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{"bill_id":25630,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"Revising immunization 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":25631,"bill_number":"SB2","title":"Requiring continuing education of regulated 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25632,"bill_number":"SB4","title":"Exempting military retirement from personal income tax obligations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt military retirement pensions from income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB4/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":25633,"bill_number":"SB9","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB9/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=9&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":25634,"bill_number":"SB10","title":"Providing certain corrections officers full retirement benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that correctional officers, parole officers and juvenile corrections officers may retire with full benefits after 20 years of actual and honorable service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB10/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=10&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":25635,"bill_number":"SB14","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB14/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=14&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":25636,"bill_number":"SB19","title":"Providing allocated Fire Protection Fund revenue to Fire Chiefs' 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB19/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=19&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":25637,"bill_number":"SB26","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB26/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=26&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":25638,"bill_number":"SB32","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB32/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=32&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":25639,"bill_number":"SB34","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB34/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=34&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":25640,"bill_number":"SB64","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB64/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=64&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":25641,"bill_number":"SB70","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB70/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=70&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":25642,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"Establishing alcohol use by minors as juvenile delinquent offense","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make §11-16-19 and §49-1-4 consistent with prior amendments to the code which changed the use of alcoholic beverages by minors from a status offense to a juvenile delinquent offense.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB75/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=75&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":25643,"bill_number":"SB81","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 $2009 salary increase for every employee of the Division of Corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB81/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=81&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":25644,"bill_number":"SB82","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB82/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=82&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":25645,"bill_number":"SB84","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-04-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-04-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB84/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=84&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":25646,"bill_number":"SB85","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB85/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=85&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":25647,"bill_number":"SB86","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB86/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=86&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":25648,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"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":null,"last_action":"542","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB99/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=99&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":25649,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"Requiring defendants pay certain incarceration costs","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 thirty 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB108/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=108&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":25650,"bill_number":"SB119","title":"Setting imprisonment term for malicious assault on 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 others who are acting in an official capacity at ten years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB119/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=119&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":25651,"bill_number":"SB124","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB124/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=124&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":25652,"bill_number":"SB131","title":"Prohibiting handheld cellular phone use 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB131/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=131&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jesse Guills"},
{"bill_id":25653,"bill_number":"SB139","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB139/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=139&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":25654,"bill_number":"SB144","title":"Increasing Employee Suggestion Award Board's cash award limit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to: (1) Increase the maximum cash award the Employee Suggestion Award Board may make for an individual award to $16,000; (2) Require the Board to report to the Legislature every five years the amount the maximum award amount would need to be adjusted to compensate for inflation and give its recommendation, if any, addressing the amount the maximum award amount should be changed; and (3) Allow the Governor to make a secondary award of up to $5,000 for suggestions the Board has approved if the suggestion is implemented in one or more additional state agencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB144/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=144&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":25655,"bill_number":"SB146","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB146/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=146&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":25656,"bill_number":"SB147","title":"Deleting provision banning weapons on State Capitol property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the prohibition on bringing weapons upon the State Capitol complex and clarify the courthouse carry ban to exclude parts of building one of the State Capitol that do not house Supreme Court of Appeals offices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB147/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=147&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":25657,"bill_number":"SB148","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).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Interstate Cooperation","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Interstate Cooperation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB148/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=148&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":25658,"bill_number":"HB2003","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2003/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2003&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":25659,"bill_number":"HB2010","title":"Budget Bill, making appropriations of public money out of the treasury in accordance with section fifty-one, article six of the Constitution","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2010/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2010&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":25660,"bill_number":"HB2011","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 20 years of actual and honorable service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2011/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2011&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":25661,"bill_number":"HB2023","title":"Providing all persons convicted of a felony are subject to DNA testing","description":"The purpose of this bill requires 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2023/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2023&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":25662,"bill_number":"HB2031","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2031/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2031&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":25663,"bill_number":"HB2051","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 $2,008.00 salary increase for every employee of the Division of Corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2051/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2051&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":25664,"bill_number":"HB2059","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 1,000 feet of a school or child care facility, school bus stop, or other child safety zone.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2059/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2059&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":25665,"bill_number":"HB2064","title":"Designating the seventh day of December, \"Pearl Harbor Day,\" as a legal state holiday","description":"The purpose of this bill is to designate December, 7 \"Pearl Harbor Day,\" as a legal state holiday.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House  Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2064/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2064&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":25666,"bill_number":"HB2076","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2076/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2076&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":25667,"bill_number":"HB2090","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2090/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2090&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":25668,"bill_number":"HB2100","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2100/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2100&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":25669,"bill_number":"HB2110","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2110/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2110&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":25670,"bill_number":"HB2113","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 40-hour workweek.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2113/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2113&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":25671,"bill_number":"HB2129","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2129/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2129&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":25672,"bill_number":"HB2140","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 United States Department of Veterans' Affairs for service related injuries from any calculation used to determine spousal support.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House  Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2140/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2140&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":25673,"bill_number":"HB2142","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2142/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2142&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":25674,"bill_number":"HB2144","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2144/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2144&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Varner"},
{"bill_id":25675,"bill_number":"HB2149","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2149/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2149&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":25676,"bill_number":"HB2150","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Division of Veterans' Affairs","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2150/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2150&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":25677,"bill_number":"SB6","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Agriculture","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB6/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=6&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":25678,"bill_number":"SB8","title":"Requiring certain nonprofit directors and board members 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB8/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=8&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":25679,"bill_number":"SB13","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-03-02","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB13/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=13&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":25680,"bill_number":"SB35","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB35/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=35&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":25681,"bill_number":"SB37","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB37/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=37&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":25682,"bill_number":"SB83","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB83/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=83&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":25683,"bill_number":"SB112","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB112/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=112&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":25684,"bill_number":"SB130","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 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB130/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=130&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":25685,"bill_number":"HB2025","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2025/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2025&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":25686,"bill_number":"HB2050","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 20 to 26 and expand the Authority's territory to include Cabell, Mason and Jackson counties.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2009-03-20","last_action":"Removed from calendar by Rules Committee","last_action_date":"2009-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2050/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2050&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":25687,"bill_number":"HB2056","title":"Relating to electronic and paper requisition format approved by the Auditor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the Auditor may set standards for archiving electronic and paper documents related to requisitions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2056/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2056&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":25688,"bill_number":"HB2061","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2061/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2061&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":25689,"bill_number":"HB2062","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 10 year grace period before a connection to a newly installed sewer line is mandatory, provided the home is not sold within that 10 year period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2062/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2062&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":25690,"bill_number":"HB2106","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2106/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2106&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":25691,"bill_number":"HB2111","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 $25,000.00 per year or less, for the West Virginia Children's Health Insurance Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2111/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2111&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":25692,"bill_number":"HB2122","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2122/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2122&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Schadler"},
{"bill_id":25693,"bill_number":"HB2134","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2134/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2134&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":25694,"bill_number":"HB2158","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, WV 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2158/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2158&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":25695,"bill_number":"HB2220","title":"Personnel, Reimbursement of Compensation Paid to State Employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Personnel to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Reimbursement of Compensation Paid to State Employees for Training, Education and Professional Development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2220/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2220&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":25696,"bill_number":"SB20","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB20/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=20&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":25697,"bill_number":"HB2222","title":"Authorizing the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety to promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Criteria and Procedures for Determination of Projected Cost per Day for Inmates Incarcerated in Regional Jails Operated by the Authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"37","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2222/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2222&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":25698,"bill_number":"SB33","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB33/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=33&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":25699,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"Authorizing Division of Personnel promulgate legislative rule relating to reimbursement of compensation paid to state employees for training, education and professional development","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Personnel to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Reimbursement of Compensation Paid to State Employees for Training, Education and Professional Development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB216/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=216&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25700,"bill_number":"SB36","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB36/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=36&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":25701,"bill_number":"SB218","title":"Authorizing Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority promulgate legislative rule relating to criteria and procedures for determination of projected cost per day for incarcerated inmates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Criteria and Procedures for Determination of Projected Cost per Day for Inmates Incarcerated in Regional Jails Operated by the Authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB218/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=218&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25702,"bill_number":"SB242","title":"Relating to DUI offenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  reduce recidivism of offenders convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol through mandated participation in the Motor Vehicle Alcohol Test and Lock Program for all offenders.  Implementing mandated license sanctions.  Removes expungement provisions for offenders under twenty-one years of age.  Imposition of staggered sentencing. Offender participation in community corrections programs.  Mandated guilty or nolo contendere plea in pre-trial diversion agreements. Oversight of dedicated drug and alcohol courts.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-04-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-04-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB242/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=242&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":25703,"bill_number":"SB44","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB44/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=44&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25704,"bill_number":"SB72","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB72/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=72&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":25705,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"Requiring state participation in Yellow Ribbon G. I. Education Enhancement Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require West Virginia public colleges and universities to participate in the federal Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program (\"the Program\"). The Program will be established pursuant to the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (\"the Act\") to provide eligible post-9/11 veterans additional moneys towards the cost of tuition and fees at institutions of higher education.  The Act will provide educational benefits to certain post-9/11 veterans in an amount equal to the cost of in-state tuition at the most expensive public university or college in the state.  The Program will authorize the federal Secretary of Veterans Affairs to cover fifty percent of any additional costs over and above the cost of in-state tuition in exchange for a matching contribution of equal percentage from an institution of higher learning.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2009-03-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB245/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=245&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":25706,"bill_number":"SB103","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB103/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=103&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":25707,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"Authorizing nonbase building salary enhancement for certain state employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Governor to pay a nonbase building salary enhancement to eligible state employees provided that the Legislature appropriates moneys for that specific purpose.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB247/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=247&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":25708,"bill_number":"SB104","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB104/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=104&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":25709,"bill_number":"SB118","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB118/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=118&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":25710,"bill_number":"SB136","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB136/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=136&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":25711,"bill_number":"SJR7","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":null,"last_action":"43","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR7/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":25712,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"Preserving biological evidence secured in certain criminal cases","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB235/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=235&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":25713,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"Prohibiting discrimination based upon age or 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 provides clarification as to an exemption from the \"sexual orientation\" employment-based proscriptions of this bill for \"religious institutions\" and offers, for the purposes of this article, a definition thereof.  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, whether actual or perceived.\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB238/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=238&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":25714,"bill_number":"HB2015","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2015/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2015&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":25715,"bill_number":"HB2022","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 an 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2022/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2022&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":25716,"bill_number":"HB2033","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2033/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2033&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":25717,"bill_number":"HB2038","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2038/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2038&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":25718,"bill_number":"HB2040","title":"Relating to when a recognizance bond is released","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-04","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2040/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2040&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":25719,"bill_number":"HB2047","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2047/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2047&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":25720,"bill_number":"HB2060","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2060/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2060&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":25721,"bill_number":"HB2073","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2073/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2073&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":25722,"bill_number":"HB2075","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2075/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2075&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":25723,"bill_number":"HB2077","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2077/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2077&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":25724,"bill_number":"HB2079","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2079/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2079&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":25725,"bill_number":"HB2082","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2082/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2082&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":25726,"bill_number":"HB2083","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2083/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2083&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":25727,"bill_number":"HB2088","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 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2088/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2088&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":25728,"bill_number":"HB2089","title":"Allowing certain public employees to pay back retirement benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow public employees with 15 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2089/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2089&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":25729,"bill_number":"HB2107","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2107/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2107&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":25730,"bill_number":"HB2114","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-04-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-04-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2114/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2114&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":25731,"bill_number":"HB2116","title":"Increasing the multiplier for a retirement annuity in the public employees retirement system, and deleting language which allows increases in annuity payments for retired Legislators relative to salary increases","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2116/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2116&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":25732,"bill_number":"HB2121","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 twenty-five years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2121/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2121&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":25733,"bill_number":"HB2138","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2138/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2138&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":25734,"bill_number":"HJR5","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":null,"last_action":"1125","last_action_date":"2009-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR5/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":25735,"bill_number":"SB29","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB29/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=29&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":25736,"bill_number":"HB2104","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House  Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2104/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2104&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":25737,"bill_number":"HB2342","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2342/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2342&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":25738,"bill_number":"HB2347","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2347/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2347&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":25739,"bill_number":"HB2353","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2353/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2353&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":25740,"bill_number":"HB2363","title":"Jobs Impact Statement Act","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2363/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2363&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":25741,"bill_number":"HB2366","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2366/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2366&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":25742,"bill_number":"HB2371","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2371/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2371&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":25743,"bill_number":"HB2383","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2383/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2383&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":25744,"bill_number":"HB2393","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2393/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2393&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":25745,"bill_number":"HB2396","title":"Sexually Violent Predator Act","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2396/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2396&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":25746,"bill_number":"HB2399","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2399/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2399&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":25747,"bill_number":"HB2400","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2400/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2400&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":25748,"bill_number":"HB2404","title":"Relating to inmate reimbursement for medical services provided to persons held in regional jails","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to assess charges against inmates for medical services.  The bill permits a reasonable copayment to be deducted directly from an inmate's trustee account for nonemergency medical treatment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"15","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2404/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2404&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":25749,"bill_number":"SB250","title":"Authorizing Regional Jail Authority assess charges for inmate medical services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to assess charges against inmates for medical services.  The bill permits a reasonable copayment to be deducted directly from an inmate's trustee account for nonemergency medical treatment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB250/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=250&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":25750,"bill_number":"SB252","title":"Exempting certain disclosures under Freedom of Information Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include information pertaining to the operation, staffing, equipping or escape and emergency contingency plans relating to any jail or correctional facility as exempt from disclosure where disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act would jeopardize the safe, secure and orderly operation of a jail or correctional facility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB252/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=252&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":25751,"bill_number":"SB253","title":"Relating to certain sexual offenses by or against inmates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that any inmate who engages in sexual assault of another inmate is guilty of a felony and, shall be confined for not less than fifteen years nor more than thirty-five years.  The bill further provides that any person not imprisoned who engages in sexual intercourse or sexual intrusion with an inmate is guilty of a felony and, shall be confined for not less than one year nor more than five years.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-06","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB253/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=253&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":25752,"bill_number":"SB254","title":"Providing reduction in certain inmate sentences for completing education and rehabilitation programs","description":"This bill authorizes the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to grant time off of the sentence for certain convicted inmates sentenced to confinement in a regional jail for completion of education and rehabilitation programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB254/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=254&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":25753,"bill_number":"SB241","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB241/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=241&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":25754,"bill_number":"HB2235","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2235/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2235&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":25755,"bill_number":"HB2266","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2266/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2266&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":25756,"bill_number":"HB2272","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2272/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2272&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":25757,"bill_number":"HB2275","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2275/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2275&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":25758,"bill_number":"HB2294","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2294/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2294&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":25759,"bill_number":"HB2299","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 antique firearms from the limitation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2299/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2299&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":25760,"bill_number":"HB2306","title":"Relating to impersonation of a public official or employee","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":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2306/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2306&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":25761,"bill_number":"HB2315","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2315/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2315&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":25762,"bill_number":"HB2319","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2319/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2319&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":25763,"bill_number":"HB2323","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2323/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2323&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":25764,"bill_number":"HB2332","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House  Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2332/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2332&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":25765,"bill_number":"HB2270","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2270/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2270&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":25766,"bill_number":"HB2279","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2279/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2279&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":25767,"bill_number":"HB2298","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2298/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2298&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":25768,"bill_number":"HB2305","title":"Revising appointment and compensation provisions of the Supreme Court Clerk and his or her staff","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise appointment and compensation provisions of the supreme court clerk and his or her staff.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"161","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2305/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2305&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":25769,"bill_number":"HB2316","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2316/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2316&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":25770,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"Authorizing issuance of revenue bonds for public projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize county commissions, municipalities and boards of education that receive lottery revenues to issue bonds secured by such lottery revenues to construct public projects.  This will allow county commissions, municipalities and boards of education to construct more public projects which creates jobs and stimulates the economy.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB251/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=251&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":25771,"bill_number":"HB2341","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2341/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2341&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":25772,"bill_number":"SB152","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to permits for construction and major modification of major stationary sources of air pollution for the prevention of significant deterioration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Permits for Construction and Major Modification of Major Stationary Sources of Air Pollution for the Prevention of Significant Deterioration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB152/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=152&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25773,"bill_number":"SB158","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to hazardous waste management systems","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Hazardous Waste Management Systems.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB158/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=158&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25774,"bill_number":"SB163","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to dam safety","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Dam Safety.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB163/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=163&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25775,"bill_number":"SB184","title":"Authorizing Board of Architects promulgate legislative rule relating to registration of architects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Architects to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Registration of Architects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB184/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=184&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25776,"bill_number":"SB195","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 Public Water Systems.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"7","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB195/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=195&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25777,"bill_number":"SB197","title":"Authorizing Division of Human Services promulgate legislative rule relating to child care center licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Human Services to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Child Care Center Licensing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB197/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=197&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25778,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"Repealing article banning nuclear power plants' construction","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB240/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=240&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":25779,"bill_number":"HB2239","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2239/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2239&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":25780,"bill_number":"HB2308","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Partnership to Promote Community Well-Being","description":"The purpose of this bill is to codify the West Virginia Partnership to Promote Community Well-Being established by Executive Order No. 8-04.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2308/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2308&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":25781,"bill_number":"SB62","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 the minor attains 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 the minor attains eighteen years of age.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB62/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=62&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":25782,"bill_number":"SB88","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Agriculture","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB88/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=88&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":25783,"bill_number":"SB115","title":"Prohibiting smoking in motor vehicle when child under 14 is 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB115/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=115&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":25784,"bill_number":"HB2360","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":null,"last_action":"68","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2360/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2360&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":25785,"bill_number":"SB79","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB79/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=79&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":25786,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"Authorizing municipalities to enter into energy-savings 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. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB93/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=93&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":25787,"bill_number":"SB111","title":"Requiring Legislative Auditor evaluate Secondary Schools Activities Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill subjects the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission to evaluation by the Legislative Auditor and requires board members and officers to comply with ethical standards for elected and appointed officials.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB111/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=111&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":25788,"bill_number":"SB121","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB121/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=121&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":25789,"bill_number":"HB2009","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2009/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2009&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":25790,"bill_number":"HB2019","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2019/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2019&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":25791,"bill_number":"HB2063","title":"Relating to water utility rates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a water utility to charge low income consumers reduced rates and to recover any resulting decrease in revenues from the utility's other customers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2063/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2063&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":25792,"bill_number":"HB2084","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2084/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2084&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":25793,"bill_number":"HB2221","title":"Physical Therapy, General Provisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Physical Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to General Provisions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2819","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2221/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2221&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":25794,"bill_number":"HB2265","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2265/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2265&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":25795,"bill_number":"HB2267","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2267/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2267&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":25796,"bill_number":"HB2277","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2277/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2277&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":25797,"bill_number":"HB2296","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":"The purpose of this bill is to empower counties, municipalities or their planning commissions in areas where impact fees are charged to deny authorization for a development activity if any of them determine that adequate public facilities, assets and services are not available to support the activity and expanding the list of facilities and services which must be available to include libraries and library services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2296/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2296&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":25798,"bill_number":"HB2325","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2325/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2325&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":25799,"bill_number":"HB2372","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2372/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2372&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":25800,"bill_number":"HB2384","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2384/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2384&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":25801,"bill_number":"HB2387","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2387/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2387&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":25802,"bill_number":"HB2392","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2392/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2392&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":25803,"bill_number":"HB2403","title":"Updating the law governing professional licensing boards in general","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the law governing professional licensing boards in general.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-02-26","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-27","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2403/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2403&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":25804,"bill_number":"SB217","title":"Authorizing Board of Physical Therapy promulgate legislative rule relating to general provisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Physical Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to General Provisions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB217/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=217&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25805,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"Authorizing Commissioner of Banking to enter into contracts for loan review services","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB3/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25806,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"Strengthening protections for whistleblowers of 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB5/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":25807,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"Relating to taxation of gambling and lottery winnings and 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB7/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=7&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":25808,"bill_number":"SB11","title":"Providing certain State Teachers Retirement System annuitants state income tax exemption","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB11/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=11&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":25809,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"Allowing 2-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 years' fees. The bill also contains a provision to facilitate a change to expiration dates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"2","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB12/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=12&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":25810,"bill_number":"SB15","title":"Limiting certain parks and recreation entities' liability","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":"2009-03-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-04-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB15/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=15&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":25811,"bill_number":"SB16","title":"Establishing penalties for manufacturing, selling or dispensing certain controlled substances causing death","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB16/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=16&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":25812,"bill_number":"SB17","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":"2009-04-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-04-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB17/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=17&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":25813,"bill_number":"SB18","title":"Reducing ratio of school nurses to students","description":"The purpose of this section is to provide a student-to-school nurse ratio of 1:750 in the school year 2009-2010 and to eliminate contracts between county boards of education and county health departments for equivalent nursing services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB18/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=18&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":25814,"bill_number":"SB21","title":"Allowing federal adjusted gross income deduction for cost of certain 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB21/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=21&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":25815,"bill_number":"SB22","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.     This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB22/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=22&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25816,"bill_number":"SB23","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB23/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=23&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":25817,"bill_number":"SB24","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB24/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=24&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":25818,"bill_number":"SB25","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB25/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=25&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":25819,"bill_number":"SB27","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB27/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=27&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":25820,"bill_number":"SB28","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB28/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=28&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":25821,"bill_number":"SB30","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB30/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=30&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":25822,"bill_number":"SB31","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB31/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=31&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":25823,"bill_number":"SB38","title":"Allowing pharmacists to refuse dispensing 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB38/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=38&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":25824,"bill_number":"SB39","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB39/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=39&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":25825,"bill_number":"SB40","title":"Relating to land surveyor's 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB40/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=40&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":25826,"bill_number":"SB41","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 fifty percent or less of the federal poverty guideline for a senior citizens' homestead tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB41/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=41&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":25827,"bill_number":"SB42","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB42/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=42&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":25828,"bill_number":"SB43","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 Division.  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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB43/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=43&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25829,"bill_number":"SB45","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-04-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-04-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB45/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=45&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":25830,"bill_number":"SB46","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB46/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=46&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":25831,"bill_number":"SB47","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB47/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=47&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":25832,"bill_number":"SB48","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB48/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=48&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":25833,"bill_number":"SB49","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"On second reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB49/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=49&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":25834,"bill_number":"SB50","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB50/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=50&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":25835,"bill_number":"SB51","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB51/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=51&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":25836,"bill_number":"SB52","title":"Prohibiting sales and possession of certain raffle boards and games","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB52/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=52&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":25837,"bill_number":"SB53","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 $15,000 for retirees who are sixty-five years old or older.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB53/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=53&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":25838,"bill_number":"SB54","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB54/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=54&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":25839,"bill_number":"SB55","title":"Limiting 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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"Rereferred to Judiciary on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB55/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=55&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":25840,"bill_number":"SB56","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-30","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-03-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB56/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=56&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Edgell"},
