims, a procedure for sanctions by the court, and for set-offs for those claims.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4049/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4049&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":1469,"bill_number":"HB4050","title":"West Virginia Public Campaign Financing Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a system for public funding of election campaigns for candidates for the State Senate and House of Delegates who agree to and do abide by restrictions on campaign contributions from private sources and limits on campaign spending.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4050/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4050&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1470,"bill_number":"HB4051","title":"Providing that only healthy beverages and healthy or nutritional snacks may be sold in the county school system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that only healthy beverages and healthy or nutritional snacks may be sold in the county school system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-16","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4051/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4051&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":1471,"bill_number":"HB4052","title":"Uniform Maternal Screening Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish an advisory council on maternal risk assessment within the Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health and to grant legislative rule-making authority to the Bureau for Public Health to develop a uniform maternal risk screening tool to serve as an alert to medical care providers of the need for greater evaluation and assessment of high-risk pregnancies.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"On second reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4052/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4052&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":1472,"bill_number":"HB4053","title":"Protecting computer owners and users from computer spyware","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect consumers from unsolicited and perhaps fraudulent offers from unsolicited pop-up electronic mail.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4053/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4053&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Proudfoot"},
{"bill_id":1473,"bill_number":"HB4054","title":"West Virginia Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act of 2008","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate illegal immigration in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-16","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-16","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4054/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4054&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":1474,"bill_number":"HB4055","title":"Authorizing an additional salary bonus for certain classroom teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a recruitment bonus for new math, science and special education teachers, or teachers filling positions that have remained vacant for one year or more.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-16","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4055/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4055&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1475,"bill_number":"HB4056","title":"Requiring county board establishment of an additional supplemental salary schedule for classroom teachers in certain circumstances","description":"Requiring county board establishment of an additional supplemental salary schedule for classroom teachers in certain circumstances","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-16","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4056/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4056&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1476,"bill_number":"HB4057","title":"Joint Emergency Services Act of 2008","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize county commissions to create a joint emergency service agency in lieu of an emergency ambulance service authority, county fire association or county fire board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-16","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-16","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4057/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4057&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1477,"bill_number":"HB4058","title":"Requiring group insurance companies and third party administrators to furnish claims experience to policyholders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require group insurance companies to furnish claims experience to policyholders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-16","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-16","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4058/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4058&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1478,"bill_number":"HB4059","title":"Relating to medical qualifications for school bus operators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that persons who are currently or have previously been employed as a school bus operator may not be rendered ineligible for such employment  as a result of having diabetes mellitus requiring insulin, if other requirements are met.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 83, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4059/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4059&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":1479,"bill_number":"HB4060","title":"Extending the deadline for submission of the written plan for participation in the pilot program for increased powers for municipal self government","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the deadline for  submission of the written plan for participation in the pilot program for increased powers for municipal self government.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4060/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4060&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":1480,"bill_number":"HB4061","title":"Senior Citizen Property Tax Payment Deferment Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the deferment of property tax increases for property owned, used and occupied by senior citizens.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4061/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4061&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1481,"bill_number":"HB4062","title":"Relating to certification of professional educators","description":"The purpose of this bill is for certification of professional educators; authorizing holders of K-8 certificates to teach departmentalized courses for which certified; authorizing alternative education programs for certified teachers to obtain additional endorsement; providing for state board rule; report on proposed rule to Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability prior to implementation.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"Tabled on 2nd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4062/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4062&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":1482,"bill_number":"HB4063","title":"Providing one-time supplements to all annuitants when they reach the age of seventy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a supplement of three percent to be paid to all annuitants of the Public Employees' Retirement and Teachers' Retirement Systems at the time they reach the age of seventy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4063/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4063&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":1483,"bill_number":"HB4064","title":"Limiting the tax assessment on antique motor vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the tax assessment on antique motor vehicles to the lower of its true value or $500.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4064/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4064&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":1484,"bill_number":"HB4065","title":"Relating to funeral and cremation expenses for indigent persons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize cremation of indigent persons by funeral directors and the payment of this service by the Department of Health and Human Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4065/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4065&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":1485,"bill_number":"HB4066","title":"Green Buildings Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is for the adoption of green building standards for the construction or renovation of public buildings over five thousand square feet in size.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4066/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4066&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1486,"bill_number":"HB4067","title":"Establishing criminal penalties of not less than two years nor more than ten years for the manufacture, delivery or possession of methamphetamine precursors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish criminal penalties of not less than two years nor more than ten years for the manufacture, delivery or possession of methamphetamine precursors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4067/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4067&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1487,"bill_number":"HB4068","title":"Expanding the powers of the magistrate to prosecute for worthless checks beyond the strict limitations of NSF","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the powers of the magistrate to prosecute for worthless checks beyond the strict limitations of NSF.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4068/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4068&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1488,"bill_number":"HB4069","title":"Requiring vision screening for renewal of a driver's license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require persons applying for renewal of a driver's license to pass a vision screening administered by the Division of Motor Vehicles.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 69, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4069/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4069&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Stemple"},
{"bill_id":1489,"bill_number":"HB4070","title":"Changing the closing hours of private clubs to two o'clock a. m.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the closing hours of private clubs from three a.m. or three-thirty to two a.m. every day.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"Tabled on 2nd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4070/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4070&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lidella Hrutkay"},
{"bill_id":1490,"bill_number":"HB4071","title":"Creating a Maternal Mortality Review Team","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a Maternal Mortality Review Team and to establish its members and responsibilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4071/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4071&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":1491,"bill_number":"HB4072","title":"Clarifying that the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is subject to a regulatory board review","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is subject to a regulatory board review.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 168, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4072/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4072&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1492,"bill_number":"HB4073","title":"Clarifying that the Board of Examinations in Counseling is subject to a regulatory board review","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the West Virginia Board of Examinations in Counseling is subject to a regulatory board review.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 170, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4073/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4073&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1493,"bill_number":"HB4074","title":"Creating an Office for Oral Health under the Bureau for Public Health and authorizing a full time director","description":"The purpose of the bill is to create an Office for Oral Health under the Bureau for Public Health and to authorize a full time director.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4074/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4074&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":1494,"bill_number":"HB4075","title":"Providing for a video recording device monitoring system during Amber Alert periods","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a video recording device monitoring system during Amber Alert periods.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 8, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4075/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4075&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":1495,"bill_number":"HB4076","title":"Relating to the compensation and expenses of legislators","description":"The purpose of this bill goes to the compensation and expenses of legislators; increasing the basic compensation and expense reimbursement for members of the Senate; providing a schedule of payment for compensation; increasing the additional compensation of presiding officers, majority and minority leaders and specified committee chairs, as well as certain other members to be designated by the presiding officers; increasing from four to six the number of other members that may be designated by the presiding officers to receive extra compensation and corresponding reimbursement of expenses; removing certain limits on the number of days for which extra compensation and expenses may be paid; and removing the requirement that to be compensated for additional days that the legislative business for which the member is to be compensated be performed in the Capitol.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4076/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4076&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":1496,"bill_number":"HB4077","title":"Authorizing municipalities to provide administrative procedures for the assessment and collection of delinquent municipal fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize municipalities to provide administrative procedures for the assessment and collection of delinquent municipal fees, with the right to appeal to circuit court.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4077/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4077&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1497,"bill_number":"HB4078","title":"Relating to the termination of the Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to terminate the  Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park Commission.  The termination is exempt from the wind down provisions of §4-10-12.  The powers of the commission are transferred to the Division of Natural Resources.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 20, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4078/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4078&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1498,"bill_number":"HB4079","title":"Relating to Professional Employer Organizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate Professional Employer Organizations, and to require a study as to their impact on the health insurance market.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 127, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4079/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4079&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1499,"bill_number":"HB4080","title":"Relating to funds held for charitable purposes by nonprofit, charitable institutions","description":"This bill repeals the Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act (UMIFA) and replaces it with the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA).  UPMIFA is an update of the UMIFA which dates back to 1972.  UPMIFA applies to funds held for charitable purposes by nonprofit, charitable institutions.  The three principal issues addressed are scope of coverage, investment obligations and expenditure of funds.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 105, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4080/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4080&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Pino"},
{"bill_id":1500,"bill_number":"HB4081","title":"Relating to the State Teachers' Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make minor technical changes by changing the term \"secretary\" to \"director\"; adding a definition of \"employer error\"; to clarify definition of \"member\"; to clarify when membership ceases in the State Teachers' Retirement System; to provide for the correction of errors; to permit rollovers of any dollar amount; and, to permit subsequent loans to members sixty days after full payment of previous loan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4081/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4081&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1501,"bill_number":"HB4082","title":"Relating to the Public Employees Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify which contributions can be transferred from the State Police Death, Disability and Retirement Fund ; to make minor technical changes by changing the term \"employee\" to \"member\"; and, to permit rollovers of any dollar amount from the Public Employees Retirement System.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 187, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4082/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4082&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1502,"bill_number":"HB4083","title":"Phasing in requirements for electric providers to add renewable energy systems to help protect and sustain the environment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to phase in requirements for electric providers to add renewable energy systems to help protect and sustain the environment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4083/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4083&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1503,"bill_number":"HB4084","title":"Protection of consumers from toxins in toys","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect the public from toxins in toys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4084/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4084&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1504,"bill_number":"HB4085","title":"Relating to regulatory review of the West Virginia Acupuncture Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the West Virginia Acupuncture Board is subject to a regulatory board review.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 172, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4085/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4085&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1505,"bill_number":"HB4086","title":"Vesting power in the Legislature to regulate smoking in fraternal organizations and private clubs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to vest power in the Legislature to regulate smoking in fraternal organizations and private clubs; and for the removal of fraternal organizations and private clubs from the smoking bans enacted by local health departments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4086/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4086&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":1506,"bill_number":"HB4087","title":"Creating the West Virginia Military Family Relief Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Military Family Relief Fund and a personal income tax refund checkoff program to solicit contributions to the fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4087/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4087&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":1507,"bill_number":"HB4088","title":"Allowing farm equipment dealers to calculate their inventory based on an average of their yearly sales","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow farm equipment dealers to calculate their inventory based on an average of their yearly sales.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 207, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4088/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4088&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":1508,"bill_number":"HB4089","title":"Redistricting of the House of Delegates into one hundred single member districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create one hundred single member districts after the two thousand ten census.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4089/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4089&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":1509,"bill_number":"HB4090","title":"Clarifying the fiscal responsibility and authority of county commissions over their budgets and salaries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the fiscal responsibility and authority of county commissions over their budgets and expenditures, particularly in regard to salaries of department heads and elected county officials.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-18","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-18","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4090/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4090&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":1510,"bill_number":"HB4091","title":"Relating to insurance coverage for autism","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide insurance for the detection and treatment of autism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4091/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4091&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1511,"bill_number":"HB4092","title":"Changing the requirements for licensure as a forester or forestry technician and giving the Board of Foresters rule-making authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the requirements for licensure as a forester or forestry technician and give the Board of Foresters rule-making authority.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-01-30","last_action":"Removed from calendar by Rules Committee","last_action_date":"2008-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4092/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4092&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1512,"bill_number":"HB4093","title":"Special Aircraft Property Valuation Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a methodology for the valuation of all aircraft owned or leased by commercial airlines, charter carriers, private carriers, private companies or private firms, for property tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4093/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4093&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1513,"bill_number":"HB4094","title":"Relating to reimbursement of compensation paid to certain state employees for job-related training, education or professional development","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize state agencies to condition compensation paid to employees for job-related training, education or professional development on continued employment with the state agency.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 176, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4094/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4094&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1514,"bill_number":"HB4095","title":"Creating a commission to study the impact of global warming on the State of West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a commission to study the effects of global warming in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4095/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4095&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1515,"bill_number":"HB4096","title":"Creating a \"Sudan Divestment Procedure\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a \"Sudan Divestment Task Procedure\".  It provides the method for how the state funds or trustees of those funds, including pension fund systems or other affected entities of the state shall address certain investments relating to Sudan and divestment.  The bill further provides legislative findings and definitions; identification of scrutinized companies; requires certain other actions by the public funds, including reporting; provides for expiration of provisions of article and enforcement of article; and a severability clause.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4096/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4096&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1516,"bill_number":"HB4097","title":"Providing retention salary increases for Division of Corrections and Division of Juvenile Services employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide retention salary increases for Division of Corrections and the Division of Juvenile Services employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4097/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4097&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":1517,"bill_number":"HB4098","title":"Allowing limited driving privileges when a driver's license is suspended for certain reasons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a procedure by which a person whose driver's license is suspended for certain reasons may obtain a restricted driver's license in order to  drive in the course of the person's employment or occupation, to and from the person's residence, work location, an alcohol or drug education or treatment program as ordered by the court, the court's probation department, a court-ordered community service program, an educational institution at which the person is enrolled as a student or a place of regularly occurring medical treatment for a serious condition for the person or a member of the person's household or immediate family.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4098/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4098&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":1518,"bill_number":"HB4099","title":"Allowing certain vehicles designated by the Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety to use red flashing lights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow vehicles designated by the Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety for emergency response by the Division of Corrections, Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority and Division of Juvenile Services to use red flashing lights.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 151, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4099/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4099&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":1519,"bill_number":"HB4100","title":"Repealing outdated provisions of the West Virginia Code relating to the operation of the penitentiary by the Commissioner of Public Institutions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal outdated provisions of the West Virginia Code relating to the operation of the penitentiary by the Commissioner of Public Institutions, the hiring of inmates as domestics and the hiring out of inmates by contract.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4100/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4100&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":1520,"bill_number":"HB4101","title":"Repealing outdated provisions of the West Virginia Code relating to Huttonsville Correctional Center","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal outdated provisions of the West Virginia Code relating to the Huttonsville Correctional Center.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4101/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4101&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":1521,"bill_number":"HB4102","title":"Relating to child abuse and neglect","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit parents, guardians or custodians from allowing sexually violent predators and registered child abusers access to children.  The bill also defines key terms and makes technical changes for purposes of consistency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4102/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4102&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":1522,"bill_number":"HB4103","title":"Increasing criminal penalty to commit malicious assault, unlawful assault, battery or assault upon a child protective caseworker or a local adult protective services caseworker employee","description":"The purpose of this bill creates an increased criminal penalty to commit malicious assault, unlawful assault, battery or assault upon a child protective services caseworker or as a local adult protective services caseworker employee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4103/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4103&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":1523,"bill_number":"HB4104","title":"Providing immunity from civil liability for adult protective services workers and child protective services workers","description":"The purpose of this bill is provide personal immunity from civil liability for adult protective services workers and child protective service workers for acts, errors or omissions that occurred during the course of their official duties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4104/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4104&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":1524,"bill_number":"HB4105","title":"Limiting the per diem rate in regional jails","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the per diem rate charged for incarceration in regional jails to half the daily rate for partial days of twelve hours or less.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4105/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4105&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":1525,"bill_number":"HB4106","title":"Allowing the Supreme Court of Appeals to establish a uniform bail schedule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Supreme Court of Appeals to establish a uniform bail schedule which will allow persons charged with crimes to be released by posting a standard bail when a magistrate is not available.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4106/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4106&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":1526,"bill_number":"HB4107","title":"Repealing outdated provisions of the West Virginia Code relating to Denmar State Hospital","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal outdated provisions of the West Virginia Code relating to Denmar State Hospital.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4107/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4107&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":1527,"bill_number":"HB4108","title":"Allowing county school boards to establish a four-day school week and collect fees for use of school buildings on the fifth day","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow county school boards to establish a four-day school week and collect fees for use of school buildings on the fifth day from community organizations that provide student support programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4108/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4108&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1528,"bill_number":"HB4109","title":"Exempting social security benefits from West Virginia personal income","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt social security benefits from West Virginia personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4109/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4109&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":1529,"bill_number":"HB4110","title":"Increasing the barrel tax on nonintoxicating beer and allocating fifty percent of the tax to the Regional Jail Operations Partial Reimbursement Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the barrel tax on nonintoxicating beer and allocate fifty percent of the tax to the Regional Jail Operations Partial Reimbursement Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4110/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4110&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":1530,"bill_number":"HB4111","title":"Providing that correctional officers may retire with full benefits after twenty years of service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that correctional officers may retire with full benefits after twenty years of actual and honorable service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4111/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4111&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":1531,"bill_number":"HB4112","title":"Notifying communication centers and law-enforcement departments before motor vehicles are repossessed without the knowledge of the debtor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to notify communication centers and law-enforcement departments before motor vehicles are repossessed without the knowledge of the debtor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4112/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4112&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1532,"bill_number":"HB4113","title":"Prohibiting the naming of a publicly funded building, road, structure or project for a living elected public official","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the naming of a publicly funded building, road, structure or project which receives any operating or construction moneys from state sources or state taxpayers for a living, elected official by any governmental entity.  The bill also provides that any responsible governmental official authorizing the naming of a building, road, structure or project for a living elected official is liable to the governmental entity for any costs incurred by a violation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4113/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4113&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":1533,"bill_number":"HB4114","title":"Updating various provisions of the Code relating to the Division of Corrections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update various provisions of the Code relating to the Division of Corrections. The bill would:","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4114/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4114&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":1534,"bill_number":"HB4115","title":"Increasing the West Virginia retirement income exemption from taxation on persons age sixty-five years of age or older or surviving spouse of such persons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the exemption on retirement income from taxation on persons age sixty-five years of age or older or a surviving spouse of such persons from $8,000 a year to $15,000 a year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4115/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4115&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":1535,"bill_number":"HB4116","title":"Providing low-income workers with a refundable state tax credit based on the federal Earned Income Tax Credits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide low-income workers with a refundable state tax credit based on the federal Earned Income Tax Credits.  Current law provides for a nonrefundable tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4116/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4116&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1536,"bill_number":"HB4117","title":"Expanding eligibility for state minimum salary supplements for classroom teachers achieving certain national certification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand eligibility for state minimum salary supplements for achieving certain national certification.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 84, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4117/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4117&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":1537,"bill_number":"HB4118","title":"Authorizing the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to enter into cooperative agreements for assistance with law enforcement to investigate and enforce the laws relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to enter into cooperative agreements for assistance with state, county, and municipal police officers and university law enforcement to investigate and enforce the laws relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4118/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4118&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1538,"bill_number":"HB4119","title":"Relating to zoning ordinances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow voters to petition to resubmit enacted zoning ordinances for voter approval or rejection two years after their original enactment with voter approval.  This bill would also require voter approval for county commission enacted zoning ordinance amendments, and would lower the voter signature percentage requirements needed for petitions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4119/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4119&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":1539,"bill_number":"HB4120","title":"Prohibiting inclusion of specific dollar amounts or figures related to damages in complaints for personal injury or wrongful death actions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit inclusion of specific dollar amounts or figures related to damages in complaints for personal injury or wrongful death actions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 1, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4120/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4120&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":1540,"bill_number":"HB4121","title":"Authorizing the participation of local governments in a purchasing card program to be administered by the Auditor","description":"The purpose of this bill is related to authorizing the participation of local governments in a purchasing card program to be administered by the Auditor as chief inspector of public offices.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 185, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4121/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4121&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":1541,"bill_number":"HB4122","title":"Reducing state income tax for state and federal retirees by increasing exemption on retirement income","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce state income taxes for state and federal retirees by increasing the exemption on retirement income in calculating the federal gross income for state income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4122/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4122&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":1542,"bill_number":"HB4123","title":"Relating to transfers of teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a degree of certainty to education employer/employee relations by defining when classroom teachers are transferred so that school administrators know when to implement the notice provisions set out in this section.  The definition of a transfer for classroom teachers is consistent with the cases decided by hearing examiners for the West Virginia Education and State Employees Grievance Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4123/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4123&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":1543,"bill_number":"HB4124","title":"Adding CPR and First Aid training to the health education curriculum in secondary schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the addition of CPR and First Aid training to the health education curriculum in secondary schools to further protect the safety of children in our schools.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 74, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4124/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4124&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":1544,"bill_number":"HB4125","title":"Relating to faculty senate funds for classroom teachers and librarians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the faculty senate funds available to classroom teachers and librarians.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4125/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4125&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":1545,"bill_number":"HB4126","title":"Prohibiting the Commissioner of Culture and History from merging the archives library and the lending library","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that the Division of Culture and History and the commissioner make specific use of the archives library in the West Virginia Science and Culture Center; prohibiting the sale of food and drink in that building and merging the archives library with the lending library; locating the gift shop in the basement with the museum; and giving the Archives and History Commission oversight and administrative authority over the state historian and archivist.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-01-22","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4126/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4126&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":1546,"bill_number":"HB4127","title":"Authorizing governing bodies of municipalities and county commissions to transfer early in-person voting ballots to precincts in the manner absentee ballots are delivered","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize governing bodies of municipalities and county commissions to transfer early in-person voting ballots to precincts in the manner absentee ballots are delivered, which is one day before the election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-22","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-22","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4127/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4127&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1547,"bill_number":"HB4128","title":"Critical Needs Firefighters Tax Credits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a tax credit for new firefighters in critical needs areas.  It requires the State Fire Commission to determine standards defining \"critical needs areas\" in both specializations and geographic areas.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4128/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4128&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":1548,"bill_number":"HB4129","title":"Revising licensing requirements for professional licensing boards, including authorizing a special volunteer license for health care professionals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a special license for health care professionals who are retired and are donating their expertise in a clinic setting and to provide such persons who render such services with immunity from civil liability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4129/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4129&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1549,"bill_number":"HB4130","title":"Establishing the West Virginia Research Trust Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish directed research endowment funds at Marshall University and West Virginia University for the purpose of promoting research, scholarship, and economic development in certain areas of study.  The bill establishes a program whereby eligible private donations are matched by the allocation and distribution of state moneys from the newly established West Virginia Research Trust Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4130/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4130&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1550,"bill_number":"HB4131","title":"Authorizing the School Building Authority to issue certain revenue bonds from proceeds of the State Excess Lottery Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the School Building Authority to issue revenue bonds by using nineteen million dollars in proceeds from the State Excess Lottery Fund.  This increased bonding capacity will permit the School Building Authority increased capacity to build additional schools and make substantial improvements to existing schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4131/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4131&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1551,"bill_number":"HB4132","title":"Prohibiting employers from mandating captive meetings with their employees relating to political matters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit employers from mandated captive meetings with their employees on political or religious matters.  The bill provides a prohibition on these meetings and allows employees to recover damages for any adverse actions taken against them for refusal to participate in such meetings.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4132/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4132&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Burdiss"},
{"bill_id":1552,"bill_number":"HB4133","title":"Strengthening of vehicle emission standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give the Director of the Department of Environmental Protection the authority to promulgate new vehicle emission standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4133/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4133&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1553,"bill_number":"HB4134","title":"Prohibiting the sale of less than twenty packaged cigarettes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the sale of less than twenty packaged cigarettes.  It requires federally mandated warnings on all cigarettes sold.  And, the bill provides a misdemeanor penalty of a fine of $250.00 for violations.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4134/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4134&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1554,"bill_number":"HB4135","title":"Permitting adult adoptees to obtain uncertified copies of their original birth certificates and providing birth parents with consent preference and medical history forms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a process by which an adult adopted person, the child or children of a deceased adopted person or an adopted person judged incompetent by a court of law, or a legal representative of an adopted person may obtain a copy of that person's original unamended and unaltered birth certificate.  This bill also allows a birth parent to include with the child's original birth certificate a form that indicates whether the parent wishes to be contacted by the child and an updated medical history form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4135/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4135&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":1555,"bill_number":"HB4136","title":"Allowing pregnancy leave buy-back by teachers who are currently employed or retired","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a public school employee or retiree who was forced to miss work as a result of a pregnancy to purchase up to one year of service credit in the teachers retirement system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4136/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4136&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":1556,"bill_number":"HB4137","title":"Clarifying that a municipality and county will be notified by an insurance company when a total loss to a structure occurs","description":"This bill clarifies that a municipality and county will be notified by an insurance company when a total loss to a structure occurs within that county or municipality.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 126, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4137/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4137&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1557,"bill_number":"HB4138","title":"Relating to rule making requirments of the Department of Health and Human Services","description":"The purpose of this bill is require all rules, policies and state plans of the Department of Health and Human Resources relating to public assistance to undergo notice, public comment and public hearing before review by the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability and submission to the United States government.  The bill authorizes LOCHRA to recommend changes to the Department as well as proposing corrective legislation.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-20","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4138/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4138&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":1558,"bill_number":"HB4139","title":"Relating to licensing persons using bioptic telescopic devices to operate a motor vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the issuance of drivers' licenses to persons using bioptic telescopic lenses.  The bill sets conditions, restrictions and limitations for licensing. The bill further authorizes the Division of Rehabilitation Services to promulgate the criteria for applicant  enrollment in low vision driving courses, and the criteria for establishing low vision driving courses. The bill also makes technical and stylistic changes to the section.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 66, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4139/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4139&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":1559,"bill_number":"HB4140","title":"Increasing the salary of the Secretary of Transportation and the Commissioner of Highways when one person is performing both duties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the salary of the Secretary of Transportation and the Commissioner of Highways when one person is performing both duties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4140/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4140&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":1560,"bill_number":"HB4141","title":"Providing that written status reports on civil actions brought against state government agencies are required only as requested by the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the number of written status reports on civil actions brought against state government agencies that are required to be provided by the chief officer of the government agency to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates.  Currently, agencies are required to furnish one report every sixty days in every case pending against a state government agency.  The bill would provide that reports are required only as requested by the President and the Speaker.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 2, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4141/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4141&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":1561,"bill_number":"HB4142","title":"Reducing the number of individuals who receive duplicate prescriptions from multiple physicians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the number of individuals who receive duplicate prescriptions from multiple physicians and to further identify individuals diverting controlled  substances from their intended use.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4142/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4142&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ted Ellis"},
{"bill_id":1562,"bill_number":"HB4143","title":"Prohibiting the use of the body of an unborn baby for certain purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of the body of an unborn baby for any medical experimentation or scientific investigation, except as necessary to diagnose a disease or condition suspected to exist in the mother's or fetus's body.  The bill also prescribes criminal penalties for violation of the section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4143/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4143&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":1563,"bill_number":"HB4144","title":"Relating to physician assistants and updating language to conform to national changes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update language to conform to national changes and to require supervising physicians to be fully licensed without restriction or limitation, to require reporting of failure of any recertification examination and expiration of licensure until passage of the examination, and to raise fees.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 161, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4144/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4144&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1564,"bill_number":"HB4145","title":"Establishing the West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau Accreditation Board and requiring accreditation standards for convention and visitors bureaus","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau Accreditation Board, establish its duties and responsibilities, and require accreditation standards for convention and visitors bureaus operating in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4145/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4145&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1565,"bill_number":"HB4146","title":"Regulating the practice of marriage and family therapy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate the practice of marriage and family therapy by establishing the Marriage and Family Therapy Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4146/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4146&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":1566,"bill_number":"HB4147","title":"Relating to the regulation of parking for state office buildings","description":"The purpose of this bill relates to the regulating of parking for state office buildings in Charleston.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4147/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4147&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":1567,"bill_number":"HB4148","title":"Relating to investment options in minor settlements proceedings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize that net settlement proceeds held for a minor may be invested in a Smart529 college savings plan.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4148/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4148&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1568,"bill_number":"HB4149","title":"Levying a minimum corporation income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to levy a minimum corporation income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4149/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4149&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
{"bill_id":1569,"bill_number":"HB4150","title":"Requiring the purchasing of American-made flags with state funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that the purchase of United States flag or flags of the State of West Virginia by the state, counties or boards of education using public funds only be made from manufacturers in the United States.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 108, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4150/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4150&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":1570,"bill_number":"HB4151","title":"Exempting all gallons of special fuel and propane gas for home heating consumption use from the excise tax on gas or special fuel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt all gallons of special fuel and propane gas for home heating consumption use from the excise tax on gasoline or special fuel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4151/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4151&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":1571,"bill_number":"HB4152","title":"Providing cost-of-living benefits to retired teachers funded from the severance tax collections on natural gas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide cost-of-living benefits to retired teachers to be funded from the severance tax collected on natural gas.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4152/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4152&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":1572,"bill_number":"HB4153","title":"Relating to trapping of wild animals and extending the time for checking traps","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the time from twenty-four to forty-eight hours for checking traps.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4153/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4153&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":1573,"bill_number":"HB4154","title":"Providing members of the Defined Contribution Retirement System a one-time option to transfer to the State Teachers' Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide members of the Defined Contribution Retirement System a one-time option to transfer into the State Teachers' Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4154/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4154&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":1574,"bill_number":"HB4155","title":"Giving teachers and service personnel and retired teachers a raise","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give teachers and service personnel and retired teachers a raise.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4155/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4155&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1575,"bill_number":"HB4156","title":"Permitting a governing body of a municipality to place a lien on property in an amount equal to the demolition and removal of a hazardous structure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the governing body of a municipality to place a lien on property in an amount equal to the demolition and removal of a hazardous structure.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 153, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4156/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4156&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1576,"bill_number":"HB4157","title":"Allowing insurers who have been suspended from writing new policies to continue to service existing policies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to is to allow insurers who have been suspended from writing new policies in West Virginia to continue to service existing policies and accept premiums on those existing policies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4157/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4157&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":1577,"bill_number":"HB4158","title":"Allowing law-enforcement agencies to sell all unclaimed stolen property at auction and use the proceeds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow law-enforcement agencies to sell all unclaimed stolen property at auction and use the proceeds for law-enforcement agency purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4158/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4158&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Varner"},