{"bill_id":25841,"bill_number":"SB57","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","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-25","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-03-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB57/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=57&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Edgell"},
{"bill_id":25842,"bill_number":"SB58","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB58/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=58&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":25843,"bill_number":"SB59","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 CEOs in order to maintain higher standards in the classroom and promote constant professional improvement of teachers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB59/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=59&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":25844,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"Providing certain retirees personal income tax adjustment","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 2007 to 2014.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB60/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=60&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":25845,"bill_number":"SB61","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 five years or longer, by three percent in July, 2009, and then increase the benefits by three percent every five years thereafter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB61/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=61&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":25846,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"Increasing deposit from State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund to Higher Education Improvement Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is  to increase the amount from the State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund that is deposited each fiscal year into the Higher Education Improvement Fund for higher education from $10 million to $15 million.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-04-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-04-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB63/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=63&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":25847,"bill_number":"SB65","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB65/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=65&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":25848,"bill_number":"SB66","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":"2009-03-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-04-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB66/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=66&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":25849,"bill_number":"SB67","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB67/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=67&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":25850,"bill_number":"SB68","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB68/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=68&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":25851,"bill_number":"SB69","title":"Increasing benefits of certain retired teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give retired teachers who have been retired for five years or longer, an increase in retirement benefits by three percent in July, 2009, and then increase the benefits by three percent every five years thereafter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB69/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=69&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":25852,"bill_number":"SB71","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB71/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=71&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":25853,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"Prohibiting dispensing of public moneys within 90 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. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB73/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=73&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":25854,"bill_number":"SB74","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB74/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=74&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":25855,"bill_number":"SB76","title":"Prohibiting state funding of abortions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit state funding of abortions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB76/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=76&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":25856,"bill_number":"SB77","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB77/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=77&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":25857,"bill_number":"SB78","title":"Relating to special license plates","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-04-01","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2009-04-01","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB78/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=78&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":25858,"bill_number":"SB80","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB80/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=80&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":25859,"bill_number":"SB87","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB87/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=87&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":25860,"bill_number":"SB89","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 four percent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB89/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=89&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":25861,"bill_number":"SB90","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB90/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=90&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":25862,"bill_number":"SB91","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB91/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=91&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":25863,"bill_number":"SB92","title":"Eliminating timber severance tax","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB92/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=92&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":25864,"bill_number":"SB94","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB94/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=94&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25865,"bill_number":"SB95","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB95/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=95&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":25866,"bill_number":"SB96","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB96/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=96&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":25867,"bill_number":"SB97","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB97/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=97&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":25868,"bill_number":"SB98","title":"Authorizing certain Alcohol Beverage Control employees to have arrest powers and 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB98/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=98&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":25869,"bill_number":"SB100","title":"Allowing school 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB100/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=100&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":25870,"bill_number":"SB101","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB101/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=101&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":25871,"bill_number":"SB102","title":"Providing certain ventilator patients Medicaid coverage","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB102/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=102&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":25872,"bill_number":"SB105","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB105/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=105&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25873,"bill_number":"SB106","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 permit West Virginia state banks or bank holding companies to acquire out-of-state banks and bank holding companies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB106/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=106&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25874,"bill_number":"SB107","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB107/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=107&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25875,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"Extending civil liability immunity to parks and recreation districts' 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB109/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=109&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":25876,"bill_number":"SB110","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB110/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=110&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":25877,"bill_number":"SB113","title":"Rescinding student financial assistance due to certain alcohol or drug 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB113/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=113&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":25878,"bill_number":"SB114","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 August 26 for the purposes of preparing for the opening of school and staff development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB114/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=114&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":25879,"bill_number":"SB116","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB116/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=116&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":25880,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"Providing certain retired conservation officers'  state income tax exemption","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt Division of Natural Resources conservation officers' retirement pensions from state income tax law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB117/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=117&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":25881,"bill_number":"SB120","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB120/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=120&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":25882,"bill_number":"SB122","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB122/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=122&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":25883,"bill_number":"SB123","title":"Creating Nursing Education Forgivable Loan Program","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB123/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=123&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":25884,"bill_number":"SB125","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB125/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=125&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":25885,"bill_number":"SB126","title":"Providing single resident hunting, fishing and trapping 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB126/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=126&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":25886,"bill_number":"SB127","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB127/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=127&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":25887,"bill_number":"SB128","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB128/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=128&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":25888,"bill_number":"SB129","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB129/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=129&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":25889,"bill_number":"SB132","title":"Dedicating certain severance tax portion to counties and municipalities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to dedicate five percent of every $1 million of certain severance taxes for the use and benefit of the counties and municipalities from which those taxes were generated.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB132/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=132&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":25890,"bill_number":"SB133","title":"Providing certain medical providers tax credit","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB133/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=133&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":25891,"bill_number":"SB134","title":"Relating to unlawful discriminatory practices generally","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB134/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=134&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":25892,"bill_number":"SB135","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB135/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=135&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":25893,"bill_number":"SB137","title":"Regulating all-terrain vehicles' use","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 and provides for regulation of all-terrain vehicles by local government authorities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB137/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=137&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":25894,"bill_number":"SB138","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB138/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=138&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":25895,"bill_number":"SB140","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB140/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=140&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jesse Guills"},
{"bill_id":25896,"bill_number":"SB141","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB141/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=141&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25897,"bill_number":"SB142","title":"Relating to Tourism 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 twenty-five percent or, in the case of bed and breakfast facilities, fifty percent, of qualified eighty percent investment in a tourism attraction or amenity by offsetting up to eighty percent 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-31","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB142/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=142&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":25898,"bill_number":"SB143","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB143/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=143&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":25899,"bill_number":"SB145","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB145/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=145&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":25900,"bill_number":"SB149","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 for a job injury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB149/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=149&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":25901,"bill_number":"SB150","title":"Budget bill","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB150/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=150&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":25902,"bill_number":"SB151","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to permits for construction, modification, relocation and operation of stationary sources of air pollutants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Permits for Construction, Modification, Relocation and Operation of Stationary Sources of Air Pollutants; Notification Requirements; Administrative Updates; Temporary Permits; General Permits; Permission to Commence Construction; and Procedures for Evaluation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB151/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=151&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25903,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rules","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"16","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB153/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=153&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25904,"bill_number":"SB154","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to control of air pollution from hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Control of Air Pollution from Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage or Disposal Facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB154/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=154&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25905,"bill_number":"SB155","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to 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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB155/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=155&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25906,"bill_number":"SB156","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to mercury budget training program to reduce mercury emissions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a Mercury Budget Training Program to Reduce Mercury Emissions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB156/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=156&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25907,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to ambient air quality standards","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB157/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=157&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25908,"bill_number":"SB159","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to assessment of civil administrative penalties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Assessment of Civil Administrative Penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB159/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=159&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25909,"bill_number":"SB160","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to hazardous waste management fee","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 Fee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB160/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=160&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25910,"bill_number":"SB161","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to state water pollution control revolving fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB161/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=161&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25911,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to environmental laboratories' certification and standards of performance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Environmental Laboratories Certification and Standards of Performance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB162/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=162&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25912,"bill_number":"SB164","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to assessment of civil administrative penalties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Assessment of Civil Administrative Penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB164/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=164&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25913,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"Authorizing Ethics Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to employment exemptions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Ethics Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Employment Exemptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Introduced","last_action_date":null,"committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB165/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=165&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25914,"bill_number":"SB166","title":"Authorizing Ethics Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to lobbying","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Ethics Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Lobbying.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB166/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=166&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25915,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"Authorizing Ethics Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to filing of verified time records.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Ethics Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Filing of Verified Time Records.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB167/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=167&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25916,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"Authorizing Consolidated Public Retirement Board promulgate legislative rule relating to 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB168/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=168&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25917,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"Authorizing Consolidated Public Retirement Board promulgate legislative rule relating to 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB169/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=169&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25918,"bill_number":"SB170","title":"Authorizing Consolidated Public Retirement Board promulgate legislative rule relating to Public Employees 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB170/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=170&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25919,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"Authorizing Consolidated Public Retirement Board promulgate legislative rule relating to 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB171/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=171&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25920,"bill_number":"SB172","title":"Authorizing Department of Administration promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Service Credit for Accrued and Unused Sick and Annual Leave.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"7","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB172/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=172&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25921,"bill_number":"SB173","title":"Authorizing Consolidated Public Retirement Board promulgate legislative rule relating to the 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB173/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=173&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25922,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"Authorizing Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing promulgate legislative rule relating to establishment of required qualifications and ethical standards for interpreters and transliterators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Establishment of Required Qualifications and Ethical Standards for Interpreters and Transliterators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB174/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=174&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25923,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"Authorizing Board of Dental Examiners promulgate legislative rule relating to 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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB175/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=175&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25924,"bill_number":"SB176","title":"Authorizing Board of Dental Examiners promulgate legislative rule relating to formation and approval of dental corporations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Dental Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Formation and Approval of Dental Corporations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB176/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=176&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25925,"bill_number":"SB177","title":"Authorizing Department of Administration promulgate legislative rule relating to fair market price determination","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Fair Market Price Determination.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB177/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=177&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25926,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"Authorizing Department of Administration promulgate legislative rule relating to statewide contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Statewide Contracts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB178/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=178&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25927,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"Authorizing Department of Administration promulgate legislative rule relating to qualifications for participation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Qualifications for Participation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB179/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=179&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25928,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"Authorizing Commissioner of Agriculture promulgate legislative rule relating to animal disease control","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Animal Disease Control.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB180/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=180&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25929,"bill_number":"SB181","title":"Authorizing Commissioner of Agriculture promulgate legislative rule relating to disposal of dead poultry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Disposal of Dead Poultry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB181/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=181&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25930,"bill_number":"SB182","title":"Authorizing Commissioner of Agriculture promulgate legislative rule relating to commercial feed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Commercial Feed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB182/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=182&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25931,"bill_number":"SB183","title":"Authorizing Commissioner of Agriculture promulgate legislative rule relating to schedule of charges for inspection services: Fruit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a Schedule of Charges for Inspection Services: Fruit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB183/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=183&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25932,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"Authorizing Board of Architects promulgate legislative rule relating to fees for registration of architects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Architects to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Fees for Registration of Architects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB185/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=185&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25933,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"Authorizing Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate legislative rule relating 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB186/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=186&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25934,"bill_number":"SB187","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB187/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=187&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25935,"bill_number":"SB188","title":"Authorizing Board of Accountancy promulgate legislative rule relating to the board and rules of professional conduct","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Accountancy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Board and Rules of Professional Conduct.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB188/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=188&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25936,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"Authorizing Department of Administration promulgate legislative rule relating to Purchasing Division","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Purchasing Division.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB189/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=189&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25937,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"Authorizing Department of Administration promulgate legislative rule relating to parking","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Parking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB190/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=190&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25938,"bill_number":"SB191","title":"Authorizing Ethics Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to purchase, sale or lease of personal property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Ethics Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Purchase, Sale or Lease of Personal Property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB191/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=191&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25939,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"Authorizing Ethics Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to interest in public contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Ethics Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Interest in Public Contracts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB192/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=192&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25940,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"Authorizing Ethics Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to voting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Ethics Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Voting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB193/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=193&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25941,"bill_number":"SB194","title":"Authorizing Department of Health and Human Resources promulgate legislative rule relating to licensure of medical adult day care centers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Licensure of Medical Adult Day Care Centers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB194/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=194&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25942,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"Authorizing Department of Health and Human Resources promulgate legislative rule relating to tuberculosis testing, control treatment and commitment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Tuberculosis Testing, Control Treatment and Commitment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB196/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=196&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25943,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"Authorizing Insurance Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to continuing education for individual insurance producers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Continuing Education for Individual Insurance Producers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB198/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=198&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25944,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"Authorizing Insurance Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to preneed life insurance minimum standards for determining reserve liabilities and nonforfeiture values","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Preneed Life Insurance Minimum Standards for Determining Reserve Liabilities and Nonforfeiture Values.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB199/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=199&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25945,"bill_number":"SB200","title":"Authorizing Division of Labor promulgate legislative rule relating to packaging and labeling","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Packaging and Labeling.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB200/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=200&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25946,"bill_number":"SB201","title":"Authorizing Division of Labor promulgate legislative rule relating to method of sale of commodities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a Method of Sale of Commodities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB201/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=201&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25947,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"Authorizing Division of Labor promulgate legislative rule relating to standards for weights and measures inspectors' adoption of National Conference of Weights and Measures Handbook","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Standards for Weights and Measures Inspectors' Adoption of National Conference of Weights and Measures (NCWM) Handbook 130, 1987 Edition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB202/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=202&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25948,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"Authorizing Division of Labor promulgate legislative rule relating to Amusement Rides and Attractions Safety Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Amusement Rides and Attractions Safety Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB203/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=203&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25949,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"Authorizing Division of Labor promulgate legislative rule relating to Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB204/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=204&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25950,"bill_number":"SB205","title":"Authorizing Division of Labor promulgate legislative rule relating to Elevator Safety Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Elevator Safety Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB205/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=205&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25951,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"Authorizing Division of Labor promulgate legislative rule relating to weights and measures calibration fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Weights and Measures Calibration Fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB206/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=206&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25952,"bill_number":"SB207","title":"Authorizing Board of Medicine promulgate legislative rule relating to definition of surgery","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Definition of Surgery.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB207/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=207&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25953,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"Authorizing Board of Medicine promulgate legislative rule relating to licensure, disciplinary and complaint procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Licensure, Disciplinary and Complaint Procedures; Continuing Education; and Physician Assistants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB208/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=208&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25954,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"Authorizing Board of Medicine promulgate legislative rule relating to establishment and regulation of restricted license issued to applicant in extraordinary circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Establishment and Regulation of a Restricted License Issued to an Applicant in Extraordinary Circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB209/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=209&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25955,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"Authorizing Division of Motor Vehicles promulgate legislative rule relating to denial, suspension, revocation, restriction or nonrenewal of driving privileges","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Denial, Suspension, Revocation, Restriction or Nonrenewal of Driving Privileges.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB210/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=210&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25956,"bill_number":"SB211","title":"Authorizing Division of Motor Vehicles promulgate legislative rule relating to collection of tax on sale of motor vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Collection of the Tax on the Sale of a Vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB211/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=211&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25957,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"Authorizing Division of Natural Resources promulgate legislative rule relating to boating","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Boating.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB212/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=212&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25958,"bill_number":"SB213","title":"Authorizing Division of Natural Resources promulgate legislative rule relating to deer hunting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Deer Hunting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB213/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=213&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25959,"bill_number":"SB214","title":"Authorizing Division of Natural Resources promulgate legislative rule relating to lifetime hunting, trapping and fishing licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Lifetime Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Licenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB214/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=214&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25960,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"Authorizing Division of Natural Resources promulgate legislative rule relating to lifetime hunting, trapping and fishing license and stamp fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Lifetime Hunting, Trapping and Fishing License and Stamp Fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB215/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=215&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25961,"bill_number":"SB219","title":"Authorizing Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses promulgate legislative rule relating to policies, standards and criteria for evaluation and accreditation of colleges, departments or schools of nursing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Policies, Standards and Criteria for the Evaluation and Accreditation of Colleges, Departments or Schools of Nursing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB219/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=219&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25962,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"Authorizing Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses promulgate legislative rule relating to limited prescriptive authority for nurses in advance practice","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Limited Prescriptive Authority for Nurses in Advanced Practice.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB220/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=220&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25963,"bill_number":"SB221","title":"Authorizing Division of Rehabilitation Services promulgate legislative rule relating to low vision driver training program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Rehabilitation Services to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Low Vision Driver Training Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB221/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=221&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25964,"bill_number":"SB222","title":"Authorizing Board of Respiratory Care promulgate legislative rule relating to student temporary permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Respiratory Care to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Student Temporary Permits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB222/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=222&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25965,"bill_number":"SB223","title":"Authorizing Secretary of State promulgate legislative rule relating to administration of address confidentiality program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Administration of the Address Confidentiality Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB223/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=223&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25966,"bill_number":"SB224","title":"Authorizing Board of Social Work Examiners promulgate legislative rule relating to fee schedule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Social Work Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a Fee Schedule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB224/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=224&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25967,"bill_number":"SB225","title":"Authorizing State Tax Department promulgate legislative rule relating to combined returns pursuant to investigation by Tax Commissioner","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Combined Returns Pursuant to an Investigation by the Tax Commissioner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB225/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=225&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25968,"bill_number":"SB226","title":"Authorizing State Tax Department promulgate legislative rule relating to film industry investment tax credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to combined returns pursuant to the Film Industry Investment Tax Credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB226/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=226&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25969,"bill_number":"SB227","title":"Authorizing Department of Revenue promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Repeal of Valuation of Intangible Personal Property Including Stock Accounts Receivable and Stock in Banks and Capital of Savings and Loan Associations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"18","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB227/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=227&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25970,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection promulgate legislative rule relating to voluntary remediation and redevelopment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Voluntary Remediation and Redevelopment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB228/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=228&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25971,"bill_number":"SB229","title":"Authorizing State Tax Department promulgate legislative rule relating to electronic filing and payment of special district excise tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Electronic Filing and Payment of Special District Excise Tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB229/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=229&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25972,"bill_number":"SB230","title":"Authorizing State Tax Department promulgate legislative rule relating to withholding or denial of personal income tax refunds from taxpayers who owe municipal costs, fines, forfeitures or penalties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Withholding or Denial of Personal Income Tax Refunds from Taxpayers Who Owe Municipal Costs, Fines, Forfeitures or Penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB230/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=230&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25973,"bill_number":"SB231","title":"Authorizing State Tax Department promulgate legislative rule relating to exchange of information agreement between State Tax Division and Department of Health and Human Resources Office of Inspector General Medicaid Fraud Control Unit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to an exchange of information agreement between the State Tax Division and the Department of Health and Human Resources Office of the Inspector General Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB231/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=231&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25974,"bill_number":"SB232","title":"Authorizing Division of Tourism promulgate legislative rule relating to direct advertising grants program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Tourism to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Direct Advertising Grants Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB232/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=232&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25975,"bill_number":"SB233","title":"Authorizing Board of Veterinary Medicine promulgate legislative rule relating to schedule of fees","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 a Schedule of Fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB233/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=233&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":25976,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"Exempting land-based 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Agriculture","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB234/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=234&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":25977,"bill_number":"SB236","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB236/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=236&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":25978,"bill_number":"SB237","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 ten 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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB237/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=237&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":25979,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"Allowing majority vote for certain metro government approval","description":"The purpose of this local bill is to permit the voters of Kanawha County to decide by majority vote in an election to decide upon a metro government and charter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"47","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB239/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=239&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":25980,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"Relating to issuing general obligation bonds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modernize article one, chapter thirteen of the code to enable it to be consistent with the current practices and procedures required for issuing general obligation bonds through competitive sale.  The bill's updates include:  incorporating changes from section ten, article X of the West Virginia Constitution; not requiring the issuer to designate the series's of bonds in the election order; not requiring the bond resolution to set forth the date of issuance, the denominations of the bonds, the medium with which the bonds are payable or the terms of redemption; allowing issuers to establish a maximum rate of interest in the bond resolution; allowing issuers to make semiannual payments on principal and interest; increasing the time an issuer is required to begin making debt service payments from two years to three years from the date of issuance; requiring issuers to register bonds and eliminating reference to coupon bonds; allowing issuers to accept electronic bids if the issuer elects to utilize an electronic bidding procedure; and allowing an issuer to publish an abbreviated sale of notice when advertising the sale of bonds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"297","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB243/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=243&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":25981,"bill_number":"SB244","title":"Relating to public employees' reemployment after retirement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the ability of an elected or appointed public official to retire from his or her position, commence to receive an annuity, and continue to receive the annuity if he or she is reelected or reappointed to the same position within twelve months of retirement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"7","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB244/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=244&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":25982,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"Relating to unemployment compensation generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for temporary solvency assessments on employees and employers when the balance of the unemployment compensation trust fund is less than $180 million at the end of a calendar quarter, to provide for the cessation of solvency assessments when the balance of the unemployment compensation trust fund exceeds $250 million on the last day of any calendar quarter and to ensure that maximum weekly benefit rates do not increase or decrease during the pendency of temporary solvency assessments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"19","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB246/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=246&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":25983,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"Providing for alternative minimum tax expiration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the expiration of the alternative minimum tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB248/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=248&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":25984,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"Relating to annual school calendar","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the start of the instructional school term on August 21 and to provide greater flexibility for county school boards to meet the requirement that there be one hundred eighty instructional days in the annual school calendar.  The bill also provides for the scheduling of an additional noninstructional day prior to the commencement of the instructional term.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-04-10","last_action":"To conference","last_action_date":"2009-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB249/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=249&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":25985,"bill_number":"HB2001","title":"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 12 and to certified reading specialists.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2001/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2001&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":25986,"bill_number":"HB2002","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 10% cap on any increase in assessment in any one year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2002/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2002&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":25987,"bill_number":"HB2004","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 distributed to seniors without cellular phones for making emergency calls.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2004/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2004&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":25988,"bill_number":"HB2005","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 $500.00   each.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2005/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2005&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":25989,"bill_number":"HB2006","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2006/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2006&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":25990,"bill_number":"HB2007","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2007/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2007&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":25991,"bill_number":"HB2008","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2008/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2008&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":25992,"bill_number":"HB2012","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 2 percent over the assessed value of the same property for the previous year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2012/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2012&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":25993,"bill_number":"HB2013","title":"Increasing salary increments paid to principals and assistant principals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase salary increments paid to principals and assistant principals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2013/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2013&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Romine"},