{"bill_id":1578,"bill_number":"HB4159","title":"Rescinding state financial assistance from students who receive two or more citations for illegal consumption or possession of alcohol","description":"The purpose of this bill is to rescind state financial assistance from students who receive two or more citations for an open container violation, DUI, underage consumption, public intoxication or contributing to the delinquency of a minor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4159/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4159&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Louis Gall"},
{"bill_id":1579,"bill_number":"HB4160","title":"Eliminating being charged court costs for each individual charge from one single incident in traffic violations or Department of Natural Resources violations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate defendants in traffic violations or Department of Natural Resources violations being charged court costs for each individual charge from one single incident.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4160/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4160&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Stemple"},
{"bill_id":1580,"bill_number":"HB4161","title":"Increasing the Public Service Commission appointees and requiring that there be one appointee from each congressional district and two at-large appointments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the Public Service Commission appointees from 3 to 5; and requiring that there be one appointee from each congressional district and two at-large appointments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4161/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4161&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":1581,"bill_number":"HB4162","title":"Relating to leaving children unattended or supervised in motor vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish leaving children unattended or unsupervised in a motor vehicle as a crime; to establish penalties; and to allow law-enforcement officers to take necessary steps to protect children left unattended or unsupervised in a motor vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4162/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4162&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1582,"bill_number":"HB4163","title":"Clarifying that if a county board of education moved the library funding obligation of a \"special act library\" from the regular tax levy to the excess levy, the library funding obligation under the special act would cease","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that if a county board of education moved the library funding obligation of a \"special act library\" from the regular tax levy to the excess levy, the library funding obligation under the special act would cease in the fiscal year in which the excess levy became effective or would have become effective if it had been passed by the voters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4163/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4163&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1583,"bill_number":"HB4164","title":"Prohibiting discrimination based upon age and sexual orientation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add \"sexual orientation\" to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination in employment and places of public accommodations.  This bill also adds \"age\" and \"sexual orientation\" to the categories covered by the Fair Housing Act prohibiting discrimination in housing.  It also defines \"sexual orientation\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4164/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4164&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1584,"bill_number":"HB4165","title":"Permitting members of volunteer fire departments to participate in the state's public employees insurance plan","description":"This bill permits qualified volunteer firefighters to be covered by the state's public health insurance plan. The bill also  adds \"volunteer firefighter\" to the definition of employee and \"volunteer fire company\" to the definition of employer, and permits the payment of the employer's portion of the costs relating to plan to be paid from funds available to volunteer fire companies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4165/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4165&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1585,"bill_number":"HB4166","title":"Relating to the unauthorized practice of medicine and surgery or podiatry or as a physician assistant","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the fine for health care professionals whose licenses are expired and who practice for less than three months, and to specify as a felony the unauthorized practice of  medicine and surgery or podiatry or as a physician assistant in all other instances and to provide for enhanced criminal penalties where serious bodily injury results from such unauthorized practice.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4166/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4166&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1586,"bill_number":"HB4167","title":"Relating to reports of inspections of primary and secondary schools by local boards of health","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that inspections of primary and secondary schools by local boards of health may be reported to the principal of the school, the county superintendent and the president of the county school board, or to persons of like responsibility in the case of a private, parochial, church or other school operated by a religious order.  The bill also authorizes the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health to promulgate and establish standards for these inspections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4167/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4167&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Proudfoot"},
{"bill_id":1587,"bill_number":"HB4168","title":"Relating to sales of wine","description":"The purpose of this bill is to address Constitutional and other concerns left open after the passage of SB712 during the 2007 Regular Session.  The bill sets application procedures for and restricts issuance of waivers of statutory raw product production quotas and import limitations for farm wineries; eliminates a restriction on donations to political party campaign funds by wholesalers' representatives and their spouses; licenses \"brokers\" as a separate class of wholesaler representative; combines sampling and tasting functions in the wine specialty shop license and increases the annual license fee; exempts a winery producing 20,000 gallons of wine or less annually from the liter tax; compresses direct shipper licensing requirements into a single section; limits direct shipping to wineries and farm wineries - suppliers and retailers deleted; requires consumers to pay sales/use tax on direct shipments of wine from wineries that have no minimum physical presence in WV; adopts language regarding disposition of tax income to satisfy the Auditor; and changes provisions relating to brand registration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4168/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4168&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1588,"bill_number":"HB4169","title":"Administration, leasing space on behalf of state spending units","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Leasing Space on Behalf of State Spending Units.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4209","last_action_date":"2008-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4169/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4169&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1589,"bill_number":"HB4170","title":"Agriculture, fee structure for the pesticide control act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Fee Structure for the Pesticide Control Act of 1990.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4170/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4170&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1590,"bill_number":"HB4171","title":"Agriculture, inspection of meat and poultry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Inspection of Meat and Poultry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4171/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4171&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1591,"bill_number":"HB4172","title":"Agriculture, frozen desserts and imitation frozen desserts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Frozen Desserts and Imitation Frozen Desserts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4172/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4172&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1592,"bill_number":"HB4173","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, general provisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to General Provisions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4209","last_action_date":"2008-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4173/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4173&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1593,"bill_number":"HB4174","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, Benefit determination and appeal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Benefit Determination and Appeal.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4209","last_action_date":"2008-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4174/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4174&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1594,"bill_number":"HB4175","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, teachers' defined contribution system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Teachers' Defined Contribution System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4209","last_action_date":"2008-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4175/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4175&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1595,"bill_number":"HB4176","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, teachers' retirement system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Teachers' Retirement System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4209","last_action_date":"2008-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4176/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4176&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1596,"bill_number":"HB4177","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, refund, reinstatement, retroactive service and loan interest factors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Refund, Reinstatement, Retroactive Service and Loan Interest Factors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4209","last_action_date":"2008-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4177/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4177&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1597,"bill_number":"HB4178","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, deputy sheriff retirement system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4209","last_action_date":"2008-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4178/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4178&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1598,"bill_number":"HB4179","title":"Environmental Protection, department of air quality, to prevent and control air pollution from combustion of refuse","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution from the Combustion of Refuse.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4179/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4179&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1599,"bill_number":"HB4180","title":"Environmental Protection, ambient air quality standards for carbon monoxide and ozone","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Ambient Air Quality Standards for Carbon Monoxide and Ozone.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4180/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4180&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1600,"bill_number":"HB4181","title":"Environmental Protection, ambient air quality for nitrogen dioxide","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Ambient Air Quality Standard for Nitrogen Dioxide.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4181/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4181&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1601,"bill_number":"HB4182","title":"Environmental Protection, emission standards for hazardous air pollutants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 61.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4182/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4182&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1602,"bill_number":"HB4183","title":"Environmental Protection, standards of performance for new stationary sources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 60.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4183/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4183&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1603,"bill_number":"HB4184","title":"Environmental Protection, prevent and control emissions from commercial and industrial solid waste","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Prevention and Control of Emissions from Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4184/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4184&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1604,"bill_number":"HB4185","title":"Environmental Protection, prevent and control emission from hospital/medical infectious waste","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Prevention and Control of Emissions from Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4185/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4185&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1605,"bill_number":"HB4186","title":"Environmental Protection, prevent and control air pollution from hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Prevention and Control of Emissions of Air Pollution from Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage or Disposal Facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4186/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4186&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1606,"bill_number":"HB4187","title":"Environmental Protection, emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for source categories","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 63.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4187/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4187&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1607,"bill_number":"HB4188","title":"Environmental Protection, control of annual nitrogen oxide emissions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Control of Annual Nitrogen Oxide Emissions to Mitigate Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Nitrogen Oxides.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4188/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4188&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1608,"bill_number":"HB4189","title":"Environmental Protection, control of annual sulfur dioxide emissions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Control of Annual Sulfur Dioxide Emissions to Mitigate Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Sulfur Dioxides.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4189/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4189&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1609,"bill_number":"HB4190","title":"Environmental Protection, secretary's office, voluntary remediation and redevelopment rule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Voluntary Remediation and Development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4190/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4190&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1610,"bill_number":"HB4191","title":"Environmental Protection, Secretary's office, environmental excellence program rule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Environmental Excellence Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4191/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4191&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1611,"bill_number":"HB4192","title":"Environmental Protection, hazardous waste management system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Hazardous Waste Management System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4192/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4192&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1612,"bill_number":"HB4193","title":"Environmental Protection, water resources, requirements governing water quality standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Requirements Governing Water Quality Standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4193/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4193&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1613,"bill_number":"HB4194","title":"Environmental Protection, water resources, national pollutant discharge elimination system program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4194/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4194&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1614,"bill_number":"HB4195","title":"Highways, traffic and safety rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Traffic and Safety Rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4244","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4195/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4195&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1615,"bill_number":"HB4196","title":"Highways, use of state road rights of way and adjacent areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Use of State Road Rights of Way and Adjacent Areas.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4244","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4196/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4196&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1616,"bill_number":"HB4197","title":"Highways, transportation of hazardous wastes upon the roads and highways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Transportation of Hazardous Wastes upon the Roads and Highways.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4244","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4197/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4197&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1617,"bill_number":"HB4198","title":"Insurance Commission, licensing and conduct of insurance producers, agencies and solicitors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Licensing and Conduct of Insurance Producers, Agencies and Solicitors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4198/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4198&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1618,"bill_number":"HB4199","title":"Insurance Commission, examiners and examinations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Examiners and Examinations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4199/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4199&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1619,"bill_number":"HB4200","title":"Insurance Commission, mental health parity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Mental Health Parity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4200/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4200&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1620,"bill_number":"HB4201","title":"Massage Therapy Licensure Board, general provisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Massage Therapy Licensure Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to General Provisions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4201/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4201&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1621,"bill_number":"HB4202","title":"Board of Medicine, continuing education for physicians and podiatrists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Continuing Education for Physicians and Podiatrists.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4202/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4202&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1622,"bill_number":"HB4203","title":"Motor Vehicles, disclosure of information from the files of the division of motor vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Disclosure of Information from the Files of the Division.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4244","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4203/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4203&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1623,"bill_number":"HB4204","title":"Natural Resources, special boating rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Special Boating Rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4255","last_action_date":"2008-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4204/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4204&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1624,"bill_number":"HB4205","title":"Public Service Commission, rules and regulations governing emergency telephone service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Public Service Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Emergency Telephone Service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4205/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4205&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1625,"bill_number":"HB4206","title":"Authorizing the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety to promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Police to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia State Police Professional Standards Investigations, Employee Rights, Early Identification System, Psychological Assessment and Progressive Discipline.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4206/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4206&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1626,"bill_number":"HB4207","title":"Acupuncture, disciplinary and complaint procedures for acupuncturists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Acupuncturists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Disciplinary and Complaint Procedures for Acupuncturists.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4207/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4207&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1627,"bill_number":"HB4208","title":"Acupuncture, continuing education requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Acupuncturists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Continuing Education Requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4208/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4208&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1628,"bill_number":"HB4209","title":"Authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Leasing of Space and Acquisition of Real Property on Behalf of State Spending Units.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4209/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4209&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1629,"bill_number":"HB4210","title":"Administration, controlling the public land corporation's sale, lease, exchange or transfer of lands and minerals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Controlling the Public Land Corporation's Sale, Lease, Exchange or Transfer of Lands and Minerals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4209","last_action_date":"2008-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4210/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4210&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1630,"bill_number":"HB4211","title":"Agriculture, auctioneers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Auctioneers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4211/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4211&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1631,"bill_number":"HB4212","title":"Agriculture, WV Plant Pest Act Rule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia Plant Pest Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4212/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4212&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1632,"bill_number":"HB4213","title":"Alcohol Beverage Control Commission, retail licensee operations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Alcohol Beverage Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Retail Licensee Operations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4213/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4213&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1633,"bill_number":"HB4214","title":"Alcohol Beverage Control Commission, farm wineries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Alcohol Beverage Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Farm Wineries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4214/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4214&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1634,"bill_number":"HB4215","title":"Alcohol Beverage Control Commission, sale of wine","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Alcohol Beverage Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Sale of Wine.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4215/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4215&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1635,"bill_number":"HB4216","title":"Auditor, standards for requisitions for payment issued by state officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Auditor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Standards for Requisitions for Payment Issued to State Officers on the Auditor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4216/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4216&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1636,"bill_number":"HB4217","title":"Auditor, state purchasing card program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Auditor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the State Purchasing Card Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4217/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4217&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1637,"bill_number":"HB4218","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, public employee retirement system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Public Employees Retirement System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4209","last_action_date":"2008-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4218/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4218&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1638,"bill_number":"HB4219","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, state police","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia State Police.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4209","last_action_date":"2008-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4219/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4219&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1639,"bill_number":"HB4220","title":"Dental Examiners, rule for the board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Dental Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4220/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4220&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1640,"bill_number":"HB4221","title":"Environmental Protection, ambient air quality standards for sulfur oxides and particulate matter","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Ambient Air Quality Standards for Sulfur Oxides and Particulate Matter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4221/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4221&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1641,"bill_number":"HB4222","title":"Environmental Protection, control of ozone season nitrogen oxide emissions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Control of Ozone Season Nitrogen Oxide Emissions to Mitigate the Interstate Transport of Ozone and Nitrogen Oxides.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4222/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4222&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1642,"bill_number":"HB4223","title":"Environmental Protection, greenhouse gas emissions inventory program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4223/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4223&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1643,"bill_number":"HB4224","title":"Environmental Protection, explosives and blasting, surface mining blasting rule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Surface Mining Blasting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4224/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4224&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1644,"bill_number":"HB4225","title":"Environmental Protection, mining and reclamation, surface mining reclamation rule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Surface Mining Reclamation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4225/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4225&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1645,"bill_number":"HB4226","title":"Environmental Protection, waste management, recycling assistance grant program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Recycling Assistance Grant Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4226/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4226&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1646,"bill_number":"HB4227","title":"Environmental Protection, waste management, underground storage tanks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Underground Storage Tanks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4227/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4227&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1647,"bill_number":"HB4228","title":"Environmental Protection, waste management, standards for beneficial use of filtrate from water treatment plants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Standards for the Beneficial Use of Filtrate from Water Treatment Plants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4228/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4228&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1648,"bill_number":"HB4229","title":"Environmental Protection, water resources, rules for individual state certification of activities requiring a federal permit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Individual State Certification of Activities Requiring a Federal Permit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4229/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4229&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1649,"bill_number":"HB4230","title":"Environmental Protection, water resources, WV/NPDES rules for coal mining facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to WV/NPDES Rules for Coal Mining Facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4230/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4230&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1650,"bill_number":"HB4231","title":"Election Commission, corporate political activity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Election Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Corporate Political Activity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4231/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4231&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1651,"bill_number":"HB4232","title":"Election Commission, regulation of campaign finance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Election Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Regulation of Campaign Finance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4232/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4232&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1652,"bill_number":"HB4233","title":"Election Commission, election expenditures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Election Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Election Expenditures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4233/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4233&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1653,"bill_number":"HB4234","title":"Fire Marshal, supervision of fire protection work","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Marshal to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Supervision of Fire Protection Work.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4206","last_action_date":"2008-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4234/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4234&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1654,"bill_number":"HB4235","title":"Funeral Service Examiners, funeral director, embalmer, apprentice courtesy card holders and funeral establishment requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Funeral Service Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Funeral Director, Embalmer, Apprentice, Courtesy Card Holder and Funeral Establishment Requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4235/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4235&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1655,"bill_number":"HB4236","title":"Health and Human Resources, food establishments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Food Establishments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4236/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4236&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1656,"bill_number":"HB4237","title":"Health and Human Resources, water well regulations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Water Wells.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4237/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4237&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1657,"bill_number":"HB4238","title":"Health and Human Resources, water well design standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Water Well Design Standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4238/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4238&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1658,"bill_number":"HB4239","title":"Health and Human Resources, hospice licensure rule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Hospice Licensure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4239/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4239&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1659,"bill_number":"HB4240","title":"Health and Human Resources, regulation of opioid treatment programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Regulation of Opioid Treatment Programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4240/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4240&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1660,"bill_number":"HB4241","title":"Health and Human Resources, newborn screening, system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Newborn Screening System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4241/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4241&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1661,"bill_number":"HB4242","title":"Health and Human Resources, clandestine drug laboratory remediation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Clandestine Drug Laboratory Remediation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4242/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4242&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1662,"bill_number":"HB4243","title":"Hearing Aid Dealers, rule governing the board of hearing aid dealers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Hearing Aid Dealers to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4243/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4243&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1663,"bill_number":"HB4244","title":"Authorizing the Department of Transportation to promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Construction and Reconstruction of State Roads.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4244/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4244&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1664,"bill_number":"HB4245","title":"Insurance Commission, fingerprinting requirements for applications for insurance producer license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Fingerprinting Requirements for Applications for an Insurance Producer License.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4245/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4245&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1665,"bill_number":"HB4246","title":"Insurance Commission, replacement of life insurance policies and annuity contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Replacement of Life Insurance Policies and Annuity Contracts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4246/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4246&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1666,"bill_number":"HB4247","title":"Insurance Commission, advertisement of life insurance and annuities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Advertisement of Life Insurance and Annuities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4247/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4247&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1667,"bill_number":"HB4248","title":"Insurance Commission, life insurance disclosures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Life Insurance Disclosures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4248/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4248&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1668,"bill_number":"HB4249","title":"Insurance Commission, suitability in annuity transactions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Suitability in Annuity Transactions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4249/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4249&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1669,"bill_number":"HB4250","title":"Insurance Commission, life insurance illustrations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Life Insurance Illustrations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4250/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4250&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1670,"bill_number":"HB4251","title":"Insurance Commission, guaranteed, loss ratios as applied to individual sickness and accident insurance policies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Guaranteed Loss Ratios as Applied to Individual Sickness and Accident Insurance Policies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4251/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4251&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1671,"bill_number":"HB4252","title":"Insurance Commission, recognition of preferred mortality tables for use in determining minimum reserve liabilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Recognition of Preferred Mortality Tables for Use in Determining Minimum Reserve Liabilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4252/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4252&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1672,"bill_number":"HB4253","title":"Insurance Commission, military sales practices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Military Sales Practices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4253/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4253&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1673,"bill_number":"HB4254","title":"Labor, steam boiler inspection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Steam Boiler Inspection.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4255","last_action_date":"2008-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4254/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4254&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1674,"bill_number":"HB4255","title":"Authorizing the Department of Commerce to promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Verifying the Legal Employment Status of Workers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4255/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4255&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1675,"bill_number":"HB4256","title":"Labor, supervision of plumbing work","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Supervision of Plumbing Work.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4255","last_action_date":"2008-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4256/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4256&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1676,"bill_number":"HB4257","title":"Lottery Commission, racetrack table games rule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Lottery Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to racetrack table games.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4257/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4257&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1677,"bill_number":"HB4258","title":"Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners, rule of the board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4258/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4258&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1678,"bill_number":"HB4259","title":"Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, continuing education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Continuing Education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4259/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4259&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1679,"bill_number":"HB4260","title":"Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, standard of ethics","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a Standard of Ethics.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4260/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4260&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1680,"bill_number":"HB4261","title":"Medicine, collaborative pharmacy practice","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Collaborative Pharmacy Practice.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4261/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4261&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1681,"bill_number":"HB4262","title":"Medicine, Board of, certification, disciplinary and complaint procedures, continuing education, radiologist assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Certification, Disciplinary and Complaint Procedures, Continuing Education and Radiologist Assistants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4262/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4262&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1682,"bill_number":"HB4263","title":"Miners' Health, Safety and Training, criteria and standards for alternative training programs for apprentice coal mine electricians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Criteria and Standards for Alternative Training Programs for Apprentice Coal Mine Electricians.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4255","last_action_date":"2008-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4263/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4263&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1683,"bill_number":"HB4264","title":"Motor Vehicles, examination and issuance of driver's license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Examination and Issuance of Driver's Licences.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4244","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4264/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4264&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1684,"bill_number":"HB4265","title":"Natural Resources, commercial whitewater outfitters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Commercial Whitewater Outfitters.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4255","last_action_date":"2008-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4265/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4265&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1685,"bill_number":"HB4266","title":"Natural Resources, revocation of hunting and fishing licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Revocation of Hunting and Fishing Licenses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4255","last_action_date":"2008-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4266/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4266&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1686,"bill_number":"HB4267","title":"Natural Resources, rules for conditions which oil and gas operators may access state forests","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Conditions upon Which Oil and Gas Operators May Access State Forests.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4255","last_action_date":"2008-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4267/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4267&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1687,"bill_number":"HB4268","title":"Natural Resources, wildlife scientific collection permit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Wildlife Scientific Collection Permits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4255","last_action_date":"2008-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4268/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4268&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1688,"bill_number":"HB4269","title":"Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board, nursing home administrators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Nursing Home Administrators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4269/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4269&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1689,"bill_number":"HB4270","title":"Pharmaceutical Advocate, prescription drug advertising expense reporting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of the Pharmaceutical Advocate to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Prescription Drug Advertising Expense Reporting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4270/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4270&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1690,"bill_number":"HB4271","title":"Professional Surveyors, examination and licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Professional Surveyors to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Examination and Licensing of Professional Surveyors in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4271/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4271&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1691,"bill_number":"HB4272","title":"Professional Surveyors, standards for practice of surveying","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Professional Surveyors to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Standards for the Practice of Surveying in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4272/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4272&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1692,"bill_number":"HB4273","title":"Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority, furlough program for regional jails","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to Promulgate a legislative rule relating to a Furlough Program for Regional Jails.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4206","last_action_date":"2008-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4273/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4273&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1693,"bill_number":"HB4274","title":"Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority, work program for regional jail inmates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to Promulgate a legislative rule relating to a Work Program for Regional Jail Inmates.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4206","last_action_date":"2008-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4274/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4274&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1694,"bill_number":"HB4275","title":"Secretary of State, use of digital signatures, state certificate authority and state repository","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Use of Digital Signatures, State Certificate Authority and the State Repository.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4275/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4275&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1695,"bill_number":"HB4276","title":"Solid Waste Management Board, performance measures and review standards for solid waste authorities operating commercial solid waste facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Solid Waste Management Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Performance Measures and Review Standards for Solid Waste Authorities Operating Commercial Solid Waste Facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4276/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4276&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1696,"bill_number":"HB4277","title":"Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Board of Examiners, licensure of speech-pathology and audiology","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Licensure of Speech-pathology and Audiology.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4277/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4277&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1697,"bill_number":"HB4278","title":"State Police, cadet selection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Police to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Cadet Selection.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4206","last_action_date":"2008-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4278/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4278&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1698,"bill_number":"HB4279","title":"Tax Department, exchange of information agreement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Exchange of Information Agreement Between the Commissioner of the Tax Division of the Department of Revenue and the Commissioner of the Division of Labor of the Department of Commerce, the Commissioner of the Insurance Commission of the Department of Revenue, the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles of the Department of Transportation, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Employment Programs and the Office of the Governor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4279/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4279&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1699,"bill_number":"HB4280","title":"Veterinary Medicine, registration of veterinary technicians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Board of Veterinary Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Registration of Veterinary Technicians.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4280/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4280&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1700,"bill_number":"HB4281","title":"Ethics Commission, solicitation and receipt of gifts and charitable contributions by public employees and officials","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Ethics Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Solicitation and Receipt of Gifts and Charitable Contributions by Public Employees and Officials.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4209","last_action_date":"2008-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4281/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4281&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1701,"bill_number":"HB4282","title":"Professional Surveyors, fees for surveyors and surveying firms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Professional Surveyors to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Fees for Surveyors and Surveying Firms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4282/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4282&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1702,"bill_number":"HB4283","title":"State Police, state police career progression system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Police to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia State Police Career Progression System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4206","last_action_date":"2008-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4283/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4283&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1703,"bill_number":"HB4284","title":"Environmental Protection, antidegradation implementation procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Antidegradation Implementation Procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4284/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4284&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1704,"bill_number":"HB4285","title":"Requiring prosecutors or assistant prosecutors that desire to carry a concealed weapon to undergo annual training","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require prosecutors or assistant prosecutors that desire to carry a concealed weapon to undergo annual training consistent with the federal Law-Enforcement Safety Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4285/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4285&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":1705,"bill_number":"HB4286","title":"Oil and Gas Surface Owner's Bill of Rights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand rights for owners of the surface property where oil and gas wells are drilled.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4286/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4286&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Burdiss"},
{"bill_id":1706,"bill_number":"HB4287","title":"Clarifying that certain funds are authorized investments for funds of political subdivisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that funds and pools of the West Virginia Management Board and the West Virginia Board of Treasury Investments are authorized investments for funds of political subdivisions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 183, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4287/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4287&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":1707,"bill_number":"HB4288","title":"Pertaining to the matching program of the deferred compensation plan for state employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to delete unnecessary language pertaining to the matching program of the deferred compensation plan for state employees, to clarify that an employee must have received pay every payday during a fiscal year to qualify for participation in the matching program and to provide the Treasurer with information needed to operate the state deferred compensation plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4288/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4288&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":1708,"bill_number":"HB4289","title":"Eliminating penalties associated with the underpayment of taxes owed from a person who is a resident individual, provided a personal income tax is timely filed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate penalties associated with the underpayment of taxes owed from a person who is a resident individual, provided a personal income tax is timely filed and payment of any tax due is made at that time.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4289/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4289&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1709,"bill_number":"HB4290","title":"Relating to electronic commerce","description":"The purpose of this bill is to further permit the use of electronic commerce.  The Auditor and Treasurer are granted the discretion to require electronic filing of documents and to waive any requirements in such filing and the certification, notarization or verification of those documents.  The bill also defines the term \"document\" and permits the sale or disposal of property by electronic commerce.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 182, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4290/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4290&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":1710,"bill_number":"HB4291","title":"Requiring the training of election officials and poll workers within thirty days prior to a scheduled election","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the training of election officials and poll workers within thirty days prior to a scheduled election.  Current law requires training to be completed within seven days of an election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4291/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4291&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1711,"bill_number":"HB4292","title":"Protecting incapacitated persons and the elderly","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect incapacitated persons and the elderly who, reliant upon the care of others, are extremely vulnerable members of our society from abuse and neglect by caregivers, guardians or custodians, by more clearly defining the offense of abuse or neglect of incapacitated adults or elder persons which result in the death of such persons, to include the offense of murder.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4292/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4292&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":1712,"bill_number":"HB4293","title":"West Virginia Public School Employment Relations Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an orderly process for collective bargaining between public school employers and public school employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4293/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4293&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1713,"bill_number":"HB4294","title":"Creating a special registration plate for the American Veteran's Organization (AMVETS)","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a special registration plate for the American Veteran's Organization (AMVETS).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4294/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4294&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":1714,"bill_number":"HB4295","title":"Comprehensive Child Welfare Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a commission to study the child welfare system and make recommendations to strengthen it.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-28","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-28","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4295/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4295&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tal Hutchins"},