{"bill_id":25994,"bill_number":"HB2014","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2014/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2014&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":25995,"bill_number":"HB2016","title":"Providing for removal and election of Public Service Commissioners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the election and removal of Public Service Commissioners, setting terms of office for said commissioners,  and otherwise relating to the Public Service Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2016/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2016&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":25996,"bill_number":"HB2017","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2017/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2017&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":25997,"bill_number":"HB2018","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 $300.00 but less than $1,000.00 may constitute a misdemeanor while providing that damage greater than $1000.00 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 $100.00 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2018/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2018&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Schadler"},
{"bill_id":25998,"bill_number":"HB2020","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2020/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2020&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":25999,"bill_number":"HB2021","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2021/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2021&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26000,"bill_number":"HB2024","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 18 hours to 12 hours; and requiring that the six hour reduction in staff development be used as an additional preparation day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2024/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2024&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":26001,"bill_number":"HB2026","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2026/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2026&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":26002,"bill_number":"HB2027","title":"Creating an excise tax on methadone","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"Committed to Finance on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2009-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2027/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2027&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":26003,"bill_number":"HB2028","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2028/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2028&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":26004,"bill_number":"HB2029","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2029/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2029&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Schadler"},
{"bill_id":26005,"bill_number":"HB2030","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2030/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2030&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":26006,"bill_number":"HB2032","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 a section of code that limits the use of certain types of exempted vehicles on highways between sunrise and sunset.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2032/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2032&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":26007,"bill_number":"HB2034","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2034/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2034&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":26008,"bill_number":"HB2035","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2035/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2035&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":26009,"bill_number":"HB2036","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2036/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2036&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":26010,"bill_number":"HB2037","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2037/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2037&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":26011,"bill_number":"HB2039","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2039/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2039&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":26012,"bill_number":"HB2041","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2041/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2041&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":26013,"bill_number":"HB2042","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, 2009.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2042/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2042&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":26014,"bill_number":"HB2043","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 30 days upon notice from the West Virginia Division  of Motor Vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2043/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2043&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":26015,"bill_number":"HB2044","title":"Including Salem International University as an eligible institution and modifying provisions regarding eligible higher education institutions receiving PROMISE scholarship funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include Salem International University as an eligible institution and modifies provisions regarding the higher education institutions that are eligible to continue to receive PROMISE scholarship funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2044/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2044&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":26016,"bill_number":"HB2045","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2045/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2045&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":26017,"bill_number":"HB2046","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 judgments from debtors who often attempt to defeat such judgments 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2046/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2046&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":26018,"bill_number":"HB2048","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2048/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2048&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":26019,"bill_number":"HB2049","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2049/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2049&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26020,"bill_number":"HB2052","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2052/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2052&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":26021,"bill_number":"HB2053","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2053/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2053&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":26022,"bill_number":"HB2054","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2054/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2054&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":26023,"bill_number":"HB2055","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2055/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2055&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":26024,"bill_number":"HB2057","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2057/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2057&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":26025,"bill_number":"HB2058","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2058/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2058&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":26026,"bill_number":"HB2065","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2065/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2065&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26027,"bill_number":"HB2066","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2066/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2066&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":26028,"bill_number":"HB2067","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2067/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2067&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":26029,"bill_number":"HB2068","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 $8,000.00 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2068/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2068&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":26030,"bill_number":"HB2069","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 $50 to $100, to be spent on academic materials, supplies or equipment to enhance instruction.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-02-25","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2009-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2069/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2069&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":26031,"bill_number":"HB2070","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2070/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2070&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":26032,"bill_number":"HB2071","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2071/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2071&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":26033,"bill_number":"HB2072","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-27","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2009-03-30","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2072/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2072&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":26034,"bill_number":"HB2074","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2074/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2074&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26035,"bill_number":"HB2078","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2078/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2078&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":26036,"bill_number":"HB2080","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 recreation activities at state parks and forests.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2080/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2080&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26037,"bill_number":"HB2081","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2081/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2081&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26038,"bill_number":"HB2085","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. The bill also requires that county boards submit proposed cooperative agreements to the Department of Transportation for approval prior to implementation.  In addition, the bill requires county boards to submit reports to the Legislatures' Joint Committee on Government and Finance on the cost-effectiveness of cooperative agreements that have been implemented.  Under the bill, the Secretary of Transportation is required to propose legislative rules to be used as guidelines for approval of proposed cooperative agreements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2085/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2085&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":26039,"bill_number":"HB2086","title":"Providing a five percent personal income tax reduction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a five percent tax reduction to all personal income tax rates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2086/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2086&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":26040,"bill_number":"HB2087","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 36 consecutive months rather than five consecutive years for calculating retirement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2087/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2087&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":26041,"bill_number":"HB2091","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-26","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2091/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2091&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":26042,"bill_number":"HB2092","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2092/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2092&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":26043,"bill_number":"HB2093","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2093/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2093&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":26044,"bill_number":"HB2094","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2094/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2094&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Porter"},
{"bill_id":26045,"bill_number":"HB2095","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 2013.  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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2095/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2095&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":26046,"bill_number":"HB2096","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2096/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2096&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":26047,"bill_number":"HB2097","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2097/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2097&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":26048,"bill_number":"HB2098","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 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2098/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2098&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":26049,"bill_number":"HB2099","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2099/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2099&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":26050,"bill_number":"HB2101","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2101/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2101&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":26051,"bill_number":"HB2102","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 250% or less of the federal poverty guideline from 150% or less of the federal poverty guideline for a senior citizens' homestead tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2102/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2102&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":26052,"bill_number":"HB2103","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 as 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2103/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2103&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":26053,"bill_number":"HB2105","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2105/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2105&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tal Hutchins"},
{"bill_id":26054,"bill_number":"HB2108","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2108/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2108&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":26055,"bill_number":"HB2109","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 65 years of age or older or a surviving spouse of such persons from $8,000.00 a year to $15,000.00 a year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2109/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2109&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":26056,"bill_number":"HB2112","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2112/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2112&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":26057,"bill_number":"HB2115","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2115/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2115&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":26058,"bill_number":"HB2117","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2117/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2117&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":26059,"bill_number":"HB2118","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2118/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2118&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26060,"bill_number":"HB2119","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2119/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2119&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":26061,"bill_number":"HB2120","title":"Prohibiting charitable organizations 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2120/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2120&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":26062,"bill_number":"HB2123","title":"Assigning benefits directly to providers based on the patients assignment of benefit form","description":"The purpose of this bill is to assign benefits directly to providers based on the patient's assignment of benefit form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2123/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2123&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":26063,"bill_number":"HB2124","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2124/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2124&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":26064,"bill_number":"HB2125","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2125/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2125&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26065,"bill_number":"HB2126","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 25 students to one teacher.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2126/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2126&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":26066,"bill_number":"HB2127","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2127/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2127&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":26067,"bill_number":"HB2128","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2128/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2128&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":26068,"bill_number":"HB2130","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2130/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2130&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":26069,"bill_number":"HB2131","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2131/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2131&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":26070,"bill_number":"HB2132","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2132/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2132&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":26071,"bill_number":"HB2133","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, make fines and community service mandatory.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-31","last_action":"On second reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2133/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2133&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":26072,"bill_number":"HB2135","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2135/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2135&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":26073,"bill_number":"HB2136","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2136/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2136&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":26074,"bill_number":"HB2137","title":"Prohibiting out-of-state persons or business entities from soliciting business by written advertisement in this state 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 eight hundred 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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2137/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2137&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":26075,"bill_number":"HB2139","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2139/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2139&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":26076,"bill_number":"HB2141","title":"Relating to the issuance of driver's licenses and disposition","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require valid proof of identity for a driver's license and permits an applicant two attempts at the written test for a single fee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2141/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2141&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Romine"},
{"bill_id":26077,"bill_number":"HB2143","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2143/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2143&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":26078,"bill_number":"HB2145","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 wildlife.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2145/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2145&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":26079,"bill_number":"HB2146","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":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2146/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2146&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":26080,"bill_number":"HB2147","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 five years prior.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2147/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2147&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":26081,"bill_number":"HB2148","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 $2,000.00 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 $30,000.00","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-11","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2148/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2148&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":26082,"bill_number":"HB2151","title":"Administration, Purchasing Division","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Purchasing Division.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2151/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2151&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26083,"bill_number":"HB2152","title":"Agriculture, Schedule of Charges for Inspection Services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a Schedule of Charges for Inspection Services: Fruit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2819","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2152/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2152&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26084,"bill_number":"HB2153","title":"Architects, Fees for Registration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Architects to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Fees for Registration of Architects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2819","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2153/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2153&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26085,"bill_number":"HB2154","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2154/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2154&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26086,"bill_number":"HB2155","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, Public Employees 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2155/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2155&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26087,"bill_number":"HB2156","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2156/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2156&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26088,"bill_number":"HB2157","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, Service Credit for Accrued and Unused Sick and Annual Leave","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Service Credit for Accrued and Unused Sick and Annual Leave.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2157/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2157&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26089,"bill_number":"HB2159","title":"DEP-Air Quality, Permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Permits for Construction, Modification, Relocation and Operation of Stationary Sources of Air Pollutants; Notification Requirements; Administrative Updates; Temporary Permits; General Permits; Permission to Commence Construction; and Procedures for Evaluation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2159/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2159&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26090,"bill_number":"HB2160","title":"DEP-Air Quality, 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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2160/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2160&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26091,"bill_number":"HB2161","title":"DEP-Air Quality, Control of Air Pollution from Hazardous Waste Treatment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Control of Air Pollution from Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage or Disposal Facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2161/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2161&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26092,"bill_number":"HB2162","title":"DEP-Air Quality, 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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2162/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2162&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26093,"bill_number":"HB2163","title":"DEP, Air Quality, Mercury Budget Trading Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a Mercury Budget Training Program to Reduce Mercury Emissions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2163/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2163&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26094,"bill_number":"HB2164","title":"DEP-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 Redevelopment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2164/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2164&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26095,"bill_number":"HB2165","title":"DEP-Water Resources, State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2165/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2165&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26096,"bill_number":"HB2166","title":"Ethics Commission, Filing of Verified Time Records","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Ethics Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Filing of Verified Time Records.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2166/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2166&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26097,"bill_number":"HB2167","title":"Ethics Commission, Voting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Ethics Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Voting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2167/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2167&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26098,"bill_number":"HB2168","title":"Labor, Packaging and Labeling","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Packaging and Labeling.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2170","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2168/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2168&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26099,"bill_number":"HB2169","title":"Labor, Method of Sale of Commodities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a Method of Sale of Commodities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2170","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2169/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2169&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26100,"bill_number":"HB2170","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 the West Virginia Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"48","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2170/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2170&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26101,"bill_number":"HB2171","title":"Labor, Weights and Measures Calibration Fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Weights and Measures Calibration Fees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2170","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2171/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2171&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26102,"bill_number":"HB2172","title":"Natural Resources, Boating Rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Boating.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2170","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2172/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2172&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26103,"bill_number":"HB2173","title":"Natural Resources, Deer Hunting Rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Deer Hunting.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2170","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2173/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2173&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26104,"bill_number":"HB2174","title":"Natural Resources, Lifetime Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Lifetime Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Licenses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2170","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2174/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2174&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26105,"bill_number":"HB2175","title":"Social Work Examiners, Fee Schedule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Social Work Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a Fee Schedule.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2819","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2175/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2175&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26106,"bill_number":"HB2176","title":"Tax Department, Repeal of Valuation of Intangible Personal Property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Repeal of Valuation of Intangible Personal Property Including Stock Accounts Receivable and Stock in Banks and Capital of Savings and Loan Associations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2176/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2176&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26107,"bill_number":"HB2177","title":"Tourism, Direct Advertising Grants Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Tourism to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Direct Advertising Grants Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2170","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2177/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2177&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26108,"bill_number":"HB2178","title":"Accountancy, Board Rules and Rules of Professional Conduct","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Accountancy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Board and Rules of Professional Conduct.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2819","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2178/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2178&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26109,"bill_number":"HB2179","title":"Administration, Parking","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Parking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2179/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2179&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26110,"bill_number":"HB2180","title":"Administration, Rules and Regulations for Fair Market Price Determination","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Fair Market Price Determination.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2180/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2180&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26111,"bill_number":"HB2181","title":"Administration, Rules and Regulations Statewide Contract","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Statewide Contracts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2181/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2181&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26112,"bill_number":"HB2182","title":"Administration, Rules for Qualifications for Participation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Qualifications for Participation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2182/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2182&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26113,"bill_number":"HB2183","title":"Agriculture, Animal Disease Control","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Animal Disease Control.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2819","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2183/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2183&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26114,"bill_number":"HB2184","title":"Agriculture, Disposal of Dead Poultry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Disposal of Dead Poultry.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2819","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2184/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2184&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26115,"bill_number":"HB2185","title":"Agriculture, Commercial Feed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Commercial Feed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2819","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2185/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2185&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26116,"bill_number":"HB2186","title":"Architects, Registration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Architects to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Registration of Architects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2819","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2186/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2186&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26117,"bill_number":"HB2187","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2187/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2187&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26118,"bill_number":"HB2188","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2188/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2188&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26119,"bill_number":"HB2189","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2189/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2189&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26120,"bill_number":"HB2190","title":"Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Qualifications and Standards for Interpreters and Transliterators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Establishment of Required Qualifications and Ethical Standards for Interpreters and Transliterators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2190/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2190&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26121,"bill_number":"HB2191","title":"Dental Examiners, Rules 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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2819","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2191/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2191&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26122,"bill_number":"HB2192","title":"Dental Examiners, Formation and Approval of Dental Corporations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Dental Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Formation and Approval of Dental Corporations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2819","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2192/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2192&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26123,"bill_number":"HB2193","title":"DEP-Air Quality, Permits for Construction and Major Modification of Major Stationary Sources of Air Pollution","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Permits for Construction and Major Modification of Major Stationary Sources of Air Pollution for the Prevention of Significant Deterioration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2193/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2193&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26124,"bill_number":"HB2194","title":"DEP-Air Quality, Ambient Air Quality Standards","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2194/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2194&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26125,"bill_number":"HB2195","title":"DEP-Waste Management, 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 Hazardous Waste Management Systems.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2195/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2195&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26126,"bill_number":"HB2196","title":"DEP-Waste Management, Assessment of Civil Administrative Penalties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Assessment of Civil Administrative Penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2196/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2196&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26127,"bill_number":"HB2197","title":"DEP-Waste Management, Hazardous Waste Management Fee","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 Fee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2197/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2197&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26128,"bill_number":"HB2198","title":"DEP-Water Resources, Environmental Laboratories","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Environmental Laboratories Certification and Standards of Performance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2198/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2198&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26129,"bill_number":"HB2199","title":"DEP-Water Resources, Dam Safety Rule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Dam Safety.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2199/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2199&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26130,"bill_number":"HB2200","title":"DEP-Water Resources, Assessment of Civil Administrative Penalties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Assessment of Civil Administrative Penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2200/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2200&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26131,"bill_number":"HB2201","title":"Ethics Commission, Employment Exemptions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Ethics Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Employment Exemptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2201/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2201&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26132,"bill_number":"HB2202","title":"Ethics Commission, Lobbying","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Ethics Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Lobbying.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2202/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2202&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26133,"bill_number":"HB2203","title":"Ethics Commission, Purchase, Sale or Lease of Personal Property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Ethics Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Purchase, Sale or Lease of Personal Property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2203/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2203&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26134,"bill_number":"HB2204","title":"Ethics Commission, Interest in Public Contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Ethics Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Interest in Public Contracts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2204/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2204&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26135,"bill_number":"HB2205","title":"Health, Licensure of Medical Adult Day Care Centers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Licensure of Medical Adult Day Care Centers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2205/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2205&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26136,"bill_number":"HB2206","title":"Health, Public Water Systems","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Public Water Systems.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2206/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2206&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26137,"bill_number":"HB2207","title":"Health, Tuberculosis Testing, Control, Treatment and Commitment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Tuberculosis Testing, Control Treatment and Commitment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2207/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2207&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26138,"bill_number":"HB2208","title":"Human Services, Child Care Center Licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Human Services to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Child Care Center Licensing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2208/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2208&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26139,"bill_number":"HB2209","title":"Insurance Commission, Continuing Education for Individual Insurance Producers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Continuing Education for Individual Insurance Producers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2209/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2209&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26140,"bill_number":"HB2210","title":"Insurance Commission, Preneed Life Insurance Minimum Standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Preneed Life Insurance Minimum Standards for Determining Reserve Liabilities and Nonforfeiture Values.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2210/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2210&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26141,"bill_number":"HB2211","title":"Labor, Standards for Weights and Measures Inspectors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Standards for Weights and Measures Inspectors Adoption of National Conference of Weights and Measures (NCWM) Handbook 130, 1987 Edition.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2170","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2211/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2211&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26142,"bill_number":"HB2212","title":"Labor, Amusement Rides and Attractions Safety Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Amusement Rides and Attractions Safety Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2170","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2212/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2212&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26143,"bill_number":"HB2213","title":"Labor, Elevator Safety Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Elevator Safety Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2170","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2213/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2213&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26144,"bill_number":"HB2214","title":"Medicine, Definition of Surgery","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Definition of Surgery.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2214/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2214&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26145,"bill_number":"HB2215","title":"Medicine, Licensure, Disciplinary and Complaint Procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Licensure, Disciplinary and Complaint Procedures; Continuing Education; and Physician Assistants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2819","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2215/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2215&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26146,"bill_number":"HB2216","title":"Medicine, Regulation of Restricted License","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Establishment and Regulation of a Restricted License Issued to an Applicant in Extraordinary Circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2819","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2216/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2216&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26147,"bill_number":"HB2217","title":"Motor Vehicles, Denial, Suspension, Revocation, Restriction or Nonrenewal of Driving Privileges","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Denial, Suspension, Revocation, Restriction or Nonrenewal of Driving Privileges.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2218","last_action_date":"2009-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2217/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2217&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26148,"bill_number":"HB2218","title":"Authorizing the Department of Transportation to promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Collection on the Tax on the Sale of a Vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"36","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2218/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2218&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26149,"bill_number":"HB2219","title":"Natural Resources, Hunting, Trapping and Fishing License and Stamp Fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Lifetime Hunting, Trapping and Fishing License and Stamp Fees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2170","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2219/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2219&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26150,"bill_number":"HB2223","title":"Registered Professional Nurses, Policies Standards and Criteria for the Evaluation and Accreditation of Colleges or Schools of Nursing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Policies, Standards and Criteria for the Evaluation and Accreditation of Colleges, Departments or Schools of Nursing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2819","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2223/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2223&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26151,"bill_number":"HB2224","title":"Registered Professional Nurses, Limited Prescriptive Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Limited Prescriptive Authority for Nurses in Advanced Practice.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2819","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2224/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2224&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26152,"bill_number":"HB2225","title":"Authorizing the Department of Education and the Arts to Promulgate Legislative Rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Rehabilitation Services to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Low Vision Driver Training Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"161","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2225/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2225&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26153,"bill_number":"HB2226","title":"Respiratory Care, Student Temporary Permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Respiratory Care to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Student Temporary Permits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2819","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2226/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2226&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26154,"bill_number":"HB2227","title":"Secretary of State, Administration of the Address Confidentiality Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Administration of the Address Confidentiality Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2819","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2227/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2227&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26155,"bill_number":"HB2228","title":"Tax Department, Combined Returns Pursuant to an Investigation by the Tax Commissioner","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Combined Returns Pursuant to an Investigation by the Tax Commissioner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2228/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2228&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26156,"bill_number":"HB2229","title":"Tax Department, Film Industry Investment Tax Credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to combined returns pursuant to the Film Industry Investment Tax Credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2229/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2229&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26157,"bill_number":"HB2230","title":"Tax Department, Electronic Filing of Payment of Special District Excise Tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Electronic Filing and Payment of Special District Excise Tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2230/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2230&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26158,"bill_number":"HB2231","title":"Tax Department, Withholding or Denial of Personal Income Tax Refunds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Withholding or Denial of Personal Income Tax Refunds from Taxpayers Who Owe Municipal Costs, Fines, Forfeitures or Penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2231/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2231&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26159,"bill_number":"HB2232","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 an exchange of information agreement between the State Tax Division and the Department of Health and Human Resources Office of the Inspector General Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2232/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2232&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26160,"bill_number":"HB2233","title":"Veterinary Medicine, Schedule of Fees","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 a Schedule of Fees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2819","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2233/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2233&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26161,"bill_number":"HB2234","title":"Relating to increasing the maximum cash award the Employee Suggestion Award Board may make for an individual award","description":"The purpose of this bill is to: (1) Increase the maximum cash award the Employee Suggestion Award Board may make for an individual award to $16,000; (2) Require the Board to report to the Legislature every five years the amount the maximum award amount would need to be adjusted to compensate for inflation and give its recommendation, if any, addressing the amount the maximum award amount should be changed; and (3) Allow the Governor to make a secondary award of up to $5,000 for suggestions the Board has approved if the suggestion is implemented in one or more additional state agencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2234/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2234&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":26162,"bill_number":"HB2236","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2236/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2236&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26163,"bill_number":"HB2237","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2237/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2237&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":26164,"bill_number":"HB2238","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 with reliable emergency information regarding pregnancy and abortion, and to provide those victims with emergency contraception if they desire it.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2238/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2238&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26165,"bill_number":"HB2240","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2240/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2240&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":26166,"bill_number":"HB2241","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-27","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2009-03-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2241/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2241&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":26167,"bill_number":"HB2242","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2242/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2242&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":26168,"bill_number":"HB2243","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2243/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2243&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":26169,"bill_number":"HB2244","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2244/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2244&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":26170,"bill_number":"HB2245","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2245/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2245&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":26171,"bill_number":"HB2246","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.    Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2246/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2246&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":26172,"bill_number":"HB2247","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2247/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2247&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26173,"bill_number":"HB2248","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2248/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2248&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26174,"bill_number":"HB2249","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2249/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2249&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":26175,"bill_number":"HB2250","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2250/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2250&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":26176,"bill_number":"HB2251","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2251/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2251&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26177,"bill_number":"HB2252","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2252/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2252&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":26178,"bill_number":"HB2253","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2253/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2253&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":26179,"bill_number":"HB2254","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2254/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2254&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":26180,"bill_number":"HB2255","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2255/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2255&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":26181,"bill_number":"HB2256","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 give current undergraduate students relief from paying state income taxes and graduates of undergraduate programs relief from state income taxes for a period of two years. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2256/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2256&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":26182,"bill_number":"HB2257","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2257/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2257&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":26183,"bill_number":"HB2258","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2258/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2258&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":26184,"bill_number":"HB2259","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.  Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2259/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2259&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":26185,"bill_number":"HB2260","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2260/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2260&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":26186,"bill_number":"HB2261","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 law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2261/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2261&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26187,"bill_number":"HB2262","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2262/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2262&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":26188,"bill_number":"HB2263","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2263/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2263&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":26189,"bill_number":"HB2264","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2264/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2264&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26190,"bill_number":"HB2268","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 three percent government, five percent payroll and ten percent for personal checks of the face value of the check cashed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2268/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2268&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":26191,"bill_number":"HB2269","title":"Relating to approval of a student for homebound services and their rights","description":"The purpose of the bill is to enable homebound students to continue their education without having to be approved every nine weeks and to enable homebound students to progress in school at the same rate as regular students.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2269/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2269&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":26192,"bill_number":"HB2271","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2271/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2271&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":26193,"bill_number":"HB2273","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2273/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2273&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tal Hutchins"},
{"bill_id":26194,"bill_number":"HB2274","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2274/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2274&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":26195,"bill_number":"HB2276","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2276/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2276&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":26196,"bill_number":"HB2278","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2278/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2278&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":26197,"bill_number":"HB2280","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2280/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2280&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":26198,"bill_number":"HB2281","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2281/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2281&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":26199,"bill_number":"HB2282","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2282/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2282&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26200,"bill_number":"HB2283","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2283/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2283&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":26201,"bill_number":"HB2284","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2284/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2284&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":26202,"bill_number":"HB2285","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2285/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2285&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26203,"bill_number":"HB2286","title":"Allowing for an adjusted gross income of a taxpayer for contributions to the maintenance and improvement of state, county and municipal parks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for a reduction in 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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2286/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2286&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26204,"bill_number":"HB2287","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2287/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2287&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26205,"bill_number":"HB2288","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2288/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2288&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":26206,"bill_number":"HB2289","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 forty percent of the person's weekly benefit rate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2289/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2289&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26207,"bill_number":"HB2290","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2290/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2290&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":26208,"bill_number":"HB2291","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2291/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2291&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":26209,"bill_number":"HB2292","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2292/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2292&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sam Argento"},
{"bill_id":26210,"bill_number":"HB2293","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2293/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2293&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":26211,"bill_number":"HB2295","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. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2295/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2295&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26212,"bill_number":"HB2297","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2297/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2297&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":26213,"bill_number":"HB2300","title":"Excluding certain employment-related expenses from 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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2300/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2300&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":26214,"bill_number":"HB2301","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":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the demolition of a historic structure prior to a review of and the issuance of a permit for the undertaking by the Commissioner of the Division of Culture and History.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2301/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2301&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":26215,"bill_number":"HB2302","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2302/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2302&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Romine"},
{"bill_id":26216,"bill_number":"HB2303","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2303/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2303&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":26217,"bill_number":"HB2304","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2304/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2304&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":26218,"bill_number":"HB2307","title":"Relating to acquisition of a municipal business license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the code by removing an outdated reference to state licensure tax on businesses and its required use by municipalities.  This bill will permit the governing body of a municipality to enact an ordinance to continue the municipal licensure of businesses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2307/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2307&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":26219,"bill_number":"HB2309","title":"Updating the law governing the practice of occupational therapy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the law governing practice of occupational therapy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"89-111","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2309/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2309&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":26220,"bill_number":"HB2310","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Education and the Arts - Division of Culture and History","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2310/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2310&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Wooton"},
{"bill_id":26221,"bill_number":"HB2311","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2311/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2311&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":26222,"bill_number":"HB2312","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2312/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2312&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":26223,"bill_number":"HB2313","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2313/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2313&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":26224,"bill_number":"HB2314","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2314/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2314&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":26225,"bill_number":"HB2317","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 $1,000 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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2317/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2317&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":26226,"bill_number":"HB2318","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2318/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2318&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":26227,"bill_number":"HB2320","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2320/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2320&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":26228,"bill_number":"HB2321","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 ten years and to make the credit retroactive from the expiration date of the initial credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2321/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2321&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26229,"bill_number":"HB2322","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2322/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2322&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":26230,"bill_number":"HB2324","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2324/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2324&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":26231,"bill_number":"HB2326","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2326/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2326&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":26232,"bill_number":"HB2327","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2327/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2327&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":26233,"bill_number":"HB2328","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 three to five; and requiring that there be one appointee from each congressional district and two at-large appointments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2328/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2328&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":26234,"bill_number":"HB2329","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2329/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2329&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":26235,"bill_number":"HB2330","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2330/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2330&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":26236,"bill_number":"HB2331","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2331/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2331&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":26237,"bill_number":"HB2333","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":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2333/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2333&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":26238,"bill_number":"HB2334","title":"Providing restrictions for an elected or appointed public official relating to reemployment after retirement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the ability of an elected or appointed public official to retire from his or her position, commence to receive an annuity, and continue to receive the annuity if he or she is reelected or reappointed to the same position within twelve months of retirement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2334/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2334&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26239,"bill_number":"HB2335","title":"Relating to the federal \"Yellow Ribbon G. I. Education Enhancement Program\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require West Virginia public colleges and universities to participate in the federal Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program (\"the Program\"). The Program will be established pursuant to the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (\"the Act\") to provide eligible post-9/11 veterans additional moneys towards the cost of tuition and fees at institutions of higher education.  The Act will provide educational benefits to certain post-9/11 veterans in an amount equal to the cost of in-state tuition at the most expensive public university or college in the state.  The Program will authorize the federal Secretary of Veterans Affairs to cover fifty percent of any additional costs over and above the cost of in-state tuition in exchange for a matching contribution of equal percentage from an institution of higher learning.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"111","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2335/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2335&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26240,"bill_number":"HB2336","title":"Relating generally to unemployment compensation and the unemployment compensation trust fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for temporary solvency assessments on employees and employers when the balance of the unemployment compensation trust fund is less than $180 million at the end of a calendar quarter, to provide for the cessation of solvency assessments when the balance of the unemployment compensation trust fund exceeds $250 million on the last day of any calendar quarter and to ensure that maximum weekly benefit rates do not increase or decrease during the pendency of temporary solvency assessments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2336/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2336&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26241,"bill_number":"HB2337","title":"Authorizing the Governor to pay a nonbase building salary enhancement to eligible state employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Governor to pay a nonbase building salary enhancement to eligible state employees provided that the Legislature appropriates moneys for that specific purpose.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2337/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2337&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26242,"bill_number":"HB2338","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2338/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2338&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sam Argento"},
{"bill_id":26243,"bill_number":"HB2339","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2339/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2339&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":26244,"bill_number":"HB2340","title":"Approving fee waivers for certain students and faculty and staff at institutions of higher education and providing that nonresident faculty and staff may get the exemption only up to the amount of in-state tuition","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2340/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2340&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":26245,"bill_number":"HB2343","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 describes powers and duties of the Department of Agriculture; provides for rule-making authority; sets forth duties and obligations of the commissioner; provides for an application process; provides for the issuance, renewal, modification, and transfer of a license certificate; provides for inspection of facilities; provides for the transition of current facilities; addresses noncompliance with article and provides for certain criminal penalties and remedies due to noncompliance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2343/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2343&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":26246,"bill_number":"HB2344","title":"Relating to medicaid monitoring and case management","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require payment to both individuals and married couples who are Medicaid recipients, who are residents in nursing homes or personal care homes, $45 or $65 a month respectively for their personal needs accounts, in addition to sums received from Medicaid.  This shall be an increase of the current limits on said personal use accounts from $30 or $50 respectively.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2344/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2344&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":26247,"bill_number":"HB2345","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 March 6, 1972, elected to participate to the full extent permitted by his or her salary in that retirement system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2345/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2345&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":26248,"bill_number":"HB2346","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2346/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2346&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":26249,"bill_number":"HB2348","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2348/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2348&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26250,"bill_number":"HB2349","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2349/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2349&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":26251,"bill_number":"HB2350","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2350/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2350&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":26252,"bill_number":"HB2351","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2351/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2351&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":26253,"bill_number":"HB2352","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2352/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2352&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wells"},
{"bill_id":26254,"bill_number":"HB2354","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House  Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2354/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2354&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":26255,"bill_number":"HB2355","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2355/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2355&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":26256,"bill_number":"HB2356","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2356/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2356&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":26257,"bill_number":"HB2357","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2357/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2357&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":26258,"bill_number":"HB2358","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.     Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2358/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2358&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":26259,"bill_number":"HB2359","title":"Defining \"spelunking\" 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-04-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-04-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2359/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2359&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":26260,"bill_number":"HB2361","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 collect consumer sales and service tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2361/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2361&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":26261,"bill_number":"HB2362","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2362/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2362&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":26262,"bill_number":"HB2364","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 below poverty level and lowered rates to those citizens between one hundred and three hundred percent above poverty level.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2364/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2364&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":26263,"bill_number":"HB2365","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2365/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2365&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":26264,"bill_number":"HB2367","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2367/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2367&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":26265,"bill_number":"HB2368","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2368/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2368&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26266,"bill_number":"HB2369","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2369/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2369&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":26267,"bill_number":"HB2370","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 one through six.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2370/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2370&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26268,"bill_number":"HB2373","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2373/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2373&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26269,"bill_number":"HB2374","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2374/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2374&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26270,"bill_number":"HB2375","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2375/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2375&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":26271,"bill_number":"HB2376","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2376/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2376&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":26272,"bill_number":"HB2377","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2377/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2377&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":26273,"bill_number":"HB2378","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":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2378/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2378&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":26274,"bill_number":"HB2379","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2379/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2379&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":26275,"bill_number":"HB2380","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2380/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2380&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":26276,"bill_number":"HB2381","title":"Relating to the employment and compensation of school service personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is 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 The bill also creates two new positions for bus drivers and establishes a pay grade for those positions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2381/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2381&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":26277,"bill_number":"HB2382","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2382/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2382&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26278,"bill_number":"HB2385","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2385/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2385&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":26279,"bill_number":"HB2386","title":"Relating to the definition of gross income for purposes of determining child support","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define gross income for purposes of determining child support and to provide that certain employment-related expenses are excluded from gross income.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2386/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2386&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":26280,"bill_number":"HB2388","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-04-01","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-04-02","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2388/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2388&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":26281,"bill_number":"HB2389","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2389/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2389&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":26282,"bill_number":"HB2390","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2390/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2390&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":26283,"bill_number":"HB2391","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2391/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2391&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":26284,"bill_number":"HB2394","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2394/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2394&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":26285,"bill_number":"HB2395","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2395/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2395&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":26286,"bill_number":"HB2397","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2397/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2397&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":26287,"bill_number":"HB2398","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":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2398/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2398&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":26288,"bill_number":"HB2401","title":"Providing for the expiration of the alternative minimum tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the expiration of the alternative minimum tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"308","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2401/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2401&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26289,"bill_number":"HB2402","title":"Relating to the annual school calendar","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the start of the instructional school term on August 21 and to provide greater flexibility for county school boards to meet the requirement that there be one hundred eighty instructional days in the annual school calendar.  The bill also provides for the scheduling of an additional noninstructional day prior to the commencement of the instructional term.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2402/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2402&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26290,"bill_number":"HCR1","title":"Raising a Joint Assembly to open and publish election returns","description":null,"status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":null,"last_action":"Adopted by Senate (Voice vote)","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR1/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26291,"bill_number":"HCR2","title":"Providing for an adjournment of the Legislature until February 11, 2009","description":null,"status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":null,"last_action":"Adopted by Senate (Voice vote)","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR2/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26292,"bill_number":"HCR3","title":"Extending an invitation to His Excellency, the Governor, to deliver an address to the Legislature and raising a Joint Assembly therefor","description":null,"status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":null,"last_action":"Adopted by Senate (Voice vote)","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR3/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26293,"bill_number":"HJR1","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":null,"last_action":"122","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR1/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":26294,"bill_number":"HJR2","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":null,"last_action":"123","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR2/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":26295,"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 by 2010.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"123","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR3/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":26296,"bill_number":"HJR4","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 65 or who is permanently or totally disabled  (property subject to the current homestead exemption)and owned by a person whose income is less than 400% 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 10% maximum tax increase on the aforementioned property per year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"123","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR4/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":26297,"bill_number":"HJR6","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":null,"last_action":"124","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR6/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":26298,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"Adopting Rules of the House of Delegates","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Reference dispensed","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR1/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26299,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"Authorizing the publication of a Legislative Manual and providing for the mailing lists for House Journals","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Reference dispensed","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR2/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26300,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Authorizing the printing and distribution of Acts of the Legislature and Journals of the House","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Reference dispensed","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR3/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26301,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Authorizing the Committee on Rules to arrange a Special Calendar","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Reference dispensed","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR4/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26302,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Authorizing the appointment of employees for this, the First Regular Session of the Seventy-Ninth Legislature, two thousand nine","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Reference dispensed","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR5/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26303,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"Recognizing the West Virginia Civics Literacy Council and Civic Literacy Day","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Reference dispensed","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR6/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":26304,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"Recognizing the considerable contributions of Nancy Hanks, mother of Abraham Lincoln and native of West Virginia","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Reference dispensed","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR7/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Schadler"},
{"bill_id":26305,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"Creating a Select Committee on Federal Stimulus Utilization","description":null,"status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":null,"last_action":"Be adopted","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR8/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26306,"bill_number":"SCR1","title":"Adopting joint rules of Senate and House of Delegates","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"19","last_action_date":"2009-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR1/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":26307,"bill_number":"SCR2","title":"Relating to payment of supplies, services, printing and other expenses","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"19","last_action_date":"2009-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR2/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":26308,"bill_number":"SCR3","title":"Urging Congress implement Homeowners and Bank Protection Act","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"1969-12-31","last_action":"8","last_action_date":"2009-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR3/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26309,"bill_number":"SCR4","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study gray energy research benefits","description":null,"status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"1969-12-31","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR4/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":26310,"bill_number":"SCR5","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study deer/vehicle collision","description":null,"status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"1969-12-31","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR5/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":26311,"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. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present Constitution, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"41","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR1/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":26312,"bill_number":"SJR2","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":null,"last_action":"41","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR2/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":26313,"bill_number":"SJR3","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution clarifying Constitution does not require state pay for 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":null,"last_action":"42","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR3/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":26314,"bill_number":"SJR4","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption from twenty thousand dollars to thirty thousand dollars.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"42","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR4/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":26315,"bill_number":"SJR5","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":null,"last_action":"42","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR5/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":26316,"bill_number":"SJR6","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":null,"last_action":"42","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR6/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":26317,"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 twenty thousand dollars to fifty thousand dollars.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"43","last_action_date":"2009-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR8/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":26318,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Raising committee to notify House of Delegates Senate has assembled","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Immediate consideration","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR1/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":26319,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature has assembled","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Immediate consideration","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR2/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":26320,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"Adopting rules of Senate","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Immediate consideration","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR3/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":26321,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Relating to mailing of bills and journals","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Immediate consideration","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR4/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":26322,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Authorizing appointment of 2009 session employees","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Immediate consideration","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR5/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":26323,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"Celebrating life of Nancy Hanks Lincoln","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Immediate consideration","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR6/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":26324,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Recognizing West Virginia Civics Literacy Council and Civic Literacy Day","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Immediate consideration","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR7/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":26325,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Designating February 13, 2009, as \"Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Immediate consideration","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR8/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":26327,"bill_number":"SB256","title":"Providing additional requirements for certain property annexation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide additional requirements and conditions on annexation without an election or by minor boundary adjustment in counties that have adopted a county-wide zoning ordinance and  have designated urban growth boundaries around the municipalities within that county. It requires that property to be annexed outside the municipality's urban growth boundary must be contiguous. Property outside the urban growth boundary requires county commission approval for annexation.  Property within the municipality's designated urban growth boundary does not require county commission approval for annexation and does not have to be contiguous.  It also requires a public hearing and signage notice and review by the county commission for land being annexed outside the designated urban growth boundary.  The power to establish and a  definition for Urban Growth Boundary has been added to the WV Land Use Code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"298","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB256/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=256&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":26328,"bill_number":"SB268","title":"Permitting Class III municipalities' participation in Tax Increment Financing Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit Class III municipaliities to participate in the West Virginia Tax Increment Financing Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB268/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=268&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":26329,"bill_number":"SB269","title":"Relating to supplemental funding provision for limited English proficient students' alternative programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a statutory framework through which the Legislature may appropriate funds to match the amount of federal funds used to supplement the provision of scientifically research-based alternative language education programs for limited English proficient (LEP) students in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the state board. The level of appropriation suggested is approximately equal to the level of 2008-2009 federal funds available for the program based on the number of 2007-2008 LEP students ($274 x 2336 LEP students = $640,064.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB269/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=269&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":26330,"bill_number":"HB2427","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":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2427/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2427&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26331,"bill_number":"HB2459","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":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2459/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2459&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":26332,"bill_number":"HJR7","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":null,"last_action":"262","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR7/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":26333,"bill_number":"HJR8","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":null,"last_action":"262","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR8/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26334,"bill_number":"HJR9","title":"Term Limitations Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to impose term limitations on legislators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"262","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR9/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":26335,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"Encouraging West Virginia educators to participate in future \"Take a Veteran to School\" initiatives","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Reference dispensed","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR9/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":26336,"bill_number":"SJR9","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"7","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR9/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":26337,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Recognizing \"Take a Veteran to School Day\" program","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Immediate consideration","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR9/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":26338,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Designating February 16, 2009, \"Veterans Visibility Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Immediate consideration","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR10/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":26339,"bill_number":"HB2442","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 50 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":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2442/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2442&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":26340,"bill_number":"HB2448","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 twenty-five acres or more to opt out of any annexation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2448/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2448&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":26341,"bill_number":"HB2508","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":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2508/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2508&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":26342,"bill_number":"HB2535","title":"Creating a tax credit for certain solar energy systems","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give credit for energy savings when a solar energy system is installed on a residential property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"330","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2535/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2535&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Wooton"},