{"bill_id":1715,"bill_number":"HB4296","title":"Relating to the rights of crime victims","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enumerate specific rights of crime victims.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 53, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4296/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4296&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":1716,"bill_number":"HB4297","title":"Enabling creditors to collect upon their judgements from debtors who often attempt to defeat such judgments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enable creditors to collect upon their judgements from debtors who often attempt to defeat such judgements by disappearing.  It also protects a certain class of persons whose identity and location must not be revealed due to court orders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4297/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4297&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":1717,"bill_number":"HB4298","title":"Abortion Complication Reporting Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require physicians to file regular reports with the Department of Health and Human Resources, regarding patients who require medical treatment as a result of an abortion; providing criminal penalties for violation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-28","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-28","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4298/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4298&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":1718,"bill_number":"HB4299","title":"Relating to requirements for firefighter applicants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the age for firefighter beyond 35 for persons already employed by the Civil Service Commission.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-21","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4299/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4299&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1719,"bill_number":"HB4300","title":"Removing extraneous language regarding the limitation of exotic entertainment by county commissions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove extraneous language regarding the limitation of exotic entertainment by county commissions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-28","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-28","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4300/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4300&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":1720,"bill_number":"HB4301","title":"Expanding the West Virginia Children's Health Insurance Program to children of certain state employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to qualify children of state employees, receiving income of twenty-five thousand dollars per year or less, for the West Virginia Children's Health Insurance Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-28","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-28","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4301/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4301&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1721,"bill_number":"HB4302","title":"Providing for aged or disabled farmers to continue to receive the benefit of having their farm land appraised as farm property after they cease farming","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for aged or  disabled farmers to continue to receive the benefit of having their farm land appraised as farm property after they cease farming due to age or other disability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-28","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-28","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4302/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4302&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":1722,"bill_number":"HB4303","title":"Clarifying disciplinary cases, investigations, hearings, injunctions and penalties for the Board of Acupuncture","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify disciplinary cases, investigations, hearings, injunctions and penalties for the board of Acupuncture.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-21","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4303/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4303&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1723,"bill_number":"HB4304","title":"Revised Anatomical Gift Act","description":"This bill repeals the current Anatomical Gift Act and replaces it with a Revised Act based on the Uniform Laws Commission's 2006 revision.  The Revised Act makes it easier to make a document of gift, particularly with regard to organ donor notations on drivers' licenses and ID cards; authorizes additional persons, such as a medical power of attorney or health care surrogate, to make anatomical gifts on behalf of an incapacitated person before death actually occurs; expands the list of those who may make an anatomical gift after an individual dies without a document of gift; establishes presumptions for distribution for body parts where the anatomical gift that does not specify to whom the gift passes; accommodates the use of donor registries; clearly provides for a document of refusal if an individual does not want organs donated; establishes criminal penalties for misrepresentation of a document of gift for the purposes of selling organs or tissue; and resolves ambiguity and conflict between anatomical gifts and \"Do Not Resuscitate\" instructions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 191, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4304/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4304&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Pino"},
{"bill_id":1724,"bill_number":"HB4305","title":"Providing an annual exemption from the consumers sales and service tax for purchases of certain energy efficient products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a limited sales tax holiday for purchases of certain Energy Star appliances and devices over a three-day period, beginning June 20, 2008.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4305/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4305&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1725,"bill_number":"HB4306","title":"Prohibiting the performance of any abortion by any person who has admitted to or who has been adjudicated to have committed medical malpractice","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the performance of any abortion by any person who has admitted to or who has been adjudicated to have committed medical malpractice.  The bill also  prescribes a criminal penalty for violations of this section and further provides that nothing in this section can be construed as approving of abortion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-28","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-28","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4306/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4306&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffery Tansill"},
{"bill_id":1726,"bill_number":"HB4307","title":"Relating to bona fide residents wholly or solely owning greyhounds","description":"Relating to bona fide residents wholly or solely owning greyhounds","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2008-03-16","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/08 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2008-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4307/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4307&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":1727,"bill_number":"HB4308","title":"Exempting from the nursing licensing provisions the care of the sick when done in connection with the practice of religious tenets of any church or religious organization","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt from the nursing  licensing provisions the care of the sick when done in connection with the practice of religious tenets of any church or religious organization and by or for its members.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4308/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4308&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":1728,"bill_number":"HB4309","title":"Creating an apprenticeship program for barbers and cosmetologists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a barber and cosmetologist apprenticeship program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4309/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4309&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":1729,"bill_number":"HB4310","title":"Reducing yearly insurance premiums on motor vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give insureds the rate reductions they were promised when the Legislature granted motor vehicle insurers concessions by enacting legislation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4310/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4310&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":1730,"bill_number":"HB4311","title":"Exempting Division of Natural Resources conservation officers' retirement pensions form state income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt Division of Natural Resources conservation officers' retirement pensions from state income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4311/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4311&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1731,"bill_number":"HB4312","title":"Authorizing county commissions to designate locations for early voting other than the county courthouse or annex","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize county commissions to designate locations for early voting other than the county courthouse or annex of the courthouse.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4312/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4312&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1732,"bill_number":"HB4313","title":"Waving tuition and fees for members of the WV State Police","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a waiver or reimbursement of tuition and fees for members of the West Virginia State Police attending institutions of higher education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4313/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4313&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1733,"bill_number":"HB4314","title":"Paying for veterans' grave markers where the U. S. government has denied the application of the veteran","description":"The purpose of this bill is to pay for veterans' grave markers where the U.S. government has denied the application of the veteran.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2008-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4314/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4314&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":1734,"bill_number":"HB4315","title":"Limiting the Department of Health and Human Resources involvement in abortions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the Department of Health and Human Resources from being involved in aiding or assisting any person to obtain an abortion to a greater extent than is required by law and to prescribe criminal penalties for violations of the section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4315/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4315&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ted Ellis"},
{"bill_id":1735,"bill_number":"HB4316","title":"Requiring all high schools include in their health classes a course in fetal development","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all high schools include in their health classes a course in fetal development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4316/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4316&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":1736,"bill_number":"HB4317","title":"Relating to using alternate medical facilities under West Virginia's emergency response plan","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the availability for emergency treatment in case of a disaster beyond traditional hospitals to veterinary clinics.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4317/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4317&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":1737,"bill_number":"HB4318","title":"Including ambulance and fire fees as part of the property tax assessment so that the fees and property taxes may be paid with the same check","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include ambulance and fire fees as part of the property tax assessment so that the fees and property taxes may be paid with the same check.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4318/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4318&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":1738,"bill_number":"HB4319","title":"Making 911 emergency fees available to be used for both emergency and nonemergency calls","description":"The purpose of this bill is to alter the definition of","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4319/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4319&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":1739,"bill_number":"HB4320","title":"Relating to the use of personal leave days by a surviving spouse of a deceased employee of a school board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a surviving spouse of an employee of a school board who dies while employed to receive credit for the deceased spouse's accrued and unused personal leave time if the surviving spouse is also an employee of the same school board. In lieu of credit, for personal leave, the surviving spouse may elect to receive a lump sum amount for the accrued and unused sick leave of the deceased spouse.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4320/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4320&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":1740,"bill_number":"HB4321","title":"Mandating that opioid treatment centers remain open seven days a week including holidays in order to eliminate any methadone being sent home with patients","description":"The purpose of this bill is to mandate that opioid treatment centers remain open seven days a week including holidays in order to eliminate any methadone being sent home with patients.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4321/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4321&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1741,"bill_number":"HB4322","title":"Providing overtime pay for all employees who are required to work holidays regardless if the holiday hours are in excess of a forty hour workweek","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide overtime pay for all employees who are required to work holidays regardless if the holiday hours are in excess of a forty hour workweek.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4322/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4322&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1742,"bill_number":"HB4323","title":"Exempting the sale of the services of shredding and recycling of paper and paper products from the consumer sales tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the sale of the services of shredding and recycling of paper and paper products from the consumer sales tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4323/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4323&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":1743,"bill_number":"HB4324","title":"Prohibiting state funding for the distribution of holiday or greeting cards by elected officials, state employees, departments or agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restrict the use of state funding for holiday or any other form of greeting cards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4324/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4324&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":1744,"bill_number":"HB4325","title":"Providing for prior written authorization for the towing of motor vehicles without the consent of the owner or operator, and providing criminal background checks for tow truck drivers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for prior written authorization for the towing of motor vehicles without the consent of the owner or operator, and to provide for criminal background checks for drivers of tow vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4325/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4325&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Proudfoot"},
{"bill_id":1745,"bill_number":"HB4326","title":"Allowing the Supreme Court of Appeals to establish a uniform bail schedule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Supreme Court of Appeals to establish a uniform bail schedule which will allow persons charged with a crime to be released by posting a standard bail when a magistrate is not available.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4326/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4326&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1746,"bill_number":"HB4327","title":"Relating to charitable bingo and updating the maximum wage allowed to reflect changes in state minimum wage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the maximum wage allowed to reflect changes in State of West Virginia minimum wage, which exceeds the current maximum wage allowed, and pending changes in the federal minimum wage.  By stating a percentage of the minimum wage rather than a specific dollar amount, the code will not be outdated with future changes in the minimum wage laws.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 25, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4327/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4327&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":1747,"bill_number":"HB4328","title":"Excluding the service of a poll worker from being considered a prohibited political activity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exclude the service of a poll worker from being considered a prohibited political activity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4328/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4328&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1748,"bill_number":"HB4329","title":"Allowing a registrant to register a Class G vehicle for a two-year period and providing for alternative methods of payment of fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for an optional two-year registration period for motorcycles by collecting  either one full year or two full year's fees. The bill also contains a provision to facilitate a change to expiration dates.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"On second reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2008-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4329/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4329&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lidella Hrutkay"},
{"bill_id":1749,"bill_number":"HB4330","title":"Reducing the time period for magistrate courts and municipal courts to notify DMV of unsatisfied traffic-related tickets of nonresidents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the time period for magistrate courts and municipal courts to notify DMV of unsatisfied traffic-related tickets of nonresidents.  This change is necessary to remain in compliance with the Nonresident Violator Compact (NRVC).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4330/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4330&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lidella Hrutkay"},
{"bill_id":1750,"bill_number":"HB4331","title":"Eliminating the requirement to send surrendered driver's licenses back to the original state of licensure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement to send surrendered driver's licenses back to the original state of licensure. The bill would require applicants for an instruction permit to pay for additional attempts to successfully pass the written test, provide for a specific penalty for violating the terms of conditions of the level one or level two driver's license, provide exceptions to the use of the address of principal residence, increase the period that the instruction permit is issued, restricts GDL level 1 or 2 drivers to operation of passenger vehicles, provides for a criminal penalty for violation of the terms and conditions of a GDL license, allows the use of a United States passport in lieu of a certified copy of a birth certificate, allows the division to issue an identification card if the applicant has a driver's license and makes other technical changes to standardize definitions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 67, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4331/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4331&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":1751,"bill_number":"HB4332","title":"Revising Insurance Commissioner reporting requirements to the Legislature on workers' compensation insurance rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for legislative notice by the Insurance Commissioner whenever a rule, policy or guideline that affects the workers compensation insurance system is implemented.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4332/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4332&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":1752,"bill_number":"HB4333","title":"Relating to requiring an insurance company to withhold a specified amount from insurance proceeds to cover costs of fire cleanup of a structure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require an insurance company to withhold a specified amount from insurance proceeds to cover costs of fire cleanup of a structure within a municipality under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-02-21","last_action":"Removed from calendar by Rules Committee","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4333/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4333&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1753,"bill_number":"HB4334","title":"Reporting requirements when it is suspected that a women suffered injury or death due to induced abortion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require physicians to report to the Department of Health and Human Resources when he or she believes that a woman has suffered injury or death due to an induced abortion, to impose duties on the Department of Health and Human Resources regarding these reports and to outline penalties for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-30","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-30","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4334/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4334&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":1754,"bill_number":"HB4335","title":"Requiring that greyhounds be kept with the state for six months before it may be trained as a racing dog","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that greyhounds be kept with the state for six months before it may be trained as a racing dog.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4335/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4335&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lidella Hrutkay"},
{"bill_id":1755,"bill_number":"HB4336","title":"Prohibiting any person who is not a physician licensed to practice in this state from performing an abortion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit persons who are not licensed physicians from performing an abortion in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-30","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-30","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4336/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4336&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":1756,"bill_number":"HB4337","title":"Authorizing the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to increase fees for one year","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to increase fee for one year.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 169, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4337/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4337&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1757,"bill_number":"HB4338","title":"Relating to the discharging of firearms within a certain distance of a dwelling house","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it lawful for any person to discharge a firearm within five hundred feet of any dwelling house in a safe and accurate manner if that person obtains a permit to do so from the Director of the Division of Natural Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-30","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-30","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4338/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4338&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1758,"bill_number":"HB4339","title":"Increasing the state racing commission from three to five members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase from three to five the number of members on the Racing Commission board and sets forth who the members may be.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-30","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-30","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4339/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4339&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lidella Hrutkay"},
{"bill_id":1759,"bill_number":"HB4340","title":"Clarifying West Virginia's consumer protection law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify West Virginia's consumer protection law; provide for statement of legislative intent; provide exemption for matters regulated by the Federal Trade Commission; provide standards for actions by consumers; provide for jury trials; and establish an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4340/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4340&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":1760,"bill_number":"HB4341","title":"Relating to payment of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards salary bonus","description":"The purpose of this bill is to pay the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards salary bonus to the holders of certificates awarded to them during employment as a classroom teacher if they are subsequently employed as a school principal, or assistant school principal, or in another position in an instructional leadership capacity.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4341/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4341&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Pethtel"},
{"bill_id":1761,"bill_number":"HB4342","title":"Creating a State Trail Authority within the West Virginia Development Office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a State Trail Authority.  The bill authorizes the appointment of a Statewide Trail Coordinator and to hire District Trail Coordinators, specifies the powers of the State Trail Authority and sets forth the powers and duties of Statewide Trail Coordinator and District Trail Coordinators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-30","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-30","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4342/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4342&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":1762,"bill_number":"HB4343","title":"Expanding technology infrastructure to provide broadband internet access throughout the State of West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill expanding technology infrastructure to provide broadband Internet access throughout the State of West Virginia; donation of surplus computers; authorizing Chief Technology Officer to establish donation program; requiring Chief Technology Officer to consult with and assist higher education institution governing boards in creating a donation program; requiring Chief Technology Officer to study the recycling of obsolete technology; exempting donated computers from certain procedures relating to disposition of surplus property; creating the Electronic Telecommunication Open Infrastructure Act (ETOPIA); providing definitions for terms used in the article; setting forth legislative findings; requiring an inventory and mapping of the current availability of access to broadband communications in this state; developing coordinated deployment and operation of technology infrastructure within this state; providing for technology infrastructure inventory, local government cooperation and inventory survey reporting requirements; authorizing emergency and legislative rules; prescribing the authority of the Secretary of Department of Administration; describing specific authorized disclosures of confidential information; creating Joint Legislative Oversight Commission on Transportation and Infrastructure; providing subpoena powers; providing for enforcement of subpoena power through a court of competent jurisdiction; prescribing the powers and duties of the Secretary of Commerce; establishing reporting requirements; authorizing secretary to provide technical and funding assistance to develop technology infrastructure; authorizing secretary to engage in consulting services for fee; authorizing contractual and joint venture agreements; providing for the liberal construction of article; utilizing broadband infrastructure, technology and information to enhance early childhood development; providing for the confidentiality of trade secrets and proprietary information; providing for criminal penalties for unlawful disclosure of confidential information or data; and expanding number of higher education institutions authorized to create computer and computer equipment donation program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-30","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-30","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4343/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4343&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":1763,"bill_number":"HB4344","title":"Relating to the criminal offense of cruelty to animals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prescribe minimum requirements relative to tethering or chaining animals, including the length and weight of chains or tethering devices, as well as other requirements, all of which are intended to protect animals from cruel treatment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 58, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4344/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4344&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":1764,"bill_number":"HB4345","title":"Reducing the wholesale tax on heating fuel, off road fuels, kerosene and propane used for home heating purposes or off road use","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the wholesale tax on heating fuel, off road fuels, kerosene and propane used for home heating purposes or off road use to 4.85% effective January 1, 2009.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4345/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4345&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":1765,"bill_number":"HB4346","title":"Exempting all schools which include grades kindergarten through twelve from paying consumer sales tax on items the school sells","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt all schools which include grades kindergarten through grade twelve from paying consumer sales tax on items the school sells.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4346/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4346&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":1766,"bill_number":"HB4347","title":"Compensating state troopers for call-back time","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require compensation for certain off-duty State Police officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4347/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4347&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1767,"bill_number":"HB4348","title":"Adding language to the code for fees for tests and certificates that were already imposed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add language to the code for fees for tests and certificates which were already imposed but did not have statutory authorization.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 30, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4348/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4348&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1768,"bill_number":"HB4349","title":"Capping regional jail per diem charges at forty-eight dollars and ten cents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to cap the regional jail per diem charge to forty-eight dollars and ten cents per day, per inmate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4349/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4349&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1769,"bill_number":"HB4350","title":"Requiring that all decisions regarding certain reductions in full-time classified personnel workforce at state institutions of higher education be made on the basis of seniority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that all decisions regarding temporary or permanent reductions in full-time classified personnel workforce at state institutions of higher education, in situations where a job is reduced by reducing the number of days or hours worked, be made on the basis of seniority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4350/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4350&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1770,"bill_number":"HB4351","title":"Limiting the posting of certain classroom material on the internet","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the posting of certain classroom material on the Internet as determined by the classroom teacher.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4351/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4351&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":1771,"bill_number":"HB4352","title":"Allowing teachers who graduated from colleges and universities that are not accredited by associations recognized in West Virginia, to obtain a teaching certificate based on their certification in another state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow teachers who graduated from colleges and universities that are not accredited by associations recognized in West Virginia, to obtain a teaching certificate based on their certification in another state of at least ten years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4352/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4352&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":1772,"bill_number":"HB4353","title":"Increasing compensation for conservation officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an increase in compensation for conservation officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4353/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4353&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1773,"bill_number":"HB4354","title":"Providing state health care services for all active and inactive duty military personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide state health care services for all active and inactive duty military personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To House  Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4354/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4354&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1774,"bill_number":"HB4355","title":"Allowing Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority to retain civil penalties imposed for violation of authority rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority to retain civil penalties imposed for violation of authority rules, for the benefit of the Hatfield-McCoy Recreation Area.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4355/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4355&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":1775,"bill_number":"HB4356","title":"Allowing a hospital physician to decline performing an abortion when a mother's life is not in imminent danger","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a hospital physician to decline performing an abortion when a mother's life is not in imminent danger.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4356/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4356&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1776,"bill_number":"HB4357","title":"Extending the Neighborhood Investment Program Act and eligibility for tax credits under the act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend Neighborhood Investment Program Act, and eligibility for tax credits under the act, until July 1, 2011.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 156, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4357/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4357&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":1777,"bill_number":"HB4358","title":"Prohibiting abusive behavior towards elephants by an owner or manager","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a misdemeanor for an owner or manager of an elephant to engage in abusive behavior towards the elephant.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4358/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4358&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":1778,"bill_number":"HB4359","title":"Relating to the eliminating of mercury in vaccines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate, to the maximum extent possible, the use of vaccines that contain mercury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4359/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4359&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1779,"bill_number":"HB4360","title":"Relating to mine operators protective equipment and clothing and increasing the visibility of each mine employee to help deter accidents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the visibility of each mine employee to help deter accidents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4360/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4360&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":1780,"bill_number":"HB4361","title":"Prohibiting magistrates from imposing multiple court cost fees for the same matter","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit magistrates from imposing multiple court cost fees for the same matter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4361/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4361&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":1781,"bill_number":"HB4362","title":"Authorizing the law-enforcement agency responsible for a forfeited motor vehicle to trade the motor vehicle for a new vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the law-enforcement agency responsible for a forfeited motor vehicle to trade the motor vehicle for a new vehicle if the motor vehicle has little value for public auctions purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4362/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4362&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1782,"bill_number":"HB4363","title":"Authorizing county commissions to adopt and enforce noise abatement ordinances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize county commissions to adopt and enforce noise abatement ordinances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4363/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4363&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":1783,"bill_number":"HB4364","title":"Amending various requirements for motor vehicle dealers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend various requirements for motor vehicle dealers.  The bill expands the authority of the Dealer Recovery Fund Control Board to award claims; raises the minimum bond required of dealers during their first three years of operation from $10,000 to $25,000; establishes a minimum level of vehicle sales to remain a licensed dealer; adds required participation in electronic issuance of temporary license plates; and authorizes dealers in border states to issue registrations on vehicle sales and exempts persons employed by a dealer in the business of selling commercial motor vehicles from the requirements of obtaining a dealer salesperson license.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 148, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4364/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4364&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Schadler"},
{"bill_id":1784,"bill_number":"HB4365","title":"Providing a minimum hourly rate of pay for extracurricular assignments for school service personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a minimum hourly rate of pay for extracurricular assignments for school service personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4365/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4365&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":1785,"bill_number":"HB4366","title":"Modifying administrative and criminal penalties for driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the interlock program available to first time offenders while also increasing incentives for participation in the program; increased periods on the interlock program for aggravating circumstances involving a second or subsequent DUI offense; reducing the administrative penalties for driving with a suspended license; permitting administrative hearing decisions to be based on the arresting officer's affidavit; and requiring a mandatory blood alcohol content test for all drivers involved in a motor vehicle crash resulting in death or serious bodily injury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4366/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4366&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Stemple"},
{"bill_id":1786,"bill_number":"HB4367","title":"Requiring a woman, prior to an abortion, to have a pregnancy test administered at the facility where the abortion is to be performed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a woman, prior to an abortion, to have a pregnancy test administered at the facility where the abortion is to be performed, and the pregnancy test results must be confirmed prior to the abortion.  The bill also provides that the license of a physician may be revoked for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4367/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4367&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":1787,"bill_number":"HB4368","title":"Reducing acts of student violence and disruptive behavior and increasing penalties for chronically disruptive students","description":"Reducing acts of student violence and disruptive behavior and increasing penalties for chronically disruptive students","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 77, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4368/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4368&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":1788,"bill_number":"HB4369","title":"Establishing a West Virginia State Trooper's Association leave donation program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a leave donation program to allow members of the state trooper's association to donate accumulated leave time to the president and designee of the president of the state trooper's association.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4369/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4369&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1789,"bill_number":"HB4370","title":"Allowing insured a minimum of one year to file all claims","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow insureds a minimum of one year to file all claims.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4370/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4370&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marshall Long"},
{"bill_id":1790,"bill_number":"HB4371","title":"Increasing compensation of membership of the West Virginia State Police","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the compensation  of the membership of the West Virginia State Police.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4371/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4371&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1791,"bill_number":"HB4372","title":"Creating a special revenue account in the State Treasury called the \"West Virginia Racing Commission-Special Account-West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the creation of a special revenue account in the State Treasury called the \"West Virginia Racing Commission-Special Account-West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4372/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4372&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":1792,"bill_number":"HB4373","title":"Clarifying how payment of the library funding obligation of a \"special act library\" is made from the local share","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify how payment of the library finding obligation of a \"special act library\" is made from the local share.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4373/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4373&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1793,"bill_number":"HB4374","title":"Making it a misdemeanor to file a frivolous lawsuit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to discourage the filing of any frivolous claims and keep the court system from being clogged with cases of no merit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4374/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4374&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":1794,"bill_number":"HB4375","title":"Approving fee waivers for certain students and faculty and staff at institutions of higher education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to approve fee waivers for certain students and faculty and staff at institutions of higher education at undergraduate and graduate levels.  The bill  applies this exemption to all such institutions.  It further provides that nonresident faculty and staff may get the exemption only up to the amount of in-state tuition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4375/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4375&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1795,"bill_number":"HB4376","title":"Providing an exemption from gross income for members of volunteer fire departments for state personal income tax purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow members of volunteer fire departments to deduct the taxes on personal income due for that tax year as an additional modification reducing the member's federal adjusted gross income for state personal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4376/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4376&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":1796,"bill_number":"HB4377","title":"Requiring the State Board of Education to create a school drug safety program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the State Board of Education to create a school drug safety program.  The bill would require the program to include drug testing of individuals prior to  being hired, transferred or promoted to positions within a school and include random drug testing of all individuals employed in a school.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4377/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4377&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":1797,"bill_number":"HB4378","title":"Increasing the number of magistrates in Jefferson County by one","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the number of magistrates in Jefferson County by one.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4378/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4378&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1798,"bill_number":"HB4379","title":"Providing crime watch members coverage under the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance health coverage plan","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide health and life insurance coverage for Crime Watch Members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4379/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4379&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1799,"bill_number":"HB4380","title":"Increasing protections to beneficiaries of structured settlements as they relate to settlement transfers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase protection to beneficiaries of structured settlements as they relate to settlement transfers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4380/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4380&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1800,"bill_number":"HB4381","title":"Relating to an assigned risk plan and guaranty association account for workers' compensation insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the development of a plan by the Insurance Commissioner to provide workers' compensation coverage to employers who are unable to procure coverage in the voluntary market and to include workers' compensation insurance under the Guaranty Association Act in order to provide a means of paying claims when an workers' compensation insurer becomes insolvent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4381/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4381&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":1801,"bill_number":"HB4382","title":"Permitting employee and retiree organizations to obtain state employees' home addresses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit employee and retiree organizations to obtain state employees' home addresses as an exception to the limitation imposed on the release of personal information concerning state employees and retirees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-04","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4382/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4382&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":1802,"bill_number":"HB4383","title":"Awarding service revolver upon retirement to state fire marshal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow state fire marshals to keep their service revolver upon retirement.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 195, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4383/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4383&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Stemple"},
{"bill_id":1803,"bill_number":"HB4384","title":"Expanding the number of members of boards of zoning appeal from five to seven","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for the expansion of the number of members of boards of zoning appeal from five to seven.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4384/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4384&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1804,"bill_number":"HB4385","title":"Revising certain powers and duties of the Legislative Auditor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise certain powers and duties of the Legislative Auditor.  It authorizes audits of state funds, including funds derived from a state controlled function,  provides legislative intent as to proposals for regulating professions and occupations, allows reports to be conducted by the Legislative Auditor by request, provides recommendations the Legislative Auditor may make in reports and expands the time during which legislation may be considered before reapplication for regulation of a profession or occupation.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-19","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4385/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4385&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1805,"bill_number":"HB4386","title":"Authorizing municipalities to create an annual vacant property registration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize municipalities to create a semiannual vacant property registration fee.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 154, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4386/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4386&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":1806,"bill_number":"HB4387","title":"Relating to the teachers retirement system and providing that certain beneficiaries receive an annuity when an eligible spouse has not redeemed the accumulated contributions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that certain beneficiaries receive an annuity when an eligible spouse has not redeemed the accumulated contributions and making the provision retroactive to July 1, 2002.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4387/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4387&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":1807,"bill_number":"HB4388","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to maintain a domestic violence database","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to maintain a domestic violence database.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective ninety days from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4388/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4388&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":1808,"bill_number":"HB4389","title":"Removing requirement that resident violators of traffic laws be required to sign citations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that resident violators of traffic laws be required to sign citations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 152, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4389/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4389&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":1809,"bill_number":"HB4390","title":"Relating to the commissioner's rule-making authority for workers' compensation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the current exemption of the Insurance Commissioner from legislative review of rules relating to the regulation of workers' compensation insurance market beginning July 1, 2009.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4390/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4390&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":1810,"bill_number":"HB4391","title":"Allowing magistrates and family court judges to carry concealed weapons on courthouse property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow magistrates and family court judges to carry concealed weapons on courthouse property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4391/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4391&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Stemple"},
{"bill_id":1811,"bill_number":"HB4392","title":"Banning abortions in instances where the fetus could survive if delivered and providing penalties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ban abortions in instances where the fetus could survive if delivered and to provide a criminal penalty for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-04","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4392/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4392&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":1812,"bill_number":"HB4393","title":"Allowing members of the State Teachers Retirement System to repay a maximum of three years worth of contribution back into the system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow members of the State Teachers Retirement System to repay a maximum of three years worth of contribution back into the system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-02-04","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4393/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4393&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Stemple"},
{"bill_id":1813,"bill_number":"HB4394","title":"Restoring the licensure exemption for certain contractors of manufactured housing installation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restore the West Virginia Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards the power to allow subcontractors to work on manufactured housing installation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4394/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4394&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenneth Tucker"},