{"bill_id":26343,"bill_number":"HB2539","title":"Authorizing professional licensing boards to combine administrative staff functions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize professional licensing boards to combine administrative staff functions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"80","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2539/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2539&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":26345,"bill_number":"SB255","title":"Allowing Commissioner of Corrections deposit certain interest or other moneys into inmate benefit fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Commissioner of Corrections to place any interest or other sum of money (less than $10) which would have been credited to an inmate's account into the inmate benefit fund.  The bill would also allow the inmate benefit fund to be used for restitution of any negative balance on an inmate's trustee account.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB255/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=255&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":26346,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"Disclosing certain inmates' personal communications","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for disclosure of the recordings of inmates' telephone calls to law-enforcement agencies when disclosure is necessary for investigation, prevention or prosecution of a crime, as well as allowing for disclosure in civil or administrative proceedings in certain instances.  The bill would also allow for disclosure of inmates' mail to law-enforcement agencies when disclosure is necessary for the investigation, prevention or prosecution of a crime, as well as allowing for disclosure in civil or administrative proceedings in certain instances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"160","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB263/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=263&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":26347,"bill_number":"SB272","title":"Disclosing certain convicted juveniles' identities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to the allow the name and age of a child who has attained the age of ten years, and the type of offense with which he or she is charged, to be released to the general public in cases in which the child has been found guilty of juvenile delinquency for any offense which would be a misdemeanor or felony if it was committed by an adult.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB272/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=272&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":26348,"bill_number":"HB2407","title":"Relating to trustee accounts and funds, earnings and personal property of inmates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Commissioner of Corrections to place any interest or other sum of money (less than $10) which would have been credited to an inmate's account into the inmate benefit fund.  The bill would also allow the inmate benefit fund to be used for restitution of any negative balance on an inmate's trustee account.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"38","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2407/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2407&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":26349,"bill_number":"HB2408","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":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2408/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2408&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":26350,"bill_number":"HB2414","title":"Exempting disabled veterans from campground rental fees during certain times","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt disabled veterans from campground rental fees from the day after Labor day until four days prior to Memorial Day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2414/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2414&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":26351,"bill_number":"HB2418","title":"Relating to exempting certain records of the Division of Corrections and Regional Jail Authority from the Freedom of Information Act that, if released, could aid inmates in committing unlawful acts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include information pertaining to the operation, staffing, equipping or escape and emergency contingency plans relating to any jail or correctional facility as exempt from disclosure where disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act would jeopardize the safe, secure and orderly operation of a jail or correctional facility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"72","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2418/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2418&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":26352,"bill_number":"HB2419","title":"Providing inmates a reduction in sentence for completion of education and rehabilitation programs","description":"This bill authorizes the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to grant time off of the sentence for certain convicted inmates sentenced to confinement in a regional jail for completion of education and rehabilitation programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"72","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2419/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2419&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":26353,"bill_number":"HB2420","title":"Relating to offenses by or against inmates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that any inmate who engages in sexual assault of another inmate is guilty of a felony and, shall be confined for not less than fifteen years nor more than thirty-five years.  The bill further provides that any person not imprisoned who engages in sexual intercourse or sexual intrusion with an inmate is guilty of a felony and, shall be confined for not less than one year nor more than five years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2420/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2420&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":26354,"bill_number":"HB2422","title":"Clarifying what constitutes \"on or about the person\" regarding possession of a deadly weapon","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify what constitutes \"on or about the person\" regarding possession of a deadly weapon as within the possessor's immediate physical reach.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2422/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2422&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":26355,"bill_number":"HB2426","title":"Reducing state income tax for state correctional officer retirees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce state income taxes for 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":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2426/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2426&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":26356,"bill_number":"HB2433","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 $60 to $100.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2433/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2433&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26357,"bill_number":"HB2434","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":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House  Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2434/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2434&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":26358,"bill_number":"HB2436","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House  Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2436/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2436&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":26359,"bill_number":"HB2443","title":"Relating to monitoring of inmate telephone calls","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for disclosure of the recordings of inmates' telephone calls to law-enforcement agencies when disclosure is necessary for investigation, prevention or prosecution of a crime, as well as allowing for disclosure in civil or administrative proceedings in certain instances.  The bill would also allow for disclosure of inmates' mail to law-enforcement agencies when disclosure is necessary for the investigation, prevention or prosecution of a crime, as well as allowing for disclosure in civil or administrative proceedings in certain instances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2443/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2443&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":26360,"bill_number":"HB2454","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\"  as \"heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality or gender identity or expression, whether actual or perceived\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2454/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2454&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":26361,"bill_number":"HB2465","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":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2465/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2465&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":26362,"bill_number":"HB2468","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":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2468/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2468&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":26363,"bill_number":"HB2472","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":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2472/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2472&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26364,"bill_number":"HB2475","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":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2475/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2475&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":26365,"bill_number":"HB2477","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":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2477/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2477&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":26366,"bill_number":"HB2480","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 2009.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House  Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2480/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2480&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":26367,"bill_number":"HB2482","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":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2482/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2482&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":26368,"bill_number":"HB2483","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":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2483/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2483&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":26369,"bill_number":"HB2409","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2409/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2409&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Varner"},
{"bill_id":26370,"bill_number":"HB2501","title":"West Virginia 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":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2501/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2501&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26371,"bill_number":"HB2504","title":"Establishing the Silver Alert Plan, an alert system for missing cognitively impaired persons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an alert system for persons with cognitive impairments to assist in finding these individuals before harm comes to them.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"73","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2504/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2504&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":26372,"bill_number":"HB2506","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 prohibit state funding for the distribution of holiday or greeting cards by elected officials, state employees, departments or agencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2506/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2506&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":26373,"bill_number":"HB2519","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":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2519/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2519&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":26374,"bill_number":"HB2523","title":"Increasing compensation of membership of the West Virginia State Police","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase compensation for members of the West Virginia State Police.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2523/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2523&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26375,"bill_number":"HB2524","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":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2524/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2524&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":26376,"bill_number":"HB2545","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":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2545/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2545&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":26377,"bill_number":"HB2546","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":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2546/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2546&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":26378,"bill_number":"HB2553","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":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2553/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2553&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":26379,"bill_number":"HB2563","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":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2563/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2563&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26380,"bill_number":"HB2566","title":"Expanding applicability of increased penalties for crimes against certain protected persons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the  applicability of increased criminal penalties for battery, malicious assault and unlawful assault against an government employee or contract worker to include all government workers and to expand this existing protection for health care workers to include contract health care workers .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"152","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2566/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2566&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":26381,"bill_number":"HB2569","title":"Creating the Juvenile Services Reimbursement Offender Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a special revenue account in the State Treasury known as the Juvenile Services Offender Fund to facilitate reimbursement of expenses incurred by the Division of Juvenile Services in housing juvenile status offenders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"38","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2569/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2569&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":26382,"bill_number":"HB2570","title":"Correctional Industries Act of 2009","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the \"Correctional Industries Act of 2009\" by modernizing the provisions of the Prison-made Goods Act of 1939.  The bill also authorizes the creation of the Prison Industries Enhancement Programs provided by Title 18 U.S.C. 1761©.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2570/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2570&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":26383,"bill_number":"SB280","title":"Creating Correctional Industries Act of 2009","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the \"Correctional Industries Act of 2009\" by modernizing the provisions of the Prison-made Goods Act of 1939.  The bill also authorizes the creation of the Prison Industries Enhancement Programs provided by Title 18 U.S.C. 1761(c).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"852","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB280/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=280&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":26384,"bill_number":"SB281","title":"Creating Juvenile Services Reimbursement Offender Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a special revenue account in the State Treasury known as the Juvenile Services Offender Fund to facilitate reimbursement of expenses incurred by the Division of Juvenile Services in housing juvenile status offenders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB281/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=281&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":26385,"bill_number":"HCR4","title":"CBM Howard W. Bannister Memorial Bridge","description":null,"status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":null,"last_action":"Adopted by Senate (Voice vote)","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR4/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":26386,"bill_number":"HCR5","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the safety issues of those who provide home visits to families in West Virginia","description":null,"status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"1969-12-31","last_action":"45","last_action_date":"2009-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR5/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":26387,"bill_number":"HCR6","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance reconstitute Select Committee A on Children, Juveniles and Other Matters","description":null,"status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"1969-12-31","last_action":"45","last_action_date":"2009-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR6/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":26388,"bill_number":"HJR10","title":"Clarifying that nothing in the Constitution secures or protects a right to abortion or requires the funding of an 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":null,"last_action":"294","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR10/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":26389,"bill_number":"HJR11","title":"Legislator Replacement Amendment","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":null,"last_action":"294","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR11/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":26390,"bill_number":"HJR12","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":null,"last_action":"294","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR12/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":26391,"bill_number":"HJR13","title":"Budget Committee to Introduced 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":null,"last_action":"294","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR13/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":26392,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"Recognizing Ed Evans as America's Top Science Teacher finalist","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Immediate consideration","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR11/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":26393,"bill_number":"HB2588","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":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2588/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2588&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":26394,"bill_number":"HB2682","title":"Alternative and Renewable Energy Portfolio Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a minimum alternative and renewable energy portfolio.  By the year 2025, at least twenty-five percent of the electric energy sold to retail customers in this state shall be generated from alternative and renewable energy resources.  Alternative and renewable energy resources include advanced coal technologies, wind, solar and other nontraditional sources of energy.  The bill requires the Public Service Commission to establish a credit system to monitor and track the generation of electricity from alternative and renewable energy resources.  Electric utilities may also receive credits for certain demand-side energy initiative projects or greenhouse gas emission reduction or offset projects.  Electric utilities may buy, sell, bank or trade credits to meet the minimum alternative and renewable energy portfolio standards.  If an electric utility fails to meet the minimum standards set forth in this bill, it will be required to pay a compliance assessment to the Public Service Commission.  Moneys collected from compliance assessments are deposited in an Alternative and Renewable Energy Resources Research Fund and, along with moneys collected from private donations, are used to provide matching grants to state institutions of higher education for alternative and renewable energy resource research projects.  The bill also provides for compliance plan applications to be filed with the Public Service Commission and the filing of yearly reports by electric utilities required to comply with the alternative and renewable energy portfolio standards. Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements for net metering in West Virginia and directs the Public Service Commission to adopt standards and rules for net metering and interconnection.  Under the bill, an electric customer who owns a net metering system may be credited for the electricity he or she generates from an alternative and/or renewable energy resource, which he or she may then sell to an electric utility that is required to comply with the portfolio standard.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-19","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-19","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2682/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2682&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26395,"bill_number":"HB2490","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":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2490/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2490&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sam Argento"},
{"bill_id":26396,"bill_number":"HB2549","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":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2549/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2549&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":26397,"bill_number":"SB297","title":"Creating Alternative and Renewable Energy Portfolio Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a minimum alternative and renewable energy portfolio.  By the year 2025, at least twenty-five percent of the electric energy sold to retail customers in this state shall be generated from alternative and renewable energy resources.  Alternative and renewable energy resources include advanced coal technologies, wind, solar and other nontraditional sources of energy.  The bill requires the Public Service Commission to establish a credit system to monitor and track the generation of electricity from alternative and renewable energy resources.  Electric utilities may also receive credits for certain demand-side energy initiative projects or greenhouse gas emission reduction or offset projects.  Electric utilities may buy, sell, bank or trade credits to meet the minimum alternative and renewable energy portfolio standards.  If an electric utility fails to meet the minimum standards set forth in this bill, it will be required to pay a compliance assessment to the Public Service Commission.  Moneys collected from compliance assessments are deposited in an Alternative and Renewable Energy Resources Research Fund and, along with moneys collected from private donations, are used to provide matching grants to state institutions of higher education for alternative and renewable energy resource research projects.  The bill also provides for compliance plan applications to be filed with the Public Service Commission and the filing of yearly reports by electric utilities required to comply with the alternative and renewable energy portfolio standards. Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements for net metering in West Virginia and directs the Public Service Commission to adopt standards and rules for net metering and interconnection.  Under the bill, an electric customer who owns a net metering system may be credited for the electricity he or she generates from an alternative and/or renewable energy resource, which he or she may then sell to an electric utility that is required to comply with the portfolio standard.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"24","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB297/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=297&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":26398,"bill_number":"SB298","title":"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the annual allocation of moneys from the wireless enhanced 911 fee to be distributed by the Public Service Commission into the Enhanced 911 Wireless Tower Assistance Fund to subsidize the construction of wireless towers, from $1 million to $2 million.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Introduced","last_action_date":null,"committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB298/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=298&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":26399,"bill_number":"SB301","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":"2009-02-19","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2009-02-19","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB301/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=301&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":26400,"bill_number":"HB2582","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":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2582/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2582&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":26401,"bill_number":"HB2621","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 establishing the offense of unlawful use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle on a street or highway.  It provides exceptions and conditions for certain lawful uses and definitions.  It makes a violation a misdemeanor criminal offense with fine; and provides a limitation of enforcement.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-27","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2009-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2621/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2621&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":26402,"bill_number":"SB289","title":"Creating WV Innovation and Development Act","description":"The 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":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB289/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=289&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":26403,"bill_number":"SB300","title":"Authorizing counties and municipalities enter into energy-savings 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":"2009-02-19","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB300/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=300&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":26404,"bill_number":"HB2572","title":"Relating to classification of retail licenses for the sale of liquor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reclassify retail liquor licenses; to provide for licenses for free standing liquor stores and mixed retail liquor outlets; to provide a preference for free standing liquor stores; to set forth minimum requirements for each class of retail liquor license; to provide a purchase option for current retail licensees purchasing a retail license for a free standing liquor retail outlet; and to authorize the commission to offer financing for the purchase of a retail license for a free standing retail liquor outlet.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2572/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2572&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26405,"bill_number":"HB2589","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":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2589/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2589&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":26406,"bill_number":"HB2681","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 $5.50 to $6.35, increase the tax on cigarettes to $1.35, increase the tax on noncigarette tobacco products from seven percent to fourteen percent, and to dedicate the first $5 million of revenue to the Department of Agriculture's crop transition program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2681/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2681&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":26407,"bill_number":"SB290","title":"Requiring tobacco products sold in factory-wrapped packaging only","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":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB290/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=290&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":26408,"bill_number":"SB282","title":"Relating to retail liquor licenses' classification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reclassify retail liquor licenses; to provide for licenses for free standing liquor stores and mixed retail liquor outlets; to provide a preference for free standing liquor stores; to set forth minimum requirements for each class of retail liquor license; to provide a purchase option for current retail licensees purchasing a retail license for a free standing liquor retail outlet; and to authorize the commission to offer financing for the purchase of a retail license for a free standing retail liquor outlet.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-31","last_action":"Communicated to House","last_action_date":"2009-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB282/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=282&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":26409,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"Creating public defender corporations in certain judicial circuits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the creation of public defender corporations in the fourth, sixteenth, seventeenth and twenty-sixth judicial circuits and to raise the hourly rate of compensation for panel attorneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-16","last_action":"On second reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB260/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=260&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":26410,"bill_number":"SB276","title":"Imposing statute of limitations on certain real property civil actions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose a ten year statute of limitations on any civil action derived from the actual surveying of real property, starting after the performance or furnishing of such services.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB276/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=276&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":26411,"bill_number":"HB2594","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":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2594/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2594&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":26412,"bill_number":"HB2603","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":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2603/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2603&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":26413,"bill_number":"HB2653","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2653/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2653&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":26414,"bill_number":"HB2487","title":"Allowing the Supreme Court of Appeals to establish a uniform bail schedule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to request the Supreme Court of Appeals to study the  establishment, administration and effect of a uniform bail schedule, and that the Supreme Court of Appeals report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2010, as to findings and any recommendations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2487/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2487&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":26415,"bill_number":"HB2491","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":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2491/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2491&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":26416,"bill_number":"HB2496","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":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2496/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2496&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":26418,"bill_number":"HB2544","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":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2544/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2544&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":26419,"bill_number":"HB2415","title":"Identifying salvia divinorum as a hallucinogen and adding it to the list of controlled substances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to identify  salvia divinorum as an hallucinogen and to add it to the list of controlled substances.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-31","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-04-01","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2415/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2415&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":26420,"bill_number":"HB2405","title":"Relating to Public Defender Services and raising the hourly rate of compensation for panel attorneys","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the creation of public defender corporations in the fourth, sixteenth, seventeenth and twenty-sixth judicial circuits and to raise the hourly rate of compensation for panel attorneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2405/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2405&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26422,"bill_number":"HB2428","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":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2428/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2428&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":26423,"bill_number":"HB2440","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":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2440/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2440&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":26424,"bill_number":"HB2447","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":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2447/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2447&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":26425,"bill_number":"HB2452","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":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2452/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2452&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":26426,"bill_number":"HB2456","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":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2456/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2456&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":26427,"bill_number":"HB2463","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":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2463/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2463&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":26428,"bill_number":"HB2466","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":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2466/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2466&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":26429,"bill_number":"HB2581","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. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2581/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2581&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":26430,"bill_number":"HB2651","title":"Repealing article regulating male breeding animals","description":"This bill removes outdated provisions from the code. Enacted in 1923, the provisions are no longer being used.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"39","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2651/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2651&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":26431,"bill_number":"SB292","title":"Creating tax credit for spaying or neutering pets","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a personal income tax credit for people who have their dog or cat spayed or neutered.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB292/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=292&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":26432,"bill_number":"HB2687","title":"Relating to infrastructure projects funded by 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":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2009-02-19","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 2nd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2009-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2687/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2687&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":26433,"bill_number":"SB299","title":"Relating to Infrastructure Fund projects","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB299/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=299&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":26434,"bill_number":"SB308","title":"Relating to State Fire Code","description":"This bill shall require any person who installs, fuels, maintains or services any fuel gas system to a one or two family dwelling to comply with this article and the rules promulgated under this article relating to fuel gas systems, excluding any person who performs such work on a single family dwelling owned or leased, and occupied by that person.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB308/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=308&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":26435,"bill_number":"SCR6","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study veterans' issues","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"63","last_action_date":"2009-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR6/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":26436,"bill_number":"SCR7","title":"Requesting colleges and universities submit military- and veteran-friendly plans to Joint Committee on Government and Finance","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"63","last_action_date":"2009-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR7/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":26437,"bill_number":"HB2586","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 $5,000 to be paid over a three-year period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2586/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2586&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":26438,"bill_number":"HB2587","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":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2587/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2587&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":26439,"bill_number":"HB2592","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":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2592/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2592&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":26440,"bill_number":"HB2597","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 \"county answering point\" to mean a facility to which enhanced emergency telephone system calls for a county are initially routed for response, and where county personnel respond to specific requests for emergency or nonemergency service.  This would ensure that county personnel at county answering points also respond to specific requests for nonemergency services (i.e., all calls relating to ambulance, fire, police and emergency services) through the enhanced emergency telephone system. This, in turn, would permit funding of both emergency and nonemergency calls from 911 fees, saving counties money","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2597/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2597&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":26441,"bill_number":"HB2601","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 $100 to process a motor vehicle inspection facility application.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2601/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2601&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sam Argento"},
{"bill_id":26442,"bill_number":"HB2608","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":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2608/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2608&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":26443,"bill_number":"HB2613","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":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2613/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2613&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":26444,"bill_number":"HB2617","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":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2617/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2617&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26445,"bill_number":"HB2618","title":"Compensating state troopers for call-back time","description":"The purpose of this bill is to compensate state troopers for off-duty time when they are required to be on standby to be called back to work.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2618/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2618&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26446,"bill_number":"HB2628","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2628/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2628&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":26447,"bill_number":"HB2638","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":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2638/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2638&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":26448,"bill_number":"HB2641","title":"Requiring the Commissioner of Corrections to keep track of repeat offenses committed by persons convicted of sexual offenses against children","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":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2641/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2641&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":26449,"bill_number":"HB2642","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":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2642/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2642&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wells"},
{"bill_id":26450,"bill_number":"HB2654","title":"Relating to costs for housing inmates who are transferred to the custody of the division of corrections","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2654/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2654&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":26451,"bill_number":"HB2658","title":"Requiring state offices, agencies, boards and commissions to submit annual reports electronically","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require state offices, agencies, boards and commissions to submit annual reports electronically with electronic copies also submitted to the Legislative Manager in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-19","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2658/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2658&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":26452,"bill_number":"HB2664","title":"Reducing recidivism of offenders convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  reduce recidivism of offenders convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol through mandated participation in the Motor Vehicle Alcohol Test and Lock Program for all offenders.  Implementing mandated license sanctions.  Removes expungement provisions for offenders under twenty-one years of age.  Imposition of staggered sentencing. Offender participation in community corrections programs.  Mandated guilty or nolo contendere plea in pre-trial diversion agreements. Oversight of dedicated drug and alcohol courts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2664/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2664&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":26453,"bill_number":"HB2668","title":"Establishing a lottery scratch-off game for the benefit of West Virginia firefighters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a lottery scratch-off game for the benefit of West Virginia firefighters for tuition to attend institutions of higher education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2668/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2668&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Greg Butcher"},
{"bill_id":26454,"bill_number":"HB2683","title":"Increasing the amount allocated from the wireless enhanced 911 fee to be deposited into the enhanced 911 wireless tower access assistance fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the annual allocation of moneys from the wireless enhanced 911 fee to be distributed by the Public Service Commission into the Enhanced 911 Wireless Tower Assistance Fund to subsidize the construction of wireless towers, from $1 million to $2 million.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-19","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2683/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2683&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":26455,"bill_number":"HB2684","title":"West Virginia Drug Offender Accountability and Treatment Act","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"44","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2684/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2684&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":26456,"bill_number":"HB2686","title":"Requiring ten minute rest periods for employees during each four hours of work","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require twenty consecutive minutes for meal breaks and to rest periods of fifteen minutes for each four hours of work.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-04-01","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2009-04-02","committee":"Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2686/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2686&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Walker"},
{"bill_id":26457,"bill_number":"SB395","title":"Relating to child visitation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a misdemeanor and felony 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 custodial time or visitation period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB395/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=395&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26458,"bill_number":"SB305","title":"Requiring qualifying law-enforcement officers receive certification to carry concealed firearm nationwide","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 the Act.  Strike-throughs indicate language which would be eliminated; underscoring indicates new language which would be added. §15-2-25c and §30-29-11 are new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-19","last_action":"To Interstate Cooperation","last_action_date":"2009-02-19","committee":"Interstate Cooperation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB305/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=305&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":26459,"bill_number":"HB2564","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":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2564/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2564&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":26460,"bill_number":"HB2862","title":"Relating to towing companies notifying the DMV of abandoned vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow towing companies to notify the DMV of abandoned vehicles that have been towed and for the DMV to levy a penalty against the owner of the abandoned vehicle if the fees for towing are not paid in full","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-27","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-27","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2862/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2862&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":26461,"bill_number":"HB2527","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, 2009, 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, 2009, be connected to the public water service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2527/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2527&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":26462,"bill_number":"HB2558","title":"Exempting from taxation certain property owned by a nonprofit organization","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt from taxation properties owned by a nonprofit organization which are used for housing college or university students, which is also used for religious or leadership training of college or university students.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2558/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2558&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":26463,"bill_number":"SB275","title":"Relating to certain qualifications for procuring surveying services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to relating to the State of West Virginia and its political subdivisions procuring surveying services on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification for the type of professional services required.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB275/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=275&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":26464,"bill_number":"HB2721","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":"2009-02-20","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2009-02-20","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2721/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2721&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":26465,"bill_number":"HB2701","title":"Relating to an escape of any person from the custody of the Division of Juvenile Services","description":"This bill makes an escape of any person from the custody of the Director of Juvenile Services a delinquent or felonious act, both of which shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the circuit court.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"153","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2701/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2701&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":26466,"bill_number":"HB2704","title":"Subjecting persons convicted of sexual crimes against a minor to \"GPS\" monitoring for life","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":"2009-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2704/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2704&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":26467,"bill_number":"HB2705","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":"2009-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2705/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2705&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":26468,"bill_number":"HB2707","title":"Eliminating good time for persons convicted of sex crimes involving minor children","description":"The purpose of this bill is  to eliminate good time for persons convicted of sex crimes involving minor children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2707/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2707&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":26469,"bill_number":"HB2711","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":"2009-02-20","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2009-02-20","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2711/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2711&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":26470,"bill_number":"HB2724","title":"Silver Alert Plan","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a Silver Alert Plan to rapidly disseminate information about a missing senior citizens or individual that has a mental impairment. The bill establishes specific criteria that must be met before a alert will be issued.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-20","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2009-02-20","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2724/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2724&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":26471,"bill_number":"HB2728","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":"2009-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2728/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2728&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":26472,"bill_number":"HB2729","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":"2009-02-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2729/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2729&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":26473,"bill_number":"SB318","title":"Expanding Division of Protective Services' law-enforcement authority over state property under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand Division of Protective Services jurisdiction to state property throughout the state and to clarify the Division of Protective Services may charge fees to state spending units for services at extraordinary events.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"740","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB318/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=318&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26474,"bill_number":"HB2677","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":"2009-02-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2677/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2677&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":26475,"bill_number":"HB2734","title":"Relating to minimum guarantees provided to members who elected to transfer from the Teachers' Defined Contribution System to the Teachers' Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that upon withdrawal  from either the Teachers' Retirement System or the Teachers' Defined Contribution Retirement System, members are eligible to receive a return of their member contributions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"41","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2734/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2734&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":26476,"bill_number":"HB2634","title":"Relating to limitations for certain asbestos exposure 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":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2634/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2634&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":26477,"bill_number":"HB2688","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":"2009-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2688/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2688&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":26478,"bill_number":"HB2648","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":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2648/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2648&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":26479,"bill_number":"SB311","title":"Creating 2012 Supreme Court of Appeals Public Campaign Financing Pilot Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a pilot system for public funding of 2012 election campaigns for candidates for the State Supreme Court who agree to and do abide by restrictions on campaign contributions from private sources and limits on campaign spending.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-20","last_action":"On second reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB311/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=311&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26480,"bill_number":"SB313","title":"Expanding number of hours temporary state personnel may work","description":"The purpose of the bill is to expand the number of hours a state employee can work in a temporary position each year from ninety days to one thousand hours.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-20","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-20","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB313/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=313&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":26481,"bill_number":"HB2694","title":"Establishing certain requirements for modification of custodial rights for parent's or guardian's that have been deployed to the United States Armed Forces","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish certain requirements for modification of custodial rights for parent's or guardian's that have been deployed to the United States Armed Forces; to require that any such order is only a temporary order; to allow the review of the temporary order to take precedence; to shift the burden of proof to the nondeploying parent or guardian for a final order; and to set forth definitions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"95","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2694/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2694&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":26482,"bill_number":"HB2672","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":"2009-02-19","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2009-02-19","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2672/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2672&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":26483,"bill_number":"HB2666","title":"Changing some processes and orders when determining child custody disputes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a misdemeanor and felony 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":"2009-02-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2666/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2666&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":26484,"bill_number":"SB266","title":"Increasing tax credit for nonfamily adoptions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the tax credit for nonfamily adoptions from $2,000 to $4,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB266/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=266&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":26485,"bill_number":"HB2612","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":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2612/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2612&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":26486,"bill_number":"HCR7","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to continue studying the needs, challenges and issues facing veterans","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"92","last_action_date":"2009-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR7/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":26487,"bill_number":"HCR8","title":"Requesting that public and private colleges and university submit plans to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance on how their campuses can be made more military or veteran friendly","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"359","last_action_date":"2009-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR8/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":26488,"bill_number":"HCR9","title":"Urging Congress to implement the Homeowners and Bank Protection Act","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"352","last_action_date":"2009-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR9/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":26489,"bill_number":"HJR14","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"325","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR14/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":26490,"bill_number":"HJR15","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":null,"last_action":"325","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR15/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":26491,"bill_number":"HJR16","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":null,"last_action":"355","last_action_date":"2009-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR16/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":26492,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"Designating February 18, 2009, as \"Marshall University Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Reference dispensed","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR10/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26493,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"Designating February 20, 2009, as \"Civil Rights Pioneer J. R. Clifford Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Reference dispensed","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR11/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26494,"bill_number":"SCR8","title":"Requesting Division of Highways name bridge in Mullens \"Charles V. Stewart Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"1120","last_action_date":"2009-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR8/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":26495,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Designating February 18, 2009, \"Marshall University Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Immediate consideration","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR12/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":26496,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Memorializing Honorable William R. Sharpe, Jr., former senator","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Immediate consideration","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR13/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":26497,"bill_number":"HB2671","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":"2009-02-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2671/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2671&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":26498,"bill_number":"HB2607","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":"2009-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2607/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2607&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":26499,"bill_number":"SB323","title":"Relating to certain veterans' disability income","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exclude disability income received by a veteran from the United States Department of Veterans' Affairs for service related injuries from any calculation used to determine spousal support.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-23","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2009-02-23","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB323/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=323&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":26500,"bill_number":"SB325","title":"Creating WV Energy Efficient Buildings Program Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Energy Efficient Buildings Program that concentrates on energy demand-side management in private and public buildings, generating energy savings and  promotes the more efficient use of the sate's natural resources The bill authorizes the West Virginia development office to promulgate regulations. The bill also the creates the West Virginia Energy Efficient Buildings Public Sector Grant Fund and the West Virginia Energy Efficient Buildings Private Sector Loan Revolving Fund and establishes the criteria for grants and loans made from those funds. Moreover, the bill requires annual reports to be provided to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-23","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2009-02-23","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB325/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=325&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":26501,"bill_number":"SCR11","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance reconstitute Select Committee A on Children, Juveniles and Other Matters","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"1969-12-31","last_action":"15","last_action_date":"2009-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR11/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":26502,"bill_number":"HB2752","title":"Eliminating the requirement of an applicant for a license to carry deadly weapons to provide his or her social security number","description":"This bill  relates to eliminating the requirement of an applicant for a license to carry deadly weapons to provide his or her social security number.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2752/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2752&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Varner"},
{"bill_id":26503,"bill_number":"HB2754","title":"Requiring witnesses of violent acts or emergency situations to report the incident to law-enforcement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require witnesses of violet acts against persons and emergency situations to report the incidents to the appropriate law-enforcement authorities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2754/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2754&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":26504,"bill_number":"HB2756","title":"Clarifying that probation officers have the authority to arrest both probationers and persons on supervised release","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that probation officers have the authority to arrest both probationers and persons on supervised release; eliminating the authority of probation officers to collect moneys; eliminating the requirement that probation officers post bond; and adding language from the federal statute that was accidently omitted when the section was reenacted by the Child Protection Act of 2006 regarding delayed revocation and providing technical cleanup.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2756/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2756&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":26505,"bill_number":"HB2760","title":"Granting juvenile probation officers the power to arrest juveniles under his or her discretion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant juvenile probation officers the power to arrest juveniles under his or her supervision.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2760/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2760&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Wooton"},
{"bill_id":26506,"bill_number":"HB2761","title":"Transferring the authority to administer the juvenile justice database","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer the authority to administer the juvenile justice database from the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2761/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2761&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":26507,"bill_number":"HB2731","title":"Increasing the salary of family court judges","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the salary of family court judges from $82,500 to $111,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2731/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2731&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Wooton"},
{"bill_id":26508,"bill_number":"HB2737","title":"Authorizing the Administrative Director of the Supreme Court of Appeals to hire regional or specialized probation officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the administrator of the Supreme Court of Appeals to hire regional and/or specialized probation officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"314","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2737/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2737&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":26509,"bill_number":"HB2738","title":"Registering protective orders with the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow protective orders to be registered with the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to be entered into the Domestic Violence Database as provided in §51-1-21.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"15-16","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2738/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2738&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":26510,"bill_number":"HB2739","title":"Enhancing the service and enforcement of domestic violence protective orders issued by state courts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enhance the service and enforcement of domestic violence protective orders issued by state courts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"104","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2739/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2739&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":26511,"bill_number":"HB2740","title":"Eliminating the authority to appoint coguardians and coconservators for mental hygiene proceedings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the authority to appoint more than one conservator and/or one guardian for mental hygiene proceedings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2740/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2740&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":26512,"bill_number":"HB2741","title":"Authorizing mental hygiene commissioners to sign readmission orders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize mental hygiene commissioners to sign readmission orders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2741/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2741&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":26513,"bill_number":"HB2758","title":"Requiring court appointed attorneys to disclose fees in cases where a guardian is appointed for a nonindigent protected person","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require court appointed attorneys to disclose fees in cases where a guardian or conservator is appointed for a nonindigent protected person.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2758/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2758&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":26514,"bill_number":"HB2759","title":"Authorizing magistrate court clerks to collect a fee for preparing an abstract of judgement in civil matters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize magistrate court clerks to collect a $5 fee for preparing an abstract of judgement in civil cases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2759/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2759&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Wooton"},
{"bill_id":26515,"bill_number":"HB2762","title":"Relating to jurisdiction for petitions by grandparents for visitation of grandchild","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require petitions for grandparent visitation be filed in family court when an action involving that child, or his or her parents, is pending in family court.  If there is not a pending proceeding involving the child, or his or her parents then the grandparent seeking visitation may file in either family court of circuit court.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2762/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2762&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":26516,"bill_number":"HB2719","title":"Relating to the sale and distribution of craft beer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the maximum alcohol level in the state definition of \"nonintoxicating beer.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"77","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2719/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2719&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":26517,"bill_number":"SB312","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":"2009-02-20","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-20","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB312/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=312&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":26518,"bill_number":"HB2746","title":"Raising the excise tax on cigarettes and all other tobacco products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the cigarette tax to the national average, to raise the tax on other tobacco products to fourteen percent of their wholesale price and to establish a special revenue account to fund the Governor's Office of Health System Improvement.  This bill was recommended for passage during the 2009 Regular Session by Select Committee D on Health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-23","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-23","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2746/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2746&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":26519,"bill_number":"HB2753","title":"Relating to the continuation of the Design-Build Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to continue the pilot highway design build program with up to ten pilot projects not to exceed a total of $150 million and the development of emergency rules governing the principal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"44","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2753/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2753&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Stephens"},
{"bill_id":26520,"bill_number":"HB2750","title":"Establishing an Innovative Highway Projects Pilot Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a pilot program to allow the Division of Highways to use innovative techniques for construction, maintenance and financing of highways.  The bill includes a provision that will allow the legislation to sunset unless made permanent or considered for further study by the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-23","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2009-02-23","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2750/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2750&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Stephens"},
{"bill_id":26521,"bill_number":"SB324","title":"Creating Innovative Highway Projects Pilot Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a pilot program to allow the Division of Highways to use innovative techniques for construction, maintenance and financing of highways.  The bill includes a provision that will allow the legislation to sunset unless made permanent or considered for further study by the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-23","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2009-02-23","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB324/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=324&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":26522,"bill_number":"SB328","title":"Creating WV Transportation Finance Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Transportation Infrastructure Bank. The purpose of the bank is to provide loans and other financial assistance to government units for transportation infrastructure.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-25","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-04-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB328/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=328&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":26523,"bill_number":"HB2768","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":"2009-02-24","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-24","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2768/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2768&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":26524,"bill_number":"HB2773","title":"Increasing the monetary penalties for selling tobacco products to minors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the monetary penalties for selling tobacco products to minors; and to increase the monetary penalties for minors possessing tobacco products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2773/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2773&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tiffany Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":26525,"bill_number":"HB2785","title":"Requiring that every house, dwelling or business located in an area where public water services are made available for the first time, be connected","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that all houses, dwellings and businesses, except those used primarily for agriculture, located within three hundred feet of where public water service is deemed available for the first time after July 1, 2009, must pay the initial tap fee and thereafter, pay the greater of the minimum bill or the otherwise applicable tariff rates based on usage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-24","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-02-24","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2785/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2785&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":26526,"bill_number":"SB341","title":"Transferring juvenile justice database administration to Supreme Court","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer the authority to administer the juvenile justice database from the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"160","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB341/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=341&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26527,"bill_number":"HB2772","title":"Increasing penalties for exposing children to methamphetamine manufacturing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties for exposing children to methamphetamine manufacturing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2772/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2772&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":26528,"bill_number":"HB2782","title":"Authorizing a $2,008 pay raise for employees of the West Virginia Regional Jail Authority, Division of Corrections and Department of Juvenile Services","description":"The purpose of this bill is  to authorize a $2,008 pay raise for employees of the West Virginia Regional Jail Authority, Division of Corrections and Department of Juvenile Services beginning July 1, 2009.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2782/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2782&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":26529,"bill_number":"HB2790","title":"Repealing the prohibition on bringing deadly weapons upon the State Capitol Complex","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the prohibition on bringing weapons upon the State Capitol Complex and clarify the courthouse carry ban to exclude parts of building one of the State Capitol that do not house Supreme Court of Appeals offices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-24","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2790/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2790&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":26530,"bill_number":"SB360","title":"Authorizing Insurance Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to actuarial opinion and memorandum","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Actuarial Opinion and Memorandum.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB360/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=360&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":26531,"bill_number":"SB342","title":"Updating requirements for new subdivision highway access","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the requirements for a new subdivision to access a road in the State Highway System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-24","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB342/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=342&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":26532,"bill_number":"HB2781","title":"Providing a tax credit to sawmills that become certified in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  provide a tax credit to sawmills that become certified by  the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-04-01","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2781/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2781&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":26533,"bill_number":"SB371","title":"Creating Energy Efficient Building Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the creation of a new tax credit for eligible expenditures incurred in placing in service residential or nonresidential energy efficient building property.  The bill's incentive will encourage the construction of energy efficient buildings, thereby reducing the total amount of energy consumed in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-25","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2009-02-25","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB371/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=371&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":26534,"bill_number":"HB2800","title":"Updating the requirements for a new subdivision to access a road in the State Highway System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the requirements for a new subdivision to access a road in the State Highway System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-25","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2009-02-25","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2800/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2800&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
{"bill_id":26535,"bill_number":"SB338","title":"Creating additional seventeenth judicial circuit court judge","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the number of circuit court judges in the seventeenth judicial circuit from two to three and delete redundant language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"10","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB338/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=338&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":26536,"bill_number":"SB340","title":"Granting juvenile probation officers certain arrest powers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant juvenile probation officers the power to arrest juveniles under their supervision.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-24","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB340/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=340&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26537,"bill_number":"SB344","title":"Authorizing mental hygiene commissioners sign readmission orders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize mental hygiene commissioners to sign readmission orders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"782","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB344/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=344&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26538,"bill_number":"HB2406","title":"Relating to unlawful expenditures by a local fiscal body","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that local fiscal bodies shall not be held personally or criminally liable for certain deficits caused by the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of the West Virginia Retiree Health Benefit Trust Fun or amounts for the annual required employer contribution over and above the minimum annual employer premium payment for other post-employment benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2406/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2406&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26539,"bill_number":"HB2806","title":"Removing the salary cap for secretary-clerks and case coordinators of the family court","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the salary cap for secretary-clerks and case coordinators for family court.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2806/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2806&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Wooton"},
{"bill_id":26540,"bill_number":"SB369","title":"Relating to probation officers' authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that probation officers have the authority to arrest both probationers and persons on supervised release; eliminating the authority of probation officers to collect moneys; eliminating the requirement that probation officers post bond; and adding language from the federal statute that was accidently omitted when the section was reenacted by the Child Protection Act of 2006 regarding delayed revocation and providing technical cleanup.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB369/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=369&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26541,"bill_number":"SB370","title":"Relating to community corrections program fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit only a community criminal justice board to require the payment of a supervisory fee by anyone participating in a community corrections program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"20","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB370/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=370&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26542,"bill_number":"SB377","title":"Requiring court-appointed attorneys disclose certain fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require court appointed attorneys to disclose fees in cases where a guardian or conservator is appointed for a nonindigent protected person.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB377/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=377&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26543,"bill_number":"HB2799","title":"Eliminating parole for persons incarcerated in state correctional facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate parole for persons incarcerated in state correctional facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2799/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2799&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Troy Andes"},
{"bill_id":26544,"bill_number":"HB2802","title":"Providing for a death penalty and procedures and standards applicable thereto for commission of murder in the first degree","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":"2009-02-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2802/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2802&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":26545,"bill_number":"HB2817","title":"Fire Commission, WV State","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Fire Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Standards for the Certification and Continuing Education of Municipal, County and Other Public Building Code Officials, Building Code Inspectors and Plans Examiners.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2009-02-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2222","last_action_date":"2009-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2817/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2817&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26546,"bill_number":"HB2818","title":"Fire Marshal, WV State","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":"2009-02-25","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2222","last_action_date":"2009-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2818/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2818&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26547,"bill_number":"HB2819","title":"Authorizing miscellaneous agencies and boards to promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Law Enforcement Training Standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"60","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2819/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2819&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26548,"bill_number":"SB353","title":"Authorizing Fire Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to standards for certification and continuing education of municipal, county and other public building code officials, building code inspectors and plans examiners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Fire Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Standards for the Certification and Continuing Education of Municipal, County and Other Public Building Code Officials, Building Code Inspectors and Plans Examiners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB353/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=353&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":26549,"bill_number":"SB354","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":"2009-02-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB354/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=354&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":26550,"bill_number":"SB355","title":"Authorizing Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction promulgate legislative rule relating to law-enforcement training standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Law Enforcement Training Standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB355/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=355&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":26551,"bill_number":"SB378","title":"Relating to concealed handgun license reciprocity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize reciprocity agreements with other states related to concealed handgun licensees of this and other states being honored; removing the requirement that licensees of other states be residents of said state; and requiring that a potential reciprocating state's licensure standards be similar to or greater than this state's","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-04-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-04-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB378/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=378&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26552,"bill_number":"SB384","title":"Authorizing Department of Transportation take control of certain highway emergencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Transportation to take control of an emergency scene on a highway.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"73","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB384/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=384&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":26553,"bill_number":"SB396","title":"Regulating carbon dioxide sequestration and storage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize and regulate the carbon dioxide sequestration and storage of carbon dioxide and to clarify the issue of pore space ownership.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-26","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2009-02-26","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB396/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=396&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":26554,"bill_number":"SB387","title":"Relating to mental hygiene guardians and conservators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the authority to appoint more than one conservator and/or one guardian for mental hygiene proceedings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-26","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-26","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB387/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=387&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26555,"bill_number":"SB392","title":"Registering protective orders with Supreme Court","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow protective orders to be registered with the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to be entered into the Domestic Violence Database as provided in section twenty-one, article one, chapter fifty-one.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB392/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=392&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26556,"bill_number":"SB393","title":"Authorizing Supreme Court administrator hire certain probation officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the administrator of the Supreme Court of Appeals to hire regional and/or specialized probation officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB393/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=393&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26557,"bill_number":"HB2840","title":"Relating to qualifications of magistrates","description":"This bill shall require any person who begins serving as a magistrate after the effective date of this legislation, to possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or have four years of experience as a magistrate, as well as attend an annual training conference by the Administrator of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. In addition, the distinction between those magistrates who serve five thousand or less in population and those who serve more than five thousand and said magistrate being devoted full time to his or her public duties shall be abolished.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-26","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-26","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2840/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2840&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":26558,"bill_number":"HB2838","title":"Creating the Governor's Office of Health Enhancement and Lifestyle Planning to oversee coordination of state agencies, departments, bureaus and commissions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Governor's Office of Health Enhancement and Lifestyle Planning to oversee coordination of state departments, agencies, bureaus and commissions for the purpose of redesigning health system delivery services in West Virginia.  This bill was recommended for passage during the 2009 Regular Session by Select Committee D on Health.  Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-26","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-02-26","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2838/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2838&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":26559,"bill_number":"HB2843","title":"Relating to commercial dog breeding operations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define a commercial dog breeder as any person who maintains twenty or more adult dogs for the purpose of the sale of their offspring as companion animals. The bill requires a commercial dog breeder to obtain a valid business license.  The bill provides limitations for how many dogs a commercial dog breeder can maintain; when a commercial dog breeder may breed female dogs; how a commercial dog breeder may dispose of dogs; requires them to maintain records of animal sales, purchases, breeding history and veterinary care.  The bill further provides that the Commissioner of Agriculture, any consulting veterinarians or any animal control officer may inspect the facilities of a commercial dog breeder.  The bill also provides that any violation of this section is a misdemeanor subject to a fine of not more than $2,500 or a jail term of not more than one year or both.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2843/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2843&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":26560,"bill_number":"SB390","title":"Continuing Highway Design-Build Pilot Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to continue the pilot highway design build program with up to ten pilot projects not to exceed a total of $150 million and the development of emergency rules governing the principal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-26","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB390/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=390&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":26561,"bill_number":"SB265","title":"Authorizing 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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-16","last_action":"On second reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB265/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=265&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":26562,"bill_number":"SB273","title":"Creating incentives to obtain 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 study for and obtain a GED.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-17","last_action":"On second reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB273/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=273&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":26563,"bill_number":"SB376","title":"Creating School Innovation Zones Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish zones of educational innovation that allow school employees to collaboratively devise and implement 21st century school improvement strategies that are currently restrained and/or restricted by policies issued by the state board or the West Virginia Code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-25","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB376/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=376&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":26564,"bill_number":"HB2453","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":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2453/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2453&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":26565,"bill_number":"HB2514","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":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2514/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2514&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":26566,"bill_number":"HB2513","title":"Pay incentives for teachers who teach in their core field degree","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a $2,000 pay incentive to teachers who teach in their core field degree.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2513/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2513&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":26567,"bill_number":"HB2554","title":"Abolishing the business and franchise tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish the business franchise tax effective July 1, 2009.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2554/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2554&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":26568,"bill_number":"HB2700","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":"2009-02-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2700/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2700&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":26569,"bill_number":"HB2744","title":"Providing a small business tax credit","description":"The purpose of the bill is to give a temporary tax credit to small business employers to assist in the purchase of health insurance for their employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-23","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-02-23","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2744/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2744&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":26570,"bill_number":"HB2836","title":"School Innovation Zones Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish zones of educational innovation that allow school employees to collaboratively devise and implement 21st century school improvement strategies that are currently restrained and/or restricted by policies issued by the state board or the West Virginia Code.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2009-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2836/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2836&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26571,"bill_number":"HB2860","title":"Regulating the sequestration and storage of carbon dioxide","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize and regulate the carbon dioxide sequestration and storage of carbon dioxide and to clarify the issue of pore space ownership.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"82","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2860/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2860&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26572,"bill_number":"SB330","title":"Including kilometric measurements on traffic control devices","description":"This bill shall require the State Division of Highways to include distance and speed limits in kilometers to all applicable traffic control devices that would otherwise have to be replaced.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-23","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2009-02-23","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB330/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=330&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":26573,"bill_number":"HB2503","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":"2009-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2503/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2503&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":26574,"bill_number":"HB2845","title":"Relating to the annexation of land by a municipality","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide additional requirements and conditions on annexation without an election or by minor boundary adjustment in counties that have adopted a county-wide zoning ordinance and  have designated urban growth boundaries around the municipalities within that county. It requires that property to be annexed outside the municipality's urban growth boundary must be contiguous. Property outside the urban growth boundary requires county commission approval for annexation.  Property within the municipality's designated urban growth boundary does not require county commission approval for annexation and does not have to be contiguous.  It also requires a public hearing and signage notice and review by the county commission for land being annexed outside the designated urban growth boundary.  The power to establish and a  definition for Urban Growth Boundary has been added to the WV Land Use Code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-26","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-02-26","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2845/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2845&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":26575,"bill_number":"HB2855","title":"Permitting the holder of a license to sell nonintoxicating liquors to determine the use or nonuse of tobacco products on the licensees' premises","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the holder of a license to sell nonintoxicating beer or intoxicating liquors to determine the use or nonuse of tobacco products on the licensees' premises.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2855/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2855&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":26576,"bill_number":"HB2863","title":"Relating to construction of state utility projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make revisions in the process for issuing grants for water construction projects; it limits fees for engineering costs of utility projects; it expands the membership of the Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council from eleven to thirteen members to add to members with expertise in utilities engineering and construction; requires the council to investigate engineering costs as part of these projects to assure these costs are reasonable; and shortens the time the Public Service Commission has to approve certificate of needs for construction of utility projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"55","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2863/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2863&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":26577,"bill_number":"HB2872","title":"Allowing county school boards to enter into energy-saving contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow county school boards to enter into energy-saving contracts and allow them to extend fifteen years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-27","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-02-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2872/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2872&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":26578,"bill_number":"SB401","title":"Creating State Gaming and Alcohol Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to consolidate and combine all gambling related functions, the State Athletic Commission, and the Alcohol Beverages Control Administration within the Department of Revenue.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-27","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-27","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB401/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=401&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":26579,"bill_number":"HB2882","title":"Transferring authority over racing, boxing, charitable bingo, raffle, games and charitable lottery to the State Gaming and Alcohol Control Agency and State Gaming and Alcohol Control Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to consolidate and combine all gambling related functions, the State Athletic Commission, and the Alcohol Beverages Control Administration within the Department of Revenue.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2882/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2882&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26580,"bill_number":"HB2866","title":"Allowing a license to carry deadly weapons to remain valid until the applicant receives notice the application for renewal has been issued or denied","description":"This bill shall allow a license to carry deadly weapons that at the time of application was still valid, to remain valid until the applicant receives notice the application for renewal has been issued or denied by the county sheriff.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2866/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2866&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":26581,"bill_number":"HB2877","title":"Increasing the monetary penalties, removing the possibility of incarceration and adding community service for a minor who misrepresents his or her age when purchasing alcohol","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the monetary penalties, to remove the possibility of incarceration and to add community service for a minor who misrepresents his or her age when purchasing alcohol; and to remove the exception that relatives of the minor may furnish alcohol to a minor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"307","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2877/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2877&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tiffany Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":26582,"bill_number":"HB2879","title":"Increasing the minimum prison sentence for a parent or guardian or custodian who abuses a child","description":"The purpose of this bill increases the minimum prison sentence from two years to five years without the possibility of parole for a parent, guardian or custodian who abuses a child that results serious bodily injury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2879/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2879&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":26583,"bill_number":"HB2859","title":"Critical needs firefighters tax credit","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.  Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-26","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-02-26","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2859/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2859&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":26584,"bill_number":"SB412","title":"Creating Governor's Office of Health Enhancement and Lifestyle Planning","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Governor's Office of Health Enhancement and Lifestyle Planning to oversee coordination of state departments, agencies, bureaus and commissions for the purpose of redesigning health system delivery services in West Virginia.  This bill was recommended for passage during the 2009 Regular Session by Select Committee D on Health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-02","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-03-02","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB412/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=412&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":26585,"bill_number":"HB2900","title":"Creating the West Virginia Transportation Infrastructure Bank","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Transportation Infrastructure Bank.  The purpose of the bank is to provide loans and other financial assistance to government units for transportation infrastructure. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-02","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-03-02","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2900/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2900&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Stephens"},
{"bill_id":26586,"bill_number":"HB2891","title":"Renewable Portfolio Standards Sustainable Energy Act","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":"2009-03-02","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-03-02","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2891/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2891&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":26587,"bill_number":"HB2907","title":"Relating to the sales of wine","description":"The purpose of this bill all relates to sales of wine; adding and removing certain definitions; providing for winery and farm winery license to manufacture and sell; authorizing wine specialty shops to conduct wine sampling events and wine-tasting events without obtaining a separate license; deleting provisions relating to wine tasting and wine sampling licenses; limiting direct shipping licenses to wineries or farm wineries producing fifty thousand gallons of wine or less per year; requiring the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to propose rules for promulgation setting standards for wine brand and label review and registration; creating a limited wine retailer license; allowing wine manufacturers, suppliers and distributors to agree in writing to a period of less than ninety days for termination of a distribution agreement; and prohibiting limited wine retailers and wineries from selling during certain times.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-03","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2009-03-03","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2907/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2907&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":26588,"bill_number":"HB2923","title":"Requiring the disclosure of subcontractors within a certain time of the close of bids for public construction contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the disclosure of subcontractors within two hours of the close of bids for public contracts.  The bill provides that if this disclosure is not made the bid will be disqualified.  The bill also requires that if no subcontractors are to be used their nonuse will be noted. Additionally, the bill prohibits the substitution of a contractor unless it is to the owner's advantage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-03","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-03-03","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2923/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2923&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