{"bill_id":1814,"bill_number":"HB4395","title":"Abolishing the business and franchise tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish the business franchise tax effective July 1, 2008.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4395/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4395&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1815,"bill_number":"HB4396","title":"Relating to retention and destruction of health care records","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide time frames (ten years following the last date of treatment or contract for adults) for retention of medical and other health care records, including diagnostic media, and methods for destruction of the records.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4396/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4396&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":1816,"bill_number":"HB4397","title":"Providing a three percent cap on any increase in assessment on real property that is the primary residence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a three percent cap on any increase in assessment on real property that is the primary residence of an individual in any one year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4397/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4397&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1817,"bill_number":"HB4398","title":"Creating the crime of murder of a child by a parent who exposes his or her child to the manufacturing of a controlled substance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the crime of murder of a child by a parent who exposes his or her child to the manufacturing of a controlled substance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4398/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4398&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1818,"bill_number":"HB4399","title":"Providing that persons convicted of certain drug related crimes must participate in a substance abuse counseling program to be eligible for probation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that persons convicted of certain drug related crimes must participate in a substance abuse counseling program to be eligible for probation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4399/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4399&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1819,"bill_number":"HB4400","title":"Relating to tax administration efficiency and technical advancements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require electronic filing of tax returns for taxpayers that satisfy the threshold requirements; to authorize the combining of tax assessments resulting from one audit; to authorize the Tax Commissioner to promulgate rules to determine the application of partial tax payments; to apply the statute of limitations separately to all taxes in a combined assessment; to authorize the recordation of one lien for all taxes in a combined assessment, to authorize health care providers to assert the exemption from consumers sales and service tax for purchases of drugs, durable medical goods, mobility enhancing equipment, prosthetic devices and insulin for use in providing professional or personal services through direct pay permits; to eliminate the periodic biennial renewal requirement for business registration certificates granted on or after the first day of July, two thousand ten; to impose a penalty for the involuntary cancellation, revocation or suspension of such certificates for any cause specified by statute, payable upon reinstatement, or issuance of a business registration certificate after the involuntary cancellation, revocation or suspension of a prior business registration certificate; to require the Tax Commissioner to design a new tax return form that combines the reporting of both Consumers Sales and Service Tax and Use Tax, and to require taxpayers to use the form required by the Tax Commissioner, and to simplify the annual West Virginia Withholding Tax imposed under the code by adopting the federal schedule and procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4400/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4400&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":1820,"bill_number":"HB4401","title":"Protecting the academic speech of professional educators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect academic speech of professional educators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4401/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4401&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1821,"bill_number":"HB4402","title":"Relating to compulsive gambling","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to bid and award contracts for gambling treatment programs; develop procedures and contract requirements, provide for performance monitoring; prohibit interference with the operation of the program; prohibit the use of Lottery Commission logo on advertising media; and require an annual report.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 109, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4402/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4402&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1822,"bill_number":"HB4403","title":"Relating to immunity from civil liability for operators of parks and recreation districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend immunity from civil liability to the operators of parks and recreation districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-04","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4403/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4403&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1823,"bill_number":"HB4404","title":"Discount Medical Plan Organizations and Discount Prescription Drug Plan Organizations Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a mechanism for the regulation and licensing by the Insurance Commissioner of discount medical plan organizations and discount prescription drug plan organizations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 125, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4404/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4404&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":1824,"bill_number":"HB4405","title":"Allowing an additional \"pari-mutuel racing facility\" in north central West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow an additional \"Pari-mutuel racing facility\" in north central West Virginia with strict limitations on the nature and scope of the facility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4405/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4405&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":1825,"bill_number":"HB4406","title":"Relating to state board standards for the recommended duration of school bus transportation times for students to and from school","description":"This bill requires the high quality standards for transportation adopted by the state board to include standards for the recommended duration of the one-way school bus transportation time for students to and from school under normal weather and operating conditions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 192, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4406/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4406&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":1826,"bill_number":"HB4407","title":"Requiring automatic tire chains as standard equipment on all new school buses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require automatic tire chains as standard equipment on all new school buses.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2008-03-16","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/08","last_action_date":"2008-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4407/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4407&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1827,"bill_number":"HB4408","title":"Eliminating plastic bags from use in retail establishments","description":"The purpose of this section is to eliminate plastic bags from use in retail establishments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4408/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4408&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1828,"bill_number":"HB4409","title":"Requiring rest periods for employees during each four hours of work","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require rest periods of fifteen minutes for each four hours of work.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4409/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4409&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1829,"bill_number":"HB4410","title":"Providing a one-time supplement to retirement benefits for certain annuitants and survivor beneficiaries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a one-time supplement for certain annuitants and survivor beneficiaries after being retired at least three consecutive years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4410/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4410&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":1830,"bill_number":"HB4411","title":"Exempting land-based finfish aquaculture facilities from certain sludge management requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt land-based finfish aquaculture facilities from certain sludge management requirements.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4411/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4411&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Stemple"},
{"bill_id":1831,"bill_number":"HB4412","title":"Requiring medical practitioners who perform abortions to estimate the gestational age of the fetus by using ultrasound","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require medical practitioners who perform abortions to estimate the gestational age of the fetus by using ultrasound analysis and measurement.  The bill also prescribes a criminal fine for violations of the section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4412/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4412&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1832,"bill_number":"HB4413","title":"Permitting retired state employees to transfer from Medicare to coverage through the West Virginia Public Employees Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit Medicare-eligible retired employees to transfer coverage from a Medicare-specific plan to coverage directly from the agency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4413/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4413&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1833,"bill_number":"HB4414","title":"Establishing the West Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission and Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission and Fund to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War; establish membership and compensation; provide the powers and duties of the commission; and provide for continuation of the commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4414/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4414&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1834,"bill_number":"HB4415","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Residential Mortgage Lender, Broker and Servicer Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to correct a typographical error, and permit the division to make a claim on a licensee's bond for unpaid penalties and invoices while giving consumer claims priority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4415/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4415&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":1835,"bill_number":"HB4416","title":"Relating to compensation of charitable bingo and charitable raffle operators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the code sections affected to reflect modern federal minimum wage requirements and to clarify language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4416/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4416&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":1836,"bill_number":"HB4417","title":"Imposing a smoking ban at medical facilities","description":"This bill provides that medical facilities shall be free of tobacco smoke and imposes posting requirements upon the medical facilities.  Additionally, it sets forth penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4417/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4417&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":1837,"bill_number":"HB4418","title":"Establishing a statewide reporting system for hospitals to report their infection rates","description":"The purpose of the bill is to establish a statewide reporting system for hospitals to report their infection rates and to improve the incidence of infections in West Virginia hospitals.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 114, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4418/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4418&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":1838,"bill_number":"HB4419","title":"Exempting existing churches from paying tax on propane and other forms of heating oil","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt existing churches from paying a tax on propane and other heating oils used for the purpose of heating a church building.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4419/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4419&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":1839,"bill_number":"HB4420","title":"Imposing corporate net income tax on certain regulated investment companies and real estate investment trusts used as tax sheltering vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose corporate net income tax on certain regulated investment companies and real estate investment trusts used as tax sheltering vehicles.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 222, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4420/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4420&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":1840,"bill_number":"HB4421","title":"Repealing the corporate license tax, and creating corporate license tax replacement fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the complicated and confusing corporate license tax, and to replace the resulting loss of revenues by the Office of the Secretary of State by creating a new one-time $100 filing fee, and by permitting the Secretary of State to keep all of the $25 annual attorney-in-fact fees paid by corporations and limited partnerships.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 212, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4421/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4421&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":1841,"bill_number":"HB4422","title":"Authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue a \"Choose Life\" license plate displaying the \"Choose Life\" logo","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue a \"Choose Life\" license plate displaying the \"Choose Life\" logo.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4422/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4422&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1842,"bill_number":"HB4423","title":"Ensuring that beer kegs are not considered scrap metal unless received directly from a beer manufacturer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that stainless steel kegs are not considered scrap metal unless received directly from a beer manufacturer or an authorized representative.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 19, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4423/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4423&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":1843,"bill_number":"HB4424","title":"Requiring the Office of Miners Health and Safety to employ qualified diesel inspectors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Office of Miners Health and Safety to employ qualified diesel inspectors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4424/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4424&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1844,"bill_number":"HB4425","title":"Permitting firework displays on public school property provided the State Superintendent and the Fire Marshal approve the display","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit firework displays on public school property provided the State Superintendent of Schools and the State Fire Marshall approve the display.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4425/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4425&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":1845,"bill_number":"HB4426","title":"Granting a salary increase for Regional Jail Authority employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant a salary increase for Regional Jail Authority employees of five thousand dollars to be paid over a three-year period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4426/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4426&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1846,"bill_number":"HB4427","title":"Expanding West Virginia Children's Health Insurance Program to children of employees whose annual income is twenty-five thousand dollars or less","description":"The purpose of this bill is to qualify children of state employees and any other person employed in this state whose annual income is twenty-five thousand dollars a year or less for the West Virginia Children's Health Insurance Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4427/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4427&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1847,"bill_number":"HB4428","title":"Eliminating the sales tax on food effective the first day of July, two thousand eight","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the sales tax on food beginning the first day of July, two thousand eight.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4428/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4428&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Porter"},
{"bill_id":1848,"bill_number":"HB4429","title":"Allowing for juveniles to be tried as adults for instances of child abuse resulting in bodily injury and child abuse which results in death","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for juveniles to be tried as adults for instances of child abuse resulting in bodily injury and child abuse which results in death.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4429/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4429&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1849,"bill_number":"HB4430","title":"Providing a misdemeanor penalty if a person fails to make a reasonable, good faith attempt to return a minor child in a timely manner at the expiration of a lawful custody or visitation period","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a misdemeanor penalty if a person fails to make a reasonable, good faith attempt to return a minor child in a timely manner at the expiration of a lawful custody or visitation period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4430/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4430&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":1850,"bill_number":"HB4431","title":"Increasing the compensation of the membership of the West Virginia State Police","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the compensation of the membership of the West Virginia State Police.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4431/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4431&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1851,"bill_number":"HB4432","title":"Increasing annual salaries of public school teachers, providing salary bonuses for classroom teachers, and increasing annual salaries for school service personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase annual salaries for public school teachers, provide salary bonuses for classroom teachers, and increase annual salaries for school service personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4432/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4432&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1852,"bill_number":"HB4433","title":"Increasing the maximum amount of a medical student loan that may be cancelled","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the maximum amount of a medical student loan that may be cancelled annually from $5,000 to $10,000 to match the increased maximum annual $10,000 loan amount.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 92, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4433/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4433&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":1853,"bill_number":"HB4434","title":"Establishing a higher education energy and water savings revolving loan fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a higher education energy and water savings revolving loan fund.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 89, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4434/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4434&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":1854,"bill_number":"HB4435","title":"Exempting vehicles in a  funeral procession from paying tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt vehicles in a funeral procession from paying a toll on the West Virginia Turnpike.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-06","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4435/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4435&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1855,"bill_number":"HB4436","title":"Creating a course in solar hot water heating at each community and technical college in the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a course in solar hot water heating at each community and technical college in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-06","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4436/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4436&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":1856,"bill_number":"HB4437","title":"Enhancing criminal penalties for certain criminal acts against health care workers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend to health care workers the same protections afforded other persons who serve the public and are thereby regularly exposed to the threat of physical  violence in the course of performing their jobs, by establishing   enhanced criminal penalties for certain crimes, such as malicious assault or battery, committed against licensed and certified health care professionals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-06","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4437/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4437&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":1857,"bill_number":"HB4438","title":"Relating to air pollution control","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for the expedited review of complete permit applications for sources, other than major sources.  It would allow all facilities with complete permit applications and who have received written permission from the secretary, to construct an altered or expanded source provided that operations of the altered or expanded source could not commence until its permit or permit modification was issued.  It also sets timelines for permitting actions, makes other clarifications of the secretary's duties in minor source air permitting and would require the promulgation of legislative rules to implement this bill by the first day of August, two thousand eight.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective ninety days from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4438/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4438&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1858,"bill_number":"HB4439","title":"Including the school principal's recommendation in the criteria to be considered when hiring teachers and other professional personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include the school principal's recommendation in the criteria to be considered by a county board of education when hiring teachers and other professional personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-06","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4439/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4439&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":1859,"bill_number":"HB4440","title":"Clarifying the regulation and treatment under the law of the production, marketing and delivery of natural gas and oil","description":"The purpose of this bill is to simplify the taxation and clarify the regulation and treatment under the law of the production, marketing and delivery of natural gas and oil.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-06","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4440/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4440&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":1860,"bill_number":"HB4441","title":"Captive Cervid Farming Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate captive cervid farming as an agricultural enterprise in this state.  Toward this purpose, the bill contains provisions as follows:  Describing powers and duties of the Department of Agriculture; providing for rule-making authority; setting forth duties and obligations of the commissioner; providing for an application process; providing for the issuance, renewal, modification, and transfer of a license certificate; providing for inspection of facilities; providing for the transition of current facilities; addressing noncompliance with article and providing for certain criminal penalties and remedies due to noncompliance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-06","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4441/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4441&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":1861,"bill_number":"HB4442","title":"Relating to payment of various medical expenses and equipment on behalf of disabled members of the West Virginia State Police","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the circumstances under which the West Virginia State Police is responsible for the payment of medical expenses associated with injuries received in the performance of official duties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-06","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4442/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4442&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":1862,"bill_number":"HB4443","title":"Creating the offense of carrying, using or possessing a firearm or other destructive device during the commission of a drug related crime","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define certain terms and create the offense of carrying, using or possessing a firearm or other destructive device during the commission of a drug related crime.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-06","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4443/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4443&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":1863,"bill_number":"HB4444","title":"Reducing the corporate net income tax rate to five point nine percent effective the first day of July, two thousand eight","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the rate of tax on corporate net income to five point nine percent (5.9%), effective the tax year beginning July 1, 2008.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-06","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4444/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4444&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":1864,"bill_number":"HB4445","title":"Relating to definitions under the Medical Professional Liability Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that a licensed pharmacy is a health care facility and licensed pharmacies and pharmacists are health care providers solely under the provisions of the Medical Professional Liability Act.  Licensed pharmacies and pharmacists are licensed and certified by the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy and participate in the preparation, compounding and dispensing of drugs and medical devices to patients that are used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4445/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4445&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1865,"bill_number":"HB4446","title":"Exempting from state and personal income tax the benefits a retired teacher receives from the State Teachers Retirement System under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt from state personal income tax the benefits a retired teacher receives from the State Teachers Retirement System, provided that teacher on or before the sixth day of March, one thousand nine hundred seventy-two elected to participate to the full extent permitted by his or her salary in that retirement system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-06","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4446/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4446&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":1866,"bill_number":"HB4447","title":"Healthy Families Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant a minimum amount of paid sick leave to almost all employees working within the State of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-06","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4447/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4447&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1867,"bill_number":"HB4448","title":"Uniform Premarital Agreement Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act.  This act allows parties to a marriage to contract prior to marriage with respect to property rights, actions to be taken upon dissolution of the marriage, rights to insurance proceeds upon death of either party, choice of controlling law and any other matters not in violation of criminal statutes or public policy.  Child support cannot be adversely affected.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-06","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4448/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4448&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":1868,"bill_number":"HB4449","title":"Allowing the Higher Education Policy Commission and WV Council for Community and Technical College Education to enter into lease-purchase agreements","description":"The purpose of this bill is allow the Higher Education Policy Commission and WV Council for Community and Technical College Education to enter into lease-purchase agreements.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 88, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4449/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4449&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":1869,"bill_number":"HB4450","title":"West Virginia Religious Freedom Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent government sponsored interference with a West Virginian's guaranteed freedom of religion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4450/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4450&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":1870,"bill_number":"HB4451","title":"Permitting Information Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the permitting information ombudsman in the Governor's Office of Technology; to establish the ombudsman's authority; establishing the duty of agencies to provider permitting information; development of permitting information repository available to the public; providing procedures for an agency's failure to provide permitting information; the reporting of status of the permitting information repository to the Legislature and the Governor; and allowing for the promulgation of rules by the permitting information ombudsman.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4451/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4451&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":1871,"bill_number":"HB4452","title":"Relating to a modification of income subject to personal income tax for the spaying and neutering of cats and dogs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a modification to  income subject to personal income tax for the spaying and neutering of cats and dogs that are family pets.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4452/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4452&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Pino"},
{"bill_id":1872,"bill_number":"HB4453","title":"Providing that the PEIA Finance Board may make optional plans available as an IRS plan or as part of the preferred provider benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the PEIA Finance Board may make optional plans available as an IRS plan or as part of the preferred provider benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4453/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4453&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":1873,"bill_number":"HB4454","title":"Requiring public utilities to file with the county commission in each county in which it provides service, copies of all proposed tariffs and schedules showing all the rates, charges and tolls","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require public utilities to file with the clerk of the county commission in each county in which it provides service, or proposes to provide service, copies of all proposed tariffs and all schedules showing all the rates, charges and tolls for service to be rendered by it or by other persons, firms or corporations in connection with it.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4454/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4454&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":1874,"bill_number":"HB4455","title":"Relating to fees and expenditures for county development","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for additional fees and those fees for county development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4455/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4455&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1875,"bill_number":"HB4456","title":"Relating to replacing unuseable athletic facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to replace unuseable athletic facilities; requiring adequate plan for replacement within certain time period; and penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4456/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4456&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ted Ellis"},
{"bill_id":1876,"bill_number":"HB4457","title":"Including roads used by multiple families in the state road system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include roads that serve more than one family in the state road system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4457/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4457&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Pethtel"},
{"bill_id":1877,"bill_number":"HB4458","title":"Removing the section of code that limits the use of certain types of vehicles on highways between sunset and sunrise","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove section of code that limits the use of certain types of vehicles on highways between sunset and sunrise.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4458/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4458&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":1878,"bill_number":"HB4459","title":"Creating a registry of convictions for operating a clandestine drug laboratory","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a registry of persons convicted of operating a clandestine drug laboratory.  The proposal includes provisions designating certain information to be contained on the registry and directing the Criminal Identification Bureau of the State Police to create a website using descriptive terms for the public to access relative to the information in the registry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4459/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4459&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1879,"bill_number":"HB4460","title":"Protecting potential property buyers by requiring property owners to disclose previous existence of a crystal methamphetamine lab","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect potential property buyers by requiring property owners to disclose the previous existence on the property of a crystal methamphetamine lab.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4460/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4460&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1880,"bill_number":"HB4461","title":"Providing health insurance under PEIA for surviving dependents of State Police Officers killed in the line of duty","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide health insurance under PEIA for surviving dependents of State Police Officers killed in the line of duty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4461/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4461&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Locke Wysong"},
{"bill_id":1881,"bill_number":"HB4462","title":"Increasing the amount of benefits for surviving dependents of State Police officers killed in the line of duty","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount of support that is received for dependent children who survive State Police officers killed in the line of duty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4462/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4462&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Locke Wysong"},
{"bill_id":1882,"bill_number":"HB4463","title":"Prohibiting the destruction of frozen embryos","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the destruction of frozen embryos, and to provide for the adoption of frozen embryos and to impose a fine for noncompliance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4463/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4463&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenneth Tucker"},
{"bill_id":1883,"bill_number":"HB4464","title":"Adding more exemptions to the requirement that a foreign corporation obtain a certificate of authority before conducting affairs in the state","description":"Adding more exemptions to the requirement that a foreign corporation obtain a certificate of authority before conducting affairs in the state","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 22, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4464/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4464&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":1884,"bill_number":"HB4465","title":"Relating to fees charged by the Secretary of State","description":"Relating to fees charged by the Secretary of State","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 193, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4465/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4465&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":1885,"bill_number":"HB4466","title":"Expanding the powers of the Office of Consumer Advocacy within the Office of the Insurance Commissioner","description":"Expanding the powers of the Office of Consumer Advocacy within the Office of the Insurance Commissioner","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-02-08","last_action":"Tabled on 2nd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4466/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4466&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":1886,"bill_number":"HB4467","title":"Making it a misdemeanor to falsify educational or academic records to obtain a benefit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a misdemeanor to falsify educational or academic records or to knowingly misrepresent your academic or educational record to obtain a benefit for that individual or other party.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4467/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4467&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffery Tansill"},
{"bill_id":1887,"bill_number":"HB4468","title":"Permitting county board of education the power to employ the most qualified person to be athletic and other extracurricular coaches","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit county boards of education the power to employ the most qualified person to be athletic and other extracurricular coaches. The bill also permits the boards to develop the criteria to be used when hiring and firing coaches.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4468/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4468&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1888,"bill_number":"HB4469","title":"Allowing state colleges and universities to better manage real property gifted to them or acquired by them with private funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is allow state colleges and universities to better manage real property gifted to them, or acquired by them with private funds by allowing title to such properties to be transferred to a real estate foundation established as a nonstock, nonprofit corporation.  The foundation must be exempt from federal income tax.  The governing board must affirmatively approve each transfer but only upon a finding that the property was in fact gifted to the institution or was acquired with private moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4469/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4469&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":1889,"bill_number":"HB4470","title":"Requiring medical facilities that provide abortions to administer anesthesia to an unborn fetus when aborted, if it is older than seven weeks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require medical facilities that provide abortions to administer anesthesia to an unborn fetus when aborted, if it is older than seven weeks.  It also provides that when, during the course of an abortion procedure, a fetus is aborted alive, all available medical means must be used to preserve its life.  The bill provides criminal penalties for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-08","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-08","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4470/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4470&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":1890,"bill_number":"HB4471","title":"Making certain changes to the West Virginia State Police Retirement System","description":"This committee substitute would lower the normal retirement age for State Police officers under this retirement plan, eliminate any reduction in the benefit of a State Police officer who is disabled on the job, raise the cap on scholarship money available certain surviving  dependent children, and increase and dedicate certain fees to the State Police Retirement Fund.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 201, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4471/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4471&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1891,"bill_number":"HB4472","title":"Requiring a board of education to wait ten days before posting a new job opening following the death of an employee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a board of education to wait ten days before posting a new job opening following the death of an employee.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 85, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4472/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4472&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":1892,"bill_number":"HB4473","title":"Providing that a county commission may establish a program for transfer of development rights without the requirement for an election","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that a county commission may establish a program for transfer of development rights without the requirement for an election on an ordinance for the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-08","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-02-08","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4473/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4473&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":1893,"bill_number":"HB4474","title":"Relating to registered nurses required in operating rooms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a circulating registered nurse during every surgical procedure.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 166, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4474/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4474&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":1894,"bill_number":"HB4475","title":"Prohibiting the filming or photographing of minors in the production of obscene matter and providing penalty","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the filming or photographing of minors in the production of obscene matter and to make the penalty therefor equal to that for filming or photographing minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4475/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4475&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gerald Crosier"},
{"bill_id":1895,"bill_number":"HB4476","title":"Public-Private Transportation Facilities Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Public-Private Transportation Facilities Act of 2008 within the Division of Highways.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 184, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4476/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4476&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lidella Hrutkay"},
{"bill_id":1896,"bill_number":"HB4477","title":"Relating to payment of GED exam fees","description":"Relating to payment of GED exam fees","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Clerk's note: Enrolled bill not presented to Governor as passed by Legislature; bill is null and void","last_action_date":"2008-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4477/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4477&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eustace Frederick"},
{"bill_id":1897,"bill_number":"HB4478","title":"Limiting the mid-year transfer of certain school employees working with students with exceptionalities","description":"Limiting the mid-year transfer of certain school employees working with students with exceptionalities","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 86, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4478/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4478&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":1898,"bill_number":"HB4479","title":"Mandating that school principals submit recommendations for the superintendent regarding the appointment, assignment, promotion, transfer and dismissal of all personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to mandate that school principals submit recommendations for the superintendent regarding the appointment, assignment, promotion, transfer and dismissal  of all personnel; and technical changes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4479/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4479&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":1899,"bill_number":"HB4480","title":"Relating to proof of financial responsibility in motor vehicle insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the property damage liability limit for motor vehicle insurance to fifty thousand dollars.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4480/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4480&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":1900,"bill_number":"HB4481","title":"Authorizing the Commissioner of Highways to install \"move over\" signs along interstate highways applicable to motorist approaching disabled or emergency vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Commissioner of Highways to install \"move over\" signs along interstate highways applicable to motorists approaching disabled or emergency vehicles on the shoulders or berms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4481/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4481&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":1901,"bill_number":"HB4482","title":"Allowing payments from the Parkways Authority to the Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreational Authority to continue past the nine-year limitation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow payments from the Parkways Authority to the Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreational Authority to continue past the nine-year limitation in the statute.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"To conference","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4482/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4482&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":1902,"bill_number":"HB4483","title":"Prohibiting certain sex offenders from loitering within one thousand feet of a school or child care facility, school bus stop, or other child safety zone","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit certain sex offenders from loitering within one thousand feet of a school or child care facility, school bus stop, or other child safety zone.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4483/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4483&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":1903,"bill_number":"HB4484","title":"Relating to the criminal offense of stalking","description":"Relating to the criminal offense of stalking","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 56, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4484/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4484&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":1904,"bill_number":"HB4485","title":"Requiring the preservation of biological evidence found in connection with a criminal case, and establishing penalties for violations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the preservation of biological evidence found in connection with a criminal case so that the evidence is available for DNA testing.  It also establishes criminal penalties for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4485/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4485&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":1905,"bill_number":"HB4486","title":"Adding definitions for anticipated and unanticipated users of external defibrillators and limiting liability toward unanticipated users who render aid","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add definitions for anticipated and unanticipated users of external defibrillators and limiting liability toward unanticipated users who render aid.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4486/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4486&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1906,"bill_number":"HB4487","title":"Prohibiting public disclosure of the social security number of any person named or disclosed in a motor vehicle accident report","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exclude a driver's or involved person's social security number from motor vehicle accident reports.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4487/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4487&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":1907,"bill_number":"HB4488","title":"Prohibiting timber or land holding companies or other entities from setting up and charging for hunting club organizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit timber or land holding companies or other entities from setting up and charging for hunting club organizations.  It requires these companies or entities to permit, for a fee, licensed hunters to hunt on property owned or held by the companies or entities.  Proceeds from the permits are to be divided equally between the Division of Natural Resources and the land owners or holders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-11","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4488/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4488&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":1908,"bill_number":"HB4489","title":"Requiring magistrate courts to maintain records relating to successful collection rates on judgements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require magistrate courts to maintain records relating to successful collection rates on judgments and to make reports of these available to claimants and general public.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4489/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4489&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1909,"bill_number":"HB4490","title":"Finding and declaring certain claims against the state and its agencies to be moral obligations of the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide payment to certain claimants who provided commodities and/or services to the state, but who were not paid because the agency involved overspent its budget.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4490/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4490&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":1910,"bill_number":"HB4491","title":"Enhancing criminal penalties for violating statutory requirments for purchasing scrap metal when the scrap metal is a catalytic converter","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enhance criminal penalties for violating statutory requirements for purchasing scrap metal when the scrap metal is a catalytic converter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4491/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4491&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1911,"bill_number":"HB4492","title":"Requiring drivers to submit to evidentiary breath tests and blood or urine tests","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require drivers to submit to evidentiary breath tests and blood or urine; set forth requirements for blood or urine tests; authorize issuance of warrants to perform chemical analysis of the blood or urine of persons charged with driving under the influence; and penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4492/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4492&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":1912,"bill_number":"HB4493","title":"Exempting the first twenty thousand dollars of state pensions and social security benefits from West Virginia personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the first $20,000 of state pensions and social security benefits from West Virginia personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4493/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4493&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1913,"bill_number":"HB4494","title":"Relating to the regulation of the practice of accountancy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow more firms and accountants to practice accountancy in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 167, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4494/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4494&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1914,"bill_number":"HB4495","title":"Limiting the use of the titles \"registered nurse\", \"nurse practitioner\", and \"nurse\" to certain qualified individuals","description":"The purpose of this legislation is to limit the use of the word \"nurse\" to those who are qualified and licensed to practice \"nursing\" by the WV Board of Examiners for Professional Nurses.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 165, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4495/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4495&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":1915,"bill_number":"HB4496","title":"Providing opportunities for members of the Teachers' Defined Contribution Retirement System (\"TDC\") to the State Teachers Retirement System (\"TRS\")","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the voluntary  transfer of assets from the Teachers' Defined Contribution Retirement System (\"TDC\") to the State Teachers Retirement System (\"TRS\"); to provide an election on the question of actively contributing members of the TDC voluntarily transferring assets to the TRS; requiring seventy percent of actively contributing members of the TDC to vote in the affirmative; to permit the voluntary transfer of assets upon affirmative vote; providing for transferring members to receive service credit in TRS for an amount equal to seventy-five percent of the members' service credit to the TDC; and providing transferring members the option to receive full credit in TRS by paying the Actuarial Reserve.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-21","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4496/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4496&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1916,"bill_number":"HB4497","title":"Requiring certification of correctness as to design, construction and performance of domestic and commercial liquefied petroleum gas-consuming equipment and appliances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require certification of correctness as to design, construction and performance of domestic and commercial liquefied petroleum gas-consuming equipment and appliances. The bill would also:","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-12","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4497/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4497&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Proudfoot"},
{"bill_id":1917,"bill_number":"HB4498","title":"Limiting liability for repair costs to automobile owners when they hit a deer on a public highway","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit costs to automobile owners for repairs needed when they hit a deer on a public highway.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4498/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4498&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1918,"bill_number":"HB4499","title":"Silver Alert Plan","description":"Silver Alert Plan","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4499/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4499&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":1919,"bill_number":"HB4500","title":"Providing qualified entities access to the West Virginia Central Abuse Registry","description":"This bill is intended to provide qualified entities access to the FBI database through the West Virginia State Police Criminal Records system in addition the information contained in the West Virginia Central Abuse Registry (which includes the West Virginia Sex Offender Registry) and at the reduced rate.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 24, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4500/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4500&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":1920,"bill_number":"HB4501","title":"Relating to the Water Resources Protection and Management Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the continuation of the water resources survey; authorize DEP to develop a state water resources management plan; and authorize designation of regional and critical area water resources planning areas and plans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4501/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4501&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":1921,"bill_number":"HB4502","title":"Explaining all warranties for the sale of used cars including the requirements for \"as is\" sales","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clearly explain all warranties for the sale of used cars including the requirements for \"as is\" sales.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4502/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4502&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":1922,"bill_number":"HB4503","title":"Including a parenting plan with an application for a marriage license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a parenting plan to be included with an application for a marriage license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4503/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4503&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1923,"bill_number":"HB4504","title":"Extending the required period between rabies vaccination for dogs and cats to three years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the required period between rabies vaccination for dogs and cats to three years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-12","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4504/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4504&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":1924,"bill_number":"HB4505","title":"Allowing fireworks displays on public school property upon approval of the State Superintendent of Schools and the State Fire Marshal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow fireworks displays on public school property upon approval of the State Superintendent of Schools and the State Fire Marshal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4505/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4505&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1925,"bill_number":"HB4506","title":"Relating to equal pay for all state magistrates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that all magistrates be paid equally.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4506/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4506&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":1926,"bill_number":"HB4507","title":"West Virginia Military Authority Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enable the West Virginia National Guard to receive federal and state funds for national security and homeland security purposes; to develop and administer security programs; and the hiring of employees.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4507/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4507&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Hartman"},
{"bill_id":1927,"bill_number":"HB4508","title":"Eliminating West Virginia income tax on social security benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate West Virginia income tax on social security benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4508/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4508&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":1928,"bill_number":"HB4509","title":"Prohibiting sex offenders from residing in certain areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure the safety of the community by prohibiting sexual offenders from residing in certain areas.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4509/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4509&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":1929,"bill_number":"HB4510","title":"Relating to requirements for PROMISE scholarships","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide West Virginia students with a partial PROMISE scholarship for schooling outside the state for the reason that no in-state institution offers a course for a major or a degree in the desired field; and to require applicants and recipients of PROMISE scholarships to perform community services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4510/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4510&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1930,"bill_number":"HB4511","title":"Relating to zoning ordinance adoption by election or otherwise","description":"Relating to zoning ordinance adoption by election or otherwise","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4511/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4511&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Locke Wysong"},