{"bill_id":26589,"bill_number":"HB2917","title":"Giving full consideration to bicycle, pedestrian and transit ways in the planning, development of state roads, railways and waterways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include bicycle, pedestrian and transit ways in consideration in the planning, development and redevelopment of state roads, railways and waterways.  It provides that bicycle, pedestrian and transit ways shall be established in conjunction with the construction, reconstruction or other changes of any state road, rail bed or transit way, with special emphasis to projects in or within five miles of an urban area or rural municipality.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-03","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2009-03-03","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2917/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2917&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":26590,"bill_number":"SB405","title":"Relating to grandparents' visitation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require petitions for grandparent visitation be filed in family court when an action involving that child, or his or her parents, is pending in family court.  If there is not a pending proceeding involving the child, or his or her parents then the grandparent seeking visitation may file in either family court or circuit court.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"23","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB405/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=405&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26591,"bill_number":"SB416","title":"Increasing family court judges' salaries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the salary of family court judges from $82,500 to $111,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB416/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=416&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26592,"bill_number":"SB397","title":"Relating to mental hygiene commissioners' retirement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that mental hygiene commissioners are employees under the Public Employees Retirement System and may receive one year of service credit for each year served and pro rated service for any partial year served, up to a maximum of fifteen years credited service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-27","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2009-02-27","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB397/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=397&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":26593,"bill_number":"SB400","title":"Relating to driving with revoked or suspended license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a person who is arrested for driving with a revoked or suspended license or for being under the influence of alcohol or controlled substance he or she must be immediately taken before a magistrate or court unless a magistrate or judge is not reasonably available.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB400/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=400&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26594,"bill_number":"HB2898","title":"Creating four part-time magistrate court deputy clerk positions","description":"This bill shall create four part-time Magistrate Court Deputy Clerk positions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2898/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2898&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":26595,"bill_number":"HB2880","title":"Creating the crime of murder of a child by a parent who exposes the 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":"2009-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2880/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2880&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":26596,"bill_number":"HB2881","title":"Relating to fees charged for worthless checks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that a bank or financial institution or the prosecuting attorney may not charge a fee larger than five percent of the face amount of the check, draft or order under the worthless check restitution program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-27","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2009-02-27","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2881/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2881&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":26597,"bill_number":"HB2796","title":"Using both parents' income in determining child support, calculation of adjusted gross income","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include child support that is received by a parent into their monthly adjusted gross income.  A parent's monthly adjusted gross income shall not include taxes or debt, including collections or judgments.  The bill provides a maximum debt ratio, beyond which child support will not be awarded.  The bill further provides that a parent will not have to pay child support if the yearly child support obligation exceeds ten percent of that parent's yearly gross income.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2796/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2796&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":26599,"bill_number":"HB2883","title":"West Virginia Right to Work Law","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":"2009-03-02","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-03-02","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2883/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2883&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":26600,"bill_number":"HB2911","title":"Establishing a state law-enforcement association members annual leave program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a leave donation program to allow members of the largest statewide professional law-enforcement association representing members of the West Virginia State Police to donate accumulated leave time to the president and designee of the president of the association.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2009-03-03","last_action":"On 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2009-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2911/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2911&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26601,"bill_number":"HB2914","title":"Relating to West Virginia State Police receiving on-call and off-duty pay","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  provide that West Virginia State Police receiving on-call and off-duty pay be paid minimum wage for every hour on-call.  It also guarantees a minimum of two hours pay to state police when called to duty off hours.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-03","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2914/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2914&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26602,"bill_number":"HB2915","title":"Authorizing the sale of prohibited fireworks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  authorize the sale of prohibited fireworks; to require the sales tax on fireworks to be ten percent; and to establish a special fund that distributes the firework sales tax proceeds equally to each West Virginia volunteer fire department","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2915/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2915&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":26603,"bill_number":"HB2921","title":"Relating to tuition and fee waivers for members of the West Virginia State Police to attend a college or university","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant tuition and fee waivers to members of the State Police to attend a college or university.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-03","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-03-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2921/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2921&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26604,"bill_number":"HB2925","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":"2009-03-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2925/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2925&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":26605,"bill_number":"SB432","title":"Relating to certain law-enforcement officers' probationary period","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change new police hires to an at will employee during the one year probationary period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-03","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-03-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB432/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=432&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26606,"bill_number":"SB420","title":"Raising excise tax on tobacco products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the cigarette tax to the national average, to raise the tax on other tobacco products to fourteen percent of their wholesale price and to establish a special revenue account to fund the Governor's Office of Health System Improvement.  This bill was recommended for passage during the 2009 Regular Session by Select Committee D on Health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-03","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB420/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=420&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":26607,"bill_number":"SB421","title":"Prohibiting child custody and support order modification due to military service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for more flexibility in the parenting plan of a member of the military who is called back to active duty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB421/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=421&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Facemire"},
{"bill_id":26608,"bill_number":"SB423","title":"Relating to circuit clerks' service of protective orders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enhance the service and enforcement of domestic violence protective orders issued by state courts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB423/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=423&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26609,"bill_number":"SB306","title":"Increasing pipeline companies' special license fees to Public Service Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the maximum annual assessment from $300,000 to $400,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"843","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB306/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=306&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":26610,"bill_number":"SB455","title":"Creating Protect Children from Dangerous Lighters Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  establish the \"Protect Children from Dangerous Lighters Act\"; short title; legislative findings; definitions; and banning certain novelty lighters in conformance with Federal Consumer Product Safety Commission","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-04","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-03-04","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB455/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=455&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":26611,"bill_number":"SB456","title":"Creating Reduced Cigarette Ignition Propensity Standard and Fire Prevention Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a fire safety standard for cigarettes sold in the state and set a reduced cigarette ignition propensity performance test and standard.  The bill requires compliance certification  by manufacturers and certain packaging markings.  The bill authorizes the State Fire Marshall, law-enforcement agencies and their authorized representatives to enforce its requirements.  The bill establishes penalties and creates a special fund for those penalties.  The bill additionally provides the State Fire Marshall with rule-making authority.  Moreover, the bill authorizes the sale of existing inventory and permits the sale of noncompliant cigarettes to other states and foreign countries.  The bill also preempts any local regulations, provides that the bill itself may be repealed if federal standards are adopted and establishes effective dates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"90","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB456/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=456&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":26612,"bill_number":"HB2932","title":"Requiring the approval of board of health rules relating to tobacco use in public or private places","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the approval of board of health rules relating to tobacco use in public or private places by its appointing authority or authorities. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2932/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2932&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":26613,"bill_number":"HB2948","title":"Requiring the use of the LEED and Green Globes standard for new construction and renovation of state buildings","description":"This bill requires the use of the LEED and Green Globes standard for new construction and renovation of state buildings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-04","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2948/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2948&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":26614,"bill_number":"SB447","title":"Relating to commercial dog breeding operations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define a commercial dog breeder as any person who maintains twenty or more adult dogs for the purpose of the sale of their offspring as companion animals. The bill requires a commercial dog breeder to obtain a valid business license.  The bill provides limitations for how many dogs a commercial dog breeder can maintain; when a commercial dog breeder may breed female dogs; how a commercial dog breeder may dispose of dogs; requires them to maintain records of animal sales, purchases, breeding history and veterinary care.  The bill further provides that the Commissioner of Agriculture, any consulting veterinarians or any animal control officer may inspect the facilities of a commercial dog breeder.  The bill also provides that any violation of this section is a misdemeanor subject to a fine of not more than $2,500 or a jail term of not more than one year or both.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-04","last_action":"To Agriculture","last_action_date":"2009-03-04","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB447/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=447&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":26615,"bill_number":"SB439","title":"Permitting State Police Superintendent consult with Insurance Commissioner","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the Superintendent of the State Police to consult with the Insurance Commissioner instead of the executive director of the Workers' Compensation Commission in order to defray medical costs. The bill also changes the maximum medical care costs schedule from that of the Workers' Compensation Commission to the Insurance Commissioner.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-31","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2009-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB439/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=439&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26616,"bill_number":"HB2944","title":"Providing for the criminal offenses of home invasion in the first, second, third and fourth degrees","description":"This bill provides for the criminal offenses of home invasion in the first, second, third and fourth degrees, with prescribed penalties, and otherwise modify the present law of burglary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2944/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2944&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":26617,"bill_number":"SB433","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":"2009-03-04","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-03-04","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB433/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=433&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":26618,"bill_number":"SB457","title":"Relating to DNA data collection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the terminology of collection of DNA samples and to create a fund to collect fees for the DNA database.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-05","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB457/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=457&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26619,"bill_number":"SB460","title":"Including telecommunications devices as jail contraband","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include telecommunications devices as contraband in jails, state correction facilities, juvenile facilities and juvenile detention centers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-05","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB460/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=460&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26620,"bill_number":"HB2969","title":"Requiring firefighters to have annual hazardous materials training","description":null,"status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-16","last_action":"On second reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2009-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2969/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2969&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":26621,"bill_number":"HB2970","title":"Relating to compensation awards to victims of crimes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the crime victims compensation program by: (1) Expanding the definition of \"criminally injurious conduct\" to include criminally injurious conduct committed outside of the United States against a resident of West Virginia: (2) Increasing allowable victim relocation costs from $1,000 to $2,000; (3) Allowing payment for reasonable travel expenses for the transportation of a victim to or from a medical facility; (4) Increasing the amount that may be paid to a victim and to all other claimants sustaining economic loss because of injury to that victim from $25,000 to $35,000; and (5) Removing the provision that prohibits the voluntary intoxication of a victim from being a defense against the estate of a deceased victim.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2970/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2970&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":26622,"bill_number":"HB2968","title":"Requiring the State Fire Commission to establish safety standards for liquefied petroleum gas systems","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the State Fire Commission to establish safety standards for the use of liquefied petroleum gas systems.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"62","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2968/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2968&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":26623,"bill_number":"SB469","title":"Relating to state utility construction projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make revisions in the process for issuing grants for water construction projects; it limits fees for engineering costs of utility projects; it expands the membership of the Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council from eleven to thirteen members to add to members with expertise in utilities engineering and construction; requires the council to investigate engineering costs as part of these projects to assure these costs are reasonable; and shortens the time the Public Service Commission has to approve certificate of needs for construction of utility projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-05","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2009-03-05","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB469/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=469&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":26624,"bill_number":"SB438","title":"Relating to shared parenting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the definition of shared parenting; and  updating language regarding the allocation of custodial responsibility and decision-making responsibility of children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-04","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB438/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=438&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26625,"bill_number":"SB449","title":"Clarifying domestic relations definitions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify domestic relations definitions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-04","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB449/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=449&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26626,"bill_number":"HB2971","title":"Clarifying domestic relations definitions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify domestic relations definitions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2971/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2971&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":26627,"bill_number":"HB2977","title":"Relating to the procurement of engineering services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require competitive bidding for selection of professional engineering and design firms for projects funded by the Division of Highways that are not funded by federal funds and to require competitive bidding for selection of professional engineering firms for projects funded by the Water Development Authority that are not funded by federal funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-06","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2977/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2977&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26628,"bill_number":"HB2976","title":"Requiring the State Fire Commission to promulgate rules pertaining to the State Building Code","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the State Fire Commission to promulgate rules pertaining to the State Building Code that are in accordance with certain national and international building codes and standards.  The amendments to the code proposed in this bill will enable the state to receive certain funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"269","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2976/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2976&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26629,"bill_number":"SB504","title":"Requiring State Fire Commission promulgate certain building code rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the State Fire Commission to promulgate rules pertaining to the State Building Code that are in accordance with certain national and international building codes and standards.  The amendments to the code proposed in this bill will enable the state to receive certain funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-06","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB504/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=504&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":26630,"bill_number":"SB497","title":"Relating to WV Partnership to Promote Community Well-Being","description":"The purpose of this bill is to codify the West Virginia Partnership to Promote Community Well-Being established by Executive Order No. 8-04.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB497/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=497&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26631,"bill_number":"SB511","title":"Relating to procurement of certain engineering services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require competitive bidding for selection of professional engineering and design firms for projects funded by the Division of Highways that are not funded by federal funds and to require competitive bidding for selection of professional engineering firms for projects funded by the Water Development Authority that are not funded by federal funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-09","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-03-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB511/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=511&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":26632,"bill_number":"SB517","title":"Relating to state utility construction projects","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB517/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=517&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":26633,"bill_number":"SB516","title":"Creating Drug Offender Accountability and Treatment Act","description":"This bill was recommended for introduction and passage by the Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary.  The concepts for this model act were devised by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) Board of Directors' Drug Policy Committee.  The model act is the product of a series of three focus groups of drug court professionals, state legislators, and academic professors convened by the National Drug Court Institute (NDCI), a division of the NADCP.  This model act establishes a structural framework to ensure that Constitutional rights are protected and that each court follows similar sentencing and operational guidelines.  The primary objective this model legislation is to address the challenges created by the serious problem of addiction in our judicial system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB516/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=516&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":26634,"bill_number":"SB519","title":"Authorizing Governor institute employee furlough program","description":null,"status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-30","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-03-31","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB519/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=519&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":26635,"bill_number":"HB2989","title":"Failing to provide or return a minor child for visitation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a misdemeanor and felony 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 custodial time or visitation period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2989/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2989&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":26636,"bill_number":"HB2990","title":"Increasing the dollar amount in controversy for magistrate courts to have jurisdiction involving civil actions","description":"This bill shall increase the dollar amount in controversy for magistrate courts to have jurisdiction involving civil actions from $5,000 to $10,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2990/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2990&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":26637,"bill_number":"SB523","title":"Requiring certain property value assessment adjustments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require property value assessment adjustments when ten percent or more of sales of real property in a county are foreclosure sales.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB523/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=523&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":26638,"bill_number":"HB3032","title":"Providing that all employees have a 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":"2009-03-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3032/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3032&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":26639,"bill_number":"HB3036","title":"Relating to notice and publication requirements for expungement petitions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the public notice requirement for a petition of expungement to minimize the public record of the petitioner's convictions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"47","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3036/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3036&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":26640,"bill_number":"HB3041","title":"Clarifying provisions relating to posting of job openings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify provisions relating to posting of job openings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-03-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3041/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3041&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":26641,"bill_number":"HB3049","title":"Authorizing the Chief Technology Officer to receive confidential records and have access to an agencies' database","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Chief Technology Officer to receive confidential records and have access to an agencies' database which may contain confidential information, while accepting the responsibility to safeguard this information as defined by applicable law; and to provide a penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-03-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3049/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3049&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":26642,"bill_number":"HB3053","title":"Changing some functions of the Division of Personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change some functions of the Division of Personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-03-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3053/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3053&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":26643,"bill_number":"HB3057","title":"Requiring all law-enforcement agencies to certify qualified law-enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms","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":"2009-04-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-04-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3057/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3057&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tiffany Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":26644,"bill_number":"SB521","title":"Including telecommunications devices as jail contraband","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the definition of telecommunication device and adding it to certain subsections of the code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"53","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB521/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=521&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":26645,"bill_number":"SB524","title":"Raising certain law-enforcement agencies' new hire upper age restriction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the upper age restriction for new police hires in municipalities from thirty-five to forty-five years of age.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB524/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=524&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26646,"bill_number":"SB534","title":"Authorizing Chief Technology Officer obtain certain confidential information","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Chief Technology Officer to receive confidential records and have access to an agencies' database which may contain confidential information, while accepting the responsibility to safeguard this information as defined by applicable law; and to provide a penalty.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2009-04-01","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2009-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB534/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=534&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":26647,"bill_number":"HB3045","title":"West Virginia Volunteer Firefighter Length of Service Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the \"West Virginia Volunteer Firefighter Length of Service Act\" to give retirement benefits to volunteer firefighters.  It requires 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":"2009-03-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3045/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3045&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":26648,"bill_number":"HB3102","title":"Requiring sex offenders to pay a fee which is to be deposited into the State Police Retirement Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require registered sex offenders to pay a fee which will be deposited in the West Virginia State Police Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3102/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3102&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26649,"bill_number":"HB3050","title":"Requiring disclosure by judicial officers of campaign contributions in excess of $250","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require disclosure by judicial officers of campaign contributions in excess of $250.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3050/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3050&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":26650,"bill_number":"SB411","title":"Creating temporary health information technology reinvestment fee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a temporary reinvestment fee for health insurers, third party administrators and others  to assist in funding health information technology in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-02","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-03-02","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB411/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=411&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":26651,"bill_number":"SB435","title":"Creating Learn and Earn Cooperative Education Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Learn and Earn Cooperative Education Program between eligible community and technical colleges and participating companies for students enrolled in technical programs and to provide for legislative and emergency rules to implement the program.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-04-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-04-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB435/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=435&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":26652,"bill_number":"SB505","title":"Imposing business and occupation tax on electricity transmission through certain lines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact a business and occupation tax on the activity of transmitting electricity through certain long distance, extra-high voltage electric transmission lines; to dedicate the proceeds of the tax to relief for electric retail ratepayers, counties containing or crossed by long distance, extra-high voltage electric transmission lines and the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council; to provide for the distribution of tax proceeds; and to require applicants seeking to construct a high voltage transmission line over four hundred fifty kilovolts to study the feasibility of retensioning, double-circuiting or reconductoring existing transmission lines so as to maximize their transmission capacity without substantially impairing the reliability of the existing system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB505/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=505&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":26653,"bill_number":"SB509","title":"Creating Office of Energy Advisor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Office of Energy Advisor within the Division of Environmental Protection, to advise the Governor of the status of the energy industry in the state.  It also creates a Standing Committee of the Legislature to oversee the implementation of the energy advisor's initiatives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-09","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2009-03-09","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB509/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=509&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":26654,"bill_number":"HB2864","title":"Prohibiting the use of touch screen voting machines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of electronic voting technology that employs \"touch screens\" or requires the voter to touch a screen with a stylus to cast a vote.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2864/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2864&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":26655,"bill_number":"HB2955","title":"Removing West Virginia University of Technology from the merger with West Virginia University","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove West Virginia University Institute of Technology from the merger with West Virginia University and return it to its former status as a singular state institution of higher education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-05","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-03-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2955/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2955&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":26656,"bill_number":"HB2980","title":"\"West Virginia Energy Efficiency Act\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide the Public Service Commission the authority to require electric and gas utilities to develop and implement plans for the efficient use, conservation and reduction of energy usage.  The bill sets forth goals to reduce electricity usage by five percent by 2012, ten percent by 2014 and fifteen percent by 2016.  The bill also requires electric utilities to submit plans for reaching those goals, provides for revenue sharing and the opportunity for financial incentives for gas and electric utilities to establish energy saving programs.  Additionally, the bill authorizes a special assessment up to $600,000 to be collected from the affected utilities to implement the bill's requirements and establishes a penalty of $0.04 per kilowatt hour for those utilities that fail to comply with the commission's reduction requirements.  Moreover, the bill requires the commission to file usage reports and the results of studies concerning the feasability of additional demand reduction targets beyond 2015 with the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-06","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-03-06","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2980/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2980&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":26657,"bill_number":"HB2995","title":"Prohibiting text messaging by use of a cell phone or personal digital assistant while driving","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of handheld cellular telephones or similar device to send a text message while driving and to provide a penalty for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2995/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2995&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":26658,"bill_number":"HB3019","title":"Relating to obscene, anonymous, harassing and threatening communications by computer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that a third or subsequent offense under this section is a felony and, provide penalties of imprisonment for not more than two years, a fine of not more than $5,000, or both.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3019/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3019&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":26659,"bill_number":"HB3033","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":"2009-03-10","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-03-10","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3033/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3033&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":26660,"bill_number":"SCR22","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study feasibility of statewide database background check system","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"2","last_action_date":"2009-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR22/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":26661,"bill_number":"HB3059","title":"Exempting federal, state, county or private investigators from prosecution for stalking due to performing lawful investigations","description":"This bill shall exempt federal, state, county or private investigators from prosecution for stalking due to performing lawful investigations involving surveillance activities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3059/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3059&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":26662,"bill_number":"HB3071","title":"Providing that all fire alarm systems, including all components, shall be electronically supervised","description":"The purpose of this bill shall provide that all fire alarm systems, including all components, shall be electronically supervised. However, existing lodging and rooming houses as defined by the State Fire Code, shall be permitted to use low-power wireless supervision in accordance with Standard 6.16 of the National Fire Protection Association's National Fire Code published by the National Fire Protection Association, and permitted by successive provisions within The National Fire Codes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3071/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3071&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":26663,"bill_number":"HB3078","title":"Reduced Cigarette Ignition Propensity Standard and Fire Prevention Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a fire safety standard for cigarettes sold in the state and set a reduced cigarette ignition propensity performance test and standard.  The bill requires compliance certification  by manufacturers and certain packaging markings.  The bill authorizes the State Fire Marshall, law-enforcement agencies and their authorized representatives to enforce its requirements.  The bill establishes penalties and creates a special fund for those penalties.  The bill additionally provides the State Fire Marshall with rule-making authority.  Moreover, the bill authorizes the sale of existing inventory and permits the sale of noncompliant cigarettes to other states and foreign countries.  The bill also preempts any local regulations, provides that the bill itself may be repealed if federal standards are adopted and establishes effective dates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3078/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3078&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":26664,"bill_number":"HB3067","title":"Allowing certain owners of warehouses to store and to transport quantities of alcoholic liquors, wine, beer or nonintoxicating beer which are not intended or being stored for the purpose of sale or use within the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow owners of warehouses which are federally designated customs bonded warehouses and warehouses which are otherwise approved by the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to store in such warehouses and to transport into, out of and within the state quantities of alcoholic liquors, wine, beer or nonintoxicating beer which are not intended or being stored for the purpose of sale or use within the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3067/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3067&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":26665,"bill_number":"SB547","title":"Prohibiting tobacco sales in pharmacies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add language to West Virginia §30-5-14 forbidding the sale of tobacco products in licensed pharmacies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2009-03-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB547/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=547&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":26666,"bill_number":"SB551","title":"Creating Athletic Trainers Registration Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a registration process for certified athletic trainers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-03-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB551/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=551&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":26667,"bill_number":"SB571","title":"Creating Punitive Damages Standards Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the \"Punitive Damages Standards Act\"; legislative findings; defining terms; punitive damage pleading requirements; procedure for award of punitive damages; proof required for punitive damages; punitive damage limitations; and effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB571/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=571&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":26668,"bill_number":"HB3131","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":"2009-03-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-03-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3131/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3131&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":26669,"bill_number":"HB3129","title":"Creative Communities Development Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to develop a matching grant program to foster the development of creative communities in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-03-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3129/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3129&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":26670,"bill_number":"HB3130","title":"Increasing the barrel tax on nonintoxicating beer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the beer tax two cents on a 12 ounce can of beer and direct the money to substance abuse programs and to a trust fund to fund such programs.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2009-03-13","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2009-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3130/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3130&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":26671,"bill_number":"HB3147","title":"Allowing the legal sale of liquor and wine on Sunday to be the same hours as prescribed for the sale of beer on Sunday","description":"This bill shall allow the legal sale of liquor and wine on Sunday to be the same hours as prescribed for the sale of beer on Sunday.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3147/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3147&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":26672,"bill_number":"HB3114","title":"Mandating that state-chartered banks provide loans for consumers purchasing solar energy panels","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require state-chartered banks to provide ten year, low interest loans to consumers for purchasing solar energy panels; to provide rule-making authority to the Commissioner of Banking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2009-03-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3114/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3114&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":26673,"bill_number":"SB554","title":"Requiring sex offender registry fee","description":null,"status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-30","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB554/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=554&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26674,"bill_number":"SB572","title":"Repealing section creating Public Employee Leave Benefit Analysis Board","description":"This bill shall abolish the Public Employee Leave Benefit Analysis Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"11","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB572/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=572&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":26675,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"Urging Congress pass Employee Free Choice Act","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"1969-12-31","last_action":"17","last_action_date":"2009-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR28/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":26676,"bill_number":"HB3086","title":"Permitting home incarceration supervisors to carry handguns in the course of their official duties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit home incarceration supervisors to carry handguns in the course of their official duties. The bill requires that before such supervisors may carry handguns they must meet specialized qualifications established by the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction, including the successful completion of handgun training and a minimum of four hours training in handgun safety. The bill also exempts such supervisors from handgun licensing requirements. The bill additionally provides that such supervisors are not law-enforcement officers.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3086/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3086&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":26677,"bill_number":"HB3087","title":"Making it a criminal offense to disturb the peace","description":"The purpose of this bill is to making it a criminal offense to disturb the peace, and provides for criminal penalties for said offense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3087/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3087&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":26678,"bill_number":"HB3089","title":"Designating December 7 of each year as \"West Virginia Patriots of World War II\" and making it a state holiday","description":"The purpose of this bill is to designate December 7 of each year as \"West Virginia Patriots of World War II Day\" and to make it a state holiday.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-12","last_action":"To House  Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3089/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3089&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":26679,"bill_number":"HB3104","title":"Allowing members of the West Virginia National Guard or its reserves to obtain free hunting and fishing licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow members of the West Virginia National Guard and its reserves to obtain free hunting and fishing licenses while serving in the West Virginia National Guard and Reserves and upon full retirement licenses for life.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-12","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3104/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3104&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":26680,"bill_number":"HB3122","title":"Requiring the Public Service Commission to distribute 911 fees from VoIP service providers directly to the counties in proportion to the amount of 911 fees collected from VoIP service subscribers located in each county","description":"This bill shall require the Public Service Commission, upon receipt of 911 fees from VoIP service providers within the State of West Virginia who collected said fees, to distribute said moneys directly to the counties in proportion to the amount of 911 fees collected from VoIP service subscribers located in each county.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-03-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3122/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3122&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":26681,"bill_number":"HB3123","title":"Relating to donation and transfer of surplus personal computers and other information systems, technology and equipment for educational purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the donation and transfer of personal computers and other information systems to the Department of Education when these commodities are being disposed of by state agency spending units.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3123/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3123&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":26682,"bill_number":"SB582","title":"Requiring Secretary of Administration promulgate rules for travel reimbursement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Secretary of Administration to promulgate rules for travel reimbursement equal to the Internal Revenue Service optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB582/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=582&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":26683,"bill_number":"SB584","title":"Providing one-time bonus to certain public employee and teacher annuitants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide one-time bonus payments of $600 to PERS and TRS retirees or beneficiaries of retirees who have at least twenty years of credited service and receive annuities of no more than $7,500 annually.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB584/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=584&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":26684,"bill_number":"HB2691","title":"Repealing outdated sections of West Virginia Code","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove antiquated, ineffective and nonimplemented sections from the code.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-17","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2691/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2691&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":26685,"bill_number":"HB3133","title":"Relating to meeting and conference rights for members of police or fire departments employed by political subdivisions","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":"2009-03-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-03-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3133/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3133&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":26686,"bill_number":"SB577","title":"Relating to Prosecuting Attorneys Institute","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the size of the executive council, and allow the appointment of special prosecutors in matters of juvenile delinquency and abuse and neglect; and repealing outdated section that continued the Prosecuting Attorneys Institute.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-13","last_action":"On second reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB577/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=577&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":26687,"bill_number":"HB3117","title":"Providing for a total of four part-time deputy magistrate court clerks to be employed to assist with the workload of magistrate court clerks who have often been overburdened","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add language to West Virginia Code section nine-a, article one, chapter fifty to provide for a total of four part-time deputy magistrate court clerks to be employed to assist with the workload of magistrate court clerks who have often been overburdened with their current caseload.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3117/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3117&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Schadler"},
{"bill_id":26688,"bill_number":"HB3120","title":"Increasing the WV Prosecuting Attorneys Institute's executive council's elected members from five to seven and permitting the appointment of special prosecutors in juvenile delinquency, child abuse or neglect proceedings","description":"The purpose of this bill relates to the West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Institute.  The bill increases the institute's executive council from five members to seven members. Additionally, the bill permits the appointment of special prosecutors in juvenile delinquency, child abuse or neglect proceedings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"59","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3120/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3120&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":26689,"bill_number":"SB565","title":"Creating part-time magistrate court deputy clerk positions","description":"This bill shall create four part-time Magistrate Court Deputy Clerk positions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB565/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=565&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":26690,"bill_number":"SB567","title":"Electing magistrates by divisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that magistrates of a county shall run for election in numbered divisions similar to the election of circuit judges and family court judges.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB567/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=567&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":26691,"bill_number":"SB347","title":"Correcting code reference related to extended supervision for certain sex offenders","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"513","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB347/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=347&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26692,"bill_number":"SB591","title":"Electing magistrates by divisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that magistrates of a county run for election in numbered divisions similar to the election of circuit judges.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB591/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=591&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26693,"bill_number":"SB595","title":"Relating to assignment of child support obligations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to bring the statute regarding subrogation into compliance with the federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"12","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB595/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=595&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":26694,"bill_number":"HB3160","title":"Authorizing the Director of the Division of Protective Services to assess, charge and collect fees from state spending units and private entities for law-enforcement services provided during extraordinary events","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Director of the Division of Protective Services to assess, charge and collect fees from state spending units and private entities for law-enforcement services provided during extraordinary events.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3160/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3160&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":26695,"bill_number":"HB3161","title":"Providing that the officers of the Division of Protective Services have the same powers of arrest and law enforcement as members of the West Virginia State Police","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the officers of the Division of Protective Services have the same powers of arrest and law enforcement as members of the West Virginia State Police.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3161/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3161&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":26696,"bill_number":"SR30","title":"Designating March 16, 2009, \"Corrections Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Immediate consideration","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR30/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":26697,"bill_number":"SB609","title":"Relating to magistrate education and workload requirements","description":"This bill shall require any person who begins serving as a magistrate after the effective date of this legislation, to possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or have four years of experience as a magistrate, as well as attend an annual training conference by the Administrator of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.  In addition, the distinction between those magistrates who serve five thousand or less in population and those who serve more than five thousand and said magistrate being devoted full-time to his or her public duties shall be abolished.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-17","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB609/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=609&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26698,"bill_number":"SB612","title":"Relating to willful nonpayment of child support","description":"The purpose of this bill is to bring the statute into compliance with recent case law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"26","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB612/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=612&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":26699,"bill_number":"HJR21","title":"The \"Deputy Circuit Clerks Employees of Supreme Court Amendment\"","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to make the various clerks of the circuit courts as employees of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"714","last_action_date":"2009-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR21/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":26700,"bill_number":"SB608","title":"Providing tax credit for certain solar energy systems","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give credit for energy savings when a solar energy system is installed on a residential property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB608/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=608&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":26701,"bill_number":"HB3152","title":"Athletic Trainers Registration Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a registration process for certified athletic trainers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-16","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-03-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3152/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3152&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26702,"bill_number":"HB3173","title":"Setting compensation standards for classified employees who work overtime on weekends or holidays","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":"2009-03-17","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2009-03-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3173/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3173&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":26703,"bill_number":"SB614","title":"Redesignating Division of Veterans' Affairs the Department of Veterans Assistance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to redesignate the Division of Veteran's Affairs the Department of Veterans Assistance and to provide that the department be supervised by a secretary level administrator.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-17","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2009-03-17","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB614/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=614&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":26704,"bill_number":"SB622","title":"Creating State Labor Relations Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to promote orderly and constructive employment relations between the state and its employees; to increase the efficiency of the state; and to ensure the health and safety of the citizens of this state.  The Legislature has determined that these policies and, purposes may best be accomplished by:   Granting to state employees the right to associate with others in organizing and choosing representatives for the purpose of collective bargaining; requiring the state to recognize, negotiate and bargain with employee organizations representing state employees and to enter into written agreements evidencing the result of bargaining; and encouraging labor peace through the establishment of standards and procedures which protect the rights of the state, the state employee and the citizens of this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-17","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB622/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=622&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":26705,"bill_number":"HB3185","title":"Authorizing an additional circuit judge to the seventeenth judicial circuit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the number of circuit court judges in the seventeenth judicial circuit from two to three and delete redundant language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3185/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3185&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":26706,"bill_number":"HB3163","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":"2009-03-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3163/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3163&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":26707,"bill_number":"HB3158","title":"Providing assistance to certain political subdivision activities involving municipal policemen's and firemen's pensions and relief systems and volunteer fire departments","description":null,"status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-03-25","last_action":"On second reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2009-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3158/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3158&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":26708,"bill_number":"HB3211","title":"Relating to DNA data collection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the terminology of collection of DNA samples and to create a fund to collect fees for the DNA database.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3211/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3211&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":26709,"bill_number":"HB3213","title":"Allowing the county commission to elect whether the sheriff or local community corrections program may supervise the home incarceration program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a county commission to elect whether the sheriff or the local community corrections program may supervise the home incarceration program if the county has a community corrections program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-18","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2009-03-18","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3213/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3213&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":26710,"bill_number":"HB3216","title":"Authorizing the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia to appoint senior family court judges back to the bench","description":"This bill shall authorize the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia to appoint senior family court judges to serve on the bench.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3216/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3216&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":26711,"bill_number":"HB3228","title":"Clarifying the definition of shared parenting and updating language regarding the allocation of custodial responsibility and decision-making responsibility of children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the definition of shared parenting; and  updating language regarding the allocation of custodial responsibility and decision-making responsibility of children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3228/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3228&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":26712,"bill_number":"HB3192","title":"Requiring reports to the Governor from state agencies to be made available electronically via the internet","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require reports to the Governor from state agencies to be made available electronically via the Internet.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2009-03-27","last_action":"Removed from calendar by Rules Committee","last_action_date":"2009-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3192/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3192&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":26713,"bill_number":"HB3196","title":"Declaring certain claims against the state and its agencies to be moral obligations of the 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":"48","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3196/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3196&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":26714,"bill_number":"HB3202","title":"Relating to the excise tax on the privilege of transferring real property and using the tax to reimburse counties for regional jail fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the state excise tax on the privilege of transferring real property tax be used to reimburse counties for regional jail fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3202/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3202&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":26715,"bill_number":"HB3209","title":"Merging the functions of the Records Management and Preservation Advisory Committee with the Records Management and Preservation Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to merge the functions of the Records Management and Preservation Advisory Committee with the Records Management and Preservation Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-03-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3209/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3209&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":26716,"bill_number":"HB3210","title":"Permitting the Superintendent of the State Police to consult with the Insurance Commissioner instead of the executive director of the Workers' Compensation Commission and changing the maximum medical care costs schedule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the Superintendent of the State Police to consult with the Insurance Commissioner instead of the executive director of the Workers' Compensation Commission in order to defray medical costs.  The bill also changes the maximum medical care costs schedule from that of the Workers' Compensation Commission to the Insurance Commissioner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-03-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3210/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3210&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":26717,"bill_number":"HB3219","title":"Adopting the standards of National Fire Protection Association for the handling and storing of liquefied petroleum gases and for gas appliances and gas piping","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adopt the standards of National Fire Protection Association for the handling and storing of liquefied petroleum gases and for gas appliances and gas piping. The bill also authorizes the State Fire Commission to promulgate rules to implement those standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3219/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3219&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Wooton"},
{"bill_id":26718,"bill_number":"HB3221","title":"Allowing employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs and special agents within the Office of Inspector General to carry firearms while performing their duties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs and special agents within the Office of Inspector General to carry firearms while performing their duties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3221/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3221&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":26719,"bill_number":"SB629","title":"Increasing penalties for crimes against government and health care workers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the applicability of increased criminal penalties for battery, malicious assault and unlawful assault against a government employee or contract worker to include all government workers and to expand this existing protection for health care workers to include contract health care workers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB629/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=629&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":26720,"bill_number":"SB636","title":"Finding and declaring certain claims against 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":"32-33","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB636/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=636&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":26721,"bill_number":"HB3244","title":"Authorizing a law enforcement officer to make an arrest and take the driver before a magistrate or court when the person is charged with driving with a suspended license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a law- enforcement officer to make an arrest and take the driver before a magistrate or court when the person is charged with driving with a suspended license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3244/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3244&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":26722,"bill_number":"SB639","title":"Relating to Public Records Management and Preservation Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that the Records Management and Preservation Board for county government entities allocates at least fifty percent of funds in the Public Records and Preservation Revenue Account for grants to counties for records management, access and preservation purposes.  The bill also removes references to disposing of records by means other then destroying the records.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-04-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-04-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB639/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=639&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":26723,"bill_number":"SB638","title":"Relating to higher education capital facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is in relation to higher education capital facilities, including capital project planning, financing, management and maintenance.  The bill provides for the acquisition, sale, transfer, exchange, lease, conveyance and condemnation of real property and the construction and operation of capital facilities.  The bill establishes a special revenue fund known as the Higher Education Policy Commission Capital Improvement Fund.  The bill directs the use of certain lottery proceeds.  The bill further establishes in the State Treasury a capital maintenance fund for each state institution of higher education. The bill also provides for system-wide facilities planning and institution facilities planning.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-04-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-04-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB638/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=638&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":26724,"bill_number":"SB653","title":"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow great-grandparents to be included as persons able to obtain visitation rights.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Introduced","last_action_date":null,"committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB653/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=653&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26725,"bill_number":"SB654","title":"Prohibiting certain judges from conducting alternative sentencing programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit any sentencing judge or magistrate from establishing, supervising, directing or managing a work release program or other alterative sentencing program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-20","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB654/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=654&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":26726,"bill_number":"SB661","title":"Clarifying deliberate intention litigation","description":"The purposes of this bill are to amend portions of the current statute to clarify deliberate intention litigation, and to add new provisions to the statute.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-20","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB661/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=661&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":26727,"bill_number":"SB530","title":"Authorizing certain minors nominate own guardian to manage estate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a minor above fourteen years of age to nominate his or her own guardian for the purposes of managing the estate of the minor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB530/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=530&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":26728,"bill_number":"HB3233","title":"West Virginia Religious Freedom Restoration 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":"2009-03-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3233/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3233&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":26729,"bill_number":"SCR33","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study new correctional officers' retirement system","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"8","last_action_date":"2009-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR33/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":26730,"bill_number":"HB3265","title":"Relating to the electronic device takeback program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify provisions of the electronic devices takeback program by requiring registration only by manufacturers of electronic devices sold to consumers, exempting electronic devices intended for commercial, medical or governmental use, and expressly covering certain computer and television video products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-20","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-03-20","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3265/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3265&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":26731,"bill_number":"HB3266","title":"Increasing the penalty for accessory after the fact to certain crimes to a felony","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalty for accessory after the fact to certain crimes to a felony; establish a penalty; and creating exceptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3266/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3266&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":26732,"bill_number":"HB3267","title":"Providing procedures to protect motor vehicle operators with regard to searches of their motor vehicles by law-enforcement officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide procedures to protect motor vehicle operators with regard to searches of their motor vehicles by law-enforcement officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3267/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3267&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":26733,"bill_number":"HB3273","title":"West Virginia Correctional Officer Retirement System Act","description":"This bill shall create a new retirement system for individuals employed as West Virginia Correctional Officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-20","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2009-03-20","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3273/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3273&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":26734,"bill_number":"SB686","title":"Authorizing State Police use certain traffic law photo-monitoring devices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  allow the West Virginia State Police to use traffic law photo-monitoring devices for verification of security upon a motor vehicle pursuant to §17-2A-1, et. seq. of the West Virginia Code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2009-03-23","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB686/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=686&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":26735,"bill_number":"SB691","title":"Relating to telecommunications regulation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modernize and streamline antiquated telecommunications regulation, including removing unnecessary preapproval requirements for telecommunications carriers and codifying that Internet Protocol-enabled services are unregulated competitive services for which traditional utility regulation is unnecessary, thus encouraging them to flourish in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2009-03-23","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB691/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=691&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":26736,"bill_number":"SB695","title":"Relating to payment for certain state employees' unused sick leave","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit all employees who request payment for unused sick leave to $25,000 payment.  The bill further provides that the maximum the daily rate of pay calculation may be based off of is an $80,000 salary for certain employees and $50,000 for another group of employees.  The bill also makes the amendments to this section retroactive to December 1, 2008.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"39","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB695/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=695&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":26737,"bill_number":"SB701","title":"Creating WV Religious Freedom Restoration 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":"2009-03-23","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB701/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=701&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26738,"bill_number":"SB706","title":"Creating State Police leave donation program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a leave donation program to allow members of the largest statewide professional law-enforcement association representing members of the West Virginia State Police to donate accumulated leave time to the president and designee of the president of the association.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"29","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB706/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=706&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":26739,"bill_number":"SB714","title":"Relating to alternative sentencing programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  unify the custody and supervision of persons participating in an alternative sentencing program under the county sheriff.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-04-01","last_action":"Placed at foot of bills","last_action_date":"2009-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB714/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=714&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":26740,"bill_number":"SCR37","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study benefits and burdens in executing penal laws","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"1969-12-31","last_action":"17","last_action_date":"2009-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR37/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2009&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":26741,"bill_number":"HB3275","title":"Changing the date through which governmental entities are required to purchase workers' compensation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the date through which governmental entities are required to purchase workers' compensation through West Virginia Mutual Insurance Company.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2009-04-01","last_action":"Removed from calendar by Rules Committee","last_action_date":"2009-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3275/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3275&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":26742,"bill_number":"HB3287","title":"Requiring blasting contractors to notify the State Fire Marshal and local property owners before blasting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require blasting contractors to notify the State Fire Marshal and local property owners before blasting.  The State Fire Marshal must approve a blasting request before blasting may commence.  The bill gives the State Fire Commission rule-making authority, including establishing penalties.  The bill gives neighboring property owners and local citizens certain rights.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-03-23","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3287/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3287&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":26743,"bill_number":"HB3294","title":"Requiring the jail facilities standards commission to promulgate rules for the confinement of certain persons in local jails and private facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Jail Facilities Standards Commission to promulgate rules for the confinement of certain persons in local jails and private facilities; and to authorize magistrates and circuit court judges to confine persons to local jails or private facilities in lieu of regional jails.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3294/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3294&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":26744,"bill_number":"HB3300","title":"Requiring a notification be placed on drivers' license and state identification cards when granted a concealed weapons permit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a notification be placed on drivers' licenses and state identification cards when an individual has been granted a concealed weapons permit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3300/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3300&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":26745,"bill_number":"HB3304","title":"Relating to residency restrictions for registered sex offenders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose employment and residency restrictions on persons required to register under the Sex Offender Registration Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3304/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3304&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":26746,"bill_number":"HB3305","title":"Relating to the powers and duties of probation officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify provisions relating to probation officers by: (1) Clarifying that probation officers have the authority to arrest both probationers and persons on supervised release; (2) Eliminating the authority of probation officers to collect money;  (3) Eliminating the requirement that probation officers post bond; and (4) Clarifying that probation officers and parole officers' arrest powers are subject to good cause and reasonably prompt presentment before a judicial officer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"65","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3305/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3305&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":26747,"bill_number":"HB3331","title":"Prohibiting the taking of lawfully possessed arms and ammunition during a declared state of emergency or riot","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the taking of lawfully possessed arms and ammunition during a declared state of emergency or riot.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3331/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3331&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":26748,"bill_number":"HB3283","title":"Athletic Trainers Licensure Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add licensure of the allied health care profession of athletic training under the jurisdiction of the Board of Chiropractic Examiners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-03-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3283/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3283&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":26749,"bill_number":"HB3271","title":"Creating a tax credit for certain solar energy systems","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give credit for energy savings when a solar energy system is installed on a residential, farm and small industry property.  Farm and small industry property are given the same definition as \"small business\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-20","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-03-20","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3271/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3271&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":26750,"bill_number":"HB3276","title":"Amending the professional surveyors act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the Professional Surveyors Act.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-04-01","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2009-04-02","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3276/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3276&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":26751,"bill_number":"SB670","title":"Relating to court-ordered payment of certain children's medical or socially necessary services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the definition of court-ordered services for children for which the Department of Health and Human Resources required to pay to include socially necessary services.  The bill also addresses the payment for services rendered, and would prevent nonMedicaid approved providers from seeking payments above the Medicaid rate or the established rate set by the Department of Health and Human Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB670/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=670&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26752,"bill_number":"SB694","title":"Creating intrastate mutual aid system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a statewide intrastate mutual aid system; setting forth legislative findings; authorize the Director of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to propose a state-wide mutual aid agreement; establish procedures to allow local jurisdictions to elect not to participate; establish procedures to amend the mutual aid agreement; create a Statewide Mutual Aid Committee; and establish procedures for comment for changes to the agreement and the reenactment of the agreement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"1120","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB694/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=694&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26753,"bill_number":"SB681","title":"Relating to crimes against certain protected persons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify crimes against certain protected persons.  The bill provides a mandatory term of ten years imprisonment for malicious assault on certain individuals and officers, that the term of imprisonment for unlawful assault on certain individuals and officers be not less than three nor greater than fifteen years.  The bill further clarifies the penalty provisions regarding battery and assault on certain individuals and officers.  The bill adds specified government officials, representative, and employees to the list of protected officials. The bill also applies criminal penalties to aiders and abettors of crimes against certain individuals and officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB681/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=681&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":26754,"bill_number":"SB708","title":"Relating to certain domestic violence victims' funeral arrangements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for funeral arrangements for victims of domestic violence by uninvolved surviving family members of the victim of a domestic violence fatality; prohibiting any person charged with causing the fatality from making funeral arrangement; and requiring Director of the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team to promulgate legislative rules covering these funeral arrangements and issues.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB708/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=708&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":26755,"bill_number":"HB3314","title":"Relating to concealed handgun licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize reciprocity agreements with other states related to concealed handgun licensees of this and other states being honored; removing the requirement that licensees of other states be residents of said state; and requiring that a potential reciprocating state's licensure standards be similar to or greater than this state's.  It also limits access to records, allows licenses to remain valid pending reissuance, and removes the requirement that social security numbers be supplied by applicants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"295","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3314/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3314&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Varner"},
{"bill_id":26756,"bill_number":"HB3298","title":"Relating to court ordered investigations and prohibited use of supervised visitation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restrict the use of DHHR in family court proceedings to investigation and reporting with respect to child abuse and neglect only.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3298/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3298&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":26757,"bill_number":"HB3302","title":"Certified Legal Assistant Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the \"Certified Legal Assistant Act\"; to define terms; to establish minimum qualifications; to set forth responsibilities of the lawyer and the certified legal assistant; and to provide rule-making authority to the Supreme Court of Appeals in conjunction with the West Virginia State Bar.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3302/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3302&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":26758,"bill_number":"HB3303","title":"Increasing the salaries of magistrates who serve populations of eight thousand four hundred or more","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase salaries of magistrates who serve populations of eight thousand four hundred or more to sixty percent of the salary of circuit court judges after July 1, 2010.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3303/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3303&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":26759,"bill_number":"HB3309","title":"Creating the West Virginia Supreme Court 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 West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, who agree to and do abide by restrictions on campaign contributions from private sources and limits on campaign spending, to avoid creating an appearance of impropriety in the event those candidates are later elected to the court.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3309/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3309&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":26760,"bill_number":"SB744","title":"Relating to child custody plans for National Guard or military reserve parents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require permanent parenting plans to contain a provision concerning a possible deployment or call to duty if either parent is a member of the National Guard or military reserves.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"On second reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB744/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=744&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":26761,"bill_number":"SB746","title":"Prohibiting child custody plan modification due to military service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect service members' custodial rights upon a call to active service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"On second reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB746/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=746&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":26762,"bill_number":"SB756","title":"Increasing military facilities security guards' patrol areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the area military police, security police and security guards may patrol in order to safeguard military personnel, equipment and government assets.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"54","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB756/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=756&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":26763,"bill_number":"SB754","title":"Regulating fireworks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise, consolidate, and codify laws relating to the purchase, possession, sale and use of fireworks in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB754/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=754&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":26764,"bill_number":"SB726","title":"Creating WV Service Members Civil Relief Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is adopt the Service Members Civil Relief Act into West Virginia law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"On second reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB726/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=726&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":26765,"bill_number":"SB536","title":"Relating to reorganization and consolidation of community and technical colleges","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB536/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=536&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":26766,"bill_number":"SB549","title":"Creating Creative Communities Development Pilot Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to develop a matching grant program to foster the development of creative communities in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB549/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=549&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":26767,"bill_number":"SB637","title":"Prohibiting texting while driving","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the offense of unlawful use of a wireless communication device by texting while operating a motor vehicle on a street or highway.  It provides exceptions and conditions for certain lawful uses and definitions. It makes a violation a misdemeanor criminal offense with fine; and provides a limitation of enforcement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-19","last_action":"On second reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB637/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=637&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":26768,"bill_number":"SB678","title":"Creating High-Technology Business Property Valuation Act","description":"The purpose of the bill is to provide for mandated salvage valuation for property tax purposes, of tangible personal property and computer servers directly used in certain high technology businesses or an Internet advertising business, and to exempt from the consumers sales and service tax and use tax, all purchases of computer software, computers, servers and building materials and tangible personal property installed into a building or facility for direct use in a high technology business or Internet advertising business, and to provide for a contractor's pass through exemption for such purchases.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-04-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB678/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=678&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":26769,"bill_number":"SB723","title":"Increasing PROMISE Scholarship funding","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the limit on the amount of money the Legislature can allocate from an annual increment of two percent to four percent and increase funding from $27 million to $29 million.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2009-03-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB723/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=723&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":26770,"bill_number":"SB727","title":"Creating WV Manufacturing Competiveness and Growth Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a phased-in credit against corporation net income tax and personal income tax for ad valorem property taxes paid in this state with respect to industrial tangible personal property consisting of machinery and equipment, and to provide a transitional credit against the portion of a taxpayer's corporation net income tax resulting from its use of combined reporting, the amount of the credit being measured by the lesser of the amount of ad valorem property taxes paid in the tax year by the taxpayer in this state with respect to industrial tangible personal property consisting of machinery and equipment or the amount of increased corporation net income tax paid due to combined reporting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"On second reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB727/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=727&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":26771,"bill_number":"SB736","title":"Relating to Community and Technical College at West Virginia University Institute of Technology","description":"The purpose of this bill is to integrate the operations of the institution known as the Community and Technical College at West Virginia University Institute of Technology into West Virginia University Institute of Technology.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2009-03-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB736/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=736&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":26772,"bill_number":"SB740","title":"Relating to obscene, harassing and threatening communications via the internet","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that a third or subsequent offense under this section is a felony and, provide penalties of imprisonment for not more than two years, a fine of not more than $5,000, or both.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2009-04-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-04-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB740/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=740&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":26773,"bill_number":"SB755","title":"Creating WV Twenty-First Century Tax Credit Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to   enact the Twenty-First Century Tax Credit Act to encourage the development and use of emerging technologies to create good jobs and grow West Virginia's economy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"On second reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB755/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=755&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":26774,"bill_number":"HB3081","title":"Coal-to-Liquid Act of 2009","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide tax incentives to the first operational coal-to-liquid plant built in the state. The bill provides that the plant will be exempt from corporation income tax and the business franchise tax for four years from the date operations begin. The bill also provides that any holder of fifty percent or more in that plant or who supplies coal for the plant's operations shall be exempt from the minimum severance tax for four years on the first fifteen thousand tons of coal. Additionally, the bill provides that the state is required to purchase all of gasoline and diesel fuel necessary to operate state vehicles from the plant for four years. The bill further provides that its provisions expire on June 30, 2019.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2009-03-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3081/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3081&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":26775,"bill_number":"HB3127","title":"Protecting computer owners and users from computer spyware","description":"The purpose of this bill provides protection for computer owners and users from deceptive or otherwise unauthorized spyware, including various civil remedies available to the owners and users, as well as allow the Attorney General to receive and act on complaints of said owners and users regarding this type of spyware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3127/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3127&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":26776,"bill_number":"HB3155","title":"Relating to the renewal of the West Virginia Small Business Linked Deposit Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit liability of certain state agencies, penalties for violation and updating certain language within the code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"151","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3155/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3155&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":26777,"bill_number":"HB3229","title":"Relating to creation of the Science and Research Council","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"17","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3229/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3229&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":26778,"bill_number":"HB3270","title":"High Technology Business Property Valuation Act","description":"The purpose of the bill is to provide for mandated salvage valuation for property tax purposes, of tangible personal property and computer servers directly used in certain high technology businesses or an Internet advertising business, and to exempt from the consumers sales and service tax and use tax, all purchases of computer software, computers, servers, and building materials and tangible personal property installed into a building or facility for direct use in a high technology business or Internet advertising business, and to provide for a contractor's pass through exemption for such purchases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3270/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3270&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":26779,"bill_number":"HB3281","title":"Improving the technology infrastructure of the West Virginia Secretary of State's Office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to help improve the technology infrastructure of the West Virginia Secretary of State's Office.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2009-03-23","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2009-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3281/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3281&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":26780,"bill_number":"HB2919","title":"Including enforcement officers employed by the Alcohol and Beverage Control Commission in the classified service under the Civil Service System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that enforcement officers employed by the office of West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner be included in the classified service under the Civil Service System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-03-03","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2009-03-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2919/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2919&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26781,"bill_number":"HB2484","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":"2009-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2009-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2484/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2484&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":26782,"bill_number":"SB770","title":"Relating to Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority Fund excess funds","description":null,"status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2009-04-01","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2009-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB770/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=770&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":26783,"bill_number":"SB769","title":"Prohibiting possession, sale, importation or distribution of dissolvable tobacco products","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2009-04-01","last_action":"Recommitted to Judiciary on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2009-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB769/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=769&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26784,"bill_number":"HB2952","title":"Clarifying that a terroristic threat is a felony regardless of intent to actually commit the threatened act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that a terroristic threat is a felony regardless of intent to actually commit the threatened act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"46","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2952/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2952&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carrie Webster"},
{"bill_id":26785,"bill_number":"SB771","title":"Making supplemental appropriation of federal funds to various accounts","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"69","last_action_date":"1969-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB771/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=771&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":404747,"bill_number":"HB2981","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2009-06-09","last_action":"Chapter 92, Acts, 2009","last_action_date":"2009-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2981/2009","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2981&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"}
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