{"bill_id":1931,"bill_number":"HB4512","title":"Providing classifications of licensees to be licensed by the State Fire Marshal to engage in fire protection work","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add classifications of licensees to be licensed by the State Fire Marshal to engage in fire protection work.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4512/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4512&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1932,"bill_number":"HB4513","title":"Relating to the reimbursement of costs for newborn screenings","description":"Relating to the reimbursement of costs for newborn screenings","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 115, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4513/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4513&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":1933,"bill_number":"HB4514","title":"Authorizing the Whitewater Commission to establish a fee to stock trout on the Gauley River by legislative rule","description":"Authorizing the Whitewater Commission to establish a fee to stock trout on the Gauley River by legislative rule","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4514/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4514&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Stemple"},
{"bill_id":1934,"bill_number":"HB4515","title":"Relating to reports by health care providers of persons incompetent to drive an automobile","description":"Relating to reports by health care providers of persons incompetent to drive an automobile","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 150, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4515/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4515&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":1935,"bill_number":"HB4516","title":"Allowing certain state employees to be paid for unused sick leave days once per year","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow state employees hired prior to July 1, 2001 to be paid for unused sick leave days once per year; including those employees who have had their jobs eliminated since January 1, 2006.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4516/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4516&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":1936,"bill_number":"HB4517","title":"Establishing multidisciplinary investigative teams in adult protective services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish multidisciplinary investigative teams within each county of the state, provide for cooperation and outline the responsibilities of the investigative team in adult protective services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4517/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4517&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1937,"bill_number":"HB4518","title":"Altering the definition of criminal neglect","description":"The purpose of this bill is to alter the definition of criminal neglect to be congruent as defined in §61-2-29.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4518/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4518&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":1938,"bill_number":"HB4519","title":"Permitting internet sales of life and accident and sickness insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit Internet sales of life and accident and sickness insurance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4519/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4519&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":1939,"bill_number":"HB4520","title":"Health Insurance for Employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that workers on public improvement projects valued at one million dollars or more  be covered by health care insurance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4520/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4520&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":1940,"bill_number":"HB4521","title":"Setting forth the qualifications and reinstatement conditions of sanitarians","description":"The purpose of this bill sets forth the qualifications and reinstatement conditions of sanitarians. The bill increases the application fee and does not permit registrations to be renewed unless continuing education requirements are met. The bill also permits a board member whose term has expired to continue to serve until such time as the Governor's replacement has been approved by the Senate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4521/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4521&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sam Argento"},
{"bill_id":1941,"bill_number":"HB4522","title":"Reforming the school aid formula by reducing the regular levy deducted from county boards of education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reform the school aid formula by reducing the regular levy deducted from county boards of education for general current expense purposes by 50% of the growth in local share from 5 years prior.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4522/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4522&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":1942,"bill_number":"HB4523","title":"Allowing guidance counselors to compete equally for all guidance counselor positions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow guidance counselors to compete equally for all guidance counselor positions regardless of whether the position is posted for the elementary grade levels or the secondary grade levels.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4523/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4523&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":1943,"bill_number":"HB4524","title":"Relating generally to the ethical standards of public officers, employees and lobbyists","description":"Relating generally to the ethical standards of public officers, employees and lobbyists","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4524/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4524&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":1944,"bill_number":"HB4525","title":"Placing the Weatherization Program under the control of the Division of Energy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to place the Weatherization Program under the control of the Division of Energy.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4525/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4525&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":1945,"bill_number":"HB4526","title":"Relating to municipalities that impose user fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require municipalities that impose user fees to impose the fee on all users who reside within the municipality and allowing for exemptions and prohibiting municipalities from imposing user fees on certain persons who reside outside the municipality.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4526/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4526&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":1946,"bill_number":"HB4527","title":"Allowing county commissions to regulate subdivisions and land development without adopting a plan","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow county commissions to regulate subdivisions and land development without adopting a comprehensive plan.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 47, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4527/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4527&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":1947,"bill_number":"HB4528","title":"Requiring mandatory community service upon conviction of a misdemeanor offense of driving under the influence and creating a central registry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require mandatory community service upon conviction of a misdemeanor offense of driving under the influence and creation of a central registry of persons convicted of driving under the influence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4528/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4528&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1948,"bill_number":"HB4529","title":"Suspending the future issuing of new video lottery licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to suspend the future issuing of new video lottery licenses; no new licenses may be issued unless expressly authorized by the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4529/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4529&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":1949,"bill_number":"HB4530","title":"Updating the licensing requirements for physicians and podiatrists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the licensing requirements for physicians and podiatrists.  It extends the time period for passing all steps of the examination from seven to ten years.  Applicants who fail any one of the three steps of the examination in three attempts must appear before the board for a determination as to any further licensure requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4530/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4530&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1950,"bill_number":"HB4531","title":"Prohibiting illegal aliens from obtaining in-state tuition rates at state colleges and universities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit illegal aliens from obtaining in-state tuition rates at state colleges and universities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4531/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4531&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1951,"bill_number":"HB4532","title":"Authorizing the county sheriff to charge a fee for conducting drug screens for the Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the county sheriff to access a $25 fee for conducting drug screens for the Department of Health and Human Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4532/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4532&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":1952,"bill_number":"HB4533","title":"Exempting law-enforcement officers on official duty form paying tolls on the turnpike","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt law-enforcement officers who are on duty from paying any tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4533/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4533&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Stemple"},
{"bill_id":1953,"bill_number":"HB4534","title":"Permitting a five hundred dollar credit against personal income tax for the purchase of new wood and pellet stoves","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a five hundred dollar credit against personal income tax for the purchase of new wood and pellet stoves that meet certain criteria. The bill also permits a yearly two hundred fifty dollar tax credit for the purchase of pellets.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4534/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4534&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Hartman"},
{"bill_id":1954,"bill_number":"HB4535","title":"Relating to limitations the court may impose to the allocation of responsibility under a parenting plan if a parent has made two or more unsubstantiated or false reports of domestic violence or child abuse","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add if a parent has made two or more unsubstantiated or false reports of domestic violence or child abuse, then upon the request of either parent, the court may determine if limitations should be imposed upon the allocated responsibility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4535/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4535&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1955,"bill_number":"HB4536","title":"Requiring registration as kennel by persons who maintain twenty or more dogs or cats","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require registration as a kennel by persons who maintain twenty or more adult dogs or cats.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4536/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4536&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1956,"bill_number":"HB4537","title":"Prohibiting lottery form using minors in advertising during school hours","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of minors during school time by the lottery for lottery advertisements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4537/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4537&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1957,"bill_number":"HB4538","title":"Requiring physicians and medical institutions to report where abortions have been performed due to perceived congenital defects of fetuses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require physicians and medical institutions to report instances where abortions have been performed due to perceived congenital defects of fetuses while providing a civil penalty for failing to report an abortion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4538/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4538&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Troy Andes"},
{"bill_id":1958,"bill_number":"HB4539","title":"Providing for continuing contract status for teachers and establishing dismissal and suspension procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for continuing contract status for teachers and establish dismissal and suspension procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4539/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4539&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":1959,"bill_number":"HB4540","title":"Uniform Premarital Agreement Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act.  This act allows parties to a marriage to contract prior to marriage with respect to property rights, actions to be taken upon dissolution of the marriage, rights to insurance proceeds upon death of either party, choice of controlling law and any other matters not in violation of criminal statutes or public policy.  Child support cannot be adversely affected.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4540/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4540&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":1960,"bill_number":"HB4541","title":"Providing that the transfer of development rights are renewable","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that transfer of development rights are renewable; making the rights transferred be for twenty years and a reversion of twenty years; and authorizing the county commission to stagger the time rights transferred.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4541/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4541&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1961,"bill_number":"HB4542","title":"Prohibiting the placement of automated teller machines (ATM) in establishments that contain video lottery terminals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the placement of automated teller machines (ATM) in establishments that contain video lottery terminals and to only allow fraternal and veterans organizations to renew their licenses for limited video lottery.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4542/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4542&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1962,"bill_number":"HB4543","title":"Appointing an additional circuit court judge to the ninth judicial circuit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize an additional judge to the 9th Judicial Circuit consisting of Mercer County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4543/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4543&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marshall Long"},
{"bill_id":1963,"bill_number":"HB4544","title":"Eradicating limited video lottery after the thirtieth day of June, two thousand eleven","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eradicate limited video lottery after the thirtieth day of June, two thousand eleven.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4544/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4544&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":1964,"bill_number":"HB4545","title":"Giving the owners of newly constructed homes a ten-year grace period before a connection to a newly installed sewer line is mandatory","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give owners of newly constructed homes a ten-year grace period before a connection to a newly installed sewer line is mandatory, provided the home is not sold within that ten-year period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4545/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4545&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1965,"bill_number":"HB4546","title":"Protecting the privacy of a person's prescription information","description":"The purpose of the bill is to protect the privacy of a person's prescription information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4546/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4546&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":1966,"bill_number":"HB4547","title":"Relating to the legal employment status of West Virginia workers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require public employers and those contractors and subcontractors who contract with the state to register and participate in the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Work Authorization Program; update the code to comply with corresponding federal law; and discourage discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity and national origin.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4547/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4547&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":1967,"bill_number":"HB4548","title":"West Virginia Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace Act, to require public improvement contractors to have and implement a drug-free workplace program that requires drug and alcohol testing be conducted by a contractor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4548/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4548&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":1968,"bill_number":"HB4549","title":"Providing an exemption from workers' compensation in certain circumstances for volunteer fire departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that volunteer fire departments are not required to pay into the Workers' Compensation Fund for time during which they are not performing on- duty functions.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4549/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4549&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1969,"bill_number":"HB4550","title":"Relating to the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add the definitions of \"early retirement age\", \"full-time employment\" and \"political subdivision\"; specify the date contributions are due the fund and provide for delinquency fees; clarify language relating to the purchase of prior service and provide for delinquency fees; make a correction to the heading in section ten of this article; eliminate the minimum amount required for eligible direct rollover distributions; allow for rollover distributions totaling less than two hundred dollars; clarify language relating to the benefit awarded for a duty disability; add provisions for payment of additional death benefits; clarify the language relating to the effective date for receipt of a duty disability benefit; and make a correction to the time period for which an interim study shall be conducted on the potential effects of the implementation of this plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4550/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4550&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1970,"bill_number":"HB4551","title":"Relating to the Streamlined Sales and Service Tax and Use Tax and the West Virginia Consumer Sales and Service Tax and Use Tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to conform the provisions of the West Virginia Streamlined Sales and Use Tax statute, West Virginia Code §11-15B, to the current provisions of the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement as amended, to provide certain definitions of terms and to make certain technical and typographical corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4551/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4551&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":1971,"bill_number":"HB4552","title":"Relating to water utility rates","description":"Relating to water utility rates","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4552/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4552&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":1972,"bill_number":"HB4553","title":"Authorizing a part-time prosecuting attorney to elect to be full-time if the State Auditor determines there is sufficient funding","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a part-time prosecuting attorney to request the State Auditor's opinion regarding whether a county has sufficient funding to employ a full- time prosecuting attorney; to authorize the part-time  prosecuting attorney to elect to be a full-time prosecuting attorney if the State Auditor determines there is sufficient funding; and providing a salary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4553/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4553&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":1973,"bill_number":"HB4554","title":"Testing school bus operators every other year","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow school bus drivers to only be tested once every two years if they are regularly employed as a school bus operator.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2008-03-16","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/28/08","last_action_date":"2008-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4554/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4554&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":1974,"bill_number":"HB4555","title":"Prohibiting banks or lending institutions from increasing credit card or any sort of loan interest rate due to the failure of the borrower to pay any other nonrelated debt","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit banks or lending institutions from increasing credit card or any sort of loan interest rate due to the failure of the borrower to pay any other nonrelated debt.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4555/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4555&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":1975,"bill_number":"HB4556","title":"Increasing the tax on purchases of intoxicating liquors outside corporate limits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the tax on purchases of intoxicating liquors outside corporate limits of municipalities from five percent to six percent, with the increase being deposited into the Regional Jail Operations Partial Reimbursement Fund for distribution to counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4556/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4556&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1976,"bill_number":"HB4557","title":"Relating to continuing education for insurance producers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for carry-over of hours of continuing education required for individual insurance producers into the following biennial reporting period.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 123, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4557/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4557&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":1977,"bill_number":"HB4558","title":"Changing the definition of \"small employer\" to include the self-employed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the definition of \"small employer\" to include the self-employed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4558/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4558&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":1978,"bill_number":"HB4559","title":"Providing nonsupervisory employees of the West Virginia State Board of Education with the same protections against summary dismissal as are applicable to employees of county boards of education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide nonsupervisory employees of the West Virginia State Board of Education with the same protections against summary dismissal as are applicable to employees of county boards of education through continuing contracts and dismissal for cause.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4559/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4559&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wells"},
{"bill_id":1979,"bill_number":"HB4560","title":"Changing the name of the Division of Veterans Affairs to the Department of Veterans Assistance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the name of the Division of Veterans Affairs to the Department of Veterans Assistance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House  Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4560/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4560&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1980,"bill_number":"HB4561","title":"Enabling veterans killed in action after the twentieth century to have their names inscribed on the Veterans Memorial on the State Capitol Complex","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enable veterans killed in action after the twentieth century to have their names inscribed on the Veterans Memorial on the State Capitol Complex.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House  Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4561/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4561&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1981,"bill_number":"HB4562","title":"Allowing retiring public employees to have credit for similar service out-of-state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow retiring public employees to have credit for similar service out-of-state to meet eligibility requirements for retirement purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4562/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4562&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":1982,"bill_number":"HB4563","title":"Relating to updating the foreclosure process on trust deeds","description":"Relating to updating the foreclosure process on trust deeds","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4563/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4563&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":1983,"bill_number":"HB4564","title":"Increasing the pay grade of cafeteria managers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the pay grade of cafeteria managers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4564/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4564&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":1984,"bill_number":"HB4565","title":"Relating to how cost is determined in retail businesses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow retail store owners to markup nonintoxicating beer up to twenty percent for retail sale.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4565/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4565&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":1985,"bill_number":"HB4566","title":"Providing a tax credit for scholarship donations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit for scholarship donations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4566/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4566&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":1986,"bill_number":"HB4567","title":"Attracting private investment for the financing, construction and operation of additional lodging units at Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park","description":"The purpose of this bill is to attract private investment for financing, construction and operation of additional public cottages at Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park.  The bill authorizes and directs the Director of the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate rules regarding the granting of long-term lodging unit usage and related rights and privileges to private parties on commercially reasonable terms that are deemed appropriate, desirable or necessary by the Director to attract additional private investment for such purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 155, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4567/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4567&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":1987,"bill_number":"HB4568","title":"Requiring accident and sickness insurance providers and HMO's to cover the treatment of Lyme disease","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require accident and sickness insurance providers and health maintenance organizations to cover certain Lyme disease treatments.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4568/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4568&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1988,"bill_number":"HB4569","title":"Limiting members of the Board of Pharmacy to two full terms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit members of the Board of Pharmacy to two full terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4569/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4569&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1989,"bill_number":"HB4570","title":"Authorizing regional jail employees to carry a firearm after receiving appropriate certification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize regional jail employees to carry a firearm after receiving appropriate certification; and expanding their arrest authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4570/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4570&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Stemple"},
{"bill_id":1990,"bill_number":"HB4571","title":"West Virginia Religious Freedom Restoration Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Religious Freedom Restoration Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4571/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4571&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1991,"bill_number":"HB4572","title":"Relating to the crime victims compensation program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow awards, under the crime victims compensation program, to be made to victims of identity theft.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4572/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4572&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":1992,"bill_number":"HB4573","title":"Relating to the licensing of private investigators and security guards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to strengthen enforcement in the private investigating and security guard field by revising the current law governing the licensing of private investigators and security guards. It modifies the licensing of private investigators and security guards, with exceptions for federal officers, provides for the registration of private investigative and security guard employees, and provides penalties for late registration and fees and charges for services of the Secretary of State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4573/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4573&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":1993,"bill_number":"HB4574","title":"Relating to the Consolidated Public Retirement Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Division of Corrections Retirement System to be administered by the Consolidated Public Retirement Board.  The bill provides definitions; effective dates; federal qualification requirements; membership standards; required contributions from members and employers; the creation of the West Virginia Division of Corrections Retirement Fund; transfer from Public Employees Retirement System; time limits; notice requirement; commencement of benefits; providing for retirement credited through member's use of accrued annual or sick leave; providing retirement benefits; annuity options; providing for refunds in certain circumstances; deferred retirement; providing for forfeitures of benefits; providing awards and benefits for duty-related disability and for other causes; requiring physical examinations; establishing criteria for termination of disability; providing awards and benefits to surviving spouse and additional death benefits and scholarships for dependent children; providing for burial benefit; establishing exemption from taxation, garnishment and other process; authorizing certain deductions; establishing the effect of qualified domestic relation orders; prohibiting fraud and establishing penalties; requiring repayment in certain circumstances; providing for treatment of prior military service; establishing effective date of the system; providing voluntary employer participation; establishing starting date for benefits; and providing for no forfeiture of benefits if the system terminates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4574/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4574&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1994,"bill_number":"HB4575","title":"Providing a state tax deduction for amounts paid for health insurance under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a state tax deduction for amounts paid for health insurance. The bill provides up to an eight thousand dollar tax deduction from taxable income for amounts paid for health insurance plans not backed by an employer or state or federal government.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-15","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4575/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4575&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":1995,"bill_number":"HB4576","title":"Creating the Traumatic Brain Injury Services Commission","description":"The purpose of this article is to create a new commission for the service to veterans and others suffering from traumatic brain injuries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-15","last_action":"To House  Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4576/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4576&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1996,"bill_number":"HB4577","title":"Removing certain exceptions in the definitions of employer and employee covered by the West Virginia minimum wage law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove certain exceptions in the definitions of employer and employee covered by the West Virginia minimum wage law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-15","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Industry & Labor, Economic Development & Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4577/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4577&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":1997,"bill_number":"HB4578","title":"Authorizing a salary increase for civil service employees at state hospitals that did not receive a salary increase in 2007","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a $2,000 salary increase for civil service employees at state hospitals that did not receive a $2,000 salary increase in 2007.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4578/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4578&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":1998,"bill_number":"HB4579","title":"Exempting voluntary associations and nonprofit organizations from the annual fee of Secretary of State as attorney-in-fact","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt voluntary associations and nonprofit organizations from the annual fee of Secretary of State as attorney-in-fact.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4579/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4579&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":1999,"bill_number":"HB4580","title":"Designating the seventh day of December, \"Pearl Harbor Day,\" as a legal state holiday","description":"The purpose of this bill is to designate the seventh day of December, \"Pearl Harbor Day,\" as a legal state holiday.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-15","last_action":"To House  Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4580/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4580&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":2000,"bill_number":"HB4581","title":"Verification of Lawful Presence within the United States","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require state agencies and political subdivisions thereof to verify the lawful presence within the United States of any applicant for certain public benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4581/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4581&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":2001,"bill_number":"HB4582","title":"Capping the amount paid into the Berkeley County Library Fund by the Berkeley County Court","description":"The purpose of this bill is to cap the amount paid into the Berkeley County Public Library Fund by the Berkeley County Court.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4582/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4582&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":2002,"bill_number":"HB4583","title":"Reducing the term of suspension to no more than six months, except for serious traffic offenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the term of suspension of driver's license to no more than six months, except for serious traffic offenses and driving under the influence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-15","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4583/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4583&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":2003,"bill_number":"HB4584","title":"Providing a cost-of-living provision for certain persons under the Teachers Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a cost-of-living provision for certain persons under the Teachers Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-15","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4584/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4584&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":2004,"bill_number":"HB4585","title":"Exempting all military income from personal income taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt all military income from personal income taxes beginning in two thousand nine.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-15","last_action":"To House  Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4585/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4585&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":2005,"bill_number":"HB4586","title":"Prohibiting sex offenders from residing in certain areas and subjecting convicted sex offenders to global positional system monitoring","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure the safety of the community by prohibiting sexual offenders from residing in certain areas and to subject persons convicted of sexual offenses against minors who are on parole or probation to global positioning system monitoring for the duration of their life.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4586/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4586&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":2006,"bill_number":"HB4587","title":"Making changes to the combined tax reporting requirements for the West Virginia corporate net income tax and business franchise tax and reducing the Corporation Net Income Tax rate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make technical and policy refinements to combined tax reporting requirements for the West Virginia corporate net income tax and business franchise tax, and to reduce the Corporation Net Income Tax rate starting January 1, 2009.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4587/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4587&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2007,"bill_number":"HB4588","title":"Relating to public school support","description":"Relating to public school support","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 71, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4588/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4588&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":2008,"bill_number":"HB4589","title":"Increasing the penalties for overtaking and passing a school bus","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties for overtaking and passing a school bus.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4589/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4589&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":2009,"bill_number":"HB4590","title":"Relating to the valuation of managed timberland","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit classification of real property as managed timberland to prevent county property tax revenues from decreasing by more than five percent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4590/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4590&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":2010,"bill_number":"HB4591","title":"Providing a cost-of-living provision for certain public employee retirement annuitants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a cost-of-living provision for certain public employee retirement annuitants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4591/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4591&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":2011,"bill_number":"HB4592","title":"Allowing persons involved in motor vehicle accidents to receive pertinent information at no charge in order to file a timely insurance claim","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow persons involved in motor vehicle accidents to receive pertinent information at no charge in order to file a timely insurance claim.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4592/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4592&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":2012,"bill_number":"HB4593","title":"Exempting persons with a masters or a doctorate degree in marriage or family therapy from being licensed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt persons with masters or a doctorate degree in marriage or family therapy from  being licensed.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4593/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4593&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":2013,"bill_number":"HB4594","title":"Authorizing the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection to sign National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection to sign National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4594/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4594&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":2014,"bill_number":"HB4595","title":"Providing a corporate tax credit for qualified health insurance policies provided by corporate employers to employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a corporate net income tax credit of $2,000 per employee, per year, against the net corporate income tax for qualified health insurance policies provided by corporate employers to employees.  The maximum yearly tax credit for eligible corporations would total $30,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4595/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4595&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":2015,"bill_number":"HB4596","title":"Establishing the Consent to Health Care of Minors Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Consent to Health Care of Minors Act, allowing for a caregiver who is not a parent, legal custodian or guardian of a minor to consent to health care for a minor through an affidavit.  The bill provides for revocation and termination of consent, good faith reliance on the affidavit, exceptions to an affidavit's applicability, penalties for a false statement in an affidavit of consent, and rule making authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4596/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4596&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":2016,"bill_number":"HB4597","title":"Prohibiting wagering at animal fighting ventures and providing penalty","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit wagering at animal fighting ventures and providing a felony criminal penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4597/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4597&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":2017,"bill_number":"HB4598","title":"Requiring annual adjustments of certain provider payments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require annual adjustments of certain provider payments under agreements entered into under the provisions of chapters 16 (Public Health), 27 (Mentally Ill Persons) or 49 (Child Welfare) of the West Virginia Code, based on the nonseasonally-adjusted employment cost index issued by the United States Department of Labor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4598/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4598&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":2018,"bill_number":"HB4599","title":"Prohibiting cloning human embryos in state medical schools, colleges or universities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit cloning human embryos in state medical schools, colleges or universities; and dismissal from employment for violation of section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4599/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4599&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":2019,"bill_number":"HB4600","title":"Prohibiting mining on cemetery land","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require operators of mining sites to include the affects mining will have on cemeteries in close proximity to or included on the mining site.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4600/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4600&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":2020,"bill_number":"HB4601","title":"Directing the State Board of Education to develop a program of instruction on macroeconomics","description":"The purpose of this bill is to help better prepare the youth of West Virginia to succeed in life by providing them with an understanding of the great economic system known as capitalism.  This bill would direct the State Board of Education to develop a program of instruction on macroeconomics, the curriculum to include the basic principles of capitalism, the role capitalism played in the founding of our country and the writing of the United States Constitution, and the positive results capitalism has produced in the United States by improving our citizens' quality of life.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4601/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4601&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":2021,"bill_number":"HB4602","title":"Providing noise restrictions for residential areas outside incorporated municipalities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to maintain the peace in rural residential areas by providing for a public nuisance law for residential areas outside incorporated municipalities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4602/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4602&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":2022,"bill_number":"HB4603","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the state Bureau of Senior Services","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the state Bureau of Senior Services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4603/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4603&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":2023,"bill_number":"HB4604","title":"Requiring the Legislature to appropriate funds to the Small Claims Compensation Fund every six months","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Legislature to appropriate funds to the Small Claims Compensation Fund every six months.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4604/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4604&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":2024,"bill_number":"HB4605","title":"Relating to the renewal or extension of a cellular telephone contract","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the renewal or extension of a cellular telephone contract over the telephone without reducing the terms to writing an unfair or deceptive act or practice; and make the charging of a cancellation fee for cancelling telephone cellular service without a proper written contract illegal an unfair or deceptive act or practice.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4605/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4605&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":2025,"bill_number":"HB4606","title":"Giving credit for energy savings when a solar heating water system is installed on a residential property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give credit for energy savings when a solar heating water system is installed on a residential property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4606/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4606&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":2026,"bill_number":"HB4607","title":"Relating to special district excise tax authorization","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prescribe the base and rate of tax for purposes of the special district excise taxes imposed pursuant to the authorizing code sections, and to grant the State Tax Commissioner discretion to require electronic filing of returns and prescribe rules relating to the electronic filing of returns related to such taxes, and to require the electronic payment of such taxes and prescribe rules relating to payment of such taxes, and prescribing what such rules shall contain, and to authorize sharing of tax information with bond trustees and authorize secondary sharing of such information with the bond issuers, bondholders and bond counsel and to make such trustees, bondholders and bond counsel subject to the confidentiality requirements for tax information set forth in West Virginia Code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 45, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4607/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4607&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":2027,"bill_number":"HB4608","title":"Relating to a study and investigation on issues in connection with creating a pilot program for child day care centers operated by the state","description":"Relating to a study and investigation on issues in connection with creating a pilot program for child day care centers operated by the state","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4608/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4608&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":2028,"bill_number":"HB4609","title":"Requiring gaming facilities to issue monthly statements that list patrons' gaming winnings and losses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Lottery Commission to require gaming facilities to issue monthly statements that list patrons' gaming winnings and losses, when a card or other data collecting method is used for this information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4609/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4609&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Pino"},
{"bill_id":2029,"bill_number":"HB4610","title":"Giving state institutions of higher education more flexibility in the planning and operation of their schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give state institutions of higher education more flexibility in the planning and operation of their schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4610/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4610&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":2030,"bill_number":"HB4611","title":"Updating safety rules and regulations pertaining to walkways along railtracks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Public Service Commission to institute additional rulemaking proceedings to update safety rules and regulations pertaining to walkways along railtracks.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4611/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4611&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":2031,"bill_number":"HB4612","title":"Requiring that warranty provisions for new motor vehicles are equally applicable to motor vehicles purchased inside or outside the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add language to require that warranty provisions for new motor vehicles are equally applicable to motor vehicles purchased inside or outside the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4612/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4612&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":2032,"bill_number":"HB4613","title":"Increasing protection to beneficiaries of structured settlements as they relate to settlement transfers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase protection to beneficiaries of structured settlements as they relate to settlement transfers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4613/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4613&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":2033,"bill_number":"HB4614","title":"Relating to the spouse and dependent insurance coverage under the West Virginia Public Employees' Insurance Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend PEIA coverage for pregnancy related conditions to covered dependants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4614/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4614&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":2034,"bill_number":"HB4615","title":"Exempting the first twenty thousand dollars of state pensions and social security benefits from West Virginia personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the first twenty thousand dollars of state pensions and social security benefits from West Virginia personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4615/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4615&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":2035,"bill_number":"HB4616","title":"Relating to health reimbursement accounts for local government employees","description":"Relating to health reimbursement accounts for local government employees","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4616/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4616&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":2036,"bill_number":"HB4617","title":"Allowing e-notification by using e-certified cards for verification of certified mail acceptance to the court of origin for service of process","description":"Allowing e-notification by using e-certified cards for verification of certified mail acceptance to the court of origin for service of process","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4617/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4617&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":2037,"bill_number":"HB4618","title":"Viatical Settlements Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate the business of viatical settlements between insureds and viatical settlement companies with respect to life insurance policies. This bill will regulate how the company will operate its business; will require licensing of the company, as well as its brokers; and help to limit fraudulent practices.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4618/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4618&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":2038,"bill_number":"HB4619","title":"Collaborative Family Law Proceedings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for a collaborative law procedure whereby parties involved in family law proceedings may agree to resolve their disputes on an agreed basis without having to resort to judicial intervention.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4619/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4619&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":2039,"bill_number":"HB4620","title":"Specifying that infrastructure projects providing broadband services facilities be included in infrastructure projects eligible for funding from the West Virginia Infrastructure Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specify that infrastructure projects providing broadband services facilities be included in infrastructure projects eligible for funding from the West Virginia Infrastructure Fund.  The bill also provides for including the feasibility of inclusion of broadband transmission lines concomitant with the construction of new roads and that construction of broadband transmission lines may be funded from the infrastructure road improvement reserve account within the infrastructure fund.  The bill also removes the limitation of the amount of funds which may be annually transferred to the account.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4620/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4620&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":2040,"bill_number":"HB4621","title":"Exempting acts resulting in the taking or damaging of private property for public use from the immunity granted to a political subdivision","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt takings, including regulatory takings, from the immunity granted to a political subdivision.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4621/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4621&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":2041,"bill_number":"HB4622","title":"Exempting from taxation certain property owned by a nonprofit organization","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt from taxation certain property owned by a nonprofit organization for housing and religious and leadership training to college and university students.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4622/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4622&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":2042,"bill_number":"HB4623","title":"Relating to establishing minimum deductions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish minimum deductions from salary payments due the employees and to allow governing boards to increase their contributions to employee retirement plans to one that exceeds the contributions of employees.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 82, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4623/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4623&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":2043,"bill_number":"HB4624","title":"Providing per diem pay for volunteers who drive veterans to hospitals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a $50 per diem pay and mileage and expenses for volunteers who drive veterans to hospitals that are more than 30 miles from their home or local VA office.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 225, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4624/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4624&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tal Hutchins"},
{"bill_id":2044,"bill_number":"HB4625","title":"Eliminating the six month waiting period for those in the Teachers Retirement System to receive disability retirement benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the six month waiting period for those in the Teachers Retirement System to receive disability retirement benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4625/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4625&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sam Argento"},
{"bill_id":2045,"bill_number":"HB4626","title":"Relating to state government construction contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require disclosure of general and subcontractors license within two hours of the close of bids to the contracting public entity for review prior to the award of a contract.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4626/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4626&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
{"bill_id":2046,"bill_number":"HB4627","title":"Relating to the control of noise pollution","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for mitigation of construction noise by the Department of Environmental Protection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4627/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4627&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":2047,"bill_number":"HB4628","title":"Providing a tax credit for new job creation by certain taxpayers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit to taxpayers which do not satisfy the new jobs percentage requirement prescribed for the credit allowed under chapter eleven, article thirteen Q.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 214, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4628/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4628&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":2048,"bill_number":"HB4629","title":"Modifying the check cashing service fee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the check cashing service fee making it consistent with the national average which is 3%-government, 5%-payroll and 10% for personal checks of the face value of the check cashed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4629/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4629&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":2049,"bill_number":"HB4630","title":"Providing that a recognizance secured by execution of a bail bond is void upon the finding that the accused is guilty","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that a recognizance secured by execution of a bail bond is void upon the finding that the accused person is guilty, and to terminate bond liability at that time.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4630/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4630&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":2050,"bill_number":"HB4631","title":"Giving county school superintendents more flexibility and ease in placing service personnel workers in positions of need on a day-to-day basis","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give county school superintendents more flexibility and ease in placing service personnel workers in positions of need on a day-to-day basis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4631/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4631&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":2051,"bill_number":"HB4632","title":"Relating to providing the Dangerous and Vicious Dog Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate dangerous and vicious dogs within the state of West Virginia and to provide regulatory requirements for owners or custodians of dangerous and criminal penalties for failing to comply with the provisions. The bill also creates misdemeanor penalties for owners or custodians of dangerous or vicious dogs that cause injury or death of a person or persons and domestic animals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4632/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4632&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":2052,"bill_number":"HB4633","title":"Relating to approval of a student for homebound services and their rights","description":"Relating to approval of a student for homebound services and their rights","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4633/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4633&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":2053,"bill_number":"HB4634","title":"Creating a funding mechanism for Child Advocacy Centers from the Crime Victim's Compensation Fund","description":"Creating a funding mechanism for Child Advocacy Centers from the Crime Victim's Compensation Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4634/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4634&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":2054,"bill_number":"HB4635","title":"Expanding the definition of limited health service","description":"Expanding the definition of limited health service","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4635/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4635&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":2055,"bill_number":"HB4636","title":"Making changes to workers' compensation insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make changes to the workers' compensation code to reflect the transition from a monopolistic system.  The bill would prohibit government contracts with employers in default of certain compensation-related payments and permit the Insurance Commissioner to employ certain enforcement procedures to such employers.  It also sets certain rates for surcharges on insured employers and makes various revisions to the litigation system for compensation claims.  It would also increase the salaries of the members of the Board of Review.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4636/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4636&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":2056,"bill_number":"HB4637","title":"Relating to the deployment of broadband to the remaining unserved areas of the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Broadband Deployment Council and to develop a strategy and mechanism to be employed in extending broadband to every West Virginian by stimulating demand for broadband services and by constructing the necessary infrastructure to meet that demand.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 36, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4637/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4637&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2057,"bill_number":"HB4638","title":"Relating to the recording of certain geologic information","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require coal prospectors to record certain geological information and to report said information to the department of environmental protection.  The bill also provides for the sharing of geological information recorded by coal and well operators with the state geological and economic survey.  Finally, the bill provides for the filing of core samples taken by coal prospectors and well operators and the submission of said samples to the state geological and economic survey.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4638/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4638&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2058,"bill_number":"HB4639","title":"OxyContin Asset Forfeiture Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the OxyContin Asset Forfeiture Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4639/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4639&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2059,"bill_number":"HB4640","title":"Mandating the State Bar through the Insurance Commissioner require lawyers to use doctors chosen for an independent panel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to mandate the State Bar through the Insurance Commissioner require lawyers to use doctors chosen for an independent panel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4640/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4640&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":2060,"bill_number":"HB4641","title":"Providing for a Public Service Commission investigation for traffic accidents involving a motor carrier regulated by the Public Service Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a Public Service Commission investigator for traffic accidents involving a motor carrier regulated by the Public Service Commission and in which an individual suffers severe bodily injury or death.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4641/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4641&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":2061,"bill_number":"HB4642","title":"Authorizing the Commissioner of Highways to seek the advice of, and consult with, county commissions and prosecuting attorneys with regard to all roads in and outside of the state road system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specifically authorize the Commissioner of Highways to seek the advice of, and consult with, county commissions and prosecuting attorneys with regard to all roads in and outside of the state road system located in their counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4642/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4642&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Pethtel"},
{"bill_id":2062,"bill_number":"HB4643","title":"Requiring the West Virginia Development Office to pursue the establishment of an Office of Minority Business Development","description":"The purpose of this bill is to encourage the development of minority businesses in this state by establishing an Office of Minority Business Development within the West Virginia Development Office.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4643/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4643&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":2063,"bill_number":"HB4644","title":"Relating to the forfeiture of bail","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the provision allowing a bail posted by someone other than the person under bail to be forfeited for failure to comply with a condition of bail, other than that to appear.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4644/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4644&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Varner"},
{"bill_id":2064,"bill_number":"HB4645","title":"Providing adequate care for pastured race horses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide pastured racehorses with care that is the same or substantially similar to the care they received when being used for racing purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4645/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4645&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":2065,"bill_number":"HB4646","title":"Including a tax checkoff option for Jackson's Mill 4-H Camp","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include on the state personal income tax return a checkoff option to donate some or all of any tax refund to the \"Jackson's Mill 4-H Camp Checkoff Program\" for the operation of the camp.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4646/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4646&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":2066,"bill_number":"HB4647","title":"Requiring county commissions to hold public hearings on public question elections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county commissions to hold public hearings to gather public opinion and comments prior to public question elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4647/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4647&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":2067,"bill_number":"HB4648","title":"Defining \"caving\" as a recreational purpose and activity for which a landowner's liability for injury is limited","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define \"caving\" as a recreational purpose and activity for which a landowner's liability for injury is limited.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4648/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4648&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":2068,"bill_number":"HB4649","title":"Increasing certain penalties for persons convicted of domestic battery and domestic assault","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase certain penalties for persons convicted of domestic battery and domestic assault including the requirement that they complete an approved batterers' course.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4649/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4649&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":2069,"bill_number":"HB4650","title":"Electing all justices to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and all circuit court judges on a nonpartisan basis","description":"The purpose of this bill is to elect all justices to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and all circuit court judges on a nonpartisan basis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4650/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4650&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":2070,"bill_number":"HB4651","title":"Consolidating all gaming-related functions within the Department of Revenue into a single gaming commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to consolidate all gambling- related functions within the Department of Revenue into a single gaming commission.  The State Gaming Commission would also include the current state athletic (boxing) commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4651/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4651&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":2071,"bill_number":"HB4652","title":"Insuring that tobacco products are not sold in any packaging other than the original","description":"The purpose of this bill is to insure that tobacco products are not sold in any packaging other than the original factory wrapped package and to insure that cigarettes are not sold individually.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4652/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4652&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":2072,"bill_number":"HB4653","title":"Permitting the sale of nonintoxicating beer within three hundred feet from a church that consents to the sale","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a beer licensee to locate within three hundred feet of a church if agreed to by the church under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4653/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4653&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":2073,"bill_number":"HB4654","title":"Limiting the use of some lands for nonenergy related purposes in \"growth counties\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the use of some lands for nonenergy related purposes in \"growth counties.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4654/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4654&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":2074,"bill_number":"HB4655","title":"Relating to assessed property valuations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limiting the valuation of any property still owned by the same person or persons who owned the property at the time of the previous periodic valuation, the property's assessed value may not be greater than one and seventy-five thousandths times the previous assessed valuation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4655/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4655&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":2075,"bill_number":"HB4656","title":"Requiring lobbyists and lawyers providing lobbying services to pay service tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require lobbyists and lawyers when performing lobbying services to pay service tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4656/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4656&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":2076,"bill_number":"HB4657","title":"Establishing a business franchise tax credit to certain home builders","description":"This bill gives a ten per cent franchise tax credit to those home builders who sell more than ten homes for less than two hundred, fifty thousand dollars that are greater than one thousand, two square feet, provided those homes are sold to public school teachers who are in the state's five counties that have the highest percentage of teachers who are less than \"highly qualified.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4657/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4657&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":2077,"bill_number":"HB4658","title":"Specifying certain terms of participation in the Public Employees Insurance Agency","description":"Specifying certain terms of participation in the Public Employees Insurance Agency","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4658/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4658&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":2078,"bill_number":"HB4659","title":"Relating to the use of tax exempt property by auctioneers","description":"Relating to the use of tax exempt property by auctioneers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4659/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4659&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":2079,"bill_number":"HB4660","title":"Relating to procedures for municipal police officers and firemen investigations and hearings","description":"Relating to procedures for municipal police officers and firemen investigations and hearings","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4660/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4660&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tal Hutchins"},
{"bill_id":2080,"bill_number":"HB4661","title":"Eliminating civil service protection for probationary law-enforcement officers","description":"Eliminating civil service protection for probationary law-enforcement officers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4661/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4661&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tal Hutchins"},
{"bill_id":2081,"bill_number":"HB4662","title":"Requiring the DMV to notify the state police when a registered sex offender purchases, trades or registers a motor vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Division of Motor Vehicles to notify the West Virginia State Police when a registered sex offender purchases, trades or registers a motor vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4662/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4662&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":2082,"bill_number":"HB4663","title":"Adding one magistrate to Wood County","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add one magistrate to Wood County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4663/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4663&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":2083,"bill_number":"HB4664","title":"Clarifying the purpose of the Purchasing Division","description":"This bill clarifies the purpose of the Purchasing Division by omitting the reference to leasing; requires bids to be based on written specifications; permits director to effectively negotiate; repeals the requirement for the director to establish a central duplicating office; clarifies resident, veteran, small and minority vendor preferences; provides a preference for vendors which use products manufactured in West Virginia; and permits the state agency for surplus property to sell commodities to the general public at the posted price.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 4, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4664/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4664&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":2084,"bill_number":"HB4665","title":"Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs as a cabinet in the Governor's office.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"On second reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2008-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4665/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4665&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":2085,"bill_number":"HB4666","title":"Providing for access to driver's license information to licensed private investigators and licensed security services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for access to driver's license information to licensed private investigators and licensed security services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4666/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4666&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":2086,"bill_number":"HB4667","title":"Exempting the retirement benefits of certain annuitants under the State Teachers Retirement System from state income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the retirement benefits of certain annuitants under the State Teachers Retirement System from state income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4667/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4667&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":2087,"bill_number":"HB4668","title":"Creating the West Virginia Addictions Treatment and Recovery Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Addictions Treatment and Recovery Fund by dedicating five cents per ounce of the uniform price of alcoholic liquors sold in this state to the fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4668/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4668&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":2088,"bill_number":"HB4669","title":"Creating multi-year hunting, fishing and trapping licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Director of the Division of Natural Resources to create multi-year hunting, fishing and trapping licenses in increments of three, five or ten years.  The director is authorized to set fees for the multi-year licenses by legislative rule.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"Tabled on 2nd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4669/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4669&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":2089,"bill_number":"HB4670","title":"Authorizing the Public Employees Insurance Agency to charge interest to employers on amounts not paid on time","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the Public Employees Insurance Agency to charge interest to employers upon amounts not paid on time.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 178, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4670/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4670&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":2090,"bill_number":"HB4671","title":"Relating to confidential records","description":"The purpose of this bill is authorize the chief technology officer to receive confidential records and have access to agencies' databases which may contain confidential information, while accepting the responsibility to safeguard this information as defined by applicable law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4671/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4671&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wells"},
{"bill_id":2091,"bill_number":"HB4672","title":"Authorizing certified animal euthanasia technicians to administer a sedative to an animal prior to euthanizing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize certified animal euthanasia technicians to administer a sedative to an animal prior to euthanizing if warranted to humanely euthanize the animal or to protect the animal euthanasia technician.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4672/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4672&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":2092,"bill_number":"HB4673","title":"Jobs Impact Statement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a jobs impact statement to be completed by the West Virginia Development Office for certain proposed legislation which may cause an impact on the West Virginia economy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4673/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4673&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":2093,"bill_number":"HB4674","title":"Requiring health care providers to release unemancipated minor's medical records for drug testing to a parent or legal guardian without written consent from minor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require health care providers to release unemancipated minor's medical records for drug testing to a parent or legal guardian without written consent from minor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4674/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4674&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":2094,"bill_number":"HB4675","title":"Abolishing joint liability and establishing comparative fault","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish joint liability and establish the principle of comparative fault by which each defendant is liable for damages according to the percentage of fault attributed by a judge or jury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4675/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4675&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":2095,"bill_number":"HB4676","title":"Continuing the permissible appropriation of Public Employees Insurance Reserve Fund moneys to the bureau for medical services","description":"This bill would continue the permissible appropriation of Public Employees Insurance Reserve Fund moneys to the bureau for medical services of the Department of Health and Human Resources.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-08","last_action":"Chapter 179, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4676/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4676&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":2096,"bill_number":"HB4677","title":"Reducing the requirement that the Director of Personnel must have five years experience in personnel management","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the requirement that the Director of Personnel must have five years experience in personnel management in order to better the state's recruitment abilities for the position.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effect from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4677/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4677&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":2097,"bill_number":"HB4678","title":"Relating to itinerant status for school service personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish itinerant status for school service personnel and provide for inclusion of certain information on a notice of job vacancy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4678/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4678&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":2098,"bill_number":"HB4679","title":"Making changes to the Municipal Home Rule Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the composition of the Municipal Home Rule Board and change the timetable and responsibilities for the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4679/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4679&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":2099,"bill_number":"HB4680","title":"Allowing for expanded temporary employment of retired state employees in areas of critical need","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for expanded temporary employment of retired state employees in areas of critical need.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4680/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4680&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":2100,"bill_number":"HB4681","title":"Clarifying the process and procedure for hearing boards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to bring the statutes up to date and clarify the process and procedure for hearing boards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4681/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4681&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tal Hutchins"},
{"bill_id":2101,"bill_number":"HB4682","title":"Increasing the fine for littering from fifty dollars to one hundred dollars","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the fine for littering from fifty dollars to one hundred dollars.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4682/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4682&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":2102,"bill_number":"HB4683","title":"Relating to carrying concealed pistols or revolvers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to improve the concealed handgun license reciprocity process by recognizing any concealed handgun license issued by any other state to a nonresident of this state without the requirement of a reciprocity agreement or recognition of West Virginia permits by the other state as a condition of such recognition.  This bill would continue statutory authorization for the Attorney General to negotiate and execute reciprocity agreements with other states as necessary to secure the recognition of West Virginia concealed handgun licenses in as many other states as possible.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4683/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4683&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":2103,"bill_number":"HB4684","title":"Amending the West Virginia Film Industry Investment Act","description":"The purpose of the bill is to amend the West Virginia Film Industry Investment Act through clarifying definitions; restricting double use of expenditures for different credits; clarifying the application of the credits; requiring certification of eligibility by the West Virginia Film Office, providing further clarification of the information to be filed by an eligible company; authorizing the transfer or sale of credits; expanding the tax credit review information to be provided to the Legislature; and making the amendments to the article applicable to all taxable years beginning after the thirty-first day of December, two thousand seven.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4684/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4684&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":2104,"bill_number":"HB4685","title":"Creating the West Virginia Smoke Detector Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Smoke Detector Act which requires evidence that residential property being transferred has an operational smoke detector installed in the immediate vicinity or each sleeping area within all one- to four-family dwellings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4685/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4685&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":2105,"bill_number":"HB4686","title":"Specifying the types of topics that are to be covered in school programs on personal finance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to identify the types of topics to be included in courses on personal finance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4686/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4686&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":2106,"bill_number":"HB4687","title":"Directing the State Board of Education to determine what principal and teacher reports are unnecessary","description":"The purpose of this bill is to direct the State Board of Education to determine what principal and teacher reports are unnecessary; and to require the state board to identify these reports to the Legislature with recommendations on how to alleviate the administrative burden of these reports on principals and teachers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4687/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4687&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":2107,"bill_number":"HB4688","title":"Establishing a corporate tax credit up to fifty percent of the corporation's net income tax for contributions to scholarship funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit to corporations of up to fifty percent of their primary tax liability for contributing to scholarship funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4688/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4688&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":2108,"bill_number":"HB4689","title":"Clarifying that the Governor appoints the Executive Director of the Development Office with the advice and consent of the Senate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the Governor appoints the Executive Director of the Development Office with the advice and consent of the Senate, and to preserve the Council for Community and Economic Development for potential future need.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4689/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4689&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":2109,"bill_number":"HB4690","title":"Ensuring that homeowners are adequately informed of the nature of the licensed contractor's insurance coverage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that homeowners are adequately informed, prior to signing a contract for construction, of the nature of the licensed contractor's insurance coverage, including whether the insurance policy will cover damages resulting from faulty workmanship.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4690/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4690&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":2110,"bill_number":"HB4691","title":"Establishing the Flexible Leave Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Flexible Leave Act allowing for the use of earned leave with pay for an illness in an employee's immediate family.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4691/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4691&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":2111,"bill_number":"HB4692","title":"Permitting depositories of state, county, municipal and other public moneys to pool securities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it easier for banking institutions to maintain the collateral levels needed to serve as depositories of public moneys.  This bill accomplishes this purpose in three ways:  First, depositories for municipal and county deposits already have the ability to place municipal and county deposits in certificates of deposit meeting certain requirements, in lieu of providing a bond or security in lieu of bond and gives depositories of state moneys that same option; Second, this bill permits banking institutions that serve as depositories for public moneys to pool securities in lieu of other bonding and pledging requirements; Finally, this bill permits public depositories to insure public deposits in excess of FDIC limits though a bankers surety bond.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2008-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 180, Acts, 2008","last_action_date":"2008-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4692/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4692&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":2112,"bill_number":"HB4693","title":"Establishing the Athletic Training Licensure Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a licensing board to license athletic trainers providing the requirements for licensure and outline the duties and powers of the board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4693/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4693&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":2113,"bill_number":"HB4694","title":"Relating to suspension of drivers license for certain offenses if committed by college students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit issuance of a temporary license allowing driving to and from college and classes when there was a suspension of drivers license not involving DUI or other serious driving offense committed by college students.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4694/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4694&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tal Hutchins"},
{"bill_id":2114,"bill_number":"HB4695","title":"Permitting private owners of vehicles to install an interlock system on their vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit private owners of vehicles to install an interlock system on their vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4695/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4695&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":2115,"bill_number":"HB4696","title":"Relating to registration and operation of mini trucks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow mini trucks to be licensed in West Virginia for limited use on public highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4696/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4696&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":2116,"bill_number":"HB4697","title":"Fairness in Public Construction Contract Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact a comprehensive prompt payment law which requires public owners to pay contractors undisputed amounts due within thirty days of receiving a proper invoice - and contractors to pay subcontractors within seven days of receiving payment from owners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4697/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4697&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
{"bill_id":2117,"bill_number":"HB4698","title":"Providing a tax credit for Ad Valorem tax paid on Manufacturing Inventory","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit for Ad Valorem tax paid on Manufacturing Inventory, and other tangible personal property which will reduce either or both the amount of business franchise tax or corporate net income tax owed, effective the tax year beginning July 1, 2008.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4698/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4698&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":2118,"bill_number":"HB4699","title":"Requiring the Public Service Commission to allow Class I cities to enter into one or more agreements with contract carriers by motor vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to requiring the Public Service Commission to allow Class I cities to enter into one or more agreements with contract carriers by motor vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4699/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4699&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":2119,"bill_number":"HB4700","title":"Providing standards for hospitals' charity care programs and bad debt collection programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide standards for hospitals' charity care programs and bad debt collection programs and require hospitals to provide free charity care to uninsured citizens one hundred one percent below poverty level and lowered rates to those citizens between one hundred and three hundred percent below poverty level.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4700/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4700&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":2120,"bill_number":"HB4701","title":"Relating to fleeing form a law-enforcement officer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a felony offense for certain persons convicted of fleeing a law-enforcement officer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4701/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4701&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":2121,"bill_number":"HB4702","title":"Providing regulation, penalties, and administration for natural gas and methane gas wells","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide regulation, penalties, and administration for natural gas and methane gas wells.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4702/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4702&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":2122,"bill_number":"HB4703","title":"Raising the state salary level to at least one hundred twenty-five percent above the Federal Poverty Guidelines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the state salary level to at least one hundred twenty-five percent above the Federal Poverty Guidelines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4703/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4703&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":2123,"bill_number":"HB4704","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Division of Veterans' Affairs","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Division of Veterans' Affairs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4704/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4704&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":2124,"bill_number":"HB4705","title":"Relating to the distribution of the State Treasurer's \"Road Fund\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to distribute the State Treasurer's \"Road Fund\" proportionally in each county according to the tax revenue generated from that county.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4705/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4705&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":2125,"bill_number":"HB4706","title":"Providing mandatory carding for all purchases of alcoholic liquor and nonintoxicating beer from a retailer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide mandatory carding for all purchases of alcoholic liquor and nonintoxicating beer from a retailer.  The bill additionally provides protection from criminal and civil liability for retailers that install transaction scan devices and require their agents, employees and servants to enforce mandatory carding.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4706/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4706&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":2126,"bill_number":"HB4707","title":"Bringing the West Virginia Tax Increment Financing Act up to current regulations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to bring the West Virginia Tax Increment Financing Act up to current regulations and provide for financing regulations for development of infrastructure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4707/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4707&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":2127,"bill_number":"HB4708","title":"Authorizing use of citations in lieu of arrest warrants for certain offenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize law enforcement officers to use citations in lieu of arrest warrants for certain offenses, no longer requiring that a law enforcement officer personally witness a misdemeanor.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4708/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4708&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Proudfoot"},
{"bill_id":2128,"bill_number":"HB4709","title":"Relating to allocation of costs for housing inmates who are transferred","description":"Relating to allocation of costs for housing inmates who are transferred","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4709/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4709&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lidella Hrutkay"},
{"bill_id":2129,"bill_number":"HB4710","title":"Providing that counties may petition for additional temporary magistrates to serve during off-hours","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit those counties who see fit to petition the Supreme Court of Appeals for the temporary appointment of a retired magistrate to serve during otherwise off- hours to ascertain if a magistrate on duty during off-hours would reduce incarceration rates and county jail expenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4710/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4710&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Proudfoot"},
{"bill_id":2130,"bill_number":"HB4711","title":"Establishing a multi-disciplinary commission to study, make findings and recommendations regarding incarceration population and costs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to request the Supreme Court of Appeals to establish a multi-disciplinary commission to study, make findings and recommendations regarding incarceration population and costs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4711/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4711&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":2131,"bill_number":"HB4712","title":"Supplementary appropriation to the Department of Transportation-Division of Motor Vehicles","description":"Supplementary appropriation to the Department of Transportation-Division of Motor Vehicles","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4712/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4712&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":2132,"bill_number":"HB4713","title":"Expiring funds to the balance of the Department of Health and Human Resources, Health Care Authority","description":"Expiring funds to the balance of the Department of Health and Human Resources, Health Care Authority","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4713/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4713&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":2133,"bill_number":"HB4714","title":"Supplementary appropriation to the Department of Commerce, Department of Education and the Arts-Division of Rehabilitation Services, Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety-Fire Marshal","description":"Supplementary appropriation to the Department of Commerce, Department of Education and the Arts-Division of Rehabilitation Services, Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety-Fire Marshal","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4714/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4714&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":2134,"bill_number":"HB4715","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Transportation","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Transportation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Effective from passage","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4715/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4715&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":2135,"bill_number":"HCR1","title":"Extending an invitation to His Excellency, the Governor, to deliver an address to the Legislature and raising a Joint Assembly therefor","description":"Extending an invitation to His Excellency, the Governor, to deliver an address to the Legislature and raising a Joint Assembly therefor","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR1/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2136,"bill_number":"HCR2","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study creating a program to prepare military veterans for careers in construction project scheduling","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study creating a program to prepare military veterans for careers in construction project scheduling","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR2/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":2137,"bill_number":"HCR3","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study current trends in juvenile crime and the impact of \"boot camp\" and \"scared straight\" disciplinary programs in reducing juvenile crime","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study current trends in juvenile crime and the impact of \"boot camp\" and \"scared straight\" disciplinary programs in reducing juvenile crime","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-05","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR3/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":2138,"bill_number":"HCR4","title":"The H.E. 'Homer' Lilly Bridge","description":"The H.E. 'Homer' Lilly Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR4/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Burdiss"},
{"bill_id":2139,"bill_number":"HCR5","title":"The \"Oscar Robert England Bridge\"","description":"The \"Oscar Robert England Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR5/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Burdiss"},
{"bill_id":2140,"bill_number":"HCR6","title":"The \"Kenny Ray Hamrick Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Kenny Ray Hamrick Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-29","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR6/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":2141,"bill_number":"HCR7","title":"Supporting the efforts of the Town of Matewan to obtain National Park status for the Matewan Historic Landmark District","description":"Supporting the efforts of the Town of Matewan to obtain National Park status for the Matewan Historic Landmark District","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-01-30","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR7/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":2142,"bill_number":"HCR8","title":"The \"Oscar Robert England Bridge\"","description":"The \"Oscar Robert England Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-15","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-01-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR8/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Burdiss"},
{"bill_id":2143,"bill_number":"HCR9","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study means for municipalities to deal with uninhabitable and/or abandoned structures","description":"This resolution is recommended by the Joint Standing Committee on Government Organization for adoption during the 2008 Regular Session.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR9/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":2144,"bill_number":"HCR10","title":"The \"Captain Larry F. Lucas Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Captain Larry F. Lucas Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR10/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":2145,"bill_number":"HCR11","title":"Requesting that the West Virginia Investment Management Board require divestiture of current investments in Iran, prohibit future investments in Iran, and prohibit West Virginia companies from operating in Iran","description":"Requesting that the West Virginia Investment Management Board require divestiture of current investments in Iran, prohibit future investments in Iran, and prohibit West Virginia companies from operating in Iran","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR11/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":2146,"bill_number":"HCR12","title":"Designating Megalonyx Jeffersonnii as the official state fossil","description":"Designating Megalonyx Jeffersonnii as the official state fossil","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR12/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Burdiss"},
{"bill_id":2147,"bill_number":"HCR13","title":"Requesting the Governor develop and present to the Legislature a plan to implement continued salary scale adjustments for structured pay increases for Child Protective Service workers","description":"Requesting the Governor develop and present to the Legislature a plan to implement continued salary scale adjustments for structured pay increases for Child Protective Service workers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR13/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":2148,"bill_number":"HCR14","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the feasibility of requiring legislative rules to be filed electronically","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the feasibility of requiring legislative rules to be filed electronically","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR14/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":2149,"bill_number":"HCR15","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the state of the delivery of health care in West Virginia","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the state of the delivery of health care in West Virginia","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-05","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR15/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":2150,"bill_number":"HCR16","title":"Requesting the Division of Natural Resources to rename the fourteen acre lake of the Wallback Dam project in Clay County \"Sampson Lake\"","description":"Requesting the Division of Natural Resources to rename the fourteen acre lake of the Wallback Dam project in Clay County \"Sampson Lake\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-23","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR16/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":2151,"bill_number":"HCR17","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the recruitment, retention and value of volunteer firefighters in the State of West Virginia","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the recruitment, retention and value of volunteer firefighters in the State of West Virginia","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-06","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR17/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":2152,"bill_number":"HCR18","title":"Requesting that the Timber Rattlesnake be made West Virginia's state reptile","description":"Requesting that the Timber Rattlesnake be made West Virginia's state reptile","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR18/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":2153,"bill_number":"HCR19","title":"Requesting the Division of Highways to rename Heritage Road, specifically Lincoln County Route 13/7, to \"Guy Gillenwater Hollow\"","description":"Requesting the Division of Highways to rename Heritage Road, specifically Lincoln County Route 13/7, to \"Guy Gillenwater Hollow\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR19/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":2154,"bill_number":"HCR20","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the establishment of a court of chancery within the unified judicial system in the State of West Virginia","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the establishment of a court of chancery within the unified judicial system in the State of West Virginia","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR20/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2155,"bill_number":"HCR21","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to undertake a study of long-term care as it relates to the number of state residents in out-of-state long-term health facilities","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to undertake a study of long-term care as it relates to the number of state residents in out-of-state long-term health facilities","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR21/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":2156,"bill_number":"HCR22","title":"Requesting the Division of Highways to name the Walnut Street bridge, spanning the Tygart Valley River in Grafton, West Virginia the \"Mother's Day Bridge.\"","description":"Requesting the Division of Highways to name the Walnut Street bridge, spanning the Tygart Valley River in Grafton, West Virginia the \"Mother's Day Bridge.\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR22/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeffery Tansill"},
{"bill_id":2157,"bill_number":"HCR23","title":"Requesting the Division of Highways to name the Yates Avenue bridge, spanning Berkeley Run in Grafton, West Virginia, the \"Bearcat Bridge\"","description":"Requesting the Division of Highways to name the Yates Avenue bridge, spanning Berkeley Run in Grafton, West Virginia, the \"Bearcat Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR23/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeffery Tansill"},
{"bill_id":2158,"bill_number":"HCR24","title":"The A. R. \"Dick\" Townsend Memorial Roadway","description":"The A. R. \"Dick\" Townsend Memorial Roadway","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR24/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":2159,"bill_number":"HCR25","title":"Requesting that bridge number 46-119-7.93 located in the City of Grafton be named the \"Memorial City Bridge\"","description":"Requesting that bridge number 46-119-7.93 located in the City of Grafton be named the \"Memorial City Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR25/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeffery Tansill"},
{"bill_id":2160,"bill_number":"HCR26","title":"Requesting the Division of Highways to name a portion of U. S. Route 52 the \"Vietnam Veterans Highway\"","description":"Requesting the Division of Highways to name a portion of U. S. Route 52 the \"Vietnam Veterans Highway\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR26/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2161,"bill_number":"HCR27","title":"Designating \"Almost Heaven -- West Virginia -- Wild and Wonderful\" as the official roadway welcome slogan of the State of West Virginia","description":"Designating \"Almost Heaven -- West Virginia -- Wild and Wonderful\" as the official roadway welcome slogan of the State of West Virginia","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"Motion rejected","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR27/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2162,"bill_number":"HCR28","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the development of clean coal technologies such as coal liquefaction","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the development of clean coal technologies such as coal liquefaction","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-08","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR28/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":2163,"bill_number":"HCR29","title":"Designating an adaptation of \"West Virginia Shawl\" as the Official Tartan of the State of West Virginia","description":"Designating an adaptation of \"West Virginia Shawl\" as the Official Tartan of the State of West Virginia","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-06","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR29/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":2164,"bill_number":"HCR30","title":"The \"Vaughn Ray York Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Vaughn Ray York Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR30/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":2165,"bill_number":"HCR31","title":"The \"Sgt. James Allen May Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Sgt. James Allen May Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-29","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR31/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":2166,"bill_number":"HCR32","title":"The \"William Bradley Fulks Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"William Bradley Fulks Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-29","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR32/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Dale Stephens"},
{"bill_id":2167,"bill_number":"HCR33","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize the study of an increase in the prevalence of coal workers' pneumoconiosis","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize the study of an increase in the prevalence of coal workers' pneumoconiosis","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR33/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Lidella Hrutkay"},
{"bill_id":2168,"bill_number":"HCR34","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study a four day work week consisting of ten hour days for city, county and state employees","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study a four day work week consisting of ten hour days for city, county and state employees","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR34/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":2169,"bill_number":"HCR35","title":"The \"Noah Stephens Bridge\"","description":"The \"Noah Stephens Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR35/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2170,"bill_number":"HCR36","title":"Declaring the sense of the Legislature concerning the consolidation and construction of various West Virginia Corrections Academy training facilities on the campus of West Virginia Institute of Technology","description":"Declaring the sense of the Legislature concerning the consolidation and construction of various West Virginia Corrections Academy training facilities on the campus of West Virginia Institute of Technology","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-08","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-02-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR36/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":2171,"bill_number":"HCR37","title":"Urging the Government of Turkey to uphold and safeguard religious and human rights and to cease its discrimination of the Ecumenical Patriarchate","description":"Urging the Government of Turkey to uphold and safeguard religious and human rights and to cease its discrimination of the Ecumenical Patriarchate","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR37/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":2172,"bill_number":"HCR38","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study historical tourism in West Virginia and the allocation of funds for historical preservation","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study historical tourism in West Virginia and the allocation of funds for historical preservation","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-05","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2008-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR38/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":2173,"bill_number":"HCR39","title":"The \"Sgt. Jackie L. Waymire Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Sgt. Jackie L. Waymire Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-29","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR39/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Dale Stephens"},
{"bill_id":2174,"bill_number":"HCR40","title":"Requesting the United States Park Service to continue permitting hunting on areas controlled by New River Gorge National River","description":"Requesting the United States Park Service to continue permitting hunting on areas controlled by New River Gorge National River","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR40/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":2175,"bill_number":"HCR41","title":"Urging the United States Congress to protect state regulation of the business of insurance","description":"Urging the United States Congress to protect state regulation of the business of insurance","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-05","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR41/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":2176,"bill_number":"HCR42","title":"Providing for the renaming of Fairgrounds Road located in Cabell County \"Bill Blenko Drive\"","description":"Providing for the renaming of Fairgrounds Road located in Cabell County \"Bill Blenko Drive\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR42/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=42&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":2177,"bill_number":"HCR43","title":"Requesting the Governor to create the \"Mountaineer Freedom Medal\"","description":"Requesting the Governor to create the \"Mountaineer Freedom Medal\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-12","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR43/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=43&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":2178,"bill_number":"HCR44","title":"Urging legislative support of communities who are committed to delivering the five fundamental resources of America's Promise to West Virginia's youth","description":"Urging legislative support of communities who are committed to delivering the five fundamental resources of America's Promise to West Virginia's youth","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-05","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR44/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=44&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2179,"bill_number":"HCR45","title":"Urging the Congress to increase the annual appropriation of funds from the Leaking Underground Trust Fund","description":"Urging the Congress to increase the annual appropriation of funds from the Leaking Underground Trust Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-12","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR45/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=45&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":2180,"bill_number":"HCR46","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study toxins contained in children's toys and child care products","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study toxins contained in children's toys and child care products","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR46/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=46&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":2181,"bill_number":"HCR47","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study any and all funds of carry over accounts of any sort or location in the holdings of the State of West Virginia","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study any and all funds of carry over accounts of any sort or location in the holdings of the State of West Virginia","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR47/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=47&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":2182,"bill_number":"HCR48","title":"Designating the West Virginia Turnpike as the \"Okey L. Patteson Highway\"","description":"Designating the West Virginia Turnpike as the \"Okey L. Patteson Highway\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-19","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR48/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=48&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Pino"},
{"bill_id":2183,"bill_number":"HCR49","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the impact of allowing adopted persons access to their original birth certificates","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the impact of allowing adopted persons access to their original birth certificates","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR49/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=49&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":2184,"bill_number":"HCR50","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the impact of changing the funding formula for local health department services","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the impact of changing the funding formula for local health department services","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-19","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR50/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=50&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":2185,"bill_number":"HCR51","title":"The \"William Arnett Wills Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"William Arnett Wills Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR51/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=51&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":2186,"bill_number":"HCR52","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize the study of the creation of a new retirement system for correctional officers","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize the study of the creation of a new retirement system for correctional officers","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-06","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR52/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=52&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":2187,"bill_number":"HCR53","title":"Urging the Public Service Commission to reconsider its recent decision regarding adding a second area code for telephone users","description":"Urging the Public Service Commission to reconsider its recent decision regarding adding a second area code for telephone users","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR53/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=53&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":2188,"bill_number":"HCR54","title":"The \"PFC Michael J. Slater Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"PFC Michael J. Slater Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR54/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=54&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":2189,"bill_number":"HCR55","title":"The \"Brian Keith Paul Cable Barriers\"","description":"The \"Brian Keith Paul Cable Barriers\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR55/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=55&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":2190,"bill_number":"HCR56","title":"Encouraging assistance from private employers in an effort to increase poll workers participants in West Virginia","description":"Encouraging assistance from private employers in an effort to increase poll workers participants in West Virginia","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR56/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=56&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2191,"bill_number":"HCR57","title":"The \"Denver Ray Gandee Sr. Bridge\"","description":"The \"Denver Ray Gandee Sr. Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR57/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=57&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":2192,"bill_number":"HCR58","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study alternatives for the care for individuals with Alzheimer's","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study alternatives for the care for individuals with Alzheimer's","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-19","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-02-19","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR58/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=58&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":2193,"bill_number":"HCR59","title":"The \"Dr. G.O. McClellan Highway\"","description":"The \"Dr. G.O. McClellan Highway\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-19","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-02-19","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR59/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=59&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":2194,"bill_number":"HCR60","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to determine whether any federal grants exist to fund training and cross-designation of State Police","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to determine whether any federal grants exist to fund training and cross-designation of State Police","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-19","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-02-19","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR60/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=60&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":2195,"bill_number":"HCR61","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the development of an intermodal transportation facility to promote economic development in Southern West Virginia","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the development of an intermodal transportation facility to promote economic development in Southern West Virginia","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR61/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=61&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":2196,"bill_number":"HCR62","title":"The \"Lt. Charles O. Hardman and Sgt. Gale Franklin Keen Bridge\"","description":"The \"Lt. Charles O. Hardman and Sgt. Gale Franklin Keen Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR62/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=62&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":2197,"bill_number":"HCR63","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study sustainable funding methods to develop creative communities prepared to embrace opportunities in the new economy","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study sustainable funding methods to develop creative communities prepared to embrace opportunities in the new economy","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR63/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=63&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2198,"bill_number":"HCR64","title":"Urging cooperation to establish an academic competition among the state's high schools","description":"Urging cooperation to establish an academic competition among the state's high schools","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR64/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=64&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":2199,"bill_number":"HCR65","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Oversight to conduct a study establishing drug and mental health courts in each judicial district","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Oversight to conduct a study establishing drug and mental health courts in each judicial district","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR65/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=65&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":2200,"bill_number":"HCR66","title":"Honoring and commemorating 100 years of service at home and abroad by the United States Army Reserve","description":"Honoring and commemorating 100 years of service at home and abroad by the United States Army Reserve","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR66/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=66&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":2201,"bill_number":"HCR67","title":"The \"Abishi Carrando Cunningham, Sr. Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Abishi Carrando Cunningham, Sr. Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR67/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=67&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":2202,"bill_number":"HCR68","title":"The \"Bill Queen, Jr. Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Bill Queen, Jr. Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR68/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=68&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Danny Wells"},
{"bill_id":2203,"bill_number":"HCR69","title":"Urging the United States Congress to provide adequate funding for the Older Americans Act","description":"Urging the United States Congress to provide adequate funding for the Older Americans Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-24","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-02-24","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR69/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=69&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2204,"bill_number":"HCR70","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study proper and fitting activities to honor Abraham Lincoln on the occasion of the bicentennial of his birth","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study proper and fitting activities to honor Abraham Lincoln on the occasion of the bicentennial of his birth","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-02-25","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR70/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=70&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":2205,"bill_number":"HCR71","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study compensating state troopers for off-duty time when required to be on standby to be called back to work","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study compensating state troopers for off-duty time when required to be on standby to be called back to work","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR71/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=71&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":2206,"bill_number":"HCR72","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study existing autism services","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study existing autism services","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR72/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=72&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":2207,"bill_number":"HCR73","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the structure and organization of the West Virginia Racing Commission, Athletic Commission and Lottery","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the structure and organization of the West Virginia Racing Commission, Athletic Commission and Lottery","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-24","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-02-24","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR73/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=73&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":2208,"bill_number":"HCR74","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study West Virginia's response to the problem of substance abuse","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study West Virginia's response to the problem of substance abuse","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR74/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=74&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":2209,"bill_number":"HCR75","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to authorize the study of the creation of a new retirement system for conservation officers","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to authorize the study of the creation of a new retirement system for conservation officers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-28","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR75/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=75&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":2210,"bill_number":"HCR76","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the feasibility of providing for the motor vehicle registration and licensing of mini trucks for restricted use on public roads and highways","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the feasibility of providing for the motor vehicle registration and licensing of mini trucks for restricted use on public roads and highways","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-28","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR76/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=76&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Lidella Hrutkay"},
{"bill_id":2211,"bill_number":"HCR77","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the administration and enforcement of oil and gas wells","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the administration and enforcement of oil and gas wells","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-28","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR77/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=77&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Kenneth Tucker"},
{"bill_id":2212,"bill_number":"HCR78","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the regulation of and tax consequences from illegal immigration in West Virginia","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the regulation of and tax consequences from illegal immigration in West Virginia","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-29","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR78/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=78&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":2213,"bill_number":"HCR79","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the feasibility of election day registration in and for the State of West Virginia","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the feasibility of election day registration in and for the State of West Virginia","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR79/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=79&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":2214,"bill_number":"HCR80","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to make a study on promoting a safe and productive learning environment","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to make a study on promoting a safe and productive learning environment","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR80/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=80&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":2215,"bill_number":"HCR81","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to make a study on providing supplemental state aid for the instruction of english as a second language","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to make a study on providing supplemental state aid for the instruction of english as a second language","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR81/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=81&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":2216,"bill_number":"HCR82","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to make a study to improve the efficiency of school level, county board and regional education service agency accounting practices and procedures","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to make a study to improve the efficiency of school level, county board and regional education service agency accounting practices and procedures","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR82/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=82&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":2217,"bill_number":"HCR83","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of meeting and conference rights for members of certain fire departments","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of meeting and conference rights for members of certain fire departments","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR83/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=83&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Higgins"},
{"bill_id":2218,"bill_number":"HCR84","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize the study to improve the state's efforts to better promote the availability of safe drinking water projects funding","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize the study to improve the state's efforts to better promote the availability of safe drinking water projects funding","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-06","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR84/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=84&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2219,"bill_number":"HCR85","title":"Urging the withdrawl of West Virginia National Guard military from Iraq and the federal deployment of the National Guard","description":"Urging the withdrawl of West Virginia National Guard military from Iraq and the federal deployment of the National Guard","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-03","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-03","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR85/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=85&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":2220,"bill_number":"HCR86","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the responsibilities and duties of the county clerks of West Virginia","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the responsibilities and duties of the county clerks of West Virginia","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-07","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2008-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR86/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=86&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":2221,"bill_number":"HCR87","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the adoption of green building standards","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the adoption of green building standards","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR87/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=87&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":2222,"bill_number":"HCR88","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the policies and procedures for awarding vendor preferences in state purchasing contracts","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the policies and procedures for awarding vendor preferences in state purchasing contracts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR88/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=88&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":2223,"bill_number":"HCR89","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the authority and structure of professional regulatory boards","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the authority and structure of professional regulatory boards","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR89/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=89&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":2224,"bill_number":"HCR90","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the law governing the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the law governing the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR90/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=90&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":2225,"bill_number":"HCR91","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to authorize a study of the law governing the West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to authorize a study of the law governing the West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR91/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=91&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":2226,"bill_number":"HCR92","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the law governing the Board of Registration for Sanitarians","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the law governing the Board of Registration for Sanitarians","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR92/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=92&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":2227,"bill_number":"HCR93","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the advisability and feasibility of the creation of a new professional licensure category of marriage and family therapy","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the advisability and feasibility of the creation of a new professional licensure category of marriage and family therapy","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR93/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=93&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":2228,"bill_number":"HCR94","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the law governing the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the law governing the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR94/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=94&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":2229,"bill_number":"HCR95","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the law governing the Board of Registration for Foresters","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the law governing the Board of Registration for Foresters","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR95/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=95&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":2230,"bill_number":"HCR96","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the law governing the West Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the law governing the West Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR96/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=96&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":2231,"bill_number":"HCR97","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study on whether the West Virginia Partnership to Promote Community Well-Being established by Executive Order 8-04 should be codified","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study on whether the West Virginia Partnership to Promote Community Well-Being established by Executive Order 8-04 should be codified","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR97/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=97&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":2232,"bill_number":"HCR98","title":"Urging the United States congress to declare December 7th a national holiday","description":"Urging the United States congress to declare December 7th a national holiday","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-05","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-05","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR98/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=98&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":2233,"bill_number":"HCR99","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to make a study on a funding mechanism to increase the salaries of teachers and school service personnel","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to make a study on a funding mechanism to increase the salaries of teachers and school service personnel","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-06","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR99/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=99&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":2234,"bill_number":"HCR100","title":"Requesting the Committees on Finance of both houses of the Legislature jointly conduct a detailed study of the reimbursement rate structures","description":"Requesting the Committees on Finance of both houses of the Legislature jointly conduct a detailed study of the reimbursement rate structures","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-05","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-05","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR100/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=100&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":2235,"bill_number":"HCR101","title":"Requesting the joint committee on government and finance to make a study on the condition, role and function of county boards of education","description":"Requesting the joint committee on government and finance to make a study on the condition, role and function of county boards of education","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-07","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2008-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR101/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=101&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":2236,"bill_number":"HCR102","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the feasibility of providing a deduction from personal income tax for amounts paid for health insurance plans","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the feasibility of providing a deduction from personal income tax for amounts paid for health insurance plans","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-07","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2008-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR102/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=102&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":2237,"bill_number":"HCR103","title":"The Frank Woodruff Buckles Freeway","description":"The Frank Woodruff Buckles Freeway","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-07","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2008-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR103/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=103&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Locke Wysong"},
{"bill_id":2238,"bill_number":"HCR104","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize the study of the feasibility of establishing a Silver Alert notification network for missing elderly citizens in West Virginia","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize the study of the feasibility of establishing a Silver Alert notification network for missing elderly citizens in West Virginia","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-07","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2008-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR104/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=104&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Locke Wysong"},
{"bill_id":2239,"bill_number":"HCR105","title":"The \"Elmer and May Cline Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Elmer and May Cline Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR105/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=105&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":2240,"bill_number":"HCR106","title":"The \"Captain Benjamin David Tiffner Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Captain Benjamin David Tiffner Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-07","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2008-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR106/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=106&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":2241,"bill_number":"HCR107","title":"The \"Wilburn and Effie Cline Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Wilburn and Effie Cline Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR107/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=107&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":2242,"bill_number":"HCR108","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the Department of Health and Human Resources in its entirety","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the Department of Health and Human Resources in its entirety","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-07","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2008-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR108/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=108&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":2243,"bill_number":"HCR109","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the cost benefit analysis of engineering services and engineer retention within the West  Virginia Department of Highways","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the cost benefit analysis of engineering services and engineer retention within the West  Virginia Department of Highways","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR109/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=109&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Lidella Hrutkay"},
{"bill_id":2244,"bill_number":"HCR110","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study mitigation practices and resources in wetland areas","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study mitigation practices and resources in wetland areas","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR110/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=110&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":2245,"bill_number":"HCR111","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the condition, fitness, and safety of bridges in the state","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the condition, fitness, and safety of bridges in the state","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR111/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=111&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Lidella Hrutkay"},
{"bill_id":2246,"bill_number":"HCR112","title":"Calling for an economic stimulus rebate to resident personal income tax filers","description":"Calling for an economic stimulus rebate to resident personal income tax filers","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR112/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=112&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":2247,"bill_number":"HCR113","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the impact of climate change","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the impact of climate change","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR113/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=113&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":2248,"bill_number":"HCR114","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of litter and landfill avoidance, beverage container recycling and litter control systems","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of litter and landfill avoidance, beverage container recycling and litter control systems","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR114/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=114&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":2249,"bill_number":"HCR115","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the feasability of requiring residential, business and industrial water connections along newly established waterlines","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the feasability of requiring residential, business and industrial water connections along newly established waterlines","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR115/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=115&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":2250,"bill_number":"HCR116","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize the study of the impact that increasing real estate taxes","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize the study of the impact that increasing real estate taxes","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR116/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=116&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":2251,"bill_number":"HCR117","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study inclusion of athletic trainer licensure and regulation under the laws governing the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapists","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study inclusion of athletic trainer licensure and regulation under the laws governing the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapists","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR117/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=117&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":2252,"bill_number":"HCR118","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study ways to compensate public employees for carpooling to work","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study ways to compensate public employees for carpooling to work","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-07","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-07","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR118/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=118&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2253,"bill_number":"HCR119","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize the study of the financial stability and investment strategies of the police and fire pension funds","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize the study of the financial stability and investment strategies of the police and fire pension funds","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR119/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=119&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2254,"bill_number":"HCR120","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study ways to encourage the presence of smoke detectors in residential homes","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study ways to encourage the presence of smoke detectors in residential homes","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR120/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=120&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":2255,"bill_number":"HJR1","title":"\"Term Limitations Amendment\"","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to impose term limitations on legislators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR1/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":2256,"bill_number":"HJR2","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $50,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR2/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":2257,"bill_number":"HJR3","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $30,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR3/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Sam Argento"},
{"bill_id":2258,"bill_number":"HJR4","title":"Dedication of Funding to Natural Resources Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to provide constitutionally that the Legislature appropriate one percent of the state's General Revenue Fund to the Division of Natural Resources each fiscal year to be used to promote and preserve the state's natural resources and to fund law-enforcement activities associated with the Department of Natural Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR4/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":2259,"bill_number":"HJR5","title":"Increase of Terms of Members of the Legislature Amendment","description":"The purpose of this Resolution is to propose an amendment to the State Constitution that would increase the terms of members of the House of Delegates from two to four years, and would increase the terms of members of the State Senate from four to six years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR5/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":2260,"bill_number":"HJR6","title":"Sheriff Terms Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to change the term limit of sheriffs from two to three consecutive terms and to eliminate language stating that if a sheriff has served \"any part\" of a term then that portion counts as one of the terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR6/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Lidella Hrutkay"},
{"bill_id":2261,"bill_number":"HJR8","title":"Veto Session Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to section fourteen, article VII of the West Virginia Constitution, relating to creating a veto session of the Legislature to consider bills vetoed by the Governor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR8/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":2262,"bill_number":"HJR9","title":"Taxpayer's Bill of Rights Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to restrain the growth of government by limiting the amount of revenues and expenditures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR9/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":2263,"bill_number":"HJR10","title":"Initiative, Referendum and Recall Amendment","description":"The purpose of this Resolution is to amend the State Constitution to give the people the powers of initiative, referendum and recall.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR10/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":2264,"bill_number":"HJR11","title":"Legislative Improvement Amendment","description":"The purpose of this Resolution is to amend the Constitution to provide for single senatorial and delegate districts, and for the Senate to be comprised of thirty-four members and the House of Delegates to be comprised of one hundred members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR11/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":2265,"bill_number":"HJR13","title":"Prohibiting the Governmental Taking of Private Property for Private Use Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the State Constitution to prohibit the taking of private property for private use.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR13/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":2266,"bill_number":"HJR14","title":"\"The Active Duty Armed Services Motor Vehicle Property Tax Amendment\"","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the Constitution to exempt a single motor vehicle owned by residents of this state who are serving on active duty in the armed forces of the United States and are stationed outside this state on the date mandated by law for assessment to be made from ad valorem taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR14/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":2267,"bill_number":"HJR15","title":"Elected Consumer Advocate Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to make the Consumer Advocate an elected official.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR15/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joe DeLong"},
{"bill_id":2268,"bill_number":"HJR16","title":"Super-Majority Required for Passage of Tax Bill Amendment","description":"The purpose of this joint resolution is to propose an amendment to the Constitution to require that bills imposing a tax or license fee and bills increasing the effective rate of any tax levied or fee imposed may not be enacted unless two thirds of the members of each house, present and voting, vote in the affirmative for passage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR16/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":2269,"bill_number":"HJR18","title":"Amendment clarifying that nothing in the Constitution secures or protects a right to abortion","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the State Constitution to clarify that nothing in the Constitution secures or protects a right to abortion or requires the funding of an abortion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR18/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":2270,"bill_number":"HJR19","title":"Increasing the term of magistrates from four years to six years","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase magistrates' term of office from four years to six years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR19/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":2271,"bill_number":"HJR20","title":"The Marriage Protection Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the State Constitution in order to prohibit the state from recognizing same sex marriages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR20/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":2272,"bill_number":"HJR21","title":"Survivors' Education Amendment","description":"Survivors' Education Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR21/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":2273,"bill_number":"HJR22","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption from twenty thousand dollars to thirty thousand dollars by two thousand nine.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR22/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":2274,"bill_number":"HJR23","title":"County Commission Amendment","description":"County Commission Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR23/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":2275,"bill_number":"HJR24","title":"Homestead Exemption Freeze Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to freeze the homestead exemption when a person is age sixty-five or older and applies for the exemption unless the person adds significant value through improvements to the home or secures a loan using the home as collateral.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR24/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":2276,"bill_number":"HJR25","title":"Providing a constitutional procedure for the appointment of a member of the Legislature","description":"The purpose of this Joint Resolution is to amend the Constitution to provide a constitutional procedure for the appointment of a member of the Legislature to replace a former member.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR25/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":2277,"bill_number":"HJR26","title":"Elected Insurance Commissioner Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to make the Insurance Commissioner an elected official.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR26/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":2278,"bill_number":"HJR28","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $40,000.  The bill also provides that the Legislature may adjust the exemption every ten  years to reflect any increased rate of inflation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR28/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":2279,"bill_number":"HJR101","title":"Inventory Exemption Amendment","description":"The purpose of this joint resolution is to authorize the exemption from property taxation, as determined by the Legislature by law, of personal property inventory in the form of raw materials, goods in process and finished goods employed exclusively in or resulting exclusively from manufacturing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR101/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=101&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2280,"bill_number":"HJR102","title":"Insurance Commissioner as an Elected Officer Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to make the insurance commissioner a constitutionally elected officer and to limit the insurance commissioner to two terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-16","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-16","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR102/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=102&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":2281,"bill_number":"HJR103","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $30,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-25","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR103/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=103&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":2282,"bill_number":"HJR104","title":"Judicial Recusal Amendment","description":"The purpose of this amendment is to create a judicial commission to determine the recusal of judges in a judicial proceeding.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR104/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=104&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":2283,"bill_number":"HJR105","title":"Budget Committee to Introduce the Budget Bill Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to provide that the Governor, Speaker of the House of Delegates and President of the Senate shall each prepare and submit a budget bill to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR105/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=105&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":2284,"bill_number":"HJR106","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $30,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-05","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR106/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=106&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":2285,"bill_number":"HJR107","title":"Manufacturing Inventory and Tangible Personal Property Tax Exemption Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to authorize the exemption from property taxation of manufacturing inventory and other tangible personal property, as determined by the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-12","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR107/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=107&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2286,"bill_number":"HJR108","title":"Property Tax Assessment Homestead Limitation Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to the State Constitution that would provide for the limiting of the assessed valuation of, and the tax levy rate upon, real property and personal property in the form of a mobile home, used exclusively for residential purposes and occupied as a residence by a resident owner citizen who is over the age of sixty-five or who is permanently or totally disabled (property subject to the current homestead exemption)and owned by a person whose income is less than four hundred percent of the federal poverty level, to not exceed the assessed valuation and levy rate upon the property in the year the property became eligible for the homestead exemption, and to establish a ten percent maximum tax increase on the aforementioned property per year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR108/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=108&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":2287,"bill_number":"HJR109","title":"Warrantless Searches of Homes by Electronic Surveillance Home Searched Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to the State Constitution that would allow an agent of the government, without first obtaining a warrant, to obtain information or evidence by means of electronic surveillance in the home of a person when that agent consents to the surveillance and in instances where this is not prohibited by the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-19","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2008-02-19","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR109/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=109&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":2288,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"Authorizing the appointment of employees for this, the Second Regular Session of the Seventy-Eighth Legislature, two thousand eight","description":"Authorizing the appointment of employees for this, the Second Regular Session of the Seventy-Eighth Legislature, two thousand eight","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR1/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2289,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"Requesting the State Fire Commission to increase by six percent the salary paid to the State Fire Marshal","description":"Requesting the State Fire Commission to increase by six percent the salary paid to the State Fire Marshal","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR2/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":2290,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Amending House Rule 91a, setting the last day for bill introduction for the forty-first day of the session","description":"Amending House Rule 91a, setting the last day for bill introduction for the forty-first day of the session","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-01-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR3/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2291,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Creating a Select Committee on Senior Citizens Issues","description":"Creating a Select Committee on Senior Citizens Issues","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-01-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR4/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2292,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Authorizing the Committee on Rules to arrange a Special Calendar and providing for making public the vote on certain questions in connection with the preparation thereof","description":"Authorizing the Committee on Rules to arrange a Special Calendar and providing for making public the vote on certain questions in connection with the preparation thereof","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-01-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR5/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2293,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"Authorizing printing and distribution of Acts of the Legislature and Journals of the House of Delegates","description":"Authorizing printing and distribution of Acts of the Legislature and Journals of the House of Delegates","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-01-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR6/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2294,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"Designating January 21, 2008, as \"Veterans Visibility Day\"","description":"Designating January 21, 2008, as \"Veterans Visibility Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR7/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":2295,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"Designating January 22, 2008, as \"Crime Victims Day\"","description":"Designating January 22, 2008, as \"Crime Victims Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-01-22","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR8/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Douglas Stalnaker"},
{"bill_id":2296,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"Designating January 24, 2008 as \"Disability Advocacy Day\"","description":"Designating January 24, 2008 as \"Disability Advocacy Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR9/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2297,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"Recognizing January 28, 2008 as \"Rural Health Day\"","description":"Recognizing January 28, 2008 as \"Rural Health Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-01-28","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR10/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2298,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"Honoring Community Action Agencies for their commitment and dedication to assisting the many West Virginians in need","description":"Honoring Community Action Agencies for their commitment and dedication to assisting the many West Virginians in need","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR11/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Sam Argento"},
{"bill_id":2299,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"Declaring that the twenty-ninth day of January, two thousand eight, be designated \"West Virginia Grange Day\"","description":"Declaring that the twenty-ninth day of January, two thousand eight, be designated \"West Virginia Grange Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR12/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":2300,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"Recognizing that domestic violence is a significant problem affecting West Virginia families and communities","description":"Recognizing that domestic violence is a significant problem affecting West Virginia families and communities","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-01-30","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR13/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":2301,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"Designating January 30, 2008, as \"Social Work Day\"","description":"Designating January 30, 2008, as \"Social Work Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-01-30","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR14/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":2302,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"Designating January 31, 2008, as \"Animal Appreciation Day\"","description":"Designating January 31, 2008, as \"Animal Appreciation Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR15/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":2303,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"Commemorating the passing of William \"Bill\" B. Slonaker, gentleman, public servant, farmer, conservationist, enthusiast and a great asset to his county and state","description":"Commemorating the passing of William \"Bill\" B. Slonaker, gentleman, public servant, farmer, conservationist, enthusiast and a great asset to his county and state","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR16/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2304,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"Expressing support for West Virginia Institute of Technology's revitalization and continued presence in Montgomery, West Virginia","description":"Expressing support for West Virginia Institute of Technology's revitalization and continued presence in Montgomery, West Virginia","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR17/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":2305,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"Commemorating the passing of James T. Nicol, gentleman, soldier, educator and public servant","description":"Commemorating the passing of James T. Nicol, gentleman, soldier, educator and public servant","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR18/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2306,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"Designating June 19 as \"Juneteenth Day of Recognition\"","description":"Designating June 19 as \"Juneteenth Day of Recognition\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-22","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR19/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":2307,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"Designating February 13, 2008, as Children's Day","description":"Designating February 13, 2008, as Children's Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR20/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2308,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"Commemorating the lives of the nine miners who were lost in the July 22, 1972 mine fire at the Blacksville No. 1 Mine in Monongalia County","description":"Commemorating the lives of the nine miners who were lost in the July 22, 1972 mine fire at the Blacksville No. 1 Mine in Monongalia County","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR21/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":2309,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"Celebrating the life and lamenting the death of Margarette Riggins Leach, former member of the House of Delegates from the County of Cabell","description":"Celebrating the life and lamenting the death of Margarette Riggins Leach, former member of the House of Delegates from the County of Cabell","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR22/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2310,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"Commemorating the passing of Joseph William \"Joe Bill\" Kessel, gentleman, educator, public servant, and a great asset to business and industry","description":"Commemorating the passing of Joseph William \"Joe Bill\" Kessel, gentleman, educator, public servant, and a great asset to business and industry","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR23/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2311,"bill_number":"HR24","title":"Designating February 25, 2008, as \"Corrections Day\"","description":"Designating February 25, 2008, as \"Corrections Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR24/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Pino"},
{"bill_id":2312,"bill_number":"HR25","title":"Commemorating the passing of Brian William Linn, West Virginia State Trooper, soldier, husband, father and a great asset to his community, state and country","description":"Commemorating the passing of Brian William Linn, West Virginia State Trooper, soldier, husband, father and a great asset to his community, state and country","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR25/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Locke Wysong"},
{"bill_id":2313,"bill_number":"HR26","title":"Honoring law-enforcement officers, personnel, officials and agencies for their commitment and dedication to protecting the citizens of this State","description":"Honoring law-enforcement officers, personnel, officials and agencies for their commitment and dedication to protecting the citizens of this State","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-25","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR26/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2314,"bill_number":"HR27","title":"Commemorating the life of Richard Lee \"Dick\" Schwartz, former member of the House of Delegates from Tucker County","description":"Commemorating the life of Richard Lee \"Dick\" Schwartz, former member of the House of Delegates from Tucker County","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR27/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":2315,"bill_number":"HR28","title":"Commemorating the life of Charles E. \"Tate\" Lohr, former member of the House of Delegates from Mercer County","description":"Commemorating the life of Charles E. \"Tate\" Lohr, former member of the House of Delegates from Mercer County","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR28/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2316,"bill_number":"HR29","title":"Recognizing President Olen E. Jones, Jr., Ph.D., for his dedication to education, medicine and science and his continuing service to West Virginia in each of these fields","description":"Recognizing President Olen E. Jones, Jr., Ph.D., for his dedication to education, medicine and science and his continuing service to West Virginia in each of these fields","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-28","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR29/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2317,"bill_number":"HR30","title":"Supporting the establishment of the History and Culture Institute of Mining in the State of West Virginia","description":"Supporting the establishment of the History and Culture Institute of Mining in the State of West Virginia","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-05","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR30/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":2318,"bill_number":"HR31","title":"Commemorating the life of Dale Flint Riggs, gentleman, businessman, and former member of the House of Delegates from Upshur County","description":"Commemorating the life of Dale Flint Riggs, gentleman, businessman, and former member of the House of Delegates from Upshur County","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-29","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR31/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":2319,"bill_number":"HR32","title":"Commemorating the passing of Tom \"Rose\" Tomblin, gentleman, businessman, public servant, volunteer and a great asset to his county and state","description":"Commemorating the passing of Tom \"Rose\" Tomblin, gentleman, businessman, public servant, volunteer and a great asset to his county and state","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-29","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR32/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":2320,"bill_number":"HR33","title":"Requesting the Speaker of the House of Delegates to continue and reappoint the Select Committee on Senior Citizen Issues beyond the 78th Legislature","description":"Requesting the Speaker of the House of Delegates to continue and reappoint the Select Committee on Senior Citizen Issues beyond the 78th Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-06","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR33/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":2321,"bill_number":"HR34","title":"Urging the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services to allow only county aging programs to administer the Lighthouse program","description":"Urging the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services to allow only county aging programs to administer the Lighthouse program","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-06","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR34/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":2322,"bill_number":"HR35","title":"Recognizing the public service of the AARP","description":"Recognizing the public service of the AARP","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-05","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR35/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":2323,"bill_number":"HR36","title":"Commemorating the passing of Jerry Keith Kelley, gentleman, soldier, public servant and a great asset to his community, state and country","description":"Commemorating the passing of Jerry Keith Kelley, gentleman, soldier, public servant and a great asset to his community, state and country","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-05","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR36/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2324,"bill_number":"HR37","title":"Designating the month of March as \"National Athletic Training Month\"","description":"Designating the month of March as \"National Athletic Training Month\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-06","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-06","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR37/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":2325,"bill_number":"HR38","title":"Recognizing the unique and positive role AmberView provides law enforcement in returning children to the safety of their families","description":"Recognizing the unique and positive role AmberView provides law enforcement in returning children to the safety of their families","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-06","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-06","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR38/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":2326,"bill_number":"HR39","title":"Designating March 9-16, 2008, as National Problem Gambling Awareness Week in West Virginia","description":"Designating March 9-16, 2008, as National Problem Gambling Awareness Week in West Virginia","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-07","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-07","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR39/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":2327,"bill_number":"HR40","title":"Supporting the nomination of the Blair Mountain Battlefield as a National Historic Site","description":"Supporting the nomination of the Blair Mountain Battlefield as a National Historic Site","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR40/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":2328,"bill_number":"HR41","title":"Requesting the Speaker of the House of Delegates to continue the Long Term Care Sub-Committee of Health and Human Resources beyond the 78th Legislature","description":"Requesting the Speaker of the House of Delegates to continue the Long Term Care Sub-Committee of Health and Human Resources beyond the 78th Legislature","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-07","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-07","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR41/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":2329,"bill_number":"SCR1","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Webster Springs, Webster County, \"Kenny Ray Hamrick Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Webster Springs, Webster County, \"Kenny Ray Hamrick Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR1/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":2330,"bill_number":"SCR2","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study tourism opportunities in less-developed counties","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study tourism opportunities in less-developed counties","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR2/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":2331,"bill_number":"SCR3","title":"Requesting Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability explore options to improve school health","description":"Requesting Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability explore options to improve school health","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR3/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":2332,"bill_number":"SCR4","title":"Urging Congress pass Employee Free Choice Act","description":"Urging Congress pass Employee Free Choice Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR4/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2333,"bill_number":"SCR5","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study post-construction stormwater runoff","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study post-construction stormwater runoff","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR5/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2334,"bill_number":"SCR6","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study Universal Voluntary Accounts Program","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study Universal Voluntary Accounts Program","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR6/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":2335,"bill_number":"SCR7","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study state agencies' use of state-owned facilities","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study state agencies' use of state-owned facilities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR7/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":2336,"bill_number":"SCR8","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Beaver, Raleigh County, \"Major Jeff L. Davis Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Beaver, Raleigh County, \"Major Jeff L. Davis Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR8/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2337,"bill_number":"SCR9","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study beverage container recycling","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study beverage container recycling","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR9/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":2338,"bill_number":"SCR10","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study predatory mortgage lending practices","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study predatory mortgage lending practices","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR10/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":2339,"bill_number":"SCR11","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study sequestration of greenhouse gases","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study sequestration of greenhouse gases","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR11/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":2340,"bill_number":"SCR12","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Huntington, Cabell County, \"Michael Dale Thomas Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Huntington, Cabell County, \"Michael Dale Thomas Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR12/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":2341,"bill_number":"SCR13","title":"Requesting Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability study sexual assault nurse examiner programs","description":"Requesting Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability study sexual assault nurse examiner programs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR13/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":2342,"bill_number":"SCR14","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study feasibility of national park in High Allegheny region","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study feasibility of national park in High Allegheny region","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR14/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":2343,"bill_number":"SCR15","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study managed timberland","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study managed timberland","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR15/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":2344,"bill_number":"SCR16","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study elimination of wireless coverage dead spots","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study elimination of wireless coverage dead spots","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR16/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":2345,"bill_number":"SCR17","title":"Requesting Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability study availability of medical rehabilitation centers","description":"Requesting Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability study availability of medical rehabilitation centers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR17/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":2346,"bill_number":"SCR18","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, \"Dr. C. Vincent Townsend, Sr., Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, \"Dr. C. Vincent Townsend, Sr., Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR18/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":2347,"bill_number":"SCR19","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Parkersburg, Wood County, \"Blennerhassett Island Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Parkersburg, Wood County, \"Blennerhassett Island Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-05","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR19/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":2348,"bill_number":"SCR20","title":"Urging Congress pass legislation protecting public from toxic and hazardous imports","description":"Urging Congress pass legislation protecting public from toxic and hazardous imports","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR20/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":2349,"bill_number":"SCR21","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study utilizing social work services in public schools","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study utilizing social work services in public schools","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-16","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR21/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":2350,"bill_number":"SCR22","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Clarksburg, Harrison County, \"PFC Hotty Herrick Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Clarksburg, Harrison County, \"PFC Hotty Herrick Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR22/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":2351,"bill_number":"SCR23","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study providing safe and affordable housing for State Police","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study providing safe and affordable housing for State Police","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR23/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Yoder"},
{"bill_id":2352,"bill_number":"SCR24","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study changing civil action venue when state is defendant","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study changing civil action venue when state is defendant","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR24/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Yoder"},
{"bill_id":2353,"bill_number":"SCR25","title":"Urging Government of Turkey to cease discrimination of Ecumenical Patriarchate","description":"Urging Government of Turkey to cease discrimination of Ecumenical Patriarchate","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR25/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":2354,"bill_number":"SCR26","title":"Requesting Division of Natural Resources set minimum size on male deer taken in state","description":"Requesting Division of Natural Resources set minimum size on male deer taken in state","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-22","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR26/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":2355,"bill_number":"SCR27","title":"Requesting Division of Natural Resources set minimum size on black bass taken in state","description":"Requesting Division of Natural Resources set minimum size on black bass taken in state","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-22","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-23","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR27/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":2356,"bill_number":"SCR28","title":"Designating timber rattlesnake as state reptile and Megalonyx Jeffersonii as state fossil","description":"Designating timber rattlesnake as state reptile and Megalonyx Jeffersonii as state fossil","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-07","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR28/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":2357,"bill_number":"SCR29","title":"Designating Megalonyx Jeffersonii as official state fossil","description":"Designating Megalonyx Jeffersonii as official state fossil","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-01-25","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR29/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":2358,"bill_number":"SCR30","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name section of Interstate 70 in Wheeling, Ohio County, \"Doc and Chickie Williams Country Music Royal Couple Highway\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name section of Interstate 70 in Wheeling, Ohio County, \"Doc and Chickie Williams Country Music Royal Couple Highway\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-07","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR30/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Andy McKenzie"},
{"bill_id":2359,"bill_number":"SCR31","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Delbarton, Mingo County, \"Thomas Elbert Muncy, Jr., Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Delbarton, Mingo County, \"Thomas Elbert Muncy, Jr., Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-28","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR31/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":2360,"bill_number":"SCR32","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study daily physical education classes","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study daily physical education classes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR32/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Larry Edgell"},
{"bill_id":2361,"bill_number":"SCR33","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study four-day work week for city, county and state employees","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study four-day work week for city, county and state employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR33/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2362,"bill_number":"SCR34","title":"Amending Joint Rules of Senate and House of Delegates by adding a new rule relating to constitutional petitions and resolutions","description":"Amending Joint Rules of Senate and House of Delegates by adding a new rule relating to constitutional petitions and resolutions","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR34/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":2363,"bill_number":"SCR35","title":"Relating to West Virginia Corrections Academy","description":"Relating to West Virginia Corrections Academy","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-30","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR35/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":2364,"bill_number":"SCR36","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Ona, Cabell County, \"Cpl. William Bradley Fulks Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Ona, Cabell County, \"Cpl. William Bradley Fulks Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR36/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":2365,"bill_number":"SCR37","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Diana, Webster County, \"David Daniel Hamrick Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Diana, Webster County, \"David Daniel Hamrick Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-07","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR37/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":2366,"bill_number":"SCR38","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Trace Fork, Kanawha County, \"Private Clinton Griffith and Staff Sergeant Jack Griffith Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Trace Fork, Kanawha County, \"Private Clinton Griffith and Staff Sergeant Jack Griffith Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-07","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR38/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":2367,"bill_number":"SCR39","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Hemphill, McDowell County, \"Charles Spencer Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Hemphill, McDowell County, \"Charles Spencer Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-07","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR39/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":2368,"bill_number":"SCR40","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Cabell County \"Phyllis E. Given Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Cabell County \"Phyllis E. Given Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR40/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":2369,"bill_number":"SCR41","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Lincoln County \"Sergeant James Allen May Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Lincoln County \"Sergeant James Allen May Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-02-04","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR41/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":2370,"bill_number":"SCR42","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Dickson, Wayne County, \"Noah Stephens Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Dickson, Wayne County, \"Noah Stephens Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR42/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=42&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":2371,"bill_number":"SCR43","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Cabell County \"Sgt. Jackie L. Waymire Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Cabell County \"Sgt. Jackie L. Waymire Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR43/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=43&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":2372,"bill_number":"SCR44","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Morgantown, Monongalia County, \"John Pyles Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Morgantown, Monongalia County, \"John Pyles Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR44/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=44&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":2373,"bill_number":"SCR45","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study local health programs' funding formula","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study local health programs' funding formula","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-06","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR45/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=45&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":2374,"bill_number":"SCR46","title":"Urging Congress support national Mother's Day monument located in West Virginia","description":"Urging Congress support national Mother's Day monument located in West Virginia","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-07","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR46/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=46&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":2375,"bill_number":"SCR47","title":"Requesting Division of Natural Resources rename Wallback Lake in Clay County \"Sampson Lake\"","description":"Requesting Division of Natural Resources rename Wallback Lake in Clay County \"Sampson Lake\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-07","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR47/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=47&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":2376,"bill_number":"SCR48","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Puritan Mines, Mingo County, \"Rev. Glen and Gladys Merritt Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Puritan Mines, Mingo County, \"Rev. Glen and Gladys Merritt Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-07","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR48/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=48&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":2377,"bill_number":"SCR49","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Mingo County \"Private Lawrence Ooten Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Mingo County \"Private Lawrence Ooten Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-07","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR49/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=49&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":2378,"bill_number":"SCR50","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR50/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=50&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":2379,"bill_number":"SCR51","title":"Urging Congress declare annual National Miner's Day","description":"Urging Congress declare annual National Miner's Day","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-14","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2008-02-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR51/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=51&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":2380,"bill_number":"SCR52","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Marion County \"Seaman 1st Class Clyde Richard Wilson Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Marion County \"Seaman 1st Class Clyde Richard Wilson Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-07","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR52/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=52&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Danny Wells"},
{"bill_id":2381,"bill_number":"SCR53","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study convention and visitors bureaus","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study convention and visitors bureaus","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-07","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR53/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=53&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":2382,"bill_number":"SCR54","title":"Urging Secretary of Interior to cause National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife Service to amend certain firearm regulations","description":"Urging Secretary of Interior to cause National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife Service to amend certain firearm regulations","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-20","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-21","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR54/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=54&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":2383,"bill_number":"SCR55","title":"Authorizing issue of State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund bonds to provide certain higher education improvements","description":"Authorizing issue of State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund bonds to provide certain higher education improvements","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-02-20","last_action":"Referred to Finance","last_action_date":"2008-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR55/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=55&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":2384,"bill_number":"SCR56","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study certain veterans' eligibility for Veterans Memorial Monument","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study certain veterans' eligibility for Veterans Memorial Monument","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR56/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=56&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":2385,"bill_number":"SCR57","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study oil and gas wells","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study oil and gas wells","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-02-21","last_action":"Removed from calendar by Rules Committee","last_action_date":"2008-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR57/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=57&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":2386,"bill_number":"SCR58","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge near Eleanor, Putnam County, \"Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge near Eleanor, Putnam County, \"Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR58/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=58&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":2387,"bill_number":"SCR59","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study simplified tax structure for communications","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study simplified tax structure for communications","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR59/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=59&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":2388,"bill_number":"SCR60","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study armed forces retirement service credit","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study armed forces retirement service credit","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR60/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=60&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":2389,"bill_number":"SCR61","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study energy sources' taxation","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study energy sources' taxation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR61/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=61&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":2390,"bill_number":"SCR62","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge near Belo, Mingo County, \"BMC Howard W. Bannister Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge near Belo, Mingo County, \"BMC Howard W. Bannister Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR62/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=62&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":2391,"bill_number":"SCR63","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge near Belo, Mingo County, \"R3C Fred Mahon Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge near Belo, Mingo County, \"R3C Fred Mahon Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-07","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR63/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=63&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":2392,"bill_number":"SCR64","title":"Commending Consortium for Internationalizing Higher Education in West Virginia","description":"Commending Consortium for Internationalizing Higher Education in West Virginia","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-07","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR64/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=64&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":2393,"bill_number":"SCR65","title":"Urging Congress to pass resolution regarding farm vehicle exemptions","description":"Urging Congress to pass resolution regarding farm vehicle exemptions","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR65/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=65&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":2394,"bill_number":"SCR66","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Ashford, Boone County, \"Barry Lutsy Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Ashford, Boone County, \"Barry Lutsy Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-05","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-05","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR66/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=66&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":2395,"bill_number":"SCR67","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study joint parenting","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study joint parenting","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR67/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=67&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":2396,"bill_number":"SCR68","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study Alcohol and Drug Mental Health Courts","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study Alcohol and Drug Mental Health Courts","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR68/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=68&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":2397,"bill_number":"SCR69","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study judicial elections","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study judicial elections","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR69/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=69&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":2398,"bill_number":"SCR70","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study West Virginia Tax Increment Financing Act","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study West Virginia Tax Increment Financing Act","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR70/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=70&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":2399,"bill_number":"SCR71","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Grafton, Taylor County, \"Floyd 'Scotty' Hamilton: First WVU All American Basketball Player Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Grafton, Taylor County, \"Floyd 'Scotty' Hamilton: First WVU All American Basketball Player Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR71/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=71&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":2400,"bill_number":"SCR72","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Grafton, Taylor County, \"Clair Bee: Basketball Coach and Author Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Grafton, Taylor County, \"Clair Bee: Basketball Coach and Author Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-03-06","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-06","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR72/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=72&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":2401,"bill_number":"SCR73","title":"Requesting Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability study substance abuse","description":"Requesting Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability study substance abuse","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-03","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-03-04","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR73/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=73&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":2402,"bill_number":"SCR74","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance review property tax assessment and appeals system","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance review property tax assessment and appeals system","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR74/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=74&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":2403,"bill_number":"SCR75","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Summers County \"Vaughn Ray York, Jr., Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Summers County \"Vaughn Ray York, Jr., Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR75/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=75&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":2404,"bill_number":"SCR76","title":"Requesting Division of Highways place sign at Fayetteville, Fayette County, \"Coolest Small Town\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways place sign at Fayetteville, Fayette County, \"Coolest Small Town\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR76/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=76&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":2405,"bill_number":"SCR77","title":"Urging Congress declare December 7th a national holiday","description":"Urging Congress declare December 7th a national holiday","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR77/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=77&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":2406,"bill_number":"SCR78","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study impact of Chesapeake Bay restoration","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study impact of Chesapeake Bay restoration","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-05","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-03-06","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR78/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=78&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":2407,"bill_number":"SCR79","title":"Requiring Department of Education Superintendent present education improvement plan","description":"Requiring Department of Education Superintendent present education improvement plan","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-05","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2008-03-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR79/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=79&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":2408,"bill_number":"SCR80","title":"Requiring Department of Health and Human Resources Secretary present service delivery systems improvement plan","description":"Requiring Department of Health and Human Resources Secretary present service delivery systems improvement plan","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-05","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-03-06","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR80/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=80&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":2409,"bill_number":"SCR81","title":"Requesting Senate and House Finance committees study private providers' reimbursement rate structures and rate adjustment processes","description":"Requesting Senate and House Finance committees study private providers' reimbursement rate structures and rate adjustment processes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-05","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2008-03-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR81/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=81&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":2410,"bill_number":"SCR82","title":"Amending Joint Rule No. 5, relating to bill processing","description":"Amending Joint Rule No. 5, relating to bill processing","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-05","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-06","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR82/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=82&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":2411,"bill_number":"SCR83","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Kanawha County \"Captain Benjamin D. Tiffner Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Kanawha County \"Captain Benjamin D. Tiffner Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR83/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=83&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Danny Wells"},
{"bill_id":2412,"bill_number":"SCR84","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Kanawha County \"Master Sergeant William L. 'Buster' Hackney Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Kanawha County \"Master Sergeant William L. 'Buster' Hackney Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR84/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=84&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":2413,"bill_number":"SCR85","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study small group insurance coverage","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study small group insurance coverage","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-06","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2008-03-07","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR85/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=85&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":2414,"bill_number":"SCR86","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study consent to certain minors' health care","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study consent to certain minors' health care","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-06","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR86/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=86&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":2415,"bill_number":"SCR87","title":"Requesting Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability study State Board of Pharmacy controlled substance database access","description":"Requesting Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability study State Board of Pharmacy controlled substance database access","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-06","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2008-03-07","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR87/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=87&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":2416,"bill_number":"SCR88","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Delbarton, Mingo County, \"Thomas Elbert Muncy, Jr., Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Delbarton, Mingo County, \"Thomas Elbert Muncy, Jr., Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR88/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=88&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":2417,"bill_number":"SCR89","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study coal industry's economic and environmental impact","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study coal industry's economic and environmental impact","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2008-03-06","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2008-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR89/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=89&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":2418,"bill_number":"SCR90","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study severance tax effects on natural gas and oil industry","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study severance tax effects on natural gas and oil industry","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2008-03-06","last_action":"Removed from calendar by Rules Committee","last_action_date":"2008-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR90/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=90&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":2419,"bill_number":"SCR91","title":"Urging West Virginia National Guard return from Iraq","description":"Urging West Virginia National Guard return from Iraq","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-03-07","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2008-03-08","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR91/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=91&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":2420,"bill_number":"SJR1","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Fair and Equal Citizenship Amendment","description":"The purpose of this joint resolution is to clarify who is eligible for a seat in the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR1/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":2421,"bill_number":"SJR2","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Government Improvement Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to reduce the size of the House of Delegates to fifty members and to reduce the size of the Senate to seventeen members.  The resolution also limits the term of Governor to one six-year term.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR2/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":2422,"bill_number":"SJR3","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Amendment Recognizing Right to Privacy","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the State Constitution to recognize the right of the people to privacy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR3/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2423,"bill_number":"SJR4","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Legislative Compensation Reform Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the State Constitution to provide that the Citizens Legislative Compensation Commission determines increases in legislators' pay and expense allowances.  It eliminates the Legislature's authority to vote to increase or decrease members' compensation and expense allowances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR4/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2424,"bill_number":"SJR5","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Inventory Exemption Amendment","description":"The purpose of this joint resolution is to authorize the exemption from property taxation, as determined by the Legislature by law, of personal property inventory in the form of raw materials, goods in process and finished goods employed exclusively in or resulting exclusively from manufacturing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR5/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":2425,"bill_number":"SJR6","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Merit Selection of Justices and Judges Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to provide that Justices of the Supreme Court and circuit court judges are appointed based on merit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR6/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Yoder"},
{"bill_id":2426,"bill_number":"SJR7","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $50,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR7/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":2427,"bill_number":"SJR8","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $45,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR8/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2428,"bill_number":"SJR9","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution clarifying Constitution does not require state pay for abortion","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the State Constitution to clarify that the Constitution does not require the state to pay for an abortion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR9/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":2429,"bill_number":"SJR10","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Senatorial District Amendment","description":"The purpose of this joint resolution is to increase the number of senatorial districts to thirty-four districts and provide that one senator is elected from each such district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR10/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":2430,"bill_number":"SJR11","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution clarifying Constitution does not require state pay for abortion or secure right to abortion","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the State Constitution to clarify that the Constitution does not require the state to pay for an abortion and to provide that nothing in the Constitution secures or protects a right to abortion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR11/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":2431,"bill_number":"SJR12","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Manufacturing Inventory and Tangible Personal Property Tax Exemption Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to authorize the exemption from property taxation of manufacturing inventory and other tangible personal property, as determined by the Legislature.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2008-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR12/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":2432,"bill_number":"SJR13","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Dedication of Funding to Natural Resources Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to provide constitutionally that the Legislature appropriate one percent of the State's General Revenue Fund to the Division of Natural Resources each fiscal year to be used to promote and preserve the State's natural resources and to fund law-enforcement activities associated with DNR.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR13/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":2433,"bill_number":"SJR14","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $30,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR14/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":2434,"bill_number":"SJR15","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption to a maximum of $70,000, each county is to decide the amount of the exemption; and to permit each county to stabilize an assessed valuation of any real property, or of personal property in the form of a mobile home, for senior citizens.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR15/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":2435,"bill_number":"SJR16","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Marriage Protection Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the State Constitution in order to prohibit the State from recognizing same sex marriages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR16/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":2436,"bill_number":"SJR17","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Veto Session Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to section fourteen, article VII of the West Virginia Constitution, relating to creating a veto session of the Legislature to consider bills vetoed by the Governor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR17/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":2437,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Raising committee to notify House of Delegates Senate has assembled","description":"Raising committee to notify House of Delegates Senate has assembled","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR1/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":2438,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature has assembled","description":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature has assembled","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-01-09","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR2/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":2439,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"Congratulating Jordan Roberts for winning the 2007 Harry H. Kennedy Award","description":"Congratulating Jordan Roberts for winning the 2007 Harry H. Kennedy Award","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-01-17","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR3/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
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{"bill_id":2442,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"Designating January 22, 2008, \"Crime Victims Day\"","description":"Designating January 22, 2008, \"Crime Victims Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-01-22","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR6/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":2443,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Designating January 24, 2008, \"Disability Advocacy Day\"","description":"Designating January 24, 2008, \"Disability Advocacy Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-01-24","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR7/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
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{"bill_id":2446,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Designating January 29, 2008, \"West Virginia State Grange Day\"","description":"Designating January 29, 2008, \"West Virginia State Grange Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR10/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Larry Edgell"},
{"bill_id":2447,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"Designating January 29, 2008, \"Community Action Day\"","description":"Designating January 29, 2008, \"Community Action Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-01-29","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR11/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Billy Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2448,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Designating January 30, 2008, \"Social Workers Day\"","description":"Designating January 30, 2008, \"Social Workers Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-01-30","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR12/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jon Hunter"},
{"bill_id":2449,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Designating January 31, 2008, \"Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day\"","description":"Designating January 31, 2008, \"Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-01-31","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR13/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":2450,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"Requesting National Park Service continue hunting in New River Gorge National River area","description":"Requesting National Park Service continue hunting in New River Gorge National River area","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-04","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2008-02-05","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR14/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":2451,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"Recognizing Leadership Jefferson","description":"Recognizing Leadership Jefferson","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR15/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Unger"},
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{"bill_id":2460,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"Memorializing Honorable Jack L. Miller, former senator","description":"Memorializing Honorable Jack L. Miller, former senator","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-26","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR24/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":2461,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"Urging Congress reauthorize Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program","description":"Urging Congress reauthorize Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR25/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":2462,"bill_number":"SR26","title":"Memorializing Robert James Gould, former Senate employee","description":"Memorializing Robert James Gould, former Senate employee","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR26/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":2463,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"Designating February 27, 2008, \"West Virginia Home School Day\"","description":"Designating February 27, 2008, \"West Virginia Home School Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-27","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR27/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":2464,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"Designating February 28, 2008, \"Higher Education Day\"","description":"Designating February 28, 2008, \"Higher Education Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-28","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR28/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":2465,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"Memorializing Honorable John H. Bowling, Jr., former senator","description":"Memorializing Honorable John H. Bowling, Jr., former senator","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-02-29","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR29/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
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{"bill_id":2467,"bill_number":"SR31","title":"Honoring Olen E. Jones, Jr.","description":"Honoring Olen E. Jones, Jr.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-04","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR31/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":2468,"bill_number":"SR32","title":"Memorializing Honorable Arch W. Riley, former senator","description":"Memorializing Honorable Arch W. Riley, former senator","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2008-03-05","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2008-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR32/2008","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2008&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
